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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 11, 1897
Page
4
A garbled sample of opinion and gossip from the era cites General Miles on Greek courage at Thermopylae, Wanamaker in Republican debate, and various foreign visits. It notes Tesla’s wireless prophecy, Faure’s planned Czar visit, and daily papers debating curfews, moonshine, and political tensions across Boston, New York, and Savannah.
A current report claims the Cuban Junta raised six million dollars but offers no details on the source. The piece questions funding for arms, military supplies, filibustering expeditions, and overall war costs, noting the Cubans seem to have as much money as Spain and raising mystery about its origin.
Minnesota Governor Clough faces a potential clash with a state grand jury over whether a governor must obey a subpoena to testify. The dispute centers on the legality of the grand jury order and whether the governor is immune from compulsory attendance. The case, to be taken up by Minnesota Supreme Court, raises broad questions about the power of a land jury to compel gubernatorial testimony.
The New York Financier reports weak conditions for New England cotton mills, Fall River dividends poor, many mills paying no or tiny returns. In contrast, southern mills increase dividends, expand plants, and build new mills, signaling the South as the future cotton district and urging New England mills to relocate.
Ex Congresssman Hayes of Town tells the Washington Post that if Congressional elections were held this year Democrats could win about half the districts and possibly more. He notes weariness with slow prosperity and Republican inaction, with bolters rejoining the party and unity expected by the next campaign.
The St James Gazette of London says Americans carry a chip on their shoulder hoping to be provoked into a fight. It comments on the Hawaiian Japan issue, doubting the U S will take drastic action.
The text argues the United States prefers peace and will not seek conflict, but if war is forced upon it, the nation will respond promptly. It notes America is peaceful overall, yet a provoked eagle will defend its honor, with Britain watching closely the cost of any clash.
Fragmented notes blend humor and trivia about aging in Georgia law, Maryland memorials for famous figures, a Kansas divorce and remarriage, a Williamsburg pastor preaching via his wife, and European electric railway mileages by country and system type.
A montage of short items recalls varied figures and incidents. References include Tom Reed managing the Tlouge, Hamid handling domestic affairs, and Lieutenant Poury pursuing Arctic ambition. Also noted are postal stamp reuse jail sentence, 1680 hat mishap, a St. Louis man’s will, Dr Jenkins tracing 2152 births, Baroness Possauer von Wh renthel’s medical milestones, McCarthy’s health and writing, Captain Haynes at 100 in St Louis, and park- preservation efforts for Milwood with private raises contributing to the fund.
A local ad promotes men’s washable suits at One Ninety-Eight with a wide selection of brownish, black, and blue serges, chevins, and cassimeres in ready-to-wear styles. The copy touts quality materials and warns shoppers to act quickly as stock moves fast.
Advertised children’s clothing offers Sailor Suits in multiple sizes with brownish stripes, plain jackets, and double-seat pants. Also listed are lower priced plain jackets, knitted items, and wool cheviots with reinforced seams and taped finishes for durability.
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