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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Sep 17, 1895

Page

2

Hurricanes and warning signals show new weather methods

The United States Weather Bureau studies hurricane patterns and tests giant rockets to signal ships during storms. Observers plan dawn launches to mark the harbor with 400 foot heights, aiding boat visibility while signals from four points already operate in Atlantic coast areas and Merritt Wreck yards.

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Storm warnings and local notes dot Norfolk briefing

The fragment outlines hurricane warnings with rockets and two pod Nage signals, plus a local news roundup. Public schools opened, Rev Dr Thames King visits Danville, Ocean View clubhouses close for season, a paper bag theft, Road Convention Atlanta appointment, YMCA mens meetings, new M C A instructor, animal cruelty case against patrol wagon horse, staff moves at Blackburn & DeJurnette, ordination at South Norfolk, various social notices, electric track near Tawnbert Point, Deputy Marshal activities and a witness collection for a Washington Secree case.

Thames King Danville Ocean View Staten House L. L. Waring Atlanta W. H. Ward Society For the Prevention of Cruelty Grace Lowrey Norfolk Business College Morney United States Creeknur Aummonin Ackles Washington Newport News

Truth Tells and Testimony in Court Mutters

A messy district court scene unfolds with Detective Richardson testifying against Ruby James of McSmith Street and others as a dispute over impeachment and alleged improper conduct arises. Officers deny key points and the judge delays warrants while investigation continues. The piece also references local ads and optical services on Main Street.

Howie Poller Court Aintepleytes Woodward and Pentress Jie Pane Velma Mlank Mbehardsan Walt Moretain Ruby James Burnham Woodard Willams Richardson James Burroughs Ruby Jamies Bolthn Pollow Moar

Some Strong Resolutions Over A B Walker Letter To Verdier

A church committee reports on A B Walker's letter accusing Police Commissioner Verdier of unjust actions toward Officer J Bass. The committee upholds the church's dismissal process for Bass, rejects Walker's critiques as premature, and condemns improprieties while defending church unity. Resolutions, signed by committee members, call for publication in papers.

HK. Walker Verdier Bass A. B. Walker J. Bass Spurgeon Memory Baptist Church A. B. Wilker J. Hass A. R. Walker C. B. Verdier Esq B. Verdier CoMmcer Ries Nes Vroom Brosevttor A.B. Walker Wherwis A.B Ehur Muller Sey Walker I. J. Bassa TR. J. Bass Toree A. RB R. J. Bass A. B. Wall Cherigsthins Christadn Atul Lees

Extra Special Sale of Mosquito Can opies and more

One week sale offers stock of canopies and fabrics at Wrights 299 Main Street with deep discounts up to 40 percent. Also includes cheap hosiery, shoes, and apparel items from Ward’s and Goldman dealers. Advertises reduced price leans, discount coats, and closing-out fixtures as shop goes out of business.

Wrights Susphed Os Gost Church Street Pim Street

Multiple Local Funerals Reported at Elmwood and Nearby Cemeteries

Funeral notices summarize services for Miss Charlotte Scarburgh at St Vincent's with pallbearers including Col. L. D. Starke and Judge W. B. Martin, and interment at Elmwood. Walter Polland, a Cigarmakers Union member, died at his Rolland residence with services led by Rev. Bennett and pallbearers listed. Mary Carter's service was held at her home with Father Doherty officiating and burial in St Mary's Cemetery. pallbearers named. A fourth obituary notes death of Frank Whitehurst, 44, at his Chapel Street residence with services by Rev. Merritt and Elmwood interment. pallbearers listed by profession and name.

Charlotte B. J. Scarburgh Judge Scarburgh St., Vincent's Hospital Rey Lacy Col. L. D. Starke W. B. Martin R. C. Taylor Washington Taylor Charles Sharp James EB. Heath Elmwood Cemetery Walter L .Polland T. 3 Rolland Cigarmakers' Union Bennett Edward Snowden Charlies Cook Benjamin Hancock Charles Knight William Murphy James Cherry S. I. Wilson J. E B. Poiner Mary Carter Father Doherty St. Mary's Catholic Church St Mary's J. B. Merritt Ciizens—Megers C. E. Maprell P. McQuillen B. P. Sale Prank Creekmur K. Walker H. W. Smith B. Creekmur FL Hosson

New Fall Dress Goods and Hosiery Sale Featured

A local store advertises a wide selection of fall dress goods in navy black and birch with 46 to 62 inch widths, plus all wool serge, piques, percalines, linens, and silks at low cash prices. Also promoted are men’s, women’s, and children’s hose on sale and genuine Foster lining kid gloves. A handbill notes a renovated building and an upcoming meeting of local stockholders with details on dates and locations.

Benuine Foster America

Weather summary for North Carolina and nearby regions

Local meteorological data cover a 94 hour period ending 8 o clock. Winds mainly from the west slight warming in the east with high and low water readings noted. Observations from September 16 1825 show departures from normal based on 24 years of data.

North Carolina T. U Aontechune Boneau Dodson Nomeny J.J. Guar Observar

The Hebrew New Year Rosh Hashana Observed Here

The Hebrew New Year, or feast of Rosh Hashanta, begins in this city tomorrow evening at sunset. The holiday is one of the most important in the Hebrew calendar with many faith members closing their businesses and spending the day in worship at the synagogues.

Asthma Cure Promised By Noted Doctor Schiffmann

Public notice declares Dr Schiffmann claims to cure asthma hay fever and bronchitis with a free trial offer. Patients may obtain a sample from Dr Schiffmann at 35 Rochester Street St Paul Minnesota by writing before September 5. The ad touts thousands cured and urges skeptical readers to test the remedy.

Hudelph Schiffman Schuffmann W. Burrows Malin Street Peor Sons den Selutmann Hue RK. Schiffmann Rosater Street St Paul Minn NG Sree Serle Wim

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