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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 03, 1897
Page
4
Advertising rates per insertion are 7b cents for 2 squares first, 3714 cents for each subsequent, or 60 for every other day. Reading notices cost 29 cents first line, 12 cents for each additional line, 18 cents when inserted alternating days. Representative in New York City. Virginian not liable for return of rejected comments or manuscripts.
A garbled array of remarks covers Cuban war costs, a lead in Spain, a London firm ordering all daily butler products from Yowe Agricultural College, and Wey launching a campaign targeting Madrid. Premier Laurier warns war with the United States would be a crime. Decrees in Chicago, cigar taxation shifts, and postmaster purges of Democrats are noted. McKinley backs Sewall to Hawaii amid debates on loyalty, while Chinese travelers flee Nashville to avoid deportation. Maryland Republicans grow restless under Wellington. Hawaii’s governance questions and annexation debates surface, with New Jersey tax boards scrutinizing New York gamblers. A stray verse hints at a minstrel cadence.
The Times of New York denounces President McKinley's interference in New York politics. It argues he lacks legal right to influence mayoral elections and federal appointments to sway municipal control. The piece urges the president to focus on Washington rather than New York affairs.
Senor Romero argues in the North American Review that Spanish American colonies won independence with Britain’s aid, that Cuba might have been free earlier if not for US actions, and that Clay and US policy delayed Cuban liberation. He notes Bolivar’s aim to bar Spain from Cuba and Porto Rico and recalls the 1826 Congress of American Nations discussion.
Rumors claim Theodore Roosevelt's appointment as Assistant Secretary unsettles Navy officers. Admirals, commodores, and captains reportedly mistrust his authority and view civilian leadership as a threat to naval traditions. Internal whispers say his rise could spark serious friction in the department.
Reported remarks cite officers forced to restrain feelings amid debate over Roosevelt and his conduct as Assistant Secretary. The piece suggests his actions would place him closer to the Naval Department than any other individual, given the accounts.
Commander Charles O'Neill denounces Henry Cramp's claim that American auxiliary cruisers would require a year to be properly armed. He argues some could be equipped immediately and others within three months, contrasting with Britain's readiness. Cramp urges government to supply and maintain equipment for readiness, to keep ships usable in emergencies.
About 30 000 families rely on the cab industry in Paris for living and horse care. A continuous eighty mile round trip on electric roads is now possible near Boston and claimed to be the region’s cheapest. The New York Citizens' Union flaunts a Maltese cat mascot, hoping occult feline influence will aid their mayoral candidate.
Personal notices highlight Dr Hinma Wakefield becoming the first colored woman licensed to practice medicine in Louisiana after passing her examination. Other items note miners and mine owners planning a home for distressed workers in Salt Lake City and a Navy speech in Boston presenting a banner to the battleship Massachusetts.
An ancient advertisement touts J F Sarg and Son Artificial Mother's Milk manufactured from pure cow’s milk by a German patented process. Claimed as the only healthy substitute for mother's milk, it urges physicians’ advice and notes retail availability.
An auction notice for John Bubrabow held at Gur Salesroom located at 53 Granby Street. Sale closes at 6 p.m. Saturdays and 2 p.m. on other days. The item list and exact terms are not fully shown in the fragment.
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