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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1896
Page
4
A fragmented 1900s era collage cites debates on the will of women in wartime, naval names like Kentucky, and defense spends. It comments on the Arizona stretch of international politics, labor, and power, with sundry notes from Kilns to Havana, regarding Hawaii annexation and Pacific tensions.
A reflective New Year message urging self improvement and charity as 1906 begins. It emphasizes present moment action, helping those in need, kindness, and wise use of time. The notice closes with season greetings from The Virginian and a Joe Jefferson toast for readers and families.
A London authority reports Queen Victoria rebuking Lord Salisbury for his stance toward the United States in the Venezuelan matter. The monarch reportedly favors a cautious path and urges Christian forbearance, hoping her reign ends with peace. Cables from Sir Francis Knollys relay Prince of Wales and Duke of York’s hope for a satisfactory closing crisis and renewed friendship between nations. The article suggests war between Britain and the United States is unlikely while the Queen lives.
The ninth annual report of the Interstate Commerce Commission is a voluminous synthesis provided to the press. It notes that the act’s objects are known to carriers shippers and the public while detailing hindrances to enforcement and efforts to remedy them. It discusses challenges in obtaining evidence for prosecutions and cites cases where testimony before grand juries was refused.
The document discusses a Supreme Court ruling invalidating section 60, affecting the act regulating commerce and related charges, and notes the commission hopes the court will clarify the law. It includes railway statistics up to June 30, with miles of line, number of corporations, consolidation trends, passenger and freight figures, earnings, expenses, and employment, showing year over year changes and preliminary income figures.
Ulndstone reports in Beithel Workman on Hand Labor yer- S00 Deal Daves and a New York man flying to 200 000 Commaittindssafeter mitt. Myers notes New York mania for dying in Minchese Pou. Mooreen marries after husband Alphonse. Ditidet's son to wed a young theaterist of Pevris Eugene Jones, Aleutian, longtime holder of Unaty of Punesia post, famed cook. Stanley Mounteny Jephson, sole white survivors of Jamin Pasha expedition, erect brass memorial tower in Rihnor Church for comrade Surseon Saris.
The Knoxville Tribune notes discussions on etiquette, political figures, and a notable American heiress in Rome. It hints at who may become the next Paul Jones or Perry and comments on a portrait and ancestral advert in Spake see's. The piece weighs on public figures and social rank.
The Five Big Leaders are placed on sale this week. Staple Values in Form-Fitting Apparel culled from stock are to be converted into cash at once without reserve. Cleaning up time is now and there will be no stone left unturned to turn every dollar of heavy weight apparel into money before the close of the Winter season.
Leader notes No 1 cullings from regular suit lines in worsteds cassimeres and cheviots. Prices slashed to clear stock with many items selling below material cost, including single and double breasted designs. Goal is to unload every dollar’s worth of heavy weight clothing before season end.
An advertisement touts extra weight all wool Cheviot suits in men s sizes as first-class, durable, and honest material. It claims wear equal to any ten dollar suit and markets patterns as choice and well-made, aiming at cash buyers seeking a bargain.
Bargains advertisement offers boys capes in navy blue wool up to size 15, originally five dollars, discounted to two forty five for rapid sale. Highlights broad discounts across departments, no heavyweight stock kept, aim to convert surplus winter goods into cash with deep markdowns.
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