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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 12, 1895
Page
4
A collage of 19th century political chatter and curiosities. Mentions a British fleet near Key West, sugar tariffs, and a proposed House chaplain candidate receiving two votes. Also cites German claims about cloves killing microbes, and rumors of Reed’s political fate, with scattered notes on Constantinople and Turkish affairs.
The Sultan of Turkey granted permission for extra guardships to pass the Dardanelles after pressure from English and Russian ambassadors acting under their governments orders. It is hoped this will lead to further concessions protecting Armenians and other citizens in the Porte's domains from molestation and violence.
The Brooklyn Eagle notes Senator Morgan of Alabama delivered a bitter speech in the Senate Monday opposing arbitration not on principle but as a rebuke to abiding by arbitration awards. The paper argues the United States cannot repudiate the Gehring Sea settlement after proposing arbitration and endorses honoring the commission’s findings despite the large sum involved.
The article notes Senator Don Cameron may retire at the end of his term, ending a long family tenure in the U S Senate. It recalls Cameron’s lineage from 1845, his service under General Grant, and his stance on silver and the bloody shirt policy. If he retires on March 4, 1807, he would have served twenty years in the Senate, a record for a Pennsylvania senator.
The Baltimore Sun denounces the House Republican majority for motions to impeach or recall Ambassador Bayard over his stance on tariffs. It calls the proposals absurd and partisan, arguing most Americans oppose tax support for trusts and monopolies and defend Bayard’s free citizen stance.
A newspaper piece from the New York Mail and Express praises a 1896 Blue and Gray parade in New York City. It predicts a historic, unifying event with veterans from both sides marching in old uniforms to stirring music, burying past hatreds and promoting national unity.
The passage pledges to forey abury sectional differences and unite the North and South with a stronger bond of brotherhood. It predicts an event that will mark a great epoch in the history of the Republic and foster love and devotion for the common country.
A collation of opinions and brief items includes rumors about Japanese and American missionary influence in Korea, Lord Lytton fearing burial, Dr. Nordau and Gladstone alike in tone, a printer Jack Hyaris found murdered near Emperia, Kuan, and a pension bill proposal for Secretary Gresham’s widow. Also mentions Justice Fuller and Justice Grey, Gov. O'Ferrall’s stance on Virginia gambling, and a slander dispute involving Dr. Herman Abinardt.
The piece catalogs diverse items from prominent figures and curiosities. Mentions include Legouve born 1807 elected 1855. Bloyd Lowndes named Maryland governor. Lord Hi ebery linked to a Life of Pitt contract. A Conan Doyle buying land near Hindhead. O Reilly on Jian Bull as a dangerous compound. Edison burning 1,000 letters. Dr Balling-Gould’s antique interests. Rabbi Wise reporting 10,000 weddings and 3 divorces. Duke of Marlborough’s Cambridge record. Ivor Guest’s exam result.
Chicago Inter Ocean quotes C B St. George on Walt Whitman as a mighty singer whose verse mirrors nature’s song across seasons and realms. The Home Journal cites T O Malley praising Whitman’s unity of forms and the eternal ego expressed through life’s varied faces.
The audit notes that better suit qualities are available now, surpassing any other period this season. Many lower price grades are sold out and higher grade garments substituted to liquidate Aes. Higher grade overcoats have been moved to lower price lines. Hundreds of overcoats from desirable fabrics were culled from higher ranges to fill broken sizes and complete stock.
Irregular and regular men s suits offered at deep discounts this week. Includes worsted cassimeres cheviots plain black and fancy mixtures in single and double breasted sacks and patterns. Extra heavy double weight cheviot and nobby business suits sold at bargain prices with tailor made quality.
An assortment of overcoats in blue chinchilla and Beavers with velvet collars, medium to extra long lengths, and fine tailoring. Also available Kerseys Meltons Cheviots Beavers in various weights and colors plus silk trimmed finers. Prices claim great value, with high quality and stylish construction across multiple fabrics and styles.
An old time advertisement touts men’s Canton flannel drawers, gray and brown Fedoral hats, and nobby derbies with odd sizes. Also offered are two fifty hats, all well made, plus a big bargain in headgear. Boys’ cape overcoats with knee pants suits in dark blue tweed complete outfits for 5.06.
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