“The ice is broken. Pressure that has been brought to bear by manufacturers is giving the health authorities clear sailing in enforcing vaccination throughout the city.” “Many of the leading industries of the city were represented at the meeting held at the Commercial club parlors, Tuesday evening. Mayor Milstead presided, Continue Reading
Excelsior Shoe Company
1908: Industrial Portsmouth by the Baltimore & Ohio Southwestern Railroad
The Mysterious Murder of John Newman and Louise Doyle
John W. Newman Is Reported Missing “John W. Newman, 26 years old, manager of the damaged shoe department at the Excelsior factory, is strangely missing from his home at 1647 Twelfth street. His relatives notified the police Saturday.” “He went to the shoe plant after supper Friday evening, ostensibly to Continue Reading