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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 23, 1896

Page

4

Te advertisement insertion rates and office notice note

Advertising rates shown for inserted notices vary by placement with 75 cents for first insertion and 37 percent cents for each following insertion. Contractors are restricted to space and must pay per insertion. Also mentions public notices and the New York office of Ralph R Meeseppc representing the Virginian cann be held responsible for returns of rejected manuscripts.

Ae Ally Ingerton Walternate New Ralph R York City

Various 1900s political buzz and quotes on money power and elections

The piece compiles assorted remarks from newspapers and figures about money creation, unemployment in New York, Bryan and Sewall in the Democratic race, Mark Hanna’s campaign money, and echoes of McKinley and reformers. It notes shifts in party loyalties and election talk across states with several quoted opinions.

Alexandria Gazette Gray Delaware Boltera New York Bryan Sewall National Democratic Party

Trade talk on tariff gains amid export growth

The article urges Republicans to consider current export gains under existing tariffs. It notes July 1896 exports at 45.402 million vs 29.444 million in 1895 and seven months total at 61.394 million, a rise of over 18 million, arguing protection advocates should weigh these figures.

Army of Unemployed Grows Across Major Cities

The Labor World cites rising unemployed numbers from Boston to San Francisco, with Boston 10 000 Worcester 7000 New Haven 7000 Providence 9690 New York 100 000 Utica 16000 Paterson nearly one third idle Philadelphia 15000 Baltimore 30000 Wheeling 3000 Cincinnati 6000 Cleveland 8000 Columbus 4000 Indianapolis 6000 Terre Haute 2600 Chicago 200000 Detroit 28000 Milwaukee 20000 Minneapolis 6000 St Louis 60000 St Joseph 2090 Omaha 2000 Butte City 5000 San Francisco 16000 The piece questions gold standard and urges financial policy change ahead of Bryan and Sewall election outcomes.

Boston Worcester New Haven Providence New York City Utica Paterson N. J Philadelphia Baltimore Wheeling Cincinnati Cleveland Columbus Indianapolis Terre Haute iChicago Detroit Milwaukee Minneapolis St. Louis St. Joseph Omaha Butte Clty Mont San Francisco Atlanta Constitution Bryan Sewall

Spain has no U S claims under Alabama settlement say papers

English newspapers misinterpret the Alabama settlement claiming U S liability to Spain for damages from privateers. Geneva found England responsible for allowing privateering against U S commerce, not the United States. No evidence shows U S authorities aided or ignored such expeditions, so Spain has no valid claims against the United States.

Alabama United States Spain England

Intensified Pressure Reported on Northern Mills

Despite denials the policy of coercing factory workers persists. Circulars from the Republican National Committee urge Holyoke mill owners to form McKinley battalions with a personal note from Mark Hanna urging immediate action. Lincoln Paper Company, employing hundreds, sent supervisors to urge workers to organize.

Holyoke Mass Republican National Committee Mark Hanna National Committee Lincoln Paper Company

Indignation over employer driven voting in McKinley era

The paper notes workers signed pro McKinley inducements but intend to vote as they please at the polls. It cites Western factory owners sending out ballots and fear of losing jobs if they oppose their employers. Despite coercion, many plan to vote freely when ballots are cast.

New Orleans Tom Watson Georgia Kansas Tom Linden Paper Company McKinley and Hobart Mll West McKinley Bryan

Notable political sweep and urban development notes

The piece notes a Republican primaries sweep by Platt faction in New York and cites London’s carriageways with three quarters asphalt and one quarter wood. It also mentions a bicycling couple in Augusta Maine and eight female colonels in the German Army, plus imperial names and royal figures.

New York London Augusta New England Frederick Charles Holland Saxe- Coburg Victoria

Notable Personal Notices and Memorials Across New York

In New York Mrs Henry EB Abbey gets one third of her husband’s 10000 annual salary during a limited divorce action. Olivia Susan Clemens daughter of Samuel L Clemens dies in Hartford at 24. Sir Richard Burton’s Arabian Nights translation sold out in ten days for 80000 and funded the Burtons for years. Newton Hurst a 44 year old Buffalo clerk earns 54 weekly. He invented a car coupler and has an offer of 90000 cash plus royalties. he has not yet decided and still receives 5 weekly meanwhile.

New York Henry EB. Abbey Olivia Susan Clemens Samuel L. Clemens Mark Twain Hartford Conn Sir Richard Burton

Time to Just and Quiet Dawn Over War-Torn World

A poem fragment recalls sunrise over fields as humanity endures after wars. It evokes ocean spray and Triton imagery while urging open windows to greet a world marked by shattered systems and solemn pity. The voice speaks of time and divine mercy at dawn.

Triton Grorge Cabot Lodge Scribner's

Bryan Visitors Delight Upper Red Hook As He Welcomes Voters

The Bryan campaign charm unfolds in Upper Red Hook as William Jennings Bryan and his secretary greet hundreds on the village lawn. Farmers from Pine Meadow arrive to shake hands and hear him speak while Mrs Bryan joins in friendly exchanges with locals and children.

New York Wally Nofe Bryans Upper Hed Hook Simvilely White House Edward (. Perrine Bryan Urvan Lrvan Jua Pine Minin Mr. Bryan Martin Lagher Sertin Yander Perrine Martin Uncle Martin Viele Martin Dutchess County Ary Uigver Red Hook Mira Eh Villace Ol Tudiggee Kenseffer Toeat Ryan Raedee Jong Sero Bryan Button Bose

Bryan at Twin Lakes Fishing Party Delights Local Fans

The article describes Mr. Bryan drawing warm welcome from locals, signing autographs on ecards for fans nationwide, and posing for photos. He enjoys a pure pleasure trip with Mrs. Bryan and Mr. Arvin, sharing stories and Nebraska politics amid a brief thunderstorm.

Twin Lakes Veles Mr. Arvin Nebraska

Cantons Napoleon and McKinley Replies in The News

A collage of editorials and remarks from newspapers debating McKinley’s speaking habits and political stance. It covers remarks from the Norfolk Virginian and other papers, notes on Kinley speaking access, and references to anarchist writings and Bourke Cockran’s Madison Square speech.

Hinckburn Washington Post Ton. J. c. Blackburn Se ‘Ucky Kenna Washington Bourke Cockran Aryan Madison Square

Stock Relief Unloading Sale Promises Deep Price Cuts

The notice touts Marvelous Reductions with deep cuts on finer grades to clear stock. It emphasizes now is the optimal moment to buy as the purchasing power of money is higher. apparel may be carried over and converted into cash as part of the sale.

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