Portsmouth Man Shocked By Live Wire In South Portsmouth
W W G Carlisle electric light trimmer for the Portsmouth Gas and Electric Light Co. was severely shocked while adjusting a suspended street arc in South Portsmouth. The current knocked him about 20 feet and left him senseless for about 15 minutes. He cannot explain the source of the shock, noting there was no power on the wire unless a Port Norfolk line break brought it into contact. In a separate incident, William Wright, a negro, was committed for a serious charge after attempting to break into a house to burglarize or assault. He climbed a ladder to a garret trap door but case proceeded to the grand jury. Another man, Hartley Clegg, was admitted to bail after a habeas corpus hearing for allegedly shooting a man named Berton in South Portsmouth. Bail set at 300 dollars with CC Sykes as surety. The paper notes promotions, sales and furniture items from local stores.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WW. G. Carlisle
Portsouth Gas and Electric Light Company
Portsmouth
Carlisle
Mr. Carlisle
Norfolk
Hartley Clegg
Berton
Factional fight in Virginia Republicans seeks McKinley audience
Special dispatch from Technioend Virginia reports Col W F Wickham leading a Republican faction to Washington to press President McKinley and Senator Hanna on Virginia matters. The piece notes Bethel’s appointment as collector of customs at Richmul and details salaries, bonuses, and Republican maneuvering in Chesterfield and Newport News amid questions of McCull’s impact and possible candidacies.
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Technioend
W. F. Wickham
Republican Party
Washington
McKinley
Ohlo State
Col. R. Hubbard
Huckingham
Alveah H. Martin
Norfolk County
John 3. Pattie
Roanoke
Turner K. Hackman
Rockingham
Col. Wickham
Hanna
Virginia
John S. Bethel
Hiehmewil
Waddil- Brady-Bowden
Chesterfield
Wandill
Bethel
Col. McCuull
J. W. Miolet
Newport News
C. E. Doyle
Chesapeake & Oslo Road
Ely
Rillett
Ohio
Pilz Lee
Senate
Martin
Lee
Golden Medical Discovery Boosts Health for Businessmen
An old style testimonial touts Dr Pierce s Golden Medical Discovery as the key to perfect digestion liver vigor appetite bowels blood and physique boosting a business man s stamina. A Mr J Torbert Sr of Old Springhill Alabama cites complete cure of erysipelas and long relief after four and a half bottles. The ad also touts Dr Pierce s Common Sense Medical Adviser and offers free copies for stamps from the Buffalo World s Dispensary Medical Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wankrupp
Ital
Dr. Pierce
J. Torbert, Sr
Old Springhill, Mtoreng Co
Ala
World's Dispensary Medical Association
Buffalo
Virginia Senate Race and Court Martial Outcome
The article notes candidates for a four year Senate term including lon Maupin of Henrico who seeks the speakership and John H H Kemple running as an independent with a new election law stance. It also reports Quartermaster Sergeant C L Haaniton found guilty of arming the troops and fined ten dollars with reprimand and dismissal. Haaniton now resides in Newport News.
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Martin
Lon
A. Maupin
Henrico
John HH
Kemple
Maupin
Kenny Ple
C.L. Hwaaniiton
Stuart House Guards
Uniform Divorce Law Aimed To Harmonize States
The Uniform Law Commission in Cleveland presented a draft divorce bill modeled after Washington DC law. It seeks nationwide adoption to prevent interstate forum shopping, reduce fraud, and align divorce proceedings while preserving existing causes of divorce. It also envisions heavy penalties for improper publicity of divorces and court-ordered property conveyances after divorce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lattimore Sun
Uniform Law Commission
Cleveland
District of Columbia
South Carolina
Dakotas
Oklahoma
Stock Market Rebounds After Bears Force Wide Decline
New York stocks faced a sharp early downturn as bears attacked to expose weak spots with Chicago Gas and Southern and Southwestern among soft spots. By afternoon prices steadied and rallied above last night’s close as some buying to cover shorts and select long positions emerged. gains were helped by heavy liquidation earlier and a broad recovery in rails and utilities amid mixed earnings and signals of further polar engagements later in the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bears
Lst
Supar
Chicago Gas
Southern
Southwestern
Sterling Exchange
Omaha
Delaware
Tiudson
Northern Pacific
Atchison
P& Om
M&m
Can South Vo
Chi & Alton
Cece
del & Diud
Adams
Bbiaco
Uitavis
Manhattan
Met Traction
CC Co
M & Stb
Cel P & Mo
Pacine
Itien Electro Tat Ov
BAY Minos Steel Mer&to
INE
LC Gas
Lend
Cel BS le Sieves
Do Pret - Co
N L
NJ Cent
L Co
Amer Co
Tomine Ee Ee
Cotton Markets See Dull Trade and Mixed Futures
New York on October 13 reports dull cotton trading with modest receipts and exports toGreat Britain and the Continent. Futures opened easy and closed steady with several months quoted from January to December. In London, American middling prices softened while New Orleans markets echoed steady to firm tone on select futures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Prime Mercantile
Mitching
Ross
Great Britaain
Great Briitain
Great Britain
France
Lilverpool
Wheat and corn markets mixed with export demand in Chicago
Wheat for day remained near yesterday's level with a 1/4 point advance on December contracts amid export sales and revised Bradstreet figures. Corn opened weak but wheat strength pulled it back. oats rose slightly. Baltimore prices showed firm wheat and steady oats with varied No. 2 red and mixed quotes across futures and spot, reflecting narrow gains and demand.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Andreet
eChicago
Forday
Bradstreet
Aeves
Baltimore
Wholesale Quotation Provisions From Norfolk 1897
Wholesale quotations from Norfolk list prices for fish meat and provisions. Prices cover herring, pork, lard, bacon, cheese, coffee, syrups, molasses, rice, grain, and hay, with ranges for quality grades and container sizes. Names of products and prices reflect late 19th century market terms and measurements.
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Srocericn
Ateady
Megie
Laguayra
Java
New Orleans
Sugar Market Prices and Delivery Rates Listed
Sugar market brief notes firming prices for various grades and delivery routes. Local sales figures show Cut loaf at 5.868, powdered 5.48, granulated 5.28, confectioners standard A 5.05, American off A 4.99, centennial bright yellow TB 4.67, California TB 4.55, Franklin standard extra C 4.48, Key base extra C 4.42, American extra C 4.42.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
California
Fresh Market Prices and Stock Report Update
A dense listing of per pound prices for fish including croaker and Spanish mackerel, shellfish, and produce prices for bananas, lemons, cabbage, potatoes, onions, and new Irish potatoes. Livestock market notes show firm demand, strong prices for Western cattle, mild cows, and hogs with rising demand for dressed hogs and lambs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taylors
North Carolina
Shipping News from Norfolk and Newport News Port Update
Shipping reports list vessels cleared and sailed from Norfolk with destinations including Atlantic City and Boston, and coal towage details. Newport News arrivals include the bark Medora from Port Natal and several British and Boston-bound barges and ships. A notices section announces upcoming beacon light establishments near Queenstown Creek and a new Junction Bell Buoy at the Horseshoe.
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Norfolk
Portum
Bailey
Atlantic City
N. J
Dumber
Mattie J. Giles
Stone
Petersburg
A.T. Coleman
Langdon
Claremont
C. C. Chapman
Boston
C. W. Morse
Billyard
Cane Henry
Newport News
Medora
Port Natal
Brooklyn
Marion
Allyns
Stratgarry
Hamburg
Hexham
Orton
Disasters in August 1897 Picturing Marine Losses
The Bureau Ver itas lists August 1897 maritime losses across sailing vessels and steamers. Sailing ships total 51 with nations including America Austria Britain Denmark and others. steamers total 18 with flags including America Britain Chile France Norway and Tunis. Loss causes include stranding collision fire foundered and abandonment with various counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bureau Veritas
Cotton notes point to quiet futures. prices mixed
Weather in cotton section shows high temperatures while Liverpool and New York futures slip and hold, with New Orleans receipts and U S port totals contrasting with last year. Declines range from 1 32d to 1 16d, with December around 5.9s and January near 6.9s as southern markets soften on spot cotton.
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Liverpool
New York
New Orleans
Dales
Electric Bitters Promised For Female Health Relief
Advertisement proclaims Electric Bitters as a remedy for female complaints and general ailments. Claims include restored appetite, digestion, headache relief, nervousness, insomnia, melancholy, and dizziness with health and strength guaranteed. Available at Burrow, Martin & Co. for fifty cents and one dollar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burrow
Martin & Co
Berkeley Advertisements and Local Meetings Sour Wood
In Berkeley an unknown advertiser promises prompt attention for items left in a letter box at the Sorfoik Virginian by 8 o clock. The W C T U will meet at Mrs O L Barkers at 4 o'clock. A Washington district Republican meeting is set for Arch Hall with S W Lyons as chairman. Preachers J W Moore of Norfolk and W H Atwill of Norfolk are announced. Arthur Morgan plans to return from Albemarle. Minstrel show at Pythian Hall tonight. Niemeyer Shaw Camp delegates elected Rev W A Slaymaker and Captain W H Kirby. Mrs T Z Goodwin returns from Chuckatuck with Miss Bessie Kirk. G W Parker Jr arrived from Edenton. Sidewalks on Monti Man are being laid. A grand ball October 31 at Market Mall for Hebrew charity. doors at 8 p.m. admission 25 cents.
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O. L. Barker
H.H. Butler
C. J. Duke
Suffolk
Republicans of
Washington
W. Lyons
Arch Hall
Mahone Avenue
Seventh Street
J. W. Moore
Norfolk
Chestnut Street
Atwill
Arthur Morgan
Albemarle County
Pythian Hall
Niemeyer- Shaw
Nlent
Market Mall
Henefich
P. m
A Remarkable Cure by Brazilian Balm
Mr Alexander Moore of Philadelphia reports a violent cold settled in his chest and side. After doctors failed and blistering, he used Brazilian Balm with 3 or 4 doses and rested well. He awoke cured and praised the remedy as invaluable. Distributed by salt wy walke and williams and others.
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Alexander Moore
13Th St
Philadelphia
WY Walke & Williams
W. TL. Terry & CO
Burrow, Martin & CO
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Carr
Wright
Inez and
Macaria
Augusta Evans Wilson
Anderson & Thompson
W. Bb
Virnelson & CO
Crawford
Wickham
Chontement
Samuel
Locke
Matikit
Slendler
State Daily
Cordova
Norfolk Cotton Marinets
Norfolk Virginian
Chosa
Norfolk and Southern
Norfolk and Carolina
Jenke and
Potomac
Smithfield
Smithfield, 17@18¢,; 8. C. gphams
Ile
Western Dairy
Re. Snalt
Liverpool Fine
New York State Dairy
New Ste
Michigan
Indiana
Shipping News
P. Blackburn
Moss
Queenstown Creek
Courcey Joint
Hall Point
Wow
Beacon Uigist No
Menteh Water
Sindl Point
Depp
Queen Anne
Wampton Roads
Chesapeake Bay
Pittsh
Berkley
Herkiey
Berkler Ave
the Bank OF Berkley
Tierkley
Corner Pine and
Chestnut Streets
Rudd
W. H. Lane
Liberty Sts
Kneipp
Hald
Rome
Banith Tools
Sebastian Knolpp
Eneipp
W. Camilen Street
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