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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 13, 1895

Page

6

West Point Bid Defied Odds From A Kansas Farm

A Kansas farm boy with no formal schooling earns West Point admission through Secretary Lamont's ruling lifting age to 23. He passes a special exam after a long self-tunded study, proving poverty does not bar merit while social rank fades against his perseverance.

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Half Wheat Crop Shapes Free Silver Support Debate

A fragile wheat season leaves growers with about half a crop and sparks political talk. Supporters of Free Silver advocate monetary policy changes while opposing factions warn of broader economic impact.

Fragmented OCR Reads on Metal Prices in Tennessee

The text appears as garbled OCR from a Nashville Banner article about metallurgical topics. It mentions Nistoriaal staterment and Augen Geet with references to two metals, old and new, and vague notes on industry conditions and regulation without coherent facts or clear events.

Oregon Peoce Nashville Sharien W.e.fairgank Company

Buried Alive Proposal Reported by Special to San Francisco Call

A sensational item claims Alexander Meliyer Pynedall proposes a live burial experiment to prove a theory. Details describe a sealed tomb and bodily preservation methods, with extended timelines and a hospital-advised opening at a Physiotany event, drawing attention to a controversial hotel owner and a World’s Fair link with a similar failed plan.

San Francisco Bint Payhara Alexander Meliyer Pynedall Risa Santo Barbar Wymnalta Trate Tyne Hill

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