Advertising Rates In The Virginian Era
Advertising insertions in the Virginian era were priced at 75 cents for the first square and six cents for each subsequent insertion on alternating days. Reading notices charged 2 cents for the first insertion, 12 cents for subsequent insertions, or 16 cents when inserted on alternate days. The New York office listed is Ralnh MeKBe Special Representative, Times Building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ralyvh Me‘kbe
Ieam
Stimes
New York City
Political chatter and snippets from national papers
A collage of quotes and observations about money lending to Spain, resignations in the U S diplomatic service, Dr Depew, political boss division in Pennsylvania, McKinley and Hanna, Jefferson’s inauguration anniversary, cabinet picks, Rights of ducks in New Jersey, a goat struck in Alabama, whiskey called Stone Fence, and Lincoln’s warning on demoralization amid a tense national political scene.
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McKinley
Jefferson
Augusta Chronicle
New Jersey
New York Sun
Infamous Hill bill provokes Wilmington home rule backlash
The North Carolina Legislature passes a bill allowing Governor Russell to appoint half the Wilmington aldermen, seen as an attack on home rule. The Daily Messenger denounces the measure as oppressive and false liberty rhetoric, labeling proponents as ignorant and unfit to vote.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North Carolina
Russell
Wilmington
Commonwealth
The
Daily Messenger
Democratic Gains Shifts in New York Town Elections
The Baltimore Sun notes Democratic gains across New York towns, eroding the late Republican majorities and signaling a reckoning if promises are not fulfilled. The piece urges Republicans to act cautiously and honor commitments, or face consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Party
New York State
Baltimore Sun
New York
Platt
Civil Service Reform Sparks Bipartisan Battle Ahead
The piece notes Republican opposition to the merit system and predicts a congressional fight over civil service rules. It cites President McKinley’s support, a visiting member seeking patronage, and claims about 90 percent of Republicans favor reform but may shift votes to loosen rules.
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Congressmann Grosvenor
Congress
Civil Service
Melvinley
McKinley
Weyler Returns Unheralded to Havana from Santa Clara
Captain General Weyler arrived suddenly in Havana on Thursday from Santa Clara. The cannon at Morro Castle signaled his entry, sparking surprise among Spaniards who expected a grand welcome. He went directly to the palace, avoiding crowds as questions linger about the motive for his abrupt return and possible links to Washington’s new administration.
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Weyler
Tlavana
Santa Clara
Morro Castle
Havana
Ile
Marquis de Ahumada
Pinar del Rio
Washington
McKinley
Olney’s Cuban policy harms his reputation and legacy
The commentary argues that Richard Olney’s cabinet tenure damaged his public image, noting diminished trust since the Cuban matter and Venezuela dispute. It criticizes his indifference to imprisoned Americans in Cuban custody and alleges neglect of Consul General Lee’s appeals, suggesting this behavior ruins a once-respected figure.
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Cleveland
Richard Olney
Olney
Lee
Notes and Opinions From An Obscure Era
Ohio has 1700 candidate for consul ships. Five presidents were born in Ohio and Republican. A proposed atmospheric change could block the sun and wrap the earth. Wisconsin Supreme Court rules vaccine exemptions based on religious grounds.
Personal notices of artists scholars and public figures
A Paris auction sold 100 sketches of Por ain the enricaturist for 3009 dollars. A biography of Count Tolstot by Raphael Lawenfeld has been translated from German into Russian. Tammany may nominate Perry Belmont for New York mayor. Prof. Albert Wickmore travels West for lectures. Theate Sedewlelk Way aided by Willis and Morris edited the New York Times for over 60 years. Lee Merriwether draws attention with a Europe on $0.60 a day book. Nes Alula’s death may influen ce Abyssinian Italy campaigns. Anthony Molin, who arrived in 1895, died in Oldenburg after a cave-in as Harrison’s hearse passed.
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Porain
Paris
Count Tolstot
Raphael Lawenfeld
Tammany
Perry Belmont
Greater
New York
Albert SS. Wickmore
American Museum of Natural History of
West Indies
Theatore Sedewlelk Way
N. BP. Willis
Cheere Morris
New York Mi
Myine
Berlin
Lee Merriwether
Jvouts
Europe
Nes Alula
Ttaly
Bewin Wfe
Win Proom
Jie
Anthony Molin
America
William Henry Tarrison
Olden- Durg
Ind
T Harrison
Atollann
Big Stock Relief Sale offers union made suits and overcoats
The sale features Form Fitting Union Tailored garments crafted in in house union workshops by first class union tailors. Fabrics include Cheviots Worsteds Cassimere Tricots Diagonals and Tweeds in medium weights suitable year round. Every item bears the White Label proving superior workmanship and substantial savings of five to ten dollars per five suit or overcoat.
Extraordinary Boys Pants and Shirts on Quick Sale
Boys knee pants in dark designs in all sizes to age 15 with double seat and knee taps, patent bands, riveted. Laundered Mothers Friends Patent Band Shirt Waists offered with choice designs and unusual bargains. Children's suits in substantial material for daily wear, boys’ romp wear, sizes 10 to 14 only. act fast before sizes close.
Biggest bargains in children’s attire on Wool Boys’ Reefer Suits
A sale offers the remaining Strictly All Wool Boys’ Reefer Suits with handsome braided full width Sailor Collars. It proclaims these as the biggest bargains ever offered in children’s attire with a strong appeal to thrift minded shoppers.
Great Un loaning Sale cuts price on men's tailored trousers
The sale slashes prices on Pantaloon Stock delivering extraordinary bargains in correctly fitting trousers. Made to merchant tailor standards from Worsteds Cassimeres Cheviots and Tweeds in medium dark effects with patterns including pin stripes checks plaids overplaids and blacks and blues in various fabrics.
Pants Tailored in Union Workshops Offer Big Bargains
The Pants are tailored in our own Union Workshops under our personal supervision and are finished to the highest standard. Ready-to-Wear Trousers are offered at prices below cloth cost in remnants from suits due to combination sales. Positively every pair is a bargain and special prices demand immediate attention.
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Wey Ams
Glennan
Pach
Virginian. Ree
Norfolk
Portsmouth
Berkley
Suffolk
West Norfolk
Newport
News
United States
Cars Soleslan
Rininnua
Norfoum
Rothschilds
Spain
Canton
Washington Post
lAbout
United States Diplomatic Service
State Department
Keystone
Atlanta Constitution
Mr. Hanna
Bozton
Cornelius N. Bilss
Interior
Tiuss
Pricgton Junction
N. J
Winging Edit Y Boullivard
Abraham Lincoln
New York Werald
Detroit Tribune
Mark Tianna
Hanna
Leiture
Civil Service Reform
Weyzer
Ohio
Fitrysimimons
Corbett
Virginia
Roanoke
Horn
Tirint
Cgrrtheld
Sturrison
Hood
Ana
SPOV
SWALE
ANB
Gidiaie
Furnisners
Pitas
Ty Et Meret
Leboums
4 Stieff Piano
Biltimore, MD
Main ST
Eptiber
Aml Stein
Henry Maclachilan
Stalin
Bothes
Nico
Smithfield
Nisc
Whitenurst
Mr Rat
Church and
Charlotte Streets
Brusit
Wisin St
Ff. Holmes & Co
Brambleton
Atlantic City
J.B. Armstrong & CO
Dinss Lions
Roanoke Avenue
Norfolk Iron Works
GEO, W. Duval & CO
Water Street
Norfolk, Va
White
R. & Bro
Water St. Whitehurst
Plument
Artistic
the Pass Furniture Co
Church St Books
Phono
Pabst Brewing Co
W. Knelp
Hutter and Cheese
Scott & Co
Roanoke Ave
Fentress
Porter-McNeal Co
Water
Oberndorfer & Co
wVater St. Carriage and Tharness
Wrenn, A. & Son
Unon St
Cotton Farters Commission
Perry, J. W
Tunis Wharf
Boone & Jenkins
Etheridge, Db. & Co
Commerce St
Montgomery & Willson
Groves
Jas. S
Hoanoke
Williams Bros
Trount
D. P
Dawes
Geo, IL
Hobbs & Keeling
Loughran
John L
Chureh
Whitehurst & Cro
Church St
Willis
Willis, John, Jr
Wilamson & Sykes
Dis
Pertillsors, Haugh & Sons Co
Mickson
American Merilizing Co
Atlantic Street
Pire Foxsurance Arcain
Page
Bank St
Nwis
Whotecnia
Purpura Fruit Co
Viltoleante Aoe Eentl
Roberts
L. Py
Duncan Hros
Wholesnute
Davis
M. L. Co
Whee, GS. & Co
Pedin, J. Woo& Co
Woodard & Goodridge Co
Shelsky, L. & Co
Water St
Geatiny Ad Mell Pood
P. Reid & Bro
Church St Grandy
P. L
Jesse Jones & Son
Roanoke Sar
Gockover
UW. T
Water St. Florses Intial Mules
McCleary-MecClellan Co
Union St. Foiplenmouth
Wocca Mulers
Norfolk Farm Supply Co
Union Street Tea Dealers
Todewater Ice Co
Nivison St
Norfolk Con & Ice Co
Widlesnne
Ives
Commercial
Norfolk Liquor Co
Try
Coleb
Washington Club Pure Eiye
Fulford
J. i
Commercial Place
Willams
1G Co
Market Square
Bamber and Battie Waterint
Etheridge
Grambleton Ave
Lanne
Dee, Gamage
J. C
Woolside
Nimmo
W.T
US Church St
Moreeais
Pings
Orenns
Yarbrough
J. J
Music Co
Bante St
EhCenents
Merchants’ & Farmers’ Peanut Co
Jenkins Paint & Gil Co
Llone
Blackburn & DeJarnette
Church Stu Ship Chandler
Wil Grocers
Peed
PF. M. & Son
Crow
Geo, L
Singer Manufacturing Co
Wahl Gingecar
Brahl
Albert
Ghuse
Ghieese
Club House
Limburger
Philadelphia
Lowe’s
City Mall Ave
Granby Street
W. T. Irwin
Siatweger
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