Devastating Northeaster Strikes Coast and Harbor
The sweeping northeaster floods streets and cripples lines as ships endure fierce seas off Cape Hatteras. The tug Luckenbach abandons the Norwegian Mathilda near Maphenry. seven crew survive by rope passes. Affected towns record heavy rainfall totals and call for fuse protectors after telegraph and electric outages.
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Huarles Davies
Diamond Shoals
Cape Hatteras
Mathilda
Walter A. Luckenbach
Wilsen
Key West
New York
Mape Menry
Luckenbach
Eine
Norfolk
Mathuin
Nu Total Bus
Mer de Iaickenbach
Tortures Island
Storm electrocutions prompt two inquests at Police Court
Inquests were held yesterday at the foroner's office Police Court building over two storm victims who died after touching five live wires. The first inquest concerned Tom Tinsley who touched a wire at the City Gas electrical shed on Smith Street. jurors included John J. Nash and others. The second inquest covered Claude Young electrocuted at Urlegs Wood Yard while using a Southern States circuit phone. jurors named W N Pentress and W C Mrimmer among others.
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oMee
Ciy
Newton
Tom Tinsley
Ciy Gas Company
Smith Street
John J. Nash
John Ww
Rew
Joseph Scott
Johns
Pendley
A. T. Ashburn
Olhey
Claude Young
Southern States
Urlegs
Wood Yard
W. N. Pentress
Forengins W C. Mrimmer
John N. Harris
Dr Greenes Nervura advertised for nerves and blood
Three generations highlight strength and happiness while warning of inherited imperfections. The ad promotes Dr Greene's Nervura as a remedy for nervousness insomnia twitching and potential epilepsy in children claiming to cure derangement of the nerves and blood. It appeals to anxious parents about weak tiring children and appetite issues.
Watchman death in Kriges wood yard case verdict
The jury finds Claude Youms died in Kriges wood yard while holding a telephone receiver. a live wire outside the office allegedly touched the line. The note warns the death occurred on a Sunday in October USOT. J C Berry testifies about DeWitt's Wilieh Hagel Salve curing his piles after thirty years.
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J.C. Berry
Spencer, Mo
DeWitt
Trotter
Walker
Truitt & Simith
Richmond man joins Mrs Martin during visit to friends
Mastin of Richmond has joined Mrs Martin during a short visit to friends. J A Simpson of North Park Avenue reports his father near death at his county home. A Cumberland Street minister attended the funeral of infant Pred Burnett at 12 o'clock. A charity benefit for Naval Reserves was postponed to Monday. Wedding at Park Avenue Baptist Church for Willis Whills and Jessie Hereber with many attendants and gifts. The groom, formerly of Bay View Virginia, now at Norfolk, left for Baltimore and Philadelphia en route to their future home at 210 Titebond Avenue Ayam-Weston. Washington notes list fourth-class beginners assigned in North Carolina and others.
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T. Mastin
Richmond
McKetndres
Mra
Park Avenue Baptist Church
Well
Ming
Rey
J. J. Wat
P. D
Cara Ashburn
Hanks
Lash
Nelson and
Parrons
Haltimore
Mhtladel- Phila Aml Oshes
Titebond Avenue
Ayam- Wieton
Norfolk
Bay View
Democratic meeting eyed in Centreville city
Various local notices report residents returning from travels including Mr G Nusbaum from New York and Capt WV White from Mion Ga. Judge Martin's meeting draws One lon Waa Young and Judge 1) to address a Democratic gathering at Centreville today at p m. Nina May Hodpen wed Arthur G Cummer in Michigan City Ind. A slight gas explosion at Godwins saloon caused excitement with no injuries. The Mayfield steamship cleared for Charleston to Hreggen.
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G. Nusbaum
New York
WV. White
Mion. Ga
John Tf. Shields
Lolkinoke
Lye
Martin
Twa Hiss
Lon
Waa
Young
Thekmr
Centreville
Mary Alles
Cupbell
John S. Wise
Republcan
Uwle
PW. Reuss
Charles Broadway Reuss
Simons
Mayfield
Coody
Charleston
Workers Walk Out At Marmere Manufacturing Factory
About fifty to sixty female workers at Marmere Manufacturing walked out yesterday after a wage dispute. They had been paid four cents per thousand lashers, and after a wage cut to six cents per thousand they refused to work, protesting the new rate.
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Te Marmere’ Manufacturing Company
Cabinet report dominates Cause's forthcoming study
Washington October 28 The cabinet devoted its session to Secretary Cause's impending report. He reviewed its scope and tone, offering detailed treatment of the issues discussed. The Spanish Cuban question was not raised and Woodford's reply from Spain was not yet finished.
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Gate
Washington, D. C
Woodford
Spain
Caleb Hodges Acquitted of Assault in City Court
In Brambhetan Caleb Hodges faced assault charges in the City Court and was defended by Judge Widcox. The jury returned a verdict of not guilty after a late session, with Mr Wyse Weaodworth leading the prosecution and Mr Cannon representing the defense.
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Corporation Court
Caleb Lodges
Mrr. Hy. A.dames
Brambhetan
Kiven
Phonvas J. Widcox
Whittle Cannonwealth
Dinan
Weaodworth
In Tie Pole Court A Swirl Of Names And Accusations
Justice Tommn presided yesterday over cases including Charlie Choy Pulored and assaulters against spouses. Several defendants faced varying charges with pleas entered and sentences considered, though some cited miswriting and unclear details in the docket.
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Charles
Norfolk
Court docket items reveal thefts and legal transfers
A garbled docket lists Leon Lean and others facing charges for stealing footwear and other items, with sentences noted. It also references shoe thefts by Jamies McMahon and Harry Lush, plus a false report case and a long court sequence involving receivers for a company and property transfers on Water Street and related parcels.
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Leon Lean
Moberk Bet
Ieorge Mitchetl
Minety Ilaya
Jamies McMahon
Ted
Rob Debert
Winfian
Harry
Revival and court actions amid London turmoil
A revival in Taw Vile Gee Dewy Quhte and a string of legal notes surround the week. Judge Muilen grants a chapter to Pushh Ward while an appeal proceeds in Wis McCinnes versus Dah Vealew. Election street works halt as a broken wire is secured and trimmed, with officials visiting several sites in Westminster and Sissex.
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Petershire
Metober
ML Sto
Morelia Fog
Desay
Sreth Mousme
Mephert Gage
Rome
Chusch
de Braudeforth
Island Ford
Hlefo
Walhes
Walthnore
Aquilloh
Negrey
Goork
Mylo
Wis
McCinnes
Ape Pe
Muilen
Tor
Moore
Eleetsin
Train shipment of armor ore bound for Newport News
A 207 ton shipment of depleted armor ore is moved from the National Orders Works to Newport News, Virginia, for a datteship detentuclky construction. The article notes the iron company play and the season’s ship build. Take laxative and the tablets cost 45 cents.
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Tethnchem
All Drugeis Ta
Insurance Tariff Talks Run into Snags in Atlanta
Members of the Southeastern Tariff Association arrived in Atlanta to settle and adjust disagreements with the board of underwriters. Led by Mie Jianes Cachiin the delegation aims to resolve five disputes and harmonize the industry’s seating arrangements.
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Southeastern Tariff Association
Atlanta
Theadwiviers
Parte Assochitiom
Mie Jianes Cachiin
Dbeapil
Uniderwritres
Geg- Shon Witshell Pester Aa
Coljomurnwoul UE
Tbs
Arnica Salva West Salve for Various Skin Ailments
Bucilen’s Arnica Salva West Salve claims to cure cuts sores boils chaps and skin irritations including salt rheum and piles. It guarantees satisfaction or money refunded and is sold by Sorrow Martin & Co in a boxed package.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bucilen
Martin & Co
Are Your Ears Healthy
A 1897 Norfolk section discusses hearing health and medical tips. It mentions doctors, a specialist, and treatment attempts over several months. The source reads with garbled spelling but references ear care, remedies, and public health concern.
Fragmentary Medical Ad Notes Ailments and Treatments
OCR fragment lists a medical specialist and therapies linked to throat and nose issues. Mentions street, city area, and various health terms but lacks coherent events or names. Readable elements point to a local clinic notice or advertisement with partial address details and service references.
Consultation and Examination Always Free Medicine Free to Patients
Readable fragments report free consultation and exam. Mentions medicines offered to patients without charge. Includes garbled phrases about age and tropical references.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Deve Og Reouhar Peullets
Notice to Taxpayers in Norfolk Virginia October 1 1847
Notice to taxpayers warns of the due date for the tax levy and penalties for late payment. It outlines a three percent penalty for payments after the due date and additional penalties after the grace period, with the city collector enforcing the ordinance. The notice names William Bl. Baker as city collector and specifies payment should be made by October 1.
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Norfolk
Lowell
Getober
Sahil Tian
William BL. Baker
Ity
Ladies' Waists and Coats at Cut Prices
A jumble of sale items shows discounts on ladies waists coats and skirts. Prices range from 1 to 80 dollars, with infant garments listed and a note promising large, comprehensive reductions across departments.
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Infant
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