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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 24, 1897

Page

4

Turbulent Campaign Snippets From Foreign and Domestic Fronts

The piece mixes a range of items including Populist and labor commentary, a Waverly West Virginia scene with a drunkard lockup, and a mock debate on Faure versus William of Germany regarding a future visit to Russia. It notes Speaker Reed withdrawing from the presidential race and cites Galveston News on convictions as fatal to candidates.

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Bryan and the public temper against political abuse

The author argues against attacking opponents for their beliefs and notes that newspaper abuse of William J. Bryan backfires, turning readers toward Bryan and reducing harm to him. The piece contends abuse harms everyone and should be condemned across political lines.

William J. Bryan

Education vs War Spending Reform Highlighted by Skinner

Charles R. Skinner of the National Educational Association spoke in Milwaukee on the opening of his address The Best Education of the Masses. He argued the United States spends more per capita on education than any nation and than on war, contrasting figures for several countries and noting U S superiority in peacetime spending.

United States Monty Tron Charles R. Skinner National Educational Association Lakely Milwaukee Trance Prussia Italy Austria England Russia France

Advances to Backward: Spoilsmongers Gain in Patronage Rolls

The Savannah News derides what it calls a partisan rollback under the current administration claiming widespread purges from the classified service. It asserts thousands of positions, including public printer offices, were removed from lists and given to patronage factions. The piece accuses Cleveland appointees of losing influence and credits opponents with reshaping patronage.

Savannah News Fit The New York ‘Tribune Cleveland London Aident Meinley Gshorne

Pritchard Civil Service Stand Sparks Party Clash

The article outlines Senator Pritchard of North Carolina opposing civil service laws and cites proposed amendments by Senators Gallinger Spooner and Quay. It argues the stance would restore the old civil service system to favor Republicans and criticize McKinley era actions as a mockery of civil service.

Pritchard North Carolina Centleman Baltimore Sun Washingston Senator Gallinger Intern Revenue Service Sere Lor Spooner Elasciticus Fron Senter Mrntetmira Charlotte Observer Senstor Tritehard Tritehard Civil Service McKinley

Bargain Fashion for Boys and Men in Wash Padries and Jackets

An East Window display markets knee pants for boys up to age 8 in striped Wash Padries and double breasted jackets in Treefer styles, with prices around nineteen cents to sixty five cents. Also featured are Brown Duck suits, plain jackets, linen collars, and men’s shirts and hats offered at sale prices to move stock quickly.

Jewelry business continues at old Norfolk stand after purchase

Norfoll Va July 12 1892 announces that after purchasing the entire stock of Edward Spalding receiver the TI Hy Gale crust items and related accounts the jewelry business will continue at the old 210 Main Street stand under the same name.

Edward Spalding Gale

Gale Jewelry Co Reopens Under New Manager

The Gale Jewelry Co names Mr. PF H. Gale as manager and vows to employ only skilled workmen for fine watches and jewelry. The firm seeks support from friends of the old firm.

PF. H. Gale

Population decline noted for Dublin city

Dublin's population fell from 261100 to 245000 over forty years. Rainfall 1 inch per square mile equals about 17000000 gallons. Oakesdale Washington farmers fear grasshopper invasion this season. An American firm ordered 50000 rifles for Russia, likely the first instalment of a larger order. Manuel Coleman in Fairfield DC faced watermelon thieves and poisoned fruit incidents resulted in two deaths of local boys in Caleman's bath.

Dublin Oakessdale Wash Lussia Manuel Coleman Fairfield County D. C Caleman's

Personal items and notable names from varied locales

Arthur T Til, longtime Ameri cat Mourd financial agent in Japan, relocates to Worcester Massachusetts. A Vermont family names children for birthdays, one born July Fourth named Freedom, another linked to the great Storm nine years past. Hixwari knighted managin er at Guinness & Co receives Matrick ribbon. St Chuinnesse is linked to Lord Iveagh and Lady Iveagh. Estrada Palma, Cuban Junta head in the U S, sends a mach ete to Senator Mason for his daughter Winifred AL Palma honors Mason’s free Cuba service.

Arthur T Til Japan Worcester Mirass Vermont Freedom Hix Wari Ht. Guinness Fiuinness & Co Bt. Matrick Atr St. Chuinnesse Lord Iveagh Iveagh Estrada Palma Mason Tllinois Winifred AL. Palma Cuba

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