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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Dec 24, 1897

Page

4

Virginian Advertising and Subscription Details

Public notice items describe subscription rates and delivery areas for The Daily Virginian and Weekly Virginian, with prices and payment methods. It notes advertising rates, insertion rules, and office contact details including an Annex, Plume Street address, and New York representative.

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Global Press Summary Echoes 19th Century Tensions

A compilation notes Weyler in Madrid pressuring US relations, Russia and Germany clashing over China, and Cuban independence as key themes. American political figures like Henderson and Lease are cited on future offices, while debates on civil service reform, Hawaii annexation, and Pacific power dynamics frame the era. Real estate values in Brooklyn rise, tensions with Japan over race laws surface, and naval affairs draw scrutiny.

Cotton Mills Contrast Between North and South

The report notes New England mills lowering wages and dividends while Southern mills stay strong and run extra shifts to meet orders. Lynchburg Cotton Mills in Virginia declared a 4 percent semi annual dividend on 600000 capital and added 322000 to its reserve fund.

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Was His Authority Behind De Lome Message

The Spanish minister at Washington telegraphed to Madrid that the American government expects a majority in the House of Representatives to check muddled acts until the summer recess in July, granting Spain nearly a year of respite. The issue is which administration member authorized the statement and who supplied the information.

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Samoa Question Draws Retrenchment Advice

The Alexand ria Gazette urges the United States to withdraw from Samoa and let England Germany and Samoan leaders settle the matter themselves, arguing the nation should mind its own affairs amid entangling alliances.

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Removal of Minister Denby Stirs National Debate

The removal of Hon. Charles Denby as Minister to China draws heavy criticism from major papers. Editors argue Denby’s twelve years in Pekin and strong China policy experience are crucial during a delicate period, while McKinley’s choice of successor is labeled unqualified and a potential public embarrassment.

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Against Congressional Invest Targetation

The Washington Post argues against sending a congressional investigative committee to Cuba. It says such a panel would insult Spain, take six months to two years to uncover facts, and would not surpass the known information General Lee and Cuban officials have provided.

Washington Post Cuba Spain Guba Lee State Department McKinley Npen i Tle Conand

Fragmented Political Commentary and Voter Record Note

A dated editorial excerpt cites concerns about campaign vigor and governance while contrasting Chicago newspaper opinions. It notes a Salt Lake Herald remark about a poll with 246 names and two voters purportedly casting ballots, highlighting partisan commentary and an elastic conscience.

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Notable Personalities and Fashion Snippets Across Cultures

The item group notes Marquis of Bute educating three sons in Welsh and mentions Manuel Ferraz de Campos Salles as a veteran politician and editor. It also cites William Sloan Green of Portland Indiana aged 110 with strong sight and hearing, and references Russian nobility tracing to King David. A fashion feature showcases a pretty dress for girls with a white or blue cashmere option, describing a square yoke, short sleeves, and a full skirt with decorative trimming.

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Inside a Watch The Minute World of Moving Parts

A detailed explainer on watch mechanics describes the ii dle wheels springs and screws as essential components. It notes the tiny size of screws the delicacy of hairsprings and the precision required in manufacturing and tempering, illustrating with figures on weights vibrations and annual revolutions.

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Noted Opinion on Politician and Wisconsin Cranberry Pickers

A political observer notes that when a speaker praises past gains he likely suffered defeat. The piece mentions Native American workers in Wisconsin cranberry bogs who accept wages yet contest the length of their workday. They now start at nine in the morning.

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