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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1896
Page
4
A jittery European stance and the looming tensions echo as Russia France and England reportedly plan naval show of force while American policy debates swirl around Washingtons role. Wheat exports for the week ending December 6 show 3 093 160 bushels versus prior weeks and years.
Representative Barrett of Massachusetts introduced in the House a bill directing the President to appoint his Cabinet from members of the Senate and House. The measure is viewed as a publicity tactic unlikely to pass. Barrett, noted for sharp attacks in the past, is described as courting attention regardless of the issue.
A Madrid driven critique notes Spain growing tired of War policy in Cuba under Werler. Commentators portray his campaigns as ineffective with outnumbered Cuban forces. They accuse him of avoiding major battles and targeting defenseless civilians. The piece suggests Mateo's death may prompt his relief from command.
The Atlanta Journal quotes the New York Pinancler praising unmined gold in the Sour. It notes veins in Georgia and Alabama with free gal mining potential, estimating values from 32 to 20 dollars per ton under forty feet of surface.
A correspondent notes rich assay values in South African deposits and similar pockets in the American South. The New York Engineering News questions whether South Africa can sustain such pockets, while journals point to belts in Georgia and Alabama with indications of widespread gold. The piece suggests increased mining activity may uncover hidden virgin fields across numerous states, including Virginia.
A collection of brief oddities and claims: Duke of York as sole royal dancer of a hornpipe, a new lead paint formula, match pouches for coat interiors, a telescoping pulpit patent, a portable carrier plate for bicycles, plans for a balloon of checks over London, and the Trompeye Club awarding honorary presidents including M Loubet Henri Grisson and Leon Bourgeois.
Meesrs Moody and Sankey prepare revival services in Cincinnati on March 5. The Queen of Greece is a yachtswoman with a master's certificate and honorary Russian navy admiralty. General Eli J. Murray, recently deceased in San Diego, was the Union army’s youngest general officer. Conductor Dugan of the Tilmall Central railroad was reinstated after an encounter with Governor Beckham of Kentucky. Baroness Mwirech donates 100,000 to pension funds for wine pool workers displaced by 180 when a husband left the roads. Russian astronomer Baton Wandlers linked last color eclipse to electricity theory affecting comets. Richard Creakers’ turf exploits cost him 500,000. an English experiment is deemed over time. A doctor’s advice to an indoor wife and a welfare note appear among the scattered items.
Men’s overcoats described as sturdy navy beaver with velvet collars, heavy and trimmed, marketed as durable and smart in length. They are priced well above $15, with two to three dollars more in advance at TV stores.
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