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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 16, 1897
Page
8
Raleigh January 15 Special The article reports on state politics and public notices including legislators’ health, the agriculture department publication The Resources of North Carolina, proposed rail fare changes, university guests for a presidential installation, and ongoing party tensions between Republicans Populists and Democrats, with mention of potential U.S. attorney appointment and internal leadership dynamics.
A mall train danger incident near Edenton ends with a miss and a near miss to a passerby. A four pound cannon ball found at Branning’s site sparked curiosity after being struck by band members and later removed. The Paxton residence hosts a St Paul church fundraiser, and Mr T S Tiyler from Mahleysville visits Mrs J Perl on Queen Street. Oysters appear in the market for several days.
In the Wied States Circa Court at Cape Kent and Vaitkin BAA a bid of 2,000,000 was submitted by JWI Cross for the entire pia. The court ordered all briefs to be filed within thirty days, and the Nusl Yeeree Shkwle is unlikely to be issued before the end of February.
A fragmentary report describes March and his party confronting Lord Maret aboard a vessel in a tense scene. A mysterious engraving and a displayed weapon prompt questions about motive and allegiance amid fellow travelers. No clear outcome or location is provided.
A garbled historic note hints at a morning sport context and a discussion involving Lord March and others. The text mentions a person named Qoevithin and a sense of competition, but the fragmentary lines avoid clear facts or outcomes.
Fragmented OCR text describes ships near shore, crew details, and a scattered note about a monthly journal from Richmond, Virginia. Mentions Southman Plan and agricultural aims, with ads urging readers to mention the paper for free mail. Contains numerous garbled names and places, but signals a maritime and publishing context tied to Southern farm interests.
The article notes a program titled Jack's Jacks by local contributors to be staged at the Academy of Music next Wednesday night with public support and endorsements from both press and public. It mentions Washington Post coverage and a lively reception for the performers led by Tileh and Maedents.
Local sale ad lists discounted items including Centimeri Kid Gloves Socks soaps and toiletries. Names brands and prices appear in a cluttered advertise style with many misspellings.
The ad showcases a large discounted sale on wool pants, imported suits, overcoats, and boys wear with prices slashed from high to low. It highlights heavy savings across wool pants, imported diagoal suits, and overcoats, urging shoppers to visit and claim bargains before stock runs out.
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