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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 24, 1897
Page
6
A Port Norfolk reader laments motor men failing to sound gongs and brake for pedestrians. She describes a near collision on Clifford Street where an electric car sped past a buggy without warning, risking horse and rider. The letter urges superintendent action to curb reckless driving.
Yesterday morning a two year old child was injured when a woman broke an ATM and struck the child near the Columbia street corner. The child suffered a broken arm after the incident and was taken for medical care.
Information arrived yesterday of the trial and conviction of Treywood Gupps, a Black man who derailed a railroad train in North Carolina about two years ago and fled, but was finally captured in this county by Constable T J Jackson.
Notices report residents traveling, guests visiting relatives, and community events. A schooner delivery arrives on Chestnut Street, while plans unfold for church services and a Republican era civic meeting. Authorities seek protection and discipline amid local disturbances.
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Editor Morrison of Worthington Indiana praises electric bitters as a tonic for consumption headaches and general debility. He cites Mrs Anny Liehte of Chicago who suffered poor appetite and fatigue until using six bottles, then regained health and vigor. Price above 40 cents and 1.00. available locally.
Park View stirred Wednesday night by general alarm as marauding animals attacked hen roosts. Charles W. Lindgins reported losses of twenty two birds at Webster and A streets, while Att. Flemming near the water saw twenty six fine birds and four Plymouth Rocks taken. Mink implicated in the mischief. The Vagabond play featuring Glen Dall of Scottsville drew crowds, owner of a fortune, previously convicted of forgery, appeared in a three act comedy with a negro and an Irishman causing mischief during the show. Admission 10 and 15 cents.
The session opened with broad stock gains that faded into a general decline by close. News of a million dollars in gold imports from France and San Francisco arrivals buoyed sentiment, while the Bank of England’s discount rate hike and Treasury action on Dutch sugar supported some gains for several days, yet skepticism over import motives and heavy selling trimmed profits.
The Public Ledger argues Norfolk and Portsmouth should join to attract Uncle Sam’s armor plate factory, praising mutual benefits, shared prosperity, and regional growth. The piece stresses a tested action to promote enterprise and economic advancement for both cities.
The following delegates were elected to the Portsmouth Baptist Association meeting at Creut Forks Ninsemouih County on the 25th instant: Fourth Street Baptist Messrs TH Culpepper B U Mutelins and W E Michone. Treplist of Scottaville. Phuexton South Street Baptist George Khloe OC Wiltingamt TO Trotman Court Street Baptist W C Corbett Times Merum Wo A Jackson and George Pt Trulet.
Lillian Lewis presents at the Academy of Music tonight and matinee of a noted Broadway hit The play formerly praised in Boston will be shown with the Manhattan Stock Company joining Monday night at the Academy of Music. Tickets on sale at the box office. The company’s repertoire includes The Banker’s Daughter Arabian Nights and Micha. Strowroe’s son and Ok Mande. Hertha Crichton stars in The Country Girl at Academy of Music with strong notices for Miss Crichton and the company.
Fragmentary OCR describes West Bank voting with blurred lines and unclear turnout. A few officials and onlookers mingle near makeshift booths as tensions appear to rise amid disputed claims. Strong entities include none clearly identifiable from the readable text.
Advertised patent nostrums claim to cure many ailments from stomach to nerves. The notice lists various brands and states medical endorsements by physicians. Vendors Rudolph & Wallach at 333 Main Street promote these products with testimonials and broad health benefits.
Chicago reports a bull-driven rise in wheat and rye, with December futures up and May discounts widening. Cotton futures opened weak in New York amid selling by Southern offers and Liverpool demand, closing barely steady with scattered gains and declines. receipts and totals for the day show activity across grains and cotton.
A Norfolk price sheet from September 1897 lists wholesale costs for meats such as pork and ham, lard, and beef cuts, with butter, cheese, coffee, and salt also shown. Ratios, measurements, and regional suppliers like Potomac and Western dairy are referenced amid general market movements and price hikes.
Prices for molasses flour and grain markets listed with various grades and categories. Includes New Orleans molasses, western spring wheat, best family and choice grades, rice, peas, corn, mill feed, and timothy hay with per bushel and per ton figures across Michigan Ohio Indiana and other regions.
Local market report lists numerous items and prices across commodities and fish. Supplies include Sut loaf at 35.80, powdered and granulated sugars, fruits, vegetables, shelling stock, and fresh fish like croakers at 2c per lb. Also notes wholesale steady rates for beeswax 2c per lb and various regional fruit prices.
Shipping notices list cleared vessels with cargoes including dried apples lumber peanuts and staves. Sailings include Sarah and Lawren, Charles P. Tuttle, and other craft. a legal note discusses a contempt resolution and a court case with officers of the post and street closures near the courthouse.
A local Norfolk column lists varied snippets from city life including visits to Baltimore, talk of a Methodist mission in Ghent, a death in Meredith, and a public light outage. It notes social events, marriages planned at Riverside, a drowning burial, a military inspection, a police merchandise theft tally, and a photo at Bell Irvine & Co featuring Major Walter P. Irvine.
Two young Port Norfolk men, nephews of M. W. Mason, open a small store under Mason & Mason’s home style last fall and appear to prosper as trade increases. The article notes local figures, transport, a planned church contract, and mentions cool rain aiding harvests while forecasting higher prices for staple foods like potatoes and cabbage. Mrs Georgiana Henston of Scottsville is appointed post mistress at Gown Hall.
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