Advertising Rates and Publication Terms Cited
The notice outlines advertising rates with a base charge of 60 cents for the first insertion and 30 cents for each subsequent insertion, plus a 12 to 15 cent variation when placed on alternate days. It lists "Special" representative Ralph McGee at Office Core, Room 47, Building, New York City, and notes the Virginian cannot be held responsible for the return of rejected communications or manuscripts.
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Political Rumors and International Talks Pulse Through Papers
A jumble of dispatches from Chicago to Hawaii to Idaho mentions statements by office seekers, proposed treaties, and possible resignations. Talk centers on Hawaii annexation, Cuba substitutions, and U S political theater as editors speculate on Cleveland, McKinley, and Senate ratifications amid social and racial tensions.
Ten Months Southern Trade Gains Across Regions
The Manufacturers' Record reports ten months ending April 1897 exports rose across regions with North Atlantic up 9.9 percent by 41,031,952 dollars, South Atlantic up 35.1 percent by 42,459,760, Gulf ports up 87.2 percent by 48,352,402, and all other ports up 21.6 percent by 18,728,711. Overall Southern ports show a 36.2 percent rise, driving 60.3 percent of national export gains.
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Spanish Soldiers Sent to Cuba War Casualties Count in Thousands
A Parisian journal cited by the Atlanta Constitution estimates Spain sent 185,403 troops to Cuba since the war began. By January end 10,475 soldiers were wounded, 287 killed by yellow fever, 113 killed by sickness or accidents, with over 10,000 deaths from illness. Over 20,000 sick and crippled were returned to Spain. The text notes heavy losses and questions Spain's continued ability to finance and sustain its campaigns in Cuba and the Philippines.
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Gladstone Excluded From London Jubilee Celebrations
The piece argues that omitting William E. Gladstone from the Queen's Jubilee would diminish the event's public appeal. It cites his long service, status as a leading English statesman, and criticism of the Jubilee organizers for excluding him, referencing The London Chronicle’s view and urging inclusion of his legacy.
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Proposed statehood for Hawaii faces objections
The New York World compiles concerns about Hawaii becoming a state. It cites a large leper colony and that only 2,200 of 109,000 inhabitants have civil rights under President McKinley and his Cabinet push for annexation.
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Opinion on Hawaii annexation and U S policy in 1890s politics
A critical column argues the Upper House in Hawaii is wealth controlled and anti taxation, favoring annexation to the United States as a path for the ruling class. It warns of wasted funds if Congress approves annexation and urges the Senate to reject McKinley’s plan and let Hawaii seek its own salvation.
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Personal notes on guardianship, scholars, and landmark firsts
Galen Clark resigns after twenty four years as Yosemite Valley guardian and will not reside in the valley. Gustaf F. Karsten launches Journal of Cler mants Philology seeking high class literature. Jacob Wheaton of Hagerstown Maryland is cited as the first Negro to exercise the Fifteenth Amendment franchise and first entered man to serve on a pedary in Washington County. A. R. Spofford, Librarian of Congress, served as Civil War war correspondent and later librarian appointed by Lincoln. The Duke of Roxburghe comes of age this summer, a line tracing back to Queen Victoria’s era and peerage creation.
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