Daily Virginian delivery terms and rates notice
The Daily Virginian explains carrier delivery areas including Norfolk Portsmouth Merkeley Suffolk West Norfolk Newport News and payment terms. It lists weekly carrier payment rates and states domestic postage free, with payment by check money order or postal order to the specified payer.
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Norfolk
Portsmouth
Merkley
Suffolk
West Norfolk
Newport News
Postige
United States
PAIBY
Advertising rates and submission policies for notices
The notice outlines advertising rates with two cents per line for first insertions and twelve cents for subsequent insertions. It states that advertisers must pay extra for reinsertions and that Specht, the representative in New York City, handles submissions from Times Building. The Virgintlan disclaims responsibility for returning rejected manuscripts.
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Espertalhy
Hendin
Altona
York OF Pich-Ralpah
Toom
Times Buildin
New York City
Various 1900s US political and social notes from press summaries
A collage of brief items notes Uncle Sam paying Grover Cleveland's salary through today, expectations of a clear day in Washington, and General Alger's view of gradual prosperity after a war. Alabama passes a death sentence for train wrecking, while Lee’s status and Cuba affairs prompt ministerial wrangling.
Weyler to resign as pressure mounts over prisoner policy
General Weyler plans to forward his resignation to Madrid after Madrid ordered release of Jules Sanguilly without his consent. He claims he would quit if the crown interfered with his prisoner policy especially concerning Americans. Rumor links Ramon Travanes Arenas to succeed Weyler at Puerto Plata.
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Weyler
Madrid
Jule Sanguilly
Sodo
Guha
TL Je
Ruaman Tnanee
Arenas
Margulis
Penn Plata
Eucceed
Weiler
Corn Exports Rise From Southern Ports in 1896 Gains
The Baltimore Manufacturer’s record shows U S corn exports in 1895 totaling 128 SIS bushels with a 67 100 000 bushel gain in 1895 60 000 000 of which came from Southern ports New Orleans led with 16 500 000 bushels Galveston 5 000 000 Newport News 6 500 000 and Norfolk 200 000 bushels The value of all exports for the first eleven months of 1896 reached 888 060 415 up 156 900 000 from 1895 half of which came from Southern ports The Southern ports rose 35 percent while other ports gained only lb percent praise is given to Southern trade growth and 1907 figures are anticipated.
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Haltimore
United States
New Orleans
Galveston
Newport News
Norfolk
Treasury Secretary Named with Civil Service Pledge
The article reports Lyman tage will lead the Treasury Department for four years and promises strict adherence to civil service law. It notes Republican expectations of patronage and frames the appointment as a surprise to supporters of spoils politics. The piece questions the purpose of delegates’ presence if not for office.
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United States Treasury
Lymantage
Treasury Department
Tam
Southern ports gain steam as northern shippers cry foul
The piece notes rising business at Southern ports and complaints from Boston New York and Philadelphia chambers to Britain's Board of Trade about deeper landings there versus Northern ports. Baltimore Norfolk and Newport News are cited as enjoying growing traffic while Northern ports protest favoritism toward the South. The Baltimore paper calls it enmity, but the author asserts continued Southern port gains.
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Chambers of Commerce
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
British Board of Trade
Baltimore
Norfolky
Newport News
Baltimore News
Norfolk
Atlantic
South
Compliments For General Fitzhugh Lee From Across The Nation
Consul General Lea receives widespread praise for his patriotic conduct at Havang as Viriginia friends celebrate the regard shown by Democratic and non Democratic presses alike. The Des Moines Leader praises Gen Fitzhugh Lee as Americanist and the Town Register cheers for his Cuba stance. The New York Sun notes Spain risk if not prudent. consideration of Lee’s tenure beyond 1899 is hinted.
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Lea
Havang
Virginia
Des Mojines
Fitzhugh Lee
Spain
Lee
General Lee Suggested for Havana Consul Post
The New York Mail and Express praises General Lee as the ideal choice for the Havana consul post under McKinley. It argues he is fearless, able, honest, and patriotic with strong knowledge of Cuba, and may be kept in Havana to protect American citizens, potentially with naval support if he returns.
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Cuba
New York Mail and Express
Lee
McKinley
Havyana
General Lee
Havana
Mall and Xpress
Notable Figures Buried Across U.S. Cemeteries and Oddities
The text recalls presidents and dates linked to cemeteries from Concord to Springfield and Lancaster to Greenville, noting marble monuments and posthumous display. It also mentions government meat inspector reports on London beef and goats, Canadian salmon gifts to Hawaii, and salaries for New York City and Brooklyn mayors. A violinist Maud Powell loses a cased instrument sent by express, only to retrieve it later in a coffin-like box after a police exchange.
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Franklin Pierce
Concord
Californian Board of Examiners
Abraham Lincoln
Oak Ridge
Springfield
London
James Buchanan
Woodward Hill
Lancaster
Andrew Johnson
Greenville
Tenn
Dominion of Canada
New York
Brooklyn
Long Island
Levielle
Cosmos
India
Maud Powell
Express
Vlashm
Personal notes and society glimpses from early era
A collage of brief items mentions Emile Richenbury as a French novelist allegedly earning $400 000 in serialized tales for Le Petit Journal. John Gilmer Speed takes editorial charge of Lessie's Weekly. Miss C C Walhbot is Brooklyn Commissioner of Deeds and insurance partner. Marie Corelli sends a doll to a London Truth show. Mrs. Charlotte Van Cleve, in Minneapolis, will be 75 next June as a pioneer woman. Senator elect Platt tours Florida orange groves and praises Gutlools. Queen Victoria and European monarchs are aging. Arthur Sewall’s wife is a noted photographer with awards in multiple cities. The Queen of Denmark and the Princess of Wales reportedly suffer deafness. The New York Sun names Martha Washington, Pocahontas, Molly Pitcher, and others as early American women of enduring historic standing.
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Emile Richenbury
le Perit Journal
John Gilmer Speed
Lessie’s
C. C. Walhbot
Brooklyn
Insurance
Real Esclate
Marie Corelli
Jussamine Dale
London
Charlotte van Cleve
Minneapolis
Wils
P. CG. Platt
New York
Florida
Hig
Orange Grove
Neo Tnd
Victoria
Europe
Luxemburg
Denmark
Saxe-Webmer
Arthur Sewall
United States
Boston
Paris
Princess of Wales
New York Sun
Martha Washington
Rebecca Holfe
Pocahontas
Molly Pitcher
T Elizabeth Blickwell
Elizabeth Cady Stanton
Priscilla Alden
Maza Goose
Mother Goose
Marin Mitchell
Warriel Beecher
Stowrariel
Lucretia Mott
Pireligiet Seiusongs in The Virginian Verse
A poem by TOMPKINS from Richmond Virginia dated March 1 1807 evokes winter imagery. The speaker invites the beloved to sing softly by a fading fire as memory returns from summer days and dreamlike scenes flicker in the mind amid snow and wind.
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Long Spa
Big Stock Relief Sale Promises Trusted Bargains
The advertisement touts a broad relief sale with rapid reach across trade sections. It claims careful economists, exact penny prices, and honest representation of every listed article.
Union Tailored Men's Suits at Bargain Prices
The Big Store offers heavy black twill cheviot suits in square and round cut sacks, strongly sewn and trimmed, saving two to two fifty on each purchase. A small lot of men's sack suits size varied, irregular but good, valued at double the bargain price, bundled together for quick sale.
Tie Out Price for Men’s Sack Suits
An advertisement offers all wool double Worcester or cheviot sack suits as a warm durable choice. Priced to clear at 37.00 per lot or taken at 10.00 value per item, while they last. Includes men’s selections with a quick sale emphasis.
Men's Back Suits Stylistically Made and Fine Finished
A verbose blurb praises men's back suits described as stylish and well finished. It extols bargain cut price and asserts the garments will look fit and wear well, claiming they rival higher priced options in becoming appearance and wearability.
Miens Sack Suits For Far Below Their Worth
The advertisement touts Men’s sacks with tailored line and patterns in plain and fancy colors. It highlights single and double breasted options at a budget price of nine seventy wiv.
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Mien
Nobby Blue Bayer and Tricot Overcoats Sold at Nine-Twenty-Five
The listing notes blue Bayer and tricot overcoats with velvet collars sold when sizes were better. Twelve dollars earlier, but current price is seven twenty five and ownership changed.
Overcoat Bargains Land Big Advances At Great Price
An assortment of overcoats including nine kerseys meltons jo cheviots and beavers in various heats shapes colors and shades advertised as excellent and commanding a high price elsewhere. Additional phenomenal overcoat bargains offered in the same sale with similar emphasis on value.
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Apford
Storm Coats Offered In Odd Ad Campaign
An unusual classified notice touts storm coats in dark blue black or chinchilla with five dollars in value. Description emphasizes warmth durability and that the coats fit men with a 31 inch bust.
Overcoats Promoted as Finest Tailoring
The advertisement touts coats as garments with full box and rack construction. It promises durable, well wearing designs with extra deep velvet collars and slanting pockets. It claims superior style over merchants even at higher prices without stressing cost.
Bargains in Children's Attire Cut Prices on Suits
Readers are urged to buy now as several children’s suit styles in brown and bluish gray, navy, and black are offered at ninety eight cents with limited sizes from 4 to 6. High quality all wool cassimeres and cheviots with sailor collars are highlighted as best value, with a warning that prices will not hold and delays may lead to disappointment.
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Sike Prom
P Reeper
Boys Knee Pants in Heavy Winter Fabrics for Boys
A retailer advertises knee pants for boys aged 4 to 16 in heavy winter fabrics. The legs come in black cheviot and other sturdy materials, priced at low cents, with a fresh shipment noted and many stores unlikely to offer similar quality for more than a few cents.
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