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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 04, 1896

Page

6

Walker seen as governor candidate amid Virginia politics

The article outlines Republican hopes for General James A. Walker as the gubernatorial candidate, with debate over his fit and timing. It notes Lee’s possible shift toward the Senate and mentions Mason, Courtney, and the Grand Lodge visit as part of broader political maneuvering in Virginia.

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Life Saving Service Reports Strong Year of Vessels and Rescues

The Life Saving Service under Mr. Kimball reports the year ending June 20 with record vessel numbers and improved safety. 437 documented disasters involved 4,006 people. 67 vessels totally wrecked and 212 small craft casualties. 250 stations, 186 on the Atlantic Gulf coasts, 55 on the Great Lakes, 14 on the Pacific, 1 at Louisville. Total costs and losses cited, with many saved thanks to vigilant crews. total operating cost $1,401,895 and calls for better superintendent compensation.

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Baron von Callwitz Abolute Divorce Suit Opens In New York

New York December 2 Eleven correspondents are cited in papers filed by Baroness Josephine von Callwitz in an absolute divorce suit. The baron is alleged to have attracted many women across the country, with letters in English French German and Spanish to be produced at trial. The baron’s wife attributes neglect infidelity and cruelty, and the case will be heard next week in the Supreme Court.

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Quaint Royal Customs Noted At Court

A Boston era piece describes old Court customs like announcing the cook at each course for the Queen and the quarterly password to the Tower of London held by three people the Sovereign the Lord Mayor of London and the Tower’s Constable, dating to earlier reigns.

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Hood's Sarsaparilla Promoted as Cure All

The ad claims Hood's Sarsaparilla offers a wonderful cure all for scrofula catarrh rheumatism and liver complaints. It asserts healing benefits and urges purchase z cents per bottle despite older branding and misspellings in the copy.

Hood

Cabinet lineup rumors shape Mckinley team in Canton

A lengthy Canton conference between President-elect McKinley and National Committeeman Hanna fuels cabinet speculation. Names floated include Hanna as Secretary of the Treasury and Andrew D. White as Secretary of State with others across the Navy Interior and Attorney General posts, while revenue measures are eyed for McKinley’s first Congress.

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Miscellaneous Notes On London Meeting and Electoral Satire

Fragmented report mixes a London Salvation Army scene with a derailed prayer and a humorous jab at Abdul. It shifts to Chicago election tallies, noting large vote margins across silver and cotton states, then mentions soldiers and ration items including a Japanese soldier and a British or Russian officer in terse lines.

London Salvation Army Bullans Abdul Storrs New York Chicago Mmlindig Missouri River

Curious Deformity From Nasal Polyps Treated

James F Adams a sixteen year old boy presented with a rare breastbone deformity linked to nasal polyps. The article explains polyp growth blocked nasal passages causing mouth breathing and chest muscle strain, deforming the sternum. Removal of polyps improved symptoms but the deformity may persist. Doctor L B Firey offers free consultations and ENT services at 186 Main Street with later address updates.

James F. Adams Mostells L. B.firey Main Street

Language and drink of old world terms and travels

A fragmentary piece discusses ration sizes in various armies and the origins of words. It includes examples like English sixteen ounces and German twenty eight, plus a travel tale by Col Challener of the Eastern Shore of Maryland and a Boston hotel guest learning about a water tax and mortgages.

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Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup Promises Cure for Consumption

A vintage warning ad extols Dr Bull’s Cough Syrup as a cure for consumption amid a morning cough. It cites a testimonial from Simon Sinasil of Chicago and lists prices and local street vendors like 210 Flute St and 7 Main St, with references to a city drug store.

In Tay Flute Main St Atlantic’ City Drug Store

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