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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 19, 1895

Page

4

Terms of the Virginian subscription and advertising rates

The Norfolk Virginian publication describes subscription options for The Virginian and Weekly Virginian and Advertiser, including weekly carrier delivery in several areas and yearly, monthly, or quarterly rates. It lists advertising rates, insertion costs, and policy notes, with a New York office contact and a disclaimer about rejected communications.

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Fragmented 1895 Washington News Totals and Rumors

A dense roundup from December 19 1895 covers Cuba and Capt Gen Campos denial of resignation, McKinley talk of Venezuela, Quay and Quincy political verdicts, acclimations of European actions toward Turkey, and massacres in Kalhar en. It notes Bishop Newell and Alaska boundary chatter, plus civic curiosities at Baltimore and New York. The piece reflects a lively, sweeping press summary with varied opinions.

Cappehart Urged for United States Fish Commissioner

Dr W R Cappehart of Avoca NC is urged for the United States Fish Commissioner post left vacant by Col McDonalds death He is described as highly qualified with long experience in the fish industry controlling major fisheries and advancing aquaculture since 1876 He organized hatchery schools and developed artia celal methods anticipating state action and achieved high harvests.

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NEXATION OF BERKLEY MEETING CALLED

A Norfolk news item urges a full council meeting Friday to decide on annexing Berkley and South Norfolk. It notes quorum failure halted Tuesday's hearing but argues annexation would boost population and growth, citing past gains from Brambleton and Atlantic City expansions and urging strong support for progress.

Cornells Derkley Berkley Norfolk Brambleton South Norfolk Drambleton Atlantic City

Sinking of a Great River Lands Causes Fresh Doubt for Mississippi Plans

The Mittsburge Post reports a new challenge for the Mississippi River Commission amid claims of land subsidence along lower Louisiana. Observers note gulf shore sinking, with the Mississippi mouth gauge showing a one foot rise since 1877. Engineers favor subsidence theory but call for a resurvey to gauge extent and impact on river improvement schemes.

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Andrews Praises General Lee as Masterful Commander

Brown University president and historian Edward G. Andrews told students that General Robert E. Lee deserves high regard for his military genius. He ranked Lee among history’s top captains with Adolphus, Tilly, Marlborough, Napoleon, and Moltke, noting Lee’s campaigns of 1863 and 1864 as proof of skill.

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Professors bid for women to attend lectures in Berlin

Prof Schmidt of Berlin University asks the Minister of Public Instruction to issue an order allowing women to attend lily lectures. The report also mentions crook William Vosburg and a dynamite plot linked to Ludlow Street thieves.

Schmidt Berlin University Minister of Public Instruction William Vosburg Ludlow Street Alexander Dumas Fils Maarle Duplewis Camille Dumas Duke of York Dave Barney Domonte New York Chile Ors Winsteabers America Africa Aurusta Chronicle

Fragmentary Notes Reflect Global Trade and Fashion

The text cites large sums in British and continental trade, with Britain paying millions to the Continent and a British railway investment. it mentions many ministers and rough garbled names, plus fashion notes about lace gravities and a silk or velvet cap. The content is highly corrupted with OCR-style errors and unclear specifics.

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President Cleveland Hailed For Venezuelan Stand In Message

The president's message to Congress on the Venezuelan border dispute draws praise from editorials lauding his firm stance. Across papers, leaders acknowledge the seriousness and international implications, with calls for unity among supporters regardless of party.

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Quick Selling Prices Move Goods at Big Store

The notice touts lively selling prices across all departments driven by strong purchasing power. Apparel is advertised as standard manufacture, new and seasonable with guaranteed reliability and genuine service.

Bargain Lot of Woolen Suits At Special Prices

A sale offer lists Heavy Double Weight Cheviot suits at 9.75 and ten dollar value. Regular winter men’s suits priced at 6.00 with a mix of slightly irregular sack and frock suits. Bundled lot included, sizes vary, aimed at durable value for hard on clothes buyers.

Behe's Tailored Business Suits Highlight Weave Varieties

A seller touts Behe Business Suits priced at 12.00 offering Twisted Weilves and Basket Diagonal weaves in rough and smooth effects. Each suit is described as superbly tailored and up-to-date, promising a sharp look for the man who wears them.

Thirteen Fifty Offers Men’s Choice Worsted Suits

Thirteen Fifty features Men’s Choice Worsted Suits including Blacks and Blues, plain and fancy mixtures. Sacks and cutaways, made in own workshops by first class tailors, priced well below current rates at thirteen fifty.

Seven Seventy-Five Overcoats Offer

Offer describes men's overcoats in blue chinchilla with velvet collars, well lined and solid construction. Price Ten Dollars covers overcoats in light and dark fabrics, medium long, extra lengths, plus short box sacks, with careful tailoring and good value.

Overcoat Bargains From Kerseys to Beavers

Twelve Fifty offers a pick from Kerseys Meltons Cheviots and Beavers in various hefts shaves colors and shades. Excellent Overcoats that would command a considerable advance on our prices for goods that are neither finished nor as well made. A second assortment of phenomenal Overcoat Bargains.

Thirteen Fifty Promotes Finer Overcoats A1 Garments

Thirteen Fifty owns Finer Overcoats described as A1 Garments in every detail with half box and full box backs. They are medium and extra long with extra deep velvet collars and slanting pockets. They promise up-to-date styling and durability unavailable from other merchants at any price.

Bargain on Boys Wool Cape Overcoats and Knee Pants

Readable text describes a sale of boys clothing including all wool dark blue tweed capes overcoats with knee pants suits to match, advertised as a big bargain. Prices shown around five dollars for a complete set, promoting an online order option.

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