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Norfolk Virginian in Norfolk, Virginia

27 Jun 1897

Page 12

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Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1897

Page

12

Postal Convention Exposes Global Postal League History

Washington June 23 1897 report on the international postal congress in Washington with delegates from Great Britain France Germany and Italy. Notes include the 1899 treaty terms 70000 US post offices 185000 staff and US lead in railway routes and postal income.

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Washington Hungary Belgium Bulgaria Chile Denmark Egypt Cape Colony Austria India Mexico Norway Holland Transvaal Sweden Universal Postal Congress United States Montgomery Blair Berne Paris Lisbon Vienna Rome Corcoran Art Gallery States Senate Congress George S. Batcheller Charles Charlie-Leng Robert Stockwell Hatcher Long Heypt Hatcher House of Representatives Prussia Frederick the Great Batcheller Berlin Hawaui Great Britain France Germany Italy Bruno Fritsch Russia Hachi Japan Tom Reed General Tyner N. M. Brooks Post Office Spencer Walpole England Mmildo Chiaradia Signor Chiaradia Count Brazza Gom Paul Fortress Monroe Pretoria China Corea Orange Free State Postal Union Persia Shah McKinley New South Wales Hawaii Post Office Department House Committee On Skeedunk Skeetville Arkansas Arizona Florida Kentucky Jimtown Indian Territory Trilby St. Sebastian River Pineapple Laird Lane Fool's Gulch Union Michigan Pingree Cleveland County N.C Gold California Pennsylvania North Carolina Nen Nersee New Jersey South Indiana Minnesota Iowa North Dakota Tennessee Louisiana Oregon West Virginia Job Patience Oklahoma Wisconsin Irwin County Mississipma A. B.C Texas Jolytown Girltown Alaba Tindiana United States Post Ofices New York Amos J. Cummings
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The Sugar Tax Debate In Senate Caucus

A Philadelphia Record excerpt critiques a sugar tax plan, arguing a bill to pay $20,000,000 to Havemeyer and partners would be met with little support in the Senate. It suggests passing the sugar schedule in caucus to save money for the people by a lump-sum payment, avoiding trust influence.

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Treasury Havemeyer Senate United States
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Barnato the Peculiar Financier of Kimberly Fame

The article portrays Barney Barnato as a brilliant but eccentric financier linked to the Kimberley diamond rush. It recounts his nerve on the stock floor, mastery of diamond appraisal, dislike of diamonds as personal ornaments, and a famed Hamlet performance at Kimberly Town Hall. It notes his wealth, family ties, and rugged, forceful personality alongside strong loyalty to wife and dogs.

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Edgar Mels St. Louis Barney Bar- Nate Whitechapel Barney Isaacs London Tie Harkiey West Cape Malta M. Barnato Kimberly Diamond Bouare Barnato Prince of Wales Wolf Jowl Barney Golden Circle Stock Exchange Griqualand West Copper Lurnato Stranto Amon Cecil Rhodes Fenelish Burnato South Africa Jfe Hamlet Barney Barnato
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Europe's Queens and their royal lineages

A portrait of European monarchs including Victoria of England Wilhelmina of the Netherlands Marie of Belgium Amelie of Portugal and others. It notes education marriages and court life with emphasis on their seclusion duties and ceremonial roles.

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Victoria’s reign reflected in vast empire and changing world

A dated view lists Victoria’s long rule and vast empire, noting population shifts from 26 million to 102 million and lands spanning millions of square miles. It compares 19th century Melbourne’s growth to today and cites advances from telephones to submarines, telegraphs, and scientific breakthroughs. It mixes grand landmarks with speculative figures and royal lineage.

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Victoria United States Jine Melbourne Australia Africa Chicaro America Victoritt Younre Europe Asia
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AN ANCIENT MARINER The Captain Disobeyel the Pitot and Was Lost

Captain Yeder Pox known as the Ancient Mariner of Staten Island recounts long decades at sea aboard the John T Brooks. He details Burgoyne era sunken treasures in Lake Champlain and the Lexington disaster off Port Jefferson Inlet, noting attempts to recover coin and cargo, and the peril that claimed 130 lives.

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Mitcner’s Staten Ishind Yeder Pox John T Brooks Staten Hillyon Kull Veder Pox John Brooks Staten Ta Land Washington Captain Pox Captain Fox Lake Champlain Cannon Aller Samke Burgoyne Lexington John WY Richmond New York Boston Merchants' Bank of Boston Warding Express Company Caleb Nichols Old Field Light
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Effect of Noise on Nerves and Public Health

A discussion on how persistent noise harms mental and physical health. It notes night rest is essential, warns against self medicating with strong drugs, and explains how hereditary predisposition to nerve issues may appear in future generations. It outlines three legal avenues in New York for curbing outrageous noise and cites Booth Tucker’s convictions for dawn performances as example.

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New York State Boards of Health Booth-Tucker Salvation Army New York Health Board
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De Wilt's Little Early Risers Promoted as Headache Cure

An old advertisement extols De Wilt's Little Early Risers pills as a quick remedy for sick headaches. It lists several distributors including D. G. Sterling, J. M. F. Trotter, and offices in Norfolk Brambleton Truett Smith Berkley, with local sellers in various towns.

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