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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 20, 1895

Page

5

Portmouth Defeats Petersburg Amid Umpire Controversy

Portmouth secured a 6 to 2 victory over Petersburg in a game marked by Brennan’s controversial umpiring and protest from Petersburg fans. Lippert led with two base hits as Moynihan struggled, while Mills showed limited impact for Portmouth. The crowd roared as Portmouth moved toward third place, but calls for better officiating echoed after the contentious officiating and noisy rooters.

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Local Brevities Chronicle Portsmouth Yesterday

Local items report mild town events from a sunny day in Portsmouth. Pigeons, police actions, a white city man jailed, city improvements on King Street, and a port excursion planned to Richmond are noted along with family visits, shop promotions, and a brutal shooting aftermath at a rural farm.

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Argentine census shows rapid growth and regional lead

The new Argentine Republic census indicates steady rapid growth over 25 years, with population rising from 1.79 million to 4.75 million, making it South Americas most populous and prosperous after Brazil. It surpasses Chile and others, while Brazil remains the benchmark in the region.

Argentine Republic South America Argentine Chile Peru Venezuela Bolivia Colombia Ecuador Para- Roay Uruguay Brazil New York

The Bicycle Craze Across Japan and Europe

A sweeping column notes bicycles captivate Japan with rider brigades and clerks cycling across the country while Asian and European women take to the wheels with novelty and charm. It highlights Nagasaki tales of a fashionably dressed girl and portrays growing local interest, though many Japanese view the wheel as a curiosity.

Japan Nagasaki Nias New York Mail Curionitie Manel Scribner's

The Deficit Debates and Fashion Advice Across Eras

A fragmented mock essay blends political blame for a deficit with advice on 19th century women’s fashion and beauty routines. It twists Republican critique of Treasury policy under Harrison into a critique while offering detailed wardrobe observations and a timeless beauty regimen from sources like Scribner’s and Jeness Miller’s Monthly.

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Weather and wonder on a sweltering porch tale

A patched tale from a cranky porch shows Simbo and Chloe fanning in extreme heat while a neighbor debates a dubious weather explanation. The spoof parlays into a satire about readers and editors chasing sensationalism as editor Clugston and the Spiketown Blizzard chase a mystery odor and a faux Rome papal debate.

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Magnetic Young Woman on Island Boat Causes Curiosity

A handsome brunette aboard Peak's island boat bewitched youths and even the compass. The magnetic needle followed her finger as she sat beside the pilothouse, drawing the pilot's attention and leaving the crew dazzled by her influence.

Neelle Augusta

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