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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 06, 1896
Page
7
The article notes Weyler’s pursuit of Cuban insurgents in Santiago and discusses broader Pacific and U.S. concerns. It mentions crop and trade figures, including 8,500,000 bales of cotton and a value near 250,000,000, and references remarks from the Georgia Tribune and the Washington Star.
The Spanish Minister in Washington is instructed to lodge a bold protest with the U S government regarding an insult to Spain at Newcastle Delaware. The piece recalls prior Spanish actions against Americans and Cuba-related tensions, urging a measured but clear diplomatic reply without excessive regret.
Richard Linthicum editor of the Tage Times-Werald notes an article in Chicago and the South urging South and West unity. He argues the South was the cradle of Western pioneers and that if exploration history were reversed the East would owe its early development to the West. The piece highlights Southern pioneers and calls for strong commercial unity between regions.
President Cleveland suspends the exemption from tonnage dues for German ships entering U S ports. Germany renewed lighthouse dues and trade barriers, prompting U S retaliation. The move aims to secure proper recognition of U S shipping privileges by German authorities and follows diplomatic efforts by Ambassador Runyon.
The text notes American interest discrimination by Germany against insurance and other US concerns, efforts by the Uhl embassy to secure reciprocity, and the President's move to suspend exemptions for German ships, signaling a shift in diplomatic and commercial strain between the two nations.
Notes discuss profits from surplus horses in America and abroad in Bean Uinavian countries, Europe funds for a 85,000,000 volton Pack, and bicycle prominence. Miss Vielonine Thomas Arto donates $10 to Heston library as a Longfellow memorial. italiana law penalties for misrepresentation at circuses. Belgium conscription substitute costs 1,200 francs. critique that rich evade duty. Transvaal education reform provokes Ullanders protests over English taught state schools. Vesuvius shows renewed activity with lava flooding the crater and approaching the observatory.
Figures from politics, diplomacy, and culture appear in a New York style personals column. Andrew JD White is named for Secretary of State in the next administration. Ambassador and Mrs Boyard travel to Kingston Derby for a shooting party. Juliet Carson famed as The Mother of Cookery arrives from New York, reportedly indigent. An ivory Christ sculpture, seventy five pounds, to clergy of Prone. Allugh Du Maurier noted among Punch artists. Charles Keene in his time left 175000. Rothschilds of Paris send 100000 francs to Seine relief for Paris tenants. Detroit Free Press on Senator Median’s tariff reform and weather to unite protectionists and reformers.
The Norfolk Virginian is lauded for long standing high rank among the state's marriage newspapers under Min Glennan. Congratulations are extended as the paper begins its thirty second year, wishing continued success and growth in the South.
Product notice boasts sizes and styles for pants and suits. Describes shapely stylish, strongly made, well woven materials. Notes affordable pricing and durable wear for working men with neat appearance.
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