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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1896
Page
4
A long muddled mix of letters and notes references election chatter, editorials, and political opinions from Virginia to New Orleans. It mentions Mr Bryan, Senator Cameron, and Herr Most, along with debates on free coinage and wages, with local remarks on agricultural fairs and newspaper challenges.
An outraged public message condemns what it calls lewd behavior by women near residential zones. It appeals to police to enforce limits and says offenders must be reminded of their proper place and conduct.
The piece critiques party dynamics, noting Republican resistance to the Chicago ticket and Democratic efforts to appeal for unity. It warns Democrats to consider Republican moves and questions the sincerity of bipartisan cooperation amid calls for unity and reflection.
The text debates Major McKinley as a presidential candidate, noting distrust about his frankness and stance on tariff and silver issues. It expresses concern that voters fear he may compromise principles once in the White House, with critics split over his firmness and motives.
Congressman Malley of Texas lists three reasons for backing Bryan per the Index Appeal. He cites Bryan’s nomination by a convention he joined, making him honor bound to support the Chicago platform. Other delegates share that honor, though some omit full endorsement. The Virginian also backs Bryan and Sewall despite not favoring all Chicago planks.
The Washington Star recounts a ruling by Judge Miller on a city case from a few years ago. The judge rebuked an attorney who argued that the lawless element could be excused for violence against officers, emphasizing that murdering officers is unacceptable. The case involved a woman arrested for running a saloon who struck officers without a warrant, with her counsel claiming justification. The judge condemned the defense and noted some policemen also misbehave.
The text defends William Jennings Bryan and his running mate Sewall against charges of endorsing anarchism. It quotes editorial stance from the Omaha World-Herald condemning anarchist memorials and stresses that Bryan’s views oppose anarchism. The piece portrays Bryan as a principled American leader capable of a clean government.
The largest brandy etl in the world is reported in Southern California. The Baltimore movement gathers to erect a monument to Harriet Beecher Stowe. A dubious claim about Maliiness and intelligence is interjected with a shaving metaphor. Prince Hatefeld, Huntington’s son-in-law, leases Draycot manor with his Californian wife, planning residence at the Cowley country seat.
Personal notices touch on Queen Victoria and orchids, Dalfour’s reckless cycling in London, Sir Augustus Harris last words, Labouchers declining a Conservative Club invitation, Gordon’s wish for Rhodes in the Sudan days, and John Abrahams the elder printer of England dying suddenly in Bolton.
The sale headlines bigger discounts across both buildings with stronger bargains in every department and section. Customers are promised more useful and serviceable items than any prior sale period.
In a period advertisement a retailer touts culling from center grades for a Famous Five Dollar line and a Six Dollar Her of Men’s Suits. It promises low prices on remnants and broken sizes, claiming the Manufacturer’s Cut Rate Unloading Sale lowers costs beyond production.
Old line market ad touts Eighty Five Pine suits deep discounts from higher prices with irregular sizes. Samples shown in a West Window and nine fifty sale tags entice quick purchases. Tailored dress suits in cheviots worsteds and fancy patterns routed at strong markdowns up to fifty percent off regular value. Boys and young men covered with two twenty two for full outfits and a three thirty three tag for dress choices.
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