Try 7 days of FREE access to billions of articles

Start Free Trial

Norfolk Virginian in Norfolk, Virginia

We have 3,124,248 pages in Virginia

View this page and access billions of articles with a 7-day free trial.

Start Free Trial

This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!

Start Free Trial

Cancel anytime, risk free

Not what you were looking for? Search our billions of articles

Advanced Search

Articles on This Page

This newspaper page contains 10 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.

Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 03, 1897

Page

4

Terms of the Virginian newspaper rates and offices

The Daily Virginian details subscription options and rates for carriers and mail readers in Norfolk and nearby cities. It lists advertising charges, insertion rules, and a New York office contact, noting the paper cannot guarantee return of rejected communications.

Virginian Norfolk Temparth Berkley Suffolk West Norfolk Newport News United States NEW _ YORK Ralph Freee Thaes Building New York City

News Snapshots from Aged Papers Span Nations and Notices

A collage of brief items notes ex-Queen Li’s possible interests in the U S Cuba policy and Spain’s promises, Niagara Falls wholesale electricity, liquor sale debates at Washington, Nansen’s South Pole search, McKinley’s protections, Gen G W Lee resigning, Germany’s anti-option law, Berlin brokers relocating, Cubans’ story about Maceo, Prairie schooners north and south, the 68th anniversary of the Alexandria Gazette, and community praise for local papers and wine.

Growth of U S Manufacturing as shown by a Chicago chart

A Chicago Journal of Commerce table on U S manufacturing growth from 1800 to 1890 highlights number of establishments and capital. The readable figures suggest rising industrial capacity and hint at the United States becoming a leading bedding manufacturing center under proper conditions.

Chicago Journal of Commerce United States Tecome

Baltimore’s Trade Rivalry Shifts Southbound Business

The Baltimore American notes a costful pressure from Southern demand keeping Baltimore’s trade strong while Chicago and New York seek shares. Merchants push Southward routes as Northern rivals gain, affecting cloth and other goods flow.

Baltimore Amerian Baltimore Baltiore Chicago Boully Nave Folk Pri

South asks Congress reform and New York overrepresentation

The New York Sun questions southern representation in Congress amid calls to base seats on votes cast. The New Orleans Times-Democrat notes New York’s vote share is smaller than Western states, arguing for fewer New York seats. The Sun’s editorials urge closer focus on home issues and debate wealth, labor, and youth success through self-reliance and thrift.

New York South Congress de Plata Newleans Times-Democrat Sun New York City Notife Sun Manhiatian Aithon Copstvss OURKE Ebeeford Pepvo Sentathon

Debates on Tariff and Industry Highlighted by Harper's Weekly

A fragment from a 19th century discussion notes that success comes from industry and effort, opposing the view that only certain work is honorable. It cites Harper's Weekly urging caution toward excessive tariffs and private interests, warning that protection may benet a few at the expense of the many, while political factions split on the issue.

Tlmper Dan Tine Mike Pieur Whee Isays Ceeds jeSsele Harpers Weekly Pepasion

Archdukes Visit Woerishofen and Global News Briefs

Archdukes Joseph and Joseph August visit Woerishofen for their annual Kiel cure. Reports mention British power comparisons and new rulings in Australia including statutory bans in Berlin. Notices in Poona detail servant charges, and large sums tied to proposed statues are to be removed in Philadelphia and South Australia.

Berlin Poona

Personal notes from a curious era of science and society

A string of quirky items mentions Chauncey Depew’s flirtation with signals of affection, Modjeska’s ranch hobby, and Dr John Watson reputedly declining a 350 unit offer for lectures. It also notes ex President Bartlett of Dartmouth musing on Mint Japan and the era’s electrification, William II’s readiness to face assassination with a revolver, reflecting a period of fascination with modernization and intrigue.

Chauncey Depew Mitte Modjeska California John Watson William le le Wole Hie

Great Cut Price Sale Opens Tomorrow at Jan 4

Large sale ad proclaims a one day to long running cut price clearance with heavy discounts on men and boys overcoats pants and suits. It promises half price bargains on items like overcoats and short pants suits with many marked down from high old prices. Early attendance urged to clear stock for spring goods at Riemeirth Place the greatest sale now going on.

Burk & Co United Garment Workers Norfolk Pine AW Noyes Halep Riememith

Will Stand an X Ray Inspection of Parts

Fragmentary article notes claim that parts will withstand inspection and wear, urging strict quality and rejection of shoddy goods. It mentions using X ray inspection and testing to ensure strong materials. No clear author or date is identifiable.

Also Mentioned on This Page

The Norfolk Virginian M. Glennan Li Dent Tampa Via Philadelphia Spain Boss Mikane Gravesend Niagara Falls National Capitol Washington Nansen St. Louis Republican South Pole Atlanta Journal McKinsey Cleveland Washington and Lee University Lexington Board of Paris Sweden Amsterdam Baltimore Herald Cuba Washington Star Maceo Wergler Munchausen Houston Post Alexandria Gazette Ita Chicago Record Whitsau Franklin Hfe Dane Nood Hood UCONN BIOS Arnseam ALL Clothing CO Main Street Norfolk, VA MOTT Peer Chemical Co Trotter Main Church Atreata Ladieg Farina Gologne Ses HIUR Gomtas Bono Old Market Square NO. 9 Full Street Algo Lamouth Brambleton Cliy Tie Foss Rurnilure and Coryel Co H. Wertheimer Mgr Church Street Portsmouth Norfolk and Portsmouth J. L. Hill Printing Company Chataigne DirectCom Care Vickery & Co Atreas Act
Search Courier

Search the Norfolk Virginian Today with a Free Trial

We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.

Not Finding What You Were Looking for on This Page of The Norfolk Virginian?

People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!

Looking Courier

Browse Newspapers

You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!

By Location

By Location

Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.

Browse by Location
By Date

By Date

Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.

Browse by Date
By Publication

By Publication

Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.

Browse by Publication