Doctor Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery Uses Glycerine
An advertisement extols glycerine in Dr. Pierce’s Golden Medical Discovery as a superior solvent and nutritive aid for chronic coughs bronchial throat and lung issues. It claims improvement in digestion and strength, cautions against miracles, mentions alcohol free formula and free confidential letters to Dr Pierce with offer of his medical adviser and the prospect of mailing options.
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Pierce
R. ¥. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Y
Weather outlook for Virginia turns fair and colder
Virginia weather fair tonight with colder air settling in. Saturday remains fair with milder conditions in the western portion.
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Virginia
West Portion
High Street Injunction Case Held in Abeyance
The injunction against Petersburg Telephone Co. brought by Mrs. J.A. Gill and other High Street property owners may be held in abeyance for a day or two while parties seek settlement without court action.
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High Street
Petersburg Telephone Company
J.A. Gill
Betrayal Case Before Mayor Continued Until Next Week
Samuel Tucker, colored, appeared before the Mayor this morning on a betrayal charge involving Lousana Johnson, a young girl living with her mother on Stainback Street. The case was continued to December 12 and Tucker is to be represented by Attorney Robt. G. Bass.
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Samuel Tucker
Lousana Johnson
Stainback Street
Wee
Tucker
Robt. G. Bass
Japs to Increase Army Significantly in Tokyo Plan
London dispatch cites Times correspondent reporting Japan plans a dramatic army expansion, signaling a nearly 40 percent rise and a future field force of about 780,000 troops once the program is completed.
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London
Tokio
The
Times
Japan
Deer Slaughter in Michigan Reports 9900 Killed
Marquette Michigan reports the hunting season ended with official counts showing more than 9900 deer killed statewide. It is believed many additional deer were slain beyond recorded totals.
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Michigan
Marquette, Mich
Oldest Petersburg resident Addison A. Traylor dies at 90
Addison A. Traylor, likely the town’s oldest white resident, died suddenly at his High Street home around 2:30 PM after a brief illness. A carpenter by trade who built many city landmarks, he was about six feet tall and survived by three sons, George Beverly and Albion, all of Petersburg.
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Addison A. Traylor
High Street
Mr. Traylor
Wells’ Store
Traylor
Petersburg
George
Beverly
Albion Traylor
Oyster roast attendance noted at Elks Home
A large turnout at the oyster roast at the Elks Home last night is reported. Miss Mirian Boward Waggoner of Richmond visits the Misses Battaile on Harrison Street. Mr George S. Bernard will speak on Slavery Agitation as the leading cause of secession to the Sons of Confederate Veterans tonight. The Ladies of High Street Church solicit dolls for a sale at Kent's on Tuesday. Merchants on Sycamore Street decorate for the holidays as the season nears. Sergeant Stevens has returned from Baltimore after medical treatment and is improved. The DAR tacky party at the skating rink tonight promises a large crowd and a pleasant evening.
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Elks
Mirian Boward Waggoner
Richmond
Sycamore Street
Stevens
Baltimore
Daughters of the American Revolution
Audience pleased with Beauty and Beast at the Academy
A large crowd attended The Sleeping Beauty and the Beast at the Academy last night. Stage settings and costumes impressed, with meritorious specialties. singing overall weak except Edith Arnold as the witch who was praised.
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Academy
Richmond Times-Dispatch
Edith Arnold
Orthodox Jews protest Christmas in New York schools
New York on December 6 reports that the Union of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations protests Christmas observances in city public schools. Rabbi Joseph Silverman of Temple Emmanuel says Jews repudiate any movement against Christmas observances and notes protests lack authority. he asserts influential Jewish congregations oppose such moves.
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New York
Union of Orthodox Hebrew Congregations
Board of Education
Joseph Silverman
Temple Emmanuel
Fifth Avenue
Silverman
United States
Great Political Play Tonight At Academy of Music
The election scene in a Square Deal at the Academy of Music tonight is said to be the most elaborately staged and exciting in some time. The act centers on a polling place at a country election with the schoolhouse as the voting venue visible to the audience, and features two concurrent scenes with 200 extra actors. The final image shows the victorious candidate’s political parade serenade by the village band. Box sheet at Morrison's Drug Store. Pictures Albums Fancy Goods and Musical Instruments for Xmas at Pyne's.
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Academy of Music Tonight
Morrison’s Drug Store
Death of an Old And Worthy Citizen Titmus Passes Away
Richard C Titmus aged 75 died yesterday at his son EB W H Titmus 419 Shepherd Street after ill health. He served as a Confederate soldier in the Civil War and worked as a codpir in the city. Survived by wife and four sons Nathaniel John Alex and E O Titmus, all of the city. Funeral tomorrow at 2 30 p m from the residence. Bays Overcoats advertised at half price at Harrison Co on Bank Street.
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Richard C. Titmus
W H. Titemus
Shepherd Street
Mr. Titmus
Thief Promises Reform Receives Minimal City Punishment
Alex Boone, described in biased terms, was jailed thirty days by the mayor for stealing clothing from a Union Street pressing shop. It marked his second petit larceny offense, but he pled for mercy and vowed reform, leading to the minimum sentence.
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Alex. Boone
Union Street
Boone
Admits Killing Dayg She Is Insane in Mississippi Trial
Angie Birdsong the child wife of Dr James Birdsong and niece of Senator A J McLaurin pleads emotional insanity in defense of murdering physician Dr Thos H Butler. Judge allows evidence on her mental state and Butler's remarks, while defense must prove statements were repeated to Birdsong. Husband indicted as accessory shows concern as experts to prove insanity planned. Birdsong says she killed him as one would a snake. Pianos and organs offered by Juis talments at Pyno's.
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D. M. Miller
A P Hill Camp Elects Officers for Ensuing Term
A V Hill Camp C V elected officers for the ensuing term led by Commander Seward First Lieutenant Homer Atkinson Second Lieutenant J E Whitehorne Third Lieutenant G B Gil Adjutant Carter R Bishop Quartermaster S M Green Officer of the Day A J Clements Surgeon J E Moyler Assistant Surgeon W K Harwood Chaplain Rev Dr J M Pilcher Treasurer Tough St Smith Sergeant Major W E Beasley Vidette N B Simmons Color Sergeant J A Pulley Color Guards J E Coldwell W H Kevan A parade on January 19 for General Lees birthday and a banquet that night were approved with a committee to arrange speakers.
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A.V. Hill Camp
C. V
Cormander—Sinon Seward
Homer Atkinson
J. E. Whitehorne
G. B. Gil
Carter R. Bishop
S. M. Green
A. J. Clements
J. E. Moyler
W. KK. Harwood
N. B. Simmons
J. A. Pulley
W. H. Kevan
Lee
Seward
Cases Tried Before His Honor Mayor Jones This Morning
Samuel Tucker, colored, larceny case proceeded with a continued hearing set. a defendant named Boone, also colored, charged with larceny received a term of ten days in jail. the proceedings were before Mayor Jones this morning.
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Jones
Boone
Samuel Tucker
Bryan comments on Roosevelt message in Lincoln paper
W J Bryan in Lincoln Nebraska reviews President Roosevelt's latest message calling it his most important paper. He praises some parts especially on the Japanese question but warns on warlike tone and urges that peace should be the nation's guiding principle and force used only as last resort. He argues legislation should protect state rights without denying local sovereignty.
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Lincoln
Neb
Dee. Te
Roosevelt
W.J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Congress
Bevan
Lresident
Forgetting to Pay City Taxes Adds Penalty
City records note penalties and interest accrue when residents miss timely tax payments. Officials remind taxpayers of looming due dates and possible enforcement actions for delinquent accounts.
Bradstreet's Trade Report for Richmond and Petersburg
Bradstreet's Trade Report from Petersburg and Richmond notes wholesale dealers in shoes harness and leather goods busy while tan yards and leather findings face theft risks. Prices remain steady with solid collections year over year. Dry goods and seasonals shipments near winter lull. tobacco prices rise on firm quality. produce lacks standout features. local retail shows early holiday activity but collections are weak.
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Bradstreet
Richmond
Vetersburg
Orders for Enlarged Photographs for Xmas
Orders for enlarged photographs for Christmas filled to Dee at Pyne's store. A local shop note lists the request and confirms completion ready for pickup.
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Dee
Sth
Pyne’s
Red Men of Richmond To Visit Petersburg Tribes
A large delegation from Richmonds Red Men will visit Powhatan and Yippecanoe Tribes in this city and Kecoutan Tribe of Matoaca at Red Men's Hall on Bank Street next Tuesday night. About one hundred visitors are expected with local members in attendance for a ceremonial fraternal visit.
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Red Men
Earl
Richmond
Matoaca
Red Men’s Hall
Public Auction of Furniture by Wannison & Co
Public notice that M Levy & Co turn over complete furniture stock to Wannison & Co for disposal at public auction starting Wednesday December 12 at 10:80 am with daily sales. Auctioneers invite ladies and promise sale to the highest bidder with no reserve.
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M. Levy & Co
Pannrist
Wannison & Co
United States Currency Reform Urged by Comptroller
Washington December 6 Comptroller Ridgely devotes aid of his report to the urgent need of a more elastic currency. He estimates the banking power of the United States at 16,462,470,465 and recommends changes in laws to allow sound national banks to issue up to 20 percent of their outstanding notes with gold reserves of 25 percent in reserve banks and 5 percent elsewhere. A 5 percent guarantee fund would back gold reserve notes, redeemable on demand. The plan includes redemption centers, extended retirements of bond secured uses, and a larger role for the Treasury in supervising redemptions. The report notes U.S. banking power growth since 1890 and confirms 6,083 national banks in operation with 16,048 other banks and bankers in the U.S. and island possessions. Money stock on June 30, 1906 stood at 3,069,900,000 with most in coin and bullion.
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Washington
The
Treasury
United States
Armen
Eeery Dunk
Secretary of the Treasury
Comptrollers
Scowoo
Mulhall
City Tax Reminder and Postoffice Box Rent Change
Washington order in Daily Post Office Bulletin changes box rents and payment terms. Rents rise 60 to 100 percent based on box size and must be paid quarterly in advance rather than ten days grace. Business houses in the city are affected by the new schedule and collection method.
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Daily Postoffice Bulletin
Department At
Washington
Large Underwear Sale From Undermas Stock
Large stock of underwear for men women misses and children advertised at various prices. Includes wool wool mix cotton options in children men and ladies ranges with many price points listed. Sale emphasizes one of the city's largest selections with broad size and fabric coverage.
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Weather Report
Gashon Hardware CO
PLONE
Mr. Addison Traylor
Beauty
Cartor Beara
NW. Y
Academy of Music
Harrison & Co’s
Bank Street
Dayg
Pyno’s
A. P. Hill
WM. J. Bryan
Retersburg
Mptroller of
Atal
Salem Haosha’s
China
FURS
Salem Maosha
Halifax & Market
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