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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Aug 31, 1895

Page

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Prices of Cotton Rise Amid Broad Trade Expansion

The week’s Southern Associated Press report notes a strong, cautious upturn in cotton prices driven by demand and an unexpectedly large crop outlook. Domestic trade remains buoyant with higher production, shipping, and factory activity, while prices for iron, steel, and textiles trend upward on ongoing industrial optimism.

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National Capital News and Treasury Conflicts

In Washington, disputes over ministerial salaries and approvals surface as Willie insists Hansom’s Mexico post salary awaits Senate confirmation. Congress must settle July payroll timing and expenses while Hamburg jail terms loom for a Decatur man. Port Royal dock work proceeds with a new board to assess repairs and contractor liability. The gold reserve fluctuations continue as syndicate actions on gold deposits affect export readiness. Lighthouse distress and Norne crew reports close the dispatch.

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Defender Selected to Represent America in Great Yacht Race

The Defender of the New York Yacht Club won the third race to secure formal selection for the America’s Cup defense against Valkyrie II. Vigilant lagged, while Defender demonstrated speed and weathering strength in gusty winds and rough seas, establishing herself as the likely challenger for the blue ribbon of the sea.

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Prince Bismarck Visit Marred by Tears and Vexed News

A crammed report describes Prince Bismarck receiving twelve veterans at Premriebarshe after a long journey, tears in his eyes as he thanked them, while distant violence erupts with an Atlante merchant shot in the street. The tale also notes the sudden death of Charlas Youn by a lightning strike at the Geelon House piazza in Wilmington and Weldon railroad region.

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Death of Octavius Coke Virginian by birth

Octavius Coke, born in Williamsburg Virginia in 1841, Confederate veteran and long time North Carolina politician, died in Raleigh after a five week typhoid illness. A lawyer by training, he served as Secretary of State of North Carolina from 1901, and was noted as a leading political figure. He leaves a widow three sons and three daughters. Funeral arrangements announced, with state officials paying tribute to a distinguished counsellor.

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Peculiar Railroad Accident Yon Wilwood New York

A Pennsyl vania Railroad accident at Wilwood New York leaves David Allion a 19 year old hireman dead after his head is severed by a lowering iron apron at a coal tipple. The engine L305 was ripped from the tender with Allison on the footboard. He fell into a gondola car while the crew escaped. Investigators, arrest of the tipple tender, and a separate wreck on the Southern line near Alexandria injure several workers.

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Richmond Gossip Sparks Debate Over Mrs Arnold Interview

The Richmond dispatch reports Mrs Laura Jackson Arnold of Columbus Ohio sparked debate by asserting Stonewall Jackson’s sister supported the North. Local readers dispute her recollections while Dr J. Smith notes he cannot confirm Mrs Arnold’s claims as the war era memories circulate and interest grows in Confederate loyalties amid public discussion.

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Train wreck near Pope's Ferry kills two on Central road

An excursion train on the Central road derailed near Pope's Ferry twelve miles from Macon. The engine left the track and four cars went down an eight foot embankment. James Kennedy of Macon and Mrs. O G Hancock of Americus were killed. Several others injured with risk of death. Names of the deceased and injured listed. extensive damage and prices noted in a concurrent ad section.

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