Norfolk readers urged to press for railroad offices
The Norfolk Virginian discusses moves to attract the Southern railroad offices to Norfolk, urging local officials and business bodies to respond to President Spencer’s invitation. It notes Atlanta and Washington are also contenders and emphasizes Norfolk’s port role as a deepwater terminus. The piece also references political commentary and a poem memory fund related to Col. D.C. Bebauph, with broader local civic concerns.
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Apo
Atlanta
Southern Railroad
Reelients
Press
Washington
Norfolk
Spencer
Ite Busness
Portsmouth
Capitol Renovation in Washington Modernizes Lights and Air
The Capitol at Washington undergoes a thorough renovation replacing gas with electric lighting. A 6000 light plant powers the chambers with 2500 lights in the wings and 24 senate ground-glass fixtures. Air improved by removing eight hundred thousand cubic inches of stale air from the basement. Senate reception furnishings are renewed in red and green tones, with a new red carpet in the lobby. The work aims to enhance lighting, air quality, and comfort for senators.
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Washington
Helon
Congress
Senate
Wacoptha
Senate Chamber
Hoyos Davet Troatlin
Semate
Oregin
Pold
Vijncinnati
Low Prices Speak Louder Than Words
An advertisement extols unbeatable value in Men’s and Boys’ attire. It touts Howest Goods, Honest Representation, and Honest Values as core magnets drawing shoppers, and claims the stock is our own superior form fitting, guaranteed to resist shrinking and defects, unlike common ready made clothing.
Unmatched Bargains in Men’s Suits and Coats Sale
A factory sale offers Union-Made ready-to-wear suits at drastic cuts with prices around seven and five dollars. Men and boys receive all wool pants, double breasted jackets, and pinstripe pants at deep discounts, plus coats and sweaters, as the store clears old stock and promotes value.
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