Readmasters of America Convene on Track Maintenance Topics
The Readmasters of America hold a session at Old Point focusing on track maintenance. Topics include preventing creeping rails, plate patterns, joint designs, directing and supervising track foremen, and improvements in frogs and switches. Officers and committees from major railroads are listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Old Point
Readmasters of America
WW. W. Church
Lake Shore Road
Richard Caffrey
Lehigh Valley
Bethlehem
Weston
New York Central
Hudson River
Rochester
N.Y
Jckey
Michigan Central
St. Thomas
Ont
J. B. Dickson
Chicago
Northwestern
Sterling Ti
G. W. Merrell
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Tames A. Lahey
Northern Pacific
Jno
Crop bulletin reports heat, drought harming US crops
The Agricultural Department bulletin for the week ending September 13 notes extreme heat and widespread dryness east of the Rockies. Corn suffers in major states from drought with late plantings deteriorating. some regions see improvements with rain. Cotton opens and picks advance. tobacco in Kentucky shows no improvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
Agricultural Department
Rocky Mountains
Neebraska
Kansas
Missouri
Catton
Carolinas
Georgia
Tennessee
Arkansas
Oklahoma
Gotte Belt
Florida
Texas
Oregon
Kentucky
Catholic Knights of America Visit Norfolk From Philadelphia
About fifty members of the Tourist Club Catholic Knights of America from Philadelphia arrived in Norfolk from Baltimore. They toured aboard the Old Dominion steamer to Old Point, had meals at Hygeia, visited Port Monroe, and returned for a dinner at the hotel before departing for Washington. Notable attendees included Rev. B A Conway and several members of the Pennsylvania State Council. The trip began Monday with a Baltimore and Ohio train from Philadelphia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catholic Knights of America
Norfolk
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Atlantic Hotel
Supreme Secretary
Joseph C. Carroll
Carroll
Ecity
Old Dominion
Old Point
Pennsylvania Avenue
Mount Vernon
Washington
Sisiters
B. A. Conway
State of
Pennsylvania
John J. O'Rourke
O'Rourke
State Council
Charles J. Myley
Philip Hanck
James J. Bonner
H.R. Coyle
William J. Buckley
Andrew Moyer
Michael Muller
Michael Hogan
B.A. Muller
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Alabama
Accident on Charlotte Street Involving Children and Four Women
A girl, the daughter of Mr. John Whina, was struck by a horse drawn vehicle on Charlotte Street near Chapel Street. Police investigated and found careless driving. the injured child suffered no serious harm, and the driver’s party offered to cover medical costs, while the girl’s parents declined prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Whkina
Myvi
Charlotte Street
Chapel Street
Birdie Adams
Adams
Whine
Charleston Quarantine Enforces Tough Rules Against Infested Cities
The Charleston Board of Health set strict quarantine rules against New Orleans Mobile and other infested areas. City officials stationed at Tranchville and Yemassee will bar passengers household goods and freight from those cities from entering the city. The quarantine will be strictly maintained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
D. C
Board of Health of
New Orleans
Mobile
Tranchville
Yemassee
Quarantine Tightens Across Southern States
Mobile reports another yellow fever case confirmed by Drs Ketchum and Culteris with new cases traced locally. Washington extends guidelines and requires health certificates for travelers from Alabama cities including Mobile Montgomery Birmingham Selma Meridian and surrounding areas to enforce stricter quarantine.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mobile
Ala
New Discovery Ext Teeth No Pain Ad in Ennis
An advertisement from Ennis at 162 Main promotes a product described as a new discovery for external teeth with no pain. The copy uses whimsical language about collars, cuffs, and heat affecting willpower, but centers on the advertised dental remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ennis
Main
Norfolk Council Considers Water Supply and Charter Reform
The Norfolk Select and Common Councils meet in regular session with talks on securing Little Creek water, condemning land, and buying subways. They adopt a plan to authorize the City Attorney to proceed with legal steps and appoint a committee to study charter changes for a more efficient city government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lowenberg
Jones
Cooper
Kizer
Baldwin
Preeman
Greenwood
Carroll
Common Council
Chapel Street
Southern Bell Telephone
Southern States Telephone Company
Board of Electrical Control
Ely
Roy Boltes
the Sun Instane
Southern Bell Telephone Company
City of
Norfolk
City of Norfolk
Water Commission
Lake Drummond
Brooke
Mesers, Graham and Riddle
Little Creek
Northwest River
Lake Joyce
Morthweat
Aldwin
Csta
Board of Water Commissioners
Mayo
Columbus
Freeman
Oching
Nike
Messrs. Preeman and
Willians
Selvet
Academy of Music Engaged for Norfolk Star Course
Norfolk readers will enjoy a premier fall and winter program. The Associated Star Course features Kronberg baritone, former Gilmore’s band member, and a Maine violinist, with December brings Boston Woman's Orchestra, January Boston Temple Quartet, and February General John B Gordon on Last Days of the Confederacy. April presents Welsh Prize Singers. Subscriptions sell tickets at low prices. contact Hugh J. Paylor, c/o M. C. A., to join.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norfolk
Star
Academy of Mise
Kronbers
Nuniciel Wanuts Kronberg
Metropolitan Opera
Urberewski
Thomas
Woman's Mud Iene
Boston
Rata
Franz Wilchesk
Temple Quartette
Hoston
America
John B Gordon
Confederacy
Wales
Fac
Hugh J. Paylor
Carer
Academy Music reserved seating for association subscribers
Non members pay 3 for one ticket or 5 for two. Ao members 2 for one or 4 for two. Reserved seats for each attraction will be 1 for those who do not hold course tickets. All subscribers are entitled to reserved seats at the Academy of Music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Association
The
Academy of Music
City News Roundup Mixes Social Notes and Local Events
Brief city notices mention Mr. J.S. Atkinson of Staleigh and Miss May Hardy visiting. Y M C A secretary J. Towson returns from Salem. water department business with Superintendent James Widdle. Virginia visitors and local services. A shell exhibit and railroad baggage rules, funeral plans, and upcoming religious services are noted alongside civic and business updates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.S. Atkinson
Staleigh
May Hardy
Lane
Lagurin
Virginianeach
J. Towson
Salem
James Widdle
Water Department
Isabelle Cutles
Washington
Minnesota
James River
Burrow
Trice
Myey
Virgie Allen
M.A. Pill
Highland and
Maltby Avenues
Brambieton
A. J. Owen
Portsmouth
Park Avenue
F. L. Rechussen
M. H. Rublen
Brooklyn
Wirst Lutheran Church
Charlotte Street
Tunner
Minier
Til
Hindu Grain Dealers’ Assocasion
Chamber of Commerce
Virginia Beach
Citizens’ Bank
Customs House
Erle
Rotterdam
Alabama
Church Street
George Compere
Great Surprise Store Opens In Ni Folk District
A new clothing shop announces its opening on Saturday September 18 at 880 Main Street offering men youths and children garments. The store promises a wide up to date stock with a money back guarantee on every dollar of clothing and urges readers to visit on opening day. The ad also promotes Rudolph and Waltach at 833 Main Street as a leading tailoring house with high quality woolens and craftsmanship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seber
New No
Obi No
Main Street
Church
Walt
Waisenstein
War Paint in Virginia Primary Plan Sparks Competition
The Virginian reports on the September 14 1897 Democratic headquarters in Richmond as Party luminaries map a battle for the legislature. Speakers like Daniel Montague and local figures in Manchester Powhatan Chesterfield Mech recur with plans to energize voters and shape delegate selection under a unique district system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond, Va
Epl
State Democratic Committee
Hdi
Chamber of Commerce
Uisiting
Joseph Hutton
Button
Daniel
Chatham
Pittsylvania
Uhat
Martin
Front Hosalon
Montague
Mecklenburg
Chicago
Manchester
Chesterfield
Democrats of
Powhatan
Jordan
Chiles
IL O
Ayson
Mann
Cameraisn
Ian
Cotton Fire on Train Sparks Petersburg Railroad Talk
A freight car carrying twenty two bales of cotton from south of Weldon North Carolina caught fire near Rocky Mount and the cargo burned. A Petersburg businessman hinted the Petersburg and Carolina railroad would be built by DeWitt Smith and other New York financiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edmond
Petersburg
Caroling
Spealall
Weldon
Rocky Mount
N. C
Couon
John Th. Rodgers & Co
Richman
Petersburg and
Carolina
DeWitt Smith
New York
Purify Blood With Hood Sarsaparilla Pills
Advertisement advocates Hood's Sarsaparilla as a cure for blood diseases and indigestion. Claims easy use and strong records. Official notice amends 1897 item No 121 August 25 1897 about Nix Mate and State Ledge Electric Bell buoys Boston harbor continuing until further notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
State Ledge
Boston Harbor
Also Mentioned on This Page
Road Masters Gather
American Organization
New England
AtmUic States
Agricultural Bulletin
Christian Endeavor Meeting
Msciples Church of Christ
Preemason Street
Christian Endeavor Society
Benside Union
Robert Burroughs
Disciples’ Church
Society of Portsmouth
Berkley
Select Council
Bell Telephone Company
Academy OF Music Engaged
Y. M
J. M. WT. Trotter
Truitt & Smith
NR. L. Wilson
Hatzeenstohn
Tate
Rudolph & Waltach
Democracy
Baltla
Powhatan Wi
Sordina
Legislatura
Filyson
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