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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1895
Page
4
Fragmentary notes discuss leaving the city, wartime guards shot for captured arms, a New Hampshire prison term for umbrella theft, and political satire on Presidenting education. Observations on journalism integrity, currency value debates, Alabama marriage law, Baltimore tramp incidents, and train hold up attempts appear in disjointed prose with dated tone.
The writer denounces theft and favors severe punishment including hard labor as a remedy. Refers to the Maryland House of Correction and condemns political rioters. Claims Republicans and Democrats faced backlash after the Reed Congress and notes a flood of contested seats, mostly from the South, totaling about 60,000 pres.
The article quotes debates on the last effort of chivalry in warfare, citing General Lee and Pickett. It argues heavy Civil War artillery and failed assaults made sustained positions untenable, warning that future war must avoid such romantic notions. It also notes a New York World commentary on war’s moral questions and a local anecdote about a steep ride on a City hillside path.
A sprawling sale advertises Cassimere Worsted and Cheviot suits in plain and fancy effects, with emphasis on first class workmanship. It touts stock relief prices, samples in windows, and heavy discounts on men’s pants, knee pants, straw hats, sweaters, underwear, and neckwear, urging quick movement of stock.
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