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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 05, 1897

Page

4

Advertising Rates and Notices Details

Advertising rates listed 7 cents per square for first insertion and 3 3/4 cents for subsequent. alternate day insertions offered at 6. Contractors limited to business use. reading notices 20 cents first insertion, 12 cents subsequent or 15 cents on alternate days. News York Office Ralph McKee special representative Times Building New York City. The Virginian not responsible for return of rejected communications.

Ralpi McKee Tines New York City

Uncertain 1900s Briefs On Politics And World News

A jumble of notes mentions a planned Buffalo steel plant costing 1,000,000, a Washington moving day, a London mayoral banquet for Ambassador Bayard attended by 350 guests, and a surge in demand for quarters in Washington. It notes the Bible Society’s large Bible collection in London, an oil house relic in Poland, Ohio, and the new Congressional Library built within budget. Dispatches report Weyler’s resignation letter, and editorials question opinions on consumer responsibility. The Boston lecture tour and New York Panier's optimism about a southern trade recovery are included, with debate over warships and Consul General Lee’s actions.』

Inauguration Sparked Debate Over Economy and Liberty

President Willan MeKlinley launches his term with a strong call for economy in all government spending, warns against trusts and excessive charges, and champions civil service reform. He pledges a peaceful, dignified foreign policy, arbitration, and a special congressional session to set national policy while contrasting it with Cleveland’s legacy and McKinley’s victory.

Willan MeKlinley United States Hig Maugural Patrioti Congress Flo Brever Cleveland William McKinley Republic House of Representatives Jeadine Trover Cleveland Tie Tryuie

Ex President Cleveland Retires to Private Life After Tumultuous Term

Ex president Grover Cleveland transfers executive duties to William McKinley and steps aside to private life. The four year term saw party splits, a dramatic electoral defeat, and a fierce, lone-willed leadership style that divided the Democratic ranks and reshaped the nation’s political landscape.

A Great Country Proud of Peaceful Transfer of Power

The writer extols America for a peaceful, orderly transfer of government in Washington. He praises the smooth handover, pomp and ceremony, and the balanced conditions of the republic. The piece highlights admiration for the United States and pride in being American.

Washington Oreur Free America Europe

Telegram reply to Consul General Lee sparks controversy

A blunt telegram from Mr. Glney to Consul General Lee over support demands causes diplomatic friction at Wavana. The message draws criticism for its tone, while General Lee’s Cuban policy earns broad approval across political lines. The State Department appears to favor Minister de Lome over Lee in Washington.

Glney Lee Wavana de Lome Washington State Department General Lee Qiney

Revival of Business Seen in New York Bank Reports

The Chattanooga Times notes a significant revival in weekly New York bank statements with a stronger balance of trade favoring the United States. Goods trade improves, railroad earnings rise, and steel rail purchases by railroads suggest broader activity. Louisville and Nashville show increased southern trade, with earnings up by 1,375 over the prior year. A new administration is viewed as likely to take office under favorable conditions.

Chattanooga Times New York Lalkenoon Louisville and Nashville South

Prosperity Prediction Fehl in Legislative and Executive Blunder

The remark warns that future prosperity will hinge on both executive and legislative action or failure. It asserts that only blundering can impede good times, implying current policy or rhetoric misleads about continuing growth and stability.

Talked to death on Nicaragua canal bill debate

The piece argues Senator Morgan is blamed for defeating the Nicaragua canal bill though many factors, including transportation interests and English opposition, contributed. It notes talk of reviving the bill in the next Congress and suggests the canal would benefit the country and the South if undertaken at an early date.

Morgan Congress Philadelphia Exchange Friends of the Canal South

Fragmented historical notes on laws and notices from era

A collection of fragmented statements covers topics from Alabama train wreck offenses and taxable wealth of Black Americans to predictions of snowstorms in Rhode Island, licensing district plans for Boston, and a Philadelphia court nicknamed the Court of Husy es. It also recalls the first U S patent in 1809, Livingstone’s burial tree in Central Africa, and Nebraska populist legislation, ending with a note on the weed as fodder and fuel.

Boston Philadelphia Husyes Biddle Bregg Washington Mary Kiles Central Africa Livingstone Chitambo Nebraska

Personal notices mix of crimes pledges and society items

The item lists Timothy Trarlow Abbe arrested for alleged incendiary fires in a field and notes Boston temperance pledges rising beyond 700. It mentions Miss Kate Pay Mwine ill in Poloda Ohio, Neal Dow’s birthday activities in Boston, Moody’s fundraising at Tremont temple, and various other brief notices about wills, dances, and musicians.

Timothy Trarlow Prangis Murphy Boston Kate Pay Mwine Childvents United States Poloda, O Neal Dow Mr. Moody Tremont 'Emiple Houston John Burns

Big Stock Relief Unloading Sale Draws Wide Trade Attention

The Great Bargain Values attract careful economists from all trade sections. News of Marvelous Price Reductions spreads rapidly via mail and orders for advertised articles. Bonfires on bills fail to match the price news’s reach. Merchandise standards promise true pennies and honest representation.

Union Tailored Men S Suits Offer Big Store Bargain

Sale notices offer heavy black twilled cheviot suits, four sack suits, mixed sizes, and discounted prices. Purchases claim savings from two to two dollars and fifty cents. Bundled bundles push value as stress on quick sale.

Ti Big Store

Vintage coats sell as sizes improve for twelve dollars

A trade row notes Nobby Blue Beaven 2 and Tricot overcoats with deep velvet collars sold freely while sizes were in better shape for twelve dollars. Wuilat’s left gorl and seven twenty piv are now the price that owns them.

Wuilat

Misn s Sack Suits Up All Wool Double Wright Cheviot

Vintage market note touts warm durable wool suits with quotes about value and cleaning costs, urging quick purchase as selections last. Includes price points and quick discounts.

Weil

Men s Sack Suits Appeal to Bargain Buyers

The item highlights well finished men s sack suits styled to appeal with crisp lines and good fit. It notes buyers often pay a substantial advance on the bargain price and then lack clothing that fits as well as expected, urging careful consideration.

Men's Sack Suits Bargains at Nine Seventy-Five

Advertises 95 ly tailored sacks in seven styles and patterns including plain collars and fancy materials. Highlights single breasted coats and two-piece outfits, claiming biggest bargains for the moserats cost of nine seventy five.

Overcoat Bargains From Apford and Meltons

Classified notice highlights a selection of kerseys meltons cheviots and leavers with various hefts shapes colors and shades. Excelllent over coat offered at a price advance for goods unfinished and not yet like as wisll. Another assortment promises phenomenal overcoat bargains.

Apford

Storal Coats Offer Bargain in Durable Five Dollar Sale

A vintage ad promotes sturdy Patra long storm coats described as warm and durable. The notice highlights five dollar prices and claims the coats suit any man with a 36 inch bust, emphasizing fit and trim styling.

Fine Overcoats Impress With Modern Tailoring

A dealer extols overcoats described as well made in every detail with Hale boxes and full box backs. They are crafted to look as good as they wear, featuring deep velvet collars, slanting pockets, and up to date styling, with price secondary to quality.

Bargains in children's attire at cut price sale

A fragmented ad offers heavy winter garments in blue gray and brown for children sizes 9 to 16 at 98 cents, with a limit of 15 sold. It touts Nobby, Slack and Blue Cabby knee pants suits of good quality and warns prices will rise after stock runs out.

Choice Of Re 52 0 Bialn Ore Of The Boys Empersults

Two senior outfits inWy​od goods are offered in washable cassimeres with handsome sailor braid. Sale features patterns in four sizes, priced to attract buyers, with a note that the extraordinary scale won’t last. Delayed purchasing could bring disappointment.

Boys Knee Pants Offer In Heavy Winter Fabrics

Heavy fabric knee pants for boys up to age 16 advertised as durable and affordable. Multiple shipments received, claims of high quality versus rivals. Prices touted as low, with some stores charging more.

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