Terms of the Virginian newspaper rates and policy
The Virginian announces delivery areas in Norfolk and surrounding counties. It lists subscription prices, payment methods, advertising rates, space limits for contractors, and policy on returns of manuscripts, with details on offices in Norfolk and New York.
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Virginian
Norfolk
Berkley
Area West
Nor- Newport
Peesie
United States
Jon Wectnts
New York
Ralph BP
McBee
New York City
Political chatter across nations and parties in 1896
A sprawling recap notes mixed international and U.S. political items. It cites Hanna’s cautious Ohio stance, a senator’s wealth claim, Balfour on the Venezuelan question, Palmer denying a McKinley vote, Bryan’s speeches, and criticisms from papers like the Baltimore Herald and Wilmington Star. It mentions Cuban subjugation, British views, and a wary Southern Democrat warning about McKinley while musing on hypnotism and Trilby.
Hill and Bryan Dinner Sparks NY Democratic Pivot
The Albany lunch invitation fuels speculation that Senator Hill will endorse and back the Bryan ticket. A Hill Bryan move could crown Hill as New York Democratic leader, rally farmers, and solidify his grip on state voters. If Hill enters the fray, he may launch major blows to tilt the NY path toward Bryan.
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Senator Hill
Mr. Bryan
Albany
Chicago
New York State
Bryan
Hiw
Hill
Cochran's shifting stance sparks gold standard talk in 1896 canvass
The Virginian questions Bourke Cochran's price for a Madison Square speech and cites the Pittsburg Post on his past campaigns. It notes Cochran sided with McKinley in 1896, criticizes his Irish oratory, and suggests his predictions were unbalanced and open to scrutiny.
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Bourke
Madison Square
Bryan
McKinley
Virginian
Cochran
Pittsburg Post
Tilden
Cloveland
Chicago
Cleveland
Democratc
Wise Cochran
Mark Hanna
Nis Uking
Making Republicans Happy
The Richmond district notes bolting Democrats applaud Republican victories as split Democrats may aid McKinley. Hanna visits New York and may back Indianapolis moves to endorse McKinley. In Virginia, GOP organs count on sound-money Democrats as coadjutors, while the Indianapolis convention could hurt the Democrats and help McKinley.
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Hanna
New York
Indiannapolis
McKinley
Indianapolis
William Lamb
Republican State Committee
Virginia
English View of the Question In Financial Issue Discussion
The article argues that the English bondholder and the English business community show unwavering interest in the financial issue, suggesting their concern parallels that of the American side. It frames the debate as a shared financial stake across nations in the unfolding economic matter.
British Money Problem Urges Quick American Silver Policy
London Financial News warns Britain must act fast on the American money issue. It argues free silver would shift world finance, loosen the gold standard, and threaten British markets, urging support for Bryan and English influence to counter American pro silver forces.
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London Financial News
United States
Amers Wons
Great Britain
South America
Asia
Europe
Sherman
Cleveland
Carliele
Bryan
America
England
Underground railway notes and global gold trends
Notes hint an underground railway in Parts with an estimated cost of 26 million dollars. A magical journal claims 244000 London females study muasiv. Dr Jameson trial burdened government at considerable cost. Mint output figures highlight vast gold fields in Orange Free State and rising silver and gold circulation in South America. A bronze statue of Highland Mary by D W Stevenson was unveiled on Castle Hill near Burns birthplace.
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London
Dr. Jameson
Neures
McKinney
Norfolk Virginian
Heenage
Tatina
Atlanta Constitution
South America
Orange Free State
Vaal
Emil Holub
Free State
Kelly
Transvaal
Atchison Globe
Mary Campbell
Burns
Highland Mary
Lady Kelvin
Dunoon
Castle Hill
D. W. Stevenson
Edinburgh
Mary
Diverse Personal Notices From an Old Maine News Sheet
A collage of brief notices describes Mr. Sewall praised for Maine’s best vegetable garden, Count Ito’s diplomatic telegraph tour, Lord Sudley’s 600 acre Toddington orchard profits, Joseph Pullixer’s costly but noisy stone tower, Adrian Jordan’s rattlesnake death after anti drinking prejudice, a jab at brewers and bicycle makers in peerage talk, Du Cros buying Cornbury Park for the Dunlop Tire firm, Ex Senator Ingalls commenting on tariff interest, and a Cambridge Mass wedding listing two American women and two Chinese men with grooms Jim Sing and Charles May and brides Fannie Miller Nellie Matthews born in New York.
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Sewall
Maine
Count Ito
Lord Sudley
Toddington
Gloucester
Joseph Pullixer
Adrian Jordan
Lewis County
House of Lords
du Cros
Dunlap Tire Company
Cornbury Park
Oxfordshire
Earl of
Clarendon
Ingalls
McKinley
New Orleans
Cambridge, Mass
Jim Sing
Cambridge Street
Charles May
Fannie Miller
Nellie Matthews
New York
Cleveland seeks gold Democratic ticket at Indianapolis convention
Washington correspondent Alfred H. Lewis reports Cleveland plans to push a gold Democratic ticket and will back it with party influence. He may accept Bryan over McKinley to keep the gold standard and blunt protectionist gains, shaping 1900 plans and cabinet loyalties. The piece notes differing views within the party and a potential pivot toward Bryan.
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Alfred H. Lewis
Washington
New York Journal
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Golden Hope
Hoke Smith
Carlisle
Gray Gables
McKinley
Bryan
McKiInlex
Carlicle
Silver movement debated amid gold standard push and market myths
The piece cites Atlanta Constitution and New York Financial News explaining silver's rise despite opposition from major papers. It argues market reports favor silver against a gold standard, noting a New York paper editorial criticizing free coinage while reporting exports of 1,172,000 ounces of silver bullion. It contends free coinage would convert such bullion into capital for industry and prosperity, and shares a Hagerstown anecdote about borrowing under terms tied to gold payments.
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Atlanta Constitution
New York Financial News
New York
Poor People Left Out in Lynchburg Advance Note
A Washington Post correspondent queries the editor of the Lynchburg Advance about an admirer’s concern. The fragment suggests a letter or opinion exchange on social or economic issues, lacking full context or concrete events.
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Lynchburg Advance
Washington Post
Populist Leader in Alabama Endorses Sewall for Vice President
Hon Philander Morgan of St Clair a nestor of Alabama Populists writes a manly letter urging support for Sewall over Watson for vice president. Morgan a longtime Populist ally of the south favors fusion with Republicans on principled grounds and is brother to John T Morgan a highly respected Alabama figure.
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Philander Morgan
St. Clair
People's Party of
Alabama
Sewall
Watson
Maj. Morgan
South
John T. Morgan
Cleveland Favors Third Ticket
Washington reports that President Cleveland backs a sound money Democratic ticket from Indianapolis. The President and Cabinet, except Secretary Smith, will support the Indianapolis Convention nominee, according to reliable sources.
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Washington
New York Herald
Cleveland
Indianapolis
Smith
Out for the Game in a Speak Heavy Campaign Scene
A poetic take on political campaigning across towns from Billville to Smithville. Orators flood the region, speaking everywhere as farm gates creak under the hot sun. Campaigners press news on people, though most are broke and wary of economic strain.
Remarkable prophecies and curious notes in history
A collage of anecdotes from the era includes Daniel Colins of Belvidere killed by a railroad, Anne Brown Adams enduring poverty after a California house fire, President White’s Cornell address urging faithful acceptance of one's lot, oversized dogs and tiny lap dogs, Jefferson County bachelors visiting Gallien resulting in five weddings, a note on rifle bullets photographed by electric spark, and Prince Maximilian of Saxony renouncing royal rights upon ordination.
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Daniel Colins
Belvidere
N. J
White
Cornell University
Maximilian of
Saxony
Royal House of
New York
San
Stock Relief Unloading Sale Promises Deep Cuts
A period branded as the advanced season prompts deep cuts on finer grades to clear stock. The sale stresses that money buys more value than ever and that light weight apparel will be carried over only if it can be turned into cash.
Men’s Suits of Serviceable and Substantial Material
Advertisement promises men’s suits crafted from durable fabric, well made and finished, with weight suitable for year round wear and all seasons.
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