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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1896
Page
4
A collage of misread clippings cites headlines about the Tower of London, dynamos in New York, and political bars. It notes Bryan’s nomination strength, Vanderbilt marriage chatter, Irish prisoners’ sentence prospects, and remarks on U.S. political figures. It mentions asteroids, ambassadors, and Hobart’s coal trust with stray lines on unemployment insurance in Cologne.
Ex senator McPherson of New Jersey warns that free silver and the gold standard clash will sweep the country. He says the West and South show strong support for free silver, while Ohio Republicans report the same trend, signaling a national shift. He urges friends to act before Breen and free silver prevail.
The article centers on the conviction of Dr Jameson and his Transvaal raiders on Lomion, noting public disfavor with the sentence. It argues the mastermind Cool Whores bore the true responsibility and discusses distance and national interest shaping reactions to the case.
The Augusta Chronicle argues Southern Democrats should recall McKinley’s role in endorsing the force bill and Reconstruction policies. It condemns his protectionist stance and questions whether he remains aligned with Southern interests and civil rights protections.
Discussion on expanding women’s roles across business, law, medicine, and trade, praising progress and wishing success. Minnesota History Society to display Am brose Freemin portrait. notes on Freeman, a 1862 Sioux casualty, and a remarkable girl in Kansas City. Mentions reunion of five generations in New York, fate of deserter William Brooks, General Joseph Jones’ career, and Lord Siejoy’s age and character.
A garbled compilation reports a Benegal Frenchman knighted in a distant order, a new House with vast power planned on Long Island, and the world’s priciest watch. It mentions an asteroid discovery claim, European marriage hopes for the Mikado, and a mix of poems critiquing writing and gender.
The Providence Journal notes women’s higher education gains as Mrs Bryan and sisters pursue law and graduate studies. It cites Yale’s first degrees for women and growing western support for collegiate training for girls, contrasting with slower New England progress and urging eastern institutions to learn from the West.
The sale grows with deeper price cuts across every department and section. Buildings filled with greater stronger brighter bargains and more useful serviceable items than at any other time during this mid-summer event.
The ad touts a Five Dollar line of men’s suits with culling of remnants and broken sizes. It promises dress suits and measure made garments in wool fabrics, with deep discounts up to fifty percent off actual value and a big unload sale for young men up to age 39, including full suits with coats pants and vests.
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