Donna T Briggs Seized Amid Cuban War Rumors
The Donna T Briggs schooner, bound for notional ties to suspected gun running, was boarded by Deputy Marshal Shaw at Lewes and detained at Atlantic City. Secretary Gage ordered it stored pending Washington orders as Captain Gurney disputes the action and hints at a harmless oyster shell run while awaiting further guidance.
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Odin
Fort Wobindsomne
Duna Ty Briggs
Alen Gurney
Lewes
Del
United States
Marshal Shaw
Mmwunstering
Preva
Culwan
Somers S. Smith
Punta Gorda
Abely
O Nortalk
Gage
Hylvining
Mir
Lehoy H. Shicnia
Donna T. Briggs
Custom House
Kiter
Mr. Shields
Nottingham & Wrenn
Watlantic
Washington
Sam
Dorcas at the Academy Tonight With Miss Mecusker
A novelty operatic comedy titled Dorcas will be performed at the Academy with Inea Mecusker in the lead role of Lady Henorin assisted by Robert Wayne Ida Russell and three others. The show promises bargain day prices and a slate of supporting acts including The Clipper The Burger and Rip Van Winkle.
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Academy
Dorcas
Ilwry
Edward [Aulton
Erminee
Pauline Hall
Inea Moecusker
Norfolk
Philadelphia
Avai
Mecusker
van Osten
Nagnely
Mr. and Mi
Robert Wayne
Ida Russell
Academy of Music
Schulohl
Amiemy
Messinier
Wold
Guyhouse
Sebalehl
Annie Lauria
Sebaltehl
Mr. McQueen
Mile
du Bedol
Signer Abert
Toutinguet
Touwlinguet
Lene
Mwa
Maurice
Susnor Alber
Count di Lima
Schalehi
Aurcena
Prize Drill Awarded Two Medals In Company A Event
The twice yearly prize drill by Company A Lee Hills awarded two medals for best drilled private and best non commissioned officer. Corporal Mighnan Lobin had held the NCO medal thrice and received a new one last night. Orderly Sergeant Burrow won the other medal as Private Croeekmore placed. Judges included Captains Sheen Tarval and Lt Salomonsky with Wright officiating for the City Cards. A social smoker followed at the armory with refreshments and songs.
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Com
Burrow
Croeekmore
Sheen
Tarval
Salomonsky
Liewme Wricht
Ougetaty Thystias
Norfolk Day at Nashville Exposition Honored by Managers
Exposition managers dedicate a Ty-iday to Mer and declare Norfolk Day at the Nashville Exposition. A delegation of leaders will represent the city, with transportation provided by the Seaboard Air Line for the committee including WG Miller TC Carrol Dr IL Bradford J Wright and others. Continuous details list several gentlemen in the group.
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Mer
Norfolk
Nashville
Fred Greenwood
B.D. White
FP. Dawes
Democratic District Tee Meeting Invites Local Candidates
The Democratic Committee will hold a meeting today at 12 o'clock at the Atlante hotel. City and county chairmen and Senate and House candidates have been invited to attend this evening event.
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Democratic Committee
O’cloeck
Atlante
Senate
House
Injured Worker Suffered Severe Injuries After Wharf Accident
A Saturday morning incident at an unidentified wharf left Caleb Tlarrleon with severe injuries after a heavy lane plank fell about twenty feet to the stern. He was taken to St. Vincent and his crew rested easily aboard.
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Caleb Tlarrleon
Morrison
St. Vincent A
Political folds and looming election plans in Norfolk
The City Committee met last night to discuss candidates and logistics as the Lamb and Bowden Republicans face a tight race. Col. Browning and Gen. Groner were tied to possible consul appointments while Brambleton hosts minstrel events and major speakers prep for upcoming nights of address in Norfolk and Berkley.
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Lambanv-Bowden
Bowden
Palley
Democratic City Committee
Washington ‘Taylor
Colonel Taylor
Johnson
Brambieton
J. Hoge Tyler
Berkley
Stubbs
Norfolk
German Club Sets Election and Pledge Date
The Senior German Club announces a set word on the coming Nise German event to be observed on the first day of November. Officers elected include President J. C. Payter Jr. Vice-President K. F. Baldwin Secretary F. W. Taylor Treasurer W. H. Baldwin. The managing committee includes W. He Logall and Tench Tilghman.
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J. C. '‘Payter, Jr
F. Baldwin
F. W. Taylor
W. It. Baldwin
W. He 'P. Logall
Tench ‘Tilghman
Weather report and port notes from Sareulaw and Norfolk
Weather report dated October 13 1807 notes fair and warmer conditions for Sareulaw with east winds and rain for North Carolina. Port calendar gives sunrise and sunset times and high and low water. Met data from Norfolk shows temperatures and rainfall. paving the ferry approach with bricks planned. Mayfield steamship fire ongoing. Massachusetts Heavy Artillery returns from Virginia battlefields to Boston by steamer.
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Washington
Virginia
North Carolina
Massachusetts Artillery
Massachusetts Heavy Artillery
Boston
Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic Ad Claims Iron Quinine
An old advertisement touts Grove's Tasteless Chill Tonic as a cure for nervous troubles and malaria saying it uses iron and quinine in a tasteless form. It asserts children prefer it to bitter tonics and lists a price and a free booklet from Washington Chemical Co. and Rudolph & Wallace for orders.
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Grove
Brownn's offers thrift wear at low prices in 210 Church Street ad
Joseph Brown at 210 Church Street markets ladies fleece vests and pants at 19c each, 25c for similar balbriggan, and union suits at 1.50. All-Wood Flannel Skirts sell 69c to 1, standard heavy hose around 25c, and a fleece wool wrapper 5c but valued at 4.10. The seller touts durability and value, highlighting last season’s stock and continued savings with a focus on thrifty buyers.
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Joseph Brown
Church Street
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