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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 12, 1896

Page

4

Terms of the Virginian newspaper rates and policies

The Virginian announces subscription prices for the Daily Virginian with weekly payment by carrier and annual options. Advertising rates apply per square with charges for first insertion and subsequent insertions. Contractors are restricted to legitimate ads. policies note non return of rejected manuscripts.

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Daily chatter notes and political talk from era newspapers

A collage of brief remarks from multiple papers mentioning weather talk about Mr Platt and Mr Hanna, remarks on Warner Miller, and jokes about fashion items. It includes commentary on Austrian grain policy, the British lord chancellor’s protection, Senator Watson Laurie’s stance for silver, Bryan and Sewall’s campaign, and free coinage advocacy. Also reports New York seat requests for a mass meeting at Madison Square Garden with 25 000 plus applications and an estimated 40 000 expected attendees.

New York Maas- Son Square Garden Messrs Bryan Sewall Democratic Committee Wiles

Bankers' circular allegedly urging loans and gold bonds

A Virginian article questions a supposed 1893 circular by the American Bankers Association urging banks to cut circulation by one third and call in loans to create a money string among influential merchants. It notes a later 1894 denial by Arthur Puller and reprints the denial in another column.

The Virginian American Bankers’ “Association Congress Treasury

Bryan and Sewall Clubs Spread Across the Nation

Political clubs named Bryan and Sewall attract former Republicans joining the Democratic movement. In Kanawha County West Virginia and elsewhere, Republicans enter these clubs in large numbers, with leaders like William Thayer and Virgil A. Gates organizing chapters and promoting the party platform adopted at Chicago.

Norfolk Tepublican Party National Democracy Chicago Kanawha County West Virginia Mryan Sewall St Albans Bryan and Sewall Mish Jt Malden Charleston William Thayer South Side Poundry and Machine Shops W. A. Forsyth Virgil A. Gates Logan and Sewell Mine Grove J. 11 Brown Congress J. B.C. Drew Abram Turlow Charles J. W. Davis Creenbrier Oouhin West Virgina Old Virginia Norfolk Club Page McCarty

Armour uses Mexican dollars to test wage value protest

Industrialist B D Armour proposes an object lesson by paying workers with 60 cent Mexican dollars to show how silver value might change pay scales and prices. Critics question practicality and warn the scheme could backfire as the familiar dollar loses collateral in the United States.

Wolage B.D. Armour Ochicamo Armour Emmoyes United States Tie Augusta Chronicle Washington Post Fivery Stevelyé United Pela

Fragmented Critique of Industry Tactics and Voter Intimidation

A verbose critique denounces indecency in corporate conduct and political pressure. It warns that clever rhetoric will not justify coercion and that ship captains of industry risk backlash for attempting to influence workers and voters, urging vigilance against intimidation tactics.

Porson Ran the Post

Personal notices from a sunlit era in Bar Harbor and beyond

A jumble of society items mentions Mrs Helen Cody Wetmore editor of the weekly Duluth Preay, Mr Emmons Ginnne leasing a cottage on Clefstane road Bar Harbor, Mrs Kate Burlington Davis of Minneapolis as a new medium, Miss June Harrison English doctor and member of the Archaeological Society, Charles Solomon named as oldest English composer with I Arise from Dreams of Thee, J Machkiren and J M Barrie slated to visit America in September, Elizabeth Stuart Phelps recounts old Gloucester talks, Longfellow’s Gloucester Reef Norman's Woe episode, Dr Toux linked to Pasteur line and two busts planned in his honor with Paris funds.

Helen Cody Wetmore Buffalo Bol Duluth “Preay Emmons Ginnne William ‘You Helmouth Steepwitvs Clefstane Road Bar Harbor Kate Burlington Davis Min- Nempolls Madame Blavatsky June Harrison England Depf LL Straml Musical Magazine Charles Soloman Jin Machkiren America J. M. Barrie Elizabeth Stuart Phelps Longfellow Gloucester Norman Dr. Toux Pasteur Pasteur Institute

Notes and Opinions From Varied Historical Tidbits

A pastiche of diverse claims on warship fuel shifting to Brown coal, mass bicycle production totals, Sir Arthur Sullivan profits from a famed work, and a mix of antiquarian and cultural notes. It cites Orange Free State poliofields, De Medici perfumes with rival poisoning schemes, and Denmark’s ancient national coat. Other items claim vast Visa cards printed, Empress Josephine’s music legacy at Malmaison, Dickens biographical notes on Oliver Caswell, Grant Allen’s health, and meat-linked youth in England. Also notes Arab date vinegar’s long history and recent English market appearance.

Arthur Sullivan Orange Free State Vaal de Medici Denmark Josephine Malmaison Oliver Caswell Dickens Canoncheft Grant Allen England Berlin Pehinner

Ancient object lensun tale of the Injun chief and the train

A Detroit Free Press item retells an archaic fable about a western chief attempting to stop a rushing train with a coiled lasso. The story ends with the chief dangling and a moral about dangerous meddling with unstoppable forces.

Vale

Democratic Unity Cited In Nansemond County Support Letter

The Virginian prints J J West from Nansemond announcing hearty support for Bryan and Sewall and predicting an unprecedented Democratic majority across Nansemond. The letter urges Democratic papers to copy the message and shows party unity ahead of the Chicago ticket.

The Virginian J. J. West Chivragy West Nansemols Nancemond Suffolk Bryan Sewall Democratic Executive Committee Nansemond Chicago

Manifold critique of contract law stance drives finance debate

The Philadelphia Press attacks the idea of changing debt contracts and halving debt value, arguing Congress wrongfully altered obligations twenty three years ago. The piece contends creditors bear the burden, urging financiers to push this view until election day amid national economic strains.

Salt Lake Tribone Philadelphia Press Pot Congress Aot United States Muse Elvor Thie County Fiyanciers Salem New Unill

The Milk in the Covenant debated tax reform

The article cites Maj. John W. Scott of Moore arguing the income tax as unfair to “idle wealth” holders. It asserts opposition would rise if the old monetary order were toppled, claiming income tax is the fairest method yet devised and urging support for defending the nation with taxes.

Chicago Recon Chicago Coal Trust New News and Observer John W. Scott Moore Mwe Showil

Few Working Men Back Protection Yet

A New Orleans States note recalls labor opposition to tariffs and cites wage drops and more strikes during the McKinley tariff era. It mentions Carlisle’s stance on Chicago ticket and reports Lindsay’s private stance, noting expectations of administration posture and Hill’s anticipated acquiescence.

New Orleans Canton McKinley

Politicking and tariff talk split by party lines

The Augusta Chronicle notes McKinley and Matina push voters on geology and tariff issues, urging silver side tracks in the West and South. It questions public support for shifty methods, urges politicians to mean what they say, and suggests Bryan’s rise in Democratic sentiment may shift the state.

Mowest Augusta Chronicle MckKinley Matina

British opinion on Bryan and Sewall echoes in press data

The piece notes hostile English sentiment toward Bryan and Sewall as reflected by a London correspondent in the New York Tribune and a Western Democratic paper. It cites a London speech excerpt and asserts British bankers and security interests will back Hanna’s fund for McKinley, suggesting the English view is volatile and best left unsaid.

Wall Street Financial News The New York Mercury Bryan Sewall New York World Maine East Springfeld Republian New York Tribune London

Dangerous Game in State Elections Threatens Labor Votes

A Richmond State analysis warns corporations may promise worker votes to the Hanna Melkinley bloc but cites strict election laws that hinder delivery. It argues plutocrat influence risks ongoing propaganda and coercion against opponents, potentially triggering broader national unrest.

Richmond Hanna-Melkinley

Matchless Money Saving Chances at The Big Store Norfolk

The Big Store promotes Matchless Money Saving Chances in Norfolk with unmatched price offerings. Broad appeal targets home shoppers as crowds respond to apparel deals. Rich bargains cover brand new seasonable garments including men’s suits in blue and grey twill, sizes up to 42, while stock lasts.

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