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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 31, 1895
Page
4
The column surveys mixed global notes from political and economic life. It cites British deliberations on Venezuelan policy, the shift in British sentiment, and figures like Roosevelt and Lodge collaborating on a historical story collection. It also touches on American politics, journalism, and social figures before drifting into miscellaneous notes.
The community mourns the death of Kenton Murray editor of the Landmark, who passed yesterday afternoon after a recent illness. Murray was a prominent Virginia journalist and political commentator whose work influenced Norfolk and the state, including his campaign leadership for Governor McKinney. His loss is felt by family, colleagues, and the broader public as Norfolk anticipates rapid growth with regional railway and port development.
The article argues that Europe has no plans to back Sonnghand against the United States and that, aside from Russia, major powers avoid siding with Snnghand in the dispute. It suggests European states view Central and South American lands as potential spoils if the US were absent, and England’s position mirrors this fear of U.S. withdrawal.
A jumble of rumors and notes cites London about Rothschilds calling in 25 million dollars of American credits. Mentions Cincinnati and Chicago politics, boxing in Mogland, and lists noble titles and figures. A Kansas body theft is noted with Butterworth-like figures, and a medical aside warns on eating eggs milk and candies between meals.
The Five Big Leaders offer heavily discounted Staple Values in Form-Fitting Apparel culled from stock to convert into cash before winter ends. Includes suits from regular Fifteen Fourteen and Thirteen Dollar lines in Worsteds Cassimeres and Cheviots with single and double breasted styles, all priced far below material cost and production, aiming to unload heavy weight clothing swiftly.
An ad touts Leader No 2 extra weight all wool cheviot suits in men sizes with a claim of first class service and durable material rivaling ten dollar suits. It mentions patterns, quality, and market comparisons, promising strong, honest fabric and good wear.
A promotional notice markets Men and Boys overcoats and suits in various fabrics and styles including Storm Overcoats and double breasted jackets with Kies pants. Priced at nine fifty for overcoats and one ninety for suits, the sale promises good value and quick cash cleanup in the department store’s children’s and men’s sections.
Cape overcoats for boys in navy blue wool fabrics up to size 15 offered at five dollars. Limited time pricing to clear surplus winter stock. Also announced are numerous bargains across departments with a general push to convert winter stock to cash, excluding heavy items.
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