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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 26, 1896

Page

7

Big School of Mackerel Off Jersey Coast A Philly Takeover Idea

The Philadelphia Record jokingly calls the mass of mackerel off the Jersey coast a college. The Mobile Register shifts to support the Democratic ticket. Mayor Mayo orders police to halt street vice, with Dornin enforcing. Hanna denies using money to block Bryan Sewall, amid Republican chatter. The Virginian notes Atlantic City’s silver coinage query and defines free coinage as bullion received at mint without charge.

Jersey Philadelphia Record Mayo Chest of Police Dornin Atlantic City

Hat Minister Ransom Sails for Mexico

Hon. Matt W. Ransom, minister to Mexico, left Salisbury N C after recovering health at Blowing Rock. He declined bolting the Democratic ticket on the silver issue, saying Democracy is too dear to him and he will stand by the party to the end.

Matt W. Ransom Mexico Blowing Rock N. C Salisbury Ransom Chicago Dicbt Queeston Matt Ransom

Chicago Convention blamed for mill closures says Dobson

A Philadelphia mill owner dismisses rumors linking the Chicago Convention to plant shutdowns. Col Dobson notes ongoing trade dullness from reduced purchasing power, independent of the convention. He urges understanding that worker wages drive demand, not political events.

Dobson Brothers Philidelphia Col Deathwenl Chicago Col. Dobson McKinsey

Elghth Statistical Report on Railroads by Interstate Commerce Commission

The report highlights three features: year by year compilations of figures for five years, two years of operating expenses under revised and prior classifications, and the revenue and density of traffic for lines with gross revenue over $1,000,000. It notes the continued business downturn, many receiverships, and data as of June 30, 1895. Sixty-seven roads were in receivers. 50 miles of line reduced. railway capital near 2.5 billion dollars.

Interstate Commerce Commission United States United

Railways Earnings and Traffic for Year Ending 1895

United States railway statistics show total earnings of 1 075 972 462 for the year ending June 1895 an increase of 2 000 065. Passenger revenue declined to 252 40 180 while freight revenue rose 30 502 049. Expenses were 725 720 11% lower than 1894 with 01 0k injuries and 25 698 employees affected. The report urges Congress to require interstate traffic reports and grant inspection rights over accounting departments of common carriers.

Raihways United States ISM Ryway Niuarber Statiwtieion Ats Mall Carters Watr Burinesa Trafic Mathe Saat Congress Ma Hureey Nisties White County

Widow’s large donation aids Jewish emigration to Argentina

The widow of Baron Mirseh donated 100 million to promote emigration of Russian Jews to Argentina. A reconciliation between ix-Oneen Thabelin and Don Francis d'Assise followed years after separation as she traveled with him for the first time since their split. Olive trees bloom March to May with six months more needed to form fruit, risking loss during the lengthy process. David Roberge, recently wed at Coney Island, loved studying horses and devised a method to treat lameness impacting veterinary practice. Professor Roentgen, in Florence for a few days, spurns crowds by delaying lectures and departing with 200 students awaiting further demonstrations.

Mmirseh Tins Argentina Oneen Thabelin Lins Francis d'Assise David Roberge Coney Island Roentgen Florence Hartly Biit

Personal notices mix of names and historic references

A jumble of sentences mentions Queen Victoria era figures, an English politician in Lincoln Neb, smoking among well bred women, long service in UK Parliament, christenings of historical names, phonographic pioneers, and a harsh Alaska-silver mining boast by a gold digger. The text overall reads like a miscellaneous personals page with fragmented anecdotes and quotes.

Victoria Charles E. Dantley Bolters Lincoln Eli Hepworth Dixon Witt Alaska Clold Eneneh

Mid-Summer Stock Relief Unloading Sale Grows

A bold promotional notice describes expanding discounts across both buildings with stronger bargains across every department. It emphasizes greater, brighter, and more useful bargains as the sale continues, urging shoppers to take advantage now.

Unloading Sale Promises Big Bargains on Men’s Suits

A local retailer touts deep discounts across multiple suit lines for men and boys, featuring cassimeres and cheviots, with prices from ten fifty to fourteen pitty. The ad claims cut-rate pricing from production costs, heavy emphasis on style, fit, and value, and promises durable fabrics and tailored finishes for men up to age 19.

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