Terms of the Virginian newspaper rates and offices
The Virginian lists delivery areas Norfolk and neighbors with 0 cent weekly price. Mentions yearly and monthly rates, payment to carriers, and address for remittances to Norfolk Virginian. Advertising rates set at 75 cents per line with increases for space. New York office listed and note about return of rejected communications.
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Virginian
Norfolk
Ortamouth
Berkley
Suffolk
West North Newport News
United States
New York
Ralph BE
Noom 47
Times
New York City
Leon County
Florida
Epain Eager for War and Wanamaker’s Tricks Reported
A mosaic of brief items notes Epain eager for war with the United States, Wanamaker exposing that tricks trump tracts, and Washington Post chatter. It mentions a “Surrown of China” titled Yellow River, and estimates of state losses this century reaching 11,000,000 lives. Other items cover McKinney’s Gaelic name, prison escapes in Maryland, armor price concerns, and gas profits in Philadelphia. An American wedding in England and remarks on education around Archibald Marjoribanks appear among sundry notes.
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Epain
United States
Wanamaker
Washington Post
Yellow River
China
Citua
New York Post Criticized Over South Coverage
A letter questions the New York Post for alleging higher murder rates in the South. The writer argues homicides occur there, but less than in other regions, and calls the Post’s portrayal biased, urging honest reporting rather than abuse.
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The
New York Post
South
Met
Union
Bailiwick
the Post
Post
Chivalry of the South Curiosity Shocks Union Visit
Mr Secretary Howard of the Fail River Spinners' Union of Massachusetts returned from a southern tour organizing mills into unions. He marveled that Southerners show more chivalry and that insulting a woman would be met with swift punishment and acquittal by courts. He suggested Southern women are treated with more respect than in the North.
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Howard
Fail River Spinners’ Union of Massachusetts
Southern Mills
Elmienus
Fesson
Capital punishment debate spans law and morality
The article surveys strong arguments for and against capital punishment, noting historical views from Mosaic law to modern debates. It discusses whether execution methods matter, the push to abolish capital punishment in some states, and the likelihood that abolition will not be universal.
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Union
Baltimore faces stakes as Norfolk expands shipping lines
The Baltimore American notes Norfolk gains new steamship lines and breaking shipment records, signaling Baltimore must protect its export trade. It adds the ship canal must be built, implying Baltimore should boost its access to increased axnock trade.
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Baltimore American
Baltimore
Norfolk
Mgazer
Ile Axnock
Norfolk Exports Break City Records in December Trade
Shipping data from the Norfolk port shows December exports reaching a historic total of 1,020.17 dollars, up 720,013 from November and 110,101 above January, with a three month surge highlighted by cotton and yarn shipments and noted as a sustained growth rather than a one off anomaly.
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Norfolk
Agian
Jaanuary
Khlk
Virginian
Coredom
Witseas
Oese
Catton
Healy
Fragmented notes hint at political shifts and social unrest
The text catalogues scattered references to political figures, anti slavery historians, and rural disturbances. Mentions include Captain John Lamb’s congressional election, Belgian and French ties, and a proposed municipal project. It links wartime memory with reform debates and notable Boston activists.
Lord Mayor’s badge valued at £120,000 amid royal pageantry
Reports describe the Lord Mayor of London wearing an office badge containing diamonds valued at £120,000. Also noted are political appointments, duels, libel threats, and personal health from notable figures of the era.
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London
Carme Ius S. Wiss
McKinley
Count de Toulouse Lantre
Vhillenke
New York
Langley
Jules Verne
Verne
James Kirk
Baltimore
Washington
Piqua
Chicago Tribune
Waldorff Astor
Reed
Massachusetts
Nsurance Compan
Great Cut Price Sale At Great Gut Store
A garbled advertisement proclaims a January 4 sale offering half price on nearly all heavy goods. It lists pants, suits, overcoats, and wool items with old prices and cut prices, urging quick cash purchases and reminding shoppers the sale continues until stock runs out.
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Fien’s
Burk & Co
Owo
Norfolk
Monrow
Old Price
Pol Brice
Mit
Parlor Goods Offer Adds Comfort to Home
A garbled notice highlights a sale of parlor items claimed to add comfort to homes. The fragment mentions various goods, costs, and a focus on improving living spaces, though exact items and prices are unclear.
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Mr. Marard
England
Cley
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Bradley
Kentucky
Lexington and
Barrodsburg Companies
Mercer County
Tha
McKinney
Indiana
Wilmington Star
Maryland
Herbert
Congress
Bethlehem and
Carnege
Montgomery Advertiser
Philadelphia
Archibald John Marjoribanks
Philadelphia Inquirer
Marshbanis
Flatt
Joe Wheate
State Department
Zaye
Baltimore Herald
Macco Ives
Zertucha
UNWA
Tire South
Coates
Capt
John Lamb
Richman
Toatouny
Hia Wells
Tees
Nikoli Tosta
Tata
Belgium
Maris
Wunice Buss Mavis
Todas
Fay
Peni Ames
Lesingeton
Coocord
Bunker Mill
Dawle
Beadfield Regulator CO
Atlanto
Mbires FC
Iar Mifiriar
Cannon Ball Clothing CO
Main Street
Norfolk, VA
Ling
M. NH. Killen
Filbert Street
Lent Farina Fologne
Uum
Currow
Arta & CO DS Uare
Jes Ho
Old Mark Ryt Square
Soul Street
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Fossful
Gh Coyel Co
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Church Street
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