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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1897
Page
4
Advertising rates show first insertion 73 cents, subsequent insertions 12 to 60 cents depending on frequency. Reading notices set at 20 cents for the first insertion and 12 to 6 cents for following insertions. Ralph McBh is listed as special representative in room 47 Prime Building New York City.
The Philadelphia Times notes longtime political feuds as Mark Hanna and Governor Bush clash and tariff debates echo across parties. It mentions Queen's carriage, charity streetcar service, John L. Sullivan training, Captain Boycott, autopsy club lore, and royal finances amid a collage of political and social tidbits.
The Augusta Chronicle and Guarer Journal diverge on whether William J. Bryan declined to speak in New York. Bryan says he was pulled off by Chairman Jones, while The Chronicle reports he was urged by various groups to join the New York campaign but chose not to meddle. He defers to New York Democrats to handle their fight, praising their patriotism and wisdom.
The Hon. Mr Beckett, Conservative MP, argued in the House of Commons that Queen Liliuokalani was overthrown by a small American group and that the U S should not annex Hawaii. He noted Americans helped the revolution and questioned the value of annexation for Britain or the world.
Ex Senator Reagan of Texas spoke to old Confederate veterans in Nashville, defending their cause as not traitorous and praising the sacrifices of soldiers and families. He argued the war aimed to preserve states rights and constitutional order, while condemning abolitionists and a ruling majority. The remarks drew mixed reactions from northern observers.
Reports from Cuba indicate General Chuvcho Monteaguda has gained Gomez’s consent to reprisals in Santa Clara as a response to Spanish guerrilla killings. Gomez warned Weyler and ordered retaliation against officers. news cites the immediate hanging of thirty six Spanish prisoners after the killings reached Gomez.
The piece argues prisoners taken by both sides provoked outrage yet warns continued executions could spark widespread rebellion from coast to coast. It cites Weyler’s claim that ending Cuban resistance requires eradicating Cubans and questions whether the United States will allow such policy to continue, viewing current trends with national shame.
General J. W. Avery notes in the Charlotte Observer that direct foreign trade from Southern ports is rapidly expanding. The official report shows ten months of 1896 and 1897 with substantial increases for 29 Southern ports, led by Galveston and New Orleans, while Northern ports lag behind. Norfolk shows a 200 percent rise, highlighting a dramatic regional shift in export activity.
The item bundles scattered personal notices and curious claims from a 19th or early 20th century column. It mentions a Brazilian minister named Wind with daily papers, a proposed episcopal residence in Bastford for Bishop Brewster, J. G. Urady becoming Alaska’s governor, a boy’s New York upbringing, a missionary’s Alaska visit, Alabama’s 7 foot 2 inch giant and fear of snakes, and Rev Dr Washington Gladden disputing the authorship of Daniel.
The article highlights unprecedented bargain values and continued under-price quotations on standard manufacture apparel. Crowds respond daily as goods move quickly, with bold claims of savings, exact representations, and unmatched buying privileges driving a rush to purchase.
A sale feature highlights men sweats and office coats in bold discounts. It promotes durable duck suits, washable fabrics, and stylish coats with prices from a few cents to a few dollars, urging quick purchase as quantities hold. Children’s knee pants and sailor suits are priced low, with numerous styles and sizes advertised.
An advertisement touts J F Sarg and Sons artificial mother's milk made from pure cow's milk using a new German patented process. It claims to be the only healthy substitute for mother's milk and urges consulting a physician about its use.
An OCR fragment notes a drug store location at 563 Granby Street near Swalesroom. No further details on name, services, or hours are readable in the text.
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