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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 09, 1896
Page
4
The column aggregates varied items: a rich Cleveland official, post office staff demographics, California Republicans pressuring President elect on Hawaii annexation, Mrs Leasehia facing foreclosure, and editorials noting clashes over trusts. Other notes include Monroe doctrine stance, Cuban conflict reports, Virginia and Georgia political stories, tariff talk, and media mentions from Philadelphia and Baltimore papers.
At a Confederate Veterans reunion in Richmond last summer a proposal was made to rename the United Confederate Veterans to Confederate Survivors. The idea has sparked discussion across the South and a vote will be held at the Nashville reunion next May. The Savannah warns the change would give the initials C S A new significance to veterans.
The Washington Times questions Secretary Herbert's push for three new battleships as premature. It argues the coast needs more harbors and dry docks before such ships join the fleet. It cautions against neglecting harbor improvements as battleship plans advance.
The Atlanta Constitution argues the South Atlantic and Gulf States offer superior soil and climate. It notes abundant minerals and forests, productive farms, and a ten month growing season, urging Northwest farmers to relocate southward for relief and opportunity.
The New York World argues the real cause of the presidents suspension of free duties on tonnage for German vessels lies in long standing German discrimination against American exports. It credits German lighthouse duty changes and previous prohibitions as prompting retaliation, while noting earlier German limits on US beef and fears of cattle fever.
The President halted free tonnage duties for German ships entering American ports amid ongoing U S tensions with Germany. The action reflects a continuing policy stance against German interests and may affect maritime trade and neutrality considerations.
The article surveys varied income figures for public figures and entertainers including a Spanish premier earning about 100 dollars weekly and a Madrid bullfighter earning 341200 in seven months. It notes home care for children, mentions Miss Winston the English governess to Queen Wilhelmina, and cites Brecklen’s forecast about Congress leadership amid broader political commentary.
A jumble of personals and civic notes mentions Corn Tlortense Sill y of Kansas, Minito’s possible protest visit, and Crovers pest brawl. The Connecticut Humane Society awards a medal to Eugene Walkes for saving a life. Lady Jane Swinburn dies. Chang Chin Tung timely observations spark theory on sun electricity.
Fragmentary note describes crowds of buyers and a clothing goods display. Mentions menswear and boys pants in various sizes and a guarantee of quality. references construction details and prison context unclear.
Old catalog style ad describes men's suits and overcoats in heavy wool and tweed fabrics. Highlights include knee sizes 23c and prices like three ninety seven, with various patterns and ready to wear selections. Limited details on materials and craftsmanship accompany enthusiastic sales language.
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