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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 02, 1896
Page
4
Public ad market notice outlines advertising rates with a base charge of 59 cents per insertion and 20 cents per line for repeated insertions. It lists terms for space limits and extra charges, identifies Ralph Re as special representative, and notes Virginia newspaper not responsible for return of rejected manuscripts.
A montage of political chatter cites critics calling Governor Altgeld an anarchist while senators predict no Dingley tariff push this session. Rumors place Asquith and Gaden-Powell as mediators on the Venezuelan border, with Reed anticipated in Washington. A share of scrutiny targets candidates’ fitness and civil service exams, while reports touch on labor tax, naval seats, and a duel in Europe.
A Chicago Tribune writer notes the peanut, once undervalued, now praised for high albumin content and versatile uses. Suggestions include peanut butter, sandwiches, chopped nuts in dishes, and soups, highlighting growing consumption and potential as a staple food.
Thousands awaiting offices should note new limits under Mr Mekinsey. Only about 2000 postmaster positions remain, far fewer than past decades. The London and New York press cite Britain and consular roles under civil service rules, warning that many domestic appointments may shrink and upset hopefuls once adjustments begin.
The piece argues that the United States has many homeowners but shows 12,600,152 families with only 2,250,000 owning farms or homes. It cites Rome as a cautionary example and urges wealth distribution to boost small homesteads, predicting a shift toward widespread home ownership as prosperity returns.
A partial report from Key West Herald notes the British government acts against its subjects abroad. It recalls a prior case six months earlier when an American, Oscar Cogpetot, was arrested and imprisoned, with no clear reason given. It mentions another United States citizen detained about nine months ago.
Orna Melton reports from Jacksonville that two British Columbia men, Beattie and another, were arrested in Cuba and sentenced to death. Premier Turner in Vancouver asked British Consular Agent Vernon to seek a prompt, fair inquiry. Lieutenant-Governor Dewdney also pressed officials in Washington. The British government pledges protection for its subjects and warns of potential naval steps if delays continue. American residents abroad face similar security concerns.
Twenty three orders for new steamers were received at Glasgow in one week. The German fret railway, built in 1855, linked Nuremberg and Furth in Bavaria. Tarbades sugar estates still rely on wind power but steam is entering large factories. New York Whig debt reportedly exceeds by 10,000 dollars two years ago, with lists of American cities showing high debts including Chicago, St. Louis, Baltimore, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, and Richmond.
In a Boston era column a curious mix of facts and anecdotes appears. A son of Joseph Manley works in the Maine Central Railroad general offices and is a nephew of Arthur Sewall and of Thomas H Teed while other lines reference the eminent Professor Meyer of Bonn. The piece also notes a Baltimore College audience applauding Joseph Jefferson after a lecture and a ride to his hotel.
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