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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 14, 1895
Page
4
Rushed notes mention ships colliding near the coast, militia protecting a Kansas college, a man from Atchison famed for never wearing a jacket, and fears of war between the United States and England. References to newspapers and figures hint at political discussion and global tension.
The Texas completed a fifty mile sea run from New York Bay under strong wind with speeds near 17 to 18.9 knots. Captain Glass reported that with moderate wind she remains steady and records 16 to 17 knots at engine revolutions up to 144. Government and builders expect improved speeds on future trials to silence critics.
The editorial roundups criticize the McKinley tariff for revenue shortfalls and propose alternatives while praising the late Hon. Allen G. Thurman. Commentary from the Richmond Dispatch notes job moves by Speaker Reed and party strategy. Thurman, a longtime Democrat, is remembered for his upright character and strong English in the Senate.
Report notes that word of his death will be received widely across the jana with por row community, signaling a broad cultural impact and communal reaction to the loss. No further details are provided in the readable text.
A jumble of opinion snippets and society notes mentions Speaker Reed’s expected committee, Punch contributor Ernest Le vemson, Violet Fane as the British ambassador’s wife, Spanish transports near Havana, a Kent rural minister quizzing boys, and street labor salary talk. The text also references property dealings of the late Comte de Paris, aristocratic chateaus and owners, and a political figure’s fading health and work.
A jumble of social notices and chatter mentions Secretary Carlisle, Mrs. Stevenson, and ex President Harrison speculation. It notes a rumored volume of private incomes, a possible but unfounded meeting with Dimnick of New York, and references to Rev Joseph Pali. It ends with a note on Judge Rufus Weedeckthwim and his upcoming duties in New York and Albany.
A fragmentary verse story portrays a lover warned of deceit and danger from a beloved. The speaker hints at betrayal and fatal influence, contrasting loyalty and passion with fear of a heart's harm. Names and clear events are obscured by OCR-like garbling, but the dramatic tension remains focused on trust, danger, and longing.
The ad touts money saving opportunities driving a rush of sales in all departments. Apparel is advertised as standard manufacture, new and seasonable with reliable quality and guaranteed service.
Nine Seventy-Five for regular suits and fourteen to fifteen dollar ranges offered in Worsted, Cassimere, and Cheviot. Includes single and double breasted Sacks in black and fancy mixtures. Heavily discounted wool suits, up to twelve dollars, with samples visible in the West Window.
Seven Seventy-Five offers Men’s Overcoats in mides blue chinchilla and warm fabrics. Coats are medium long with velvet collars, fine trimmings, and thorough tailoring. A solid, serviceable choice with extra lengths and short box sacks.
A broad selection priced at twelve fifty offers picks from Kerseys Meltons Cheviots and Beavers in various weights shades and finishes. Excellent overcoats promise much lower prices for goods not yet finished or perfectly fitted. Another extraordinary assortment of overcoat bargains showcases value and variety.
Thirteen Fifty owns Finer Overcoats offered at Garments in every detail of construction with half box and full box backs. The coats look well and wear as well as they look, available in medium and extra long with extra deep velvet collars and slanting pockets. They are strictly up to date in every particular and no merchant tailor produces them more stylishly, regardless of price.
Cape overcoats for boys in choice tweed materials, full length and well finished for serviceable wear. Sizes up to youth, all wool dark blue tweed. Includes knee pants suit to match. Big bargain for see outfit.
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