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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1897
Page
4
A scattered, garbled collection of political chatter, legal quips, and foreign affairs notes. It mentions bills in Indiana and Tennessee, regional power plays, and various newspaper references about figures like McKinley, Hannan, Money, and Lee, with unrelated notes on bridges, Cuba, and the Washington Post.
The Venesuelan boundary arbitration pact now before the Senate prompts European unease over possible US Britain alliance. Russia questions whether the agreement is an offense and defense treaty or commits five powers to alliance, while Olney’s quoted reply fuels doubt and misquotation fears.
At a Richmond meeting of the State Board of Agriculture a resolution called for a convention of Virginia farmers and unions nationwide. A three member committee was appointed to study feasibility and report back, with Gov Buford as ex officio chairman. The panel will seek support from the Secretary of Agriculture to spark a state and national farmers convention.
Reston reports a plan to reduce running time to about forty two hours per week if workers accept an agreement. Amoskeag treasurer T Jefferson Coolidge says the downturn makes curtailment necessary. The move would lower wages, cut raw material needs, reduce water use, and tighten consumer purchases, with mills facing layoffs and altered demand.
Secretary Herbert investigates armor price gouging amid reports that battleship plate cost the U S government far more than Russian purchases. An Atlanta paper contends the price cap is justified to curb extortion, urging Congress and officials to ignore threats to halt production and push for domestic fabrication if needed.
A garbled, mixed set of 19th century notes and opinions referencing Portsmouth deaths in 1800, Mississipi river details, and various obsolete commentary. Contains stray phrases about navigation, politics, and a question on Noah’s Ark, with disjointed mentions of a New York Sun article and unrelated figures.
A bold promotional notice touts honest value and big savings across all departments. It claims durable garments from standard manufacturers, featuring wool suits, travel wear, and children’s attire at deeply reduced prices with a focus on quality and price leadership.
Fragmented notes report personal items and scattered names. Mentions include M Thome a journeyman stonemason, Mrs Jarman of Dallas cleared in a dispute, and Melon Wellar tied to a death case. There are references to the Prince of Wales and fashion items, plus a Washington correspondent awaiting word on a student who failed.
The Atlanta Journal portrays Carnegie and Bethlehem Steel as outraged by Secretary Werbert’s recommendations on further armor plate purchases for battleships, accusing them of robbing the government.
A dense OCR of Norfolk business entries lists numerous suppliers and retailers across Water Street, Main Street, Church Street, and Roanoke avenues. Manufacturers, grocers, dairies, and service providers are grouped with addresses, including Fass Furniture Co, Norfolk Milling Co, Oberndorfer & Co, and Pabst Brewing Co.
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