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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1896

Page

4

Tiling Baths Ad Rates and Contractor Restrictions

Classified notice outlines advertising rates for tiling baths with 70 cents for the first insertion and 27 1/2 cents or 60 cents for subsequent insertions, plus 3 cents per flat for notices, with alternate-day insertions at 2 cents more. Mentions New York office and special representative Ralph F. Mc. Virginian disclaims responsibility for returning rejected communications or manuscripts.

W. York Ralph F. Mc New York City

Knoxville Tribune Special Issue Praises Local Paper

The Knoxville Tribune celebrates its forty four page anniversary issue under J. By Pound. The Virginian notes East Tennessee Democrats aided by sharp local businessmen praise the paper for clear reporting and a well presented Marble City pride.

Virginian Knoxville Tribune East Tennessee Tribune J. By Pound Pound Knoxville the Tribune

Maine Man Harold Sewall Breaks With Democratic Party

Harold M. Sewall of Maine shifts from the Democratic ticket to the Republican banner in a contested move amid family political ties. The piece questions whether others share his independence and notes his right to vote as he pleases while criticizing scrutiny of every link to the Democratic party and his father’s campaign.

Harold M. Sewall Maine Sewall Democratic Party

McKinley Speech Appeals to Black Voters in Resolve for Republican Ticket

The Alexandria Gazette notes Major McKinley told a Black audience on Tuesday that they should vote for the Republican ticket because Lincoln freed them and made them equals of whites. The piece criticizes using emancipation as a political obligation and questions what benefits McKinley’s revival of the appeal will bring.

Major MecKinley Abraham Lincoln McKinley Urvan MckKinley Lincoln Alexandria Gazette Quartermaster McKinley

McKinley Favored to Avoid Tariff Debate in Acceptance Letter

The New York World argues the Republican candidate will dodge strong challenges to tariff policy in his acceptance letter. It predicts McKinley will keep the protection issue from dominating the campaign, while Hanna pushes for some tariff discussion to appease manufacturers. The World deems McKinley the most unsatisfactory presidential candidate for the party, with Hanna blamed for lack of unity.

New York World Glynn Major McKinley McKinley Molinley Hanna Republican Party The Leather Trust New England Witter Belshazzar

No More Northern Capitals For Southern Mills

The Boston Industrial Record reports a shift by Massachusetts cotton machinery makers away from supplying Southern mills on stock payments. Southern units must now pay cash, reducing the appeal of building new cotton factories in the South. The paper predicts fewer mills and less machine shop activity until existing stock reaches par value and is sold.

Boston Syndicate of Cotton Machinery Builders Massachusetts Southern Mills

Investment prospects for capital in a prospering enterprise

The article notes that if the enterprise continues to prosper and the investment proves to be a paying one, there should be no difficulty in securing further capital. It emphasizes the link between profitability and future funding.

The Speech of Me Rourke Cochran

A retort on Cochran's eloquence at the Democratic National Convention contrasts his attack on Bryan with Bryan's unifying tone. The piece argues Cochran's remarks insulted southern farmers and unreconciled fiveholders, while Bryan avoided offense and aided his cause.

Rourke Cochran Cochran Cleveland Chicago Bryan Mr. Cochran Mr. Bryan South Cocobran

Notes and Opinions on Industry and Figures

An assortment of commentary notes cites the silk hat weight, U S capital in electricity, and stock company practices in England. It mentions Judge Calhoun on separate car seating and Spreckles returning from Europe to build a California beet sugar factory employing about 100 men, aiming for operation next year.

United States Globe Des Moines Leader England Westminister Gazette Spurgeon Cline Spreckles California Europe France

Notable Names and Anecdotes From Literature and Science

A miscellany notes Sir Henry Bessemer paid over 50000 in patent duties on inventions. Mrs Oliphant writes at night. Sir William Grove died in London after not discovering the spectroscope. C P Villiers recalls Harrow pranks with Lord Byron. Rev Samuel Merrill linked to Nebraska’s early white settlement. Elizabeth Gardner and others studied at Lasell. Alphonso Daudet paid 250000 for Sapho. Victor Hugo earned twenty thousand pounds for Les Miserables translated into ten languages.

Henry Bessemer Lord Byron Harrow Samuel D. Merrill Rochester Nebraska Elizabeth J. Gardner Ito Rougueyeau Paris Kate Pield Annie Whitney Boston Lasell Seminary Alphonso Daudet Victor Hugo

Mother Love Poem Echoes in Faithful Verse

A Wiscong Tribune lyric excerpt by A B Ferris expresses longing for a mother’s comfort and guidance. The speaker recalls counsel, laments fatigue and sorrow, and hopes to meet the mother in dreamland for solace and divine mercy.

Dreamland Thes Saat A. B. Ferris Wiscomg@g Tribune

Silver and gold debate shapes economic policy

A New York Journal editorial argues for free coinage and silver rights, contending that gold monometallism raises the dollar’s value, hurts workers, and concentrates gold control. It critiques Mr. Cockran’s stance and urges reasoning over rhetoric in currency questions.

New York Journal Cochran United States Senate Cockran

Wage Ennamors and wage earners in peril in 1818 era claim

The piece critiques wage earners and producers amid widespread job losses and half time work. It argues unions disrupt labor, wages fall to earlier levels, and cites decades of stagnation sinceCalifornia gold rush wealth started, highlighting adverse economic strain on workers and ongoing conflict over wages.

Con.ience Wall Street Raghind Gold Jenn

McKinley and tariff issue split in standoff

The St Louis Republic reports Hannit clarifies McKinley’s stance on the tariff as the campaign’s main issue, with silver seen as settled in the West. The syndicate allegedly pushes tariff concerns to avoid the money issue, while McKinley’s position faces retreat and opposition from Bryan supporters. Carr’s Richmond letter signals opposition to McKinley despite free silver resistance.

St. Louis Republic Hannit McKinsey Tri McKinney McKinley Fhanna MckKinley McKintley Richmond J.D. Carr Carr Richmond Sound Mooney League Bryan Yound

Youth and politics in Virginia era sparks commentary

The piece analyzes Bryan's youth amid national campaigns, cites press opinions, and contrasts with McKinley era policies. It notes Labor's free coinage stance and broader currency debates, while highlighting regional memories of past political disputes and economic fears.

Onward Forges The Big Sale At The Big Store

A promotional page extols Onward Forges Big Sale at The Big Store with big department bargains. It promises rare savings, clear prices, and careful representation, urging customers to act on apparel and other goods driven by a strong, rushy sale push.

Men's Suits in Dark Blue and Grey Twill Material

Staple, neat looking and stylish garments offered in all sizes up to 42. Excellent suits for the price while supplies last.

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