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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 30, 1896
Page
4
Te Korfork Virginian outlines advertising rates and payment terms. It notes remittances drafts and orders payable to advertising rate, with space costs two cents per line and additional charges for inserts and substitutions. The notice lists special representatives and states the Virginian is not responsible for rejected communications.
A garbled newspaper fragment notes Andrew Corneels and Johann Most figures amid debates on the gold standard and tariff politics. It references a Chicago wagon, Memphis mint issues, and speculative talk on McKinley, Bryan, and Greeley. The item hints at a volatile mood in the forthcoming Congress with mentions of Cannon and Cyclone Davis.
A New York Sun correspondent questions the Republican push for a protective tariff claiming national strength to build a stone wall and halt foreign trade. The Sun defends the protectionist stance as a bold policy, framing it as a test of economic resilience.
Lon Licary Chaplin, president of the Loo Government Board and cabinet member, argues free coinage by the United States would reduce metal divergences with France and Latin nations. He notes no proof America can manipulate silver and stresses international discussion. Chapin, a key figure in the bi metal movement, advocates gradual policy alignment.
Fragmentary report shows Mark Wonma accusing ex President Payri zon of withholding funds on a siding. Mr Therrizon denies, citing estate interests and trust balances. McKinnon urged disclosure while Meltin-Jey, Vista & Co. are named in related negotiations.
The piece notes Republicans and Congress pushing the Force bill but facing opposition from Southern senators. It argues high tariff legislation harms the region and recalls the last Republican convention. It laments press memory and predicts only a small number of Southern Democrats may vote Republican this year.
A fragmented summary of political chatter from the era, touching on the House of Commons committee stage, imperial ambassadorial tidbits, electors, and a mix of cultural notes. Includes a remark on Lord Dufferin, a claim about Arthur Gepall, and scattered items from newspapers across cities, with mentions of Japan, Mary Ellen Lower, and a London pawnbroker’s link to a genealogy game.
The Alexertina Gazette reports protected manufacturers in this state threaten to close works to scare employees into supporting the Republican ticket. It claims workers must stand by their convictions despite intimidation efforts. The piece argues the public will resist moneyed influence and victory for the Democratic ticket is not assured.
A readable personals style item notes Jeannes BR Atwater has just been elected mayor of Thomaston at age 29. The fragment includes stray literary lines and military references, mentioning various named individuals and places in a diffuse, antiquated newspaper tone.
The New Orleans and Boston papers condemn Republican rule in the South, charging misery and corruption under their ticket. The Herald notes the South’s anger persists while the nation’s leaders see folly in the policy, and the Charleston paper questions when the danger began.
The sale continues to grow with deeper price cuts across all departments and sections in both buildings. Greater, stronger, brighter bargains promise more useful, serviceable items than at any other time during the event.
Remnants and broken sizes are priced to clear as a major suit sale offers a powerful mix of good quality at low prices. Stores push through large quantities with low margins, featuring forty to fifteen dollar equivalents and manufacturer cut rates to move inventory.
Fine cassimere men suits made by Stull Finer line with tailored finish and trim, offered at a special price of fourteen fifty. Suits feature stylish sacks with fly fronts, collarless vests, and patterns including Cheviot and Worsted. Many are marked down by up to fifty percent from regular values.
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