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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1897
Page
4
An unclear report notes events surrounding Aix Mort Opera Roace and Das Amar with limited readable details. The fragment mentions performances and associated figures but lacks coherent context or dates.
Classified notice fragment describes ad insertions and pricing, 20 cents per line, 12 cents for alternate lines, and mentions the special representative in New York. Also notes The Virginian not responsible for return of rejected manuscripts.
A scattered bulletin touches on Silverite House caucus plans in Washington and society rumors from Baltimore to Cincinnati. It notes Moody’s revival meetings extending, speculation over McKinley’s cabinet aims, Peru to Greece diplomacy, and Kentucky Confederate veterans recounting postwar force levels.
The piece argues patronage harms governance as the hunt for office grows in the United States. It cites Harper’s Weekly suggestions for reform including depersonalized recommendations, written inputs for appointments, civil service for minor posts, competitive exams for consular posts, and careful executive scrutiny to curb patronage. It urges immediate adoption to protect public service.
The article argues Greece’s Crete withdrawal refusal polarizes Europe. It suggests Britain, France, Italy, and Germany are cautious, Russia could trigger a major clash, and only swift united action by the powers can resolve the crisis. Public opinion and ministerial risk color each state’s stance.
The piece argues Republicans face major obstacles to organizing the Senate in an extra session. It cites uncertain admit of Kentucky Oregon and Florida appointees and a split opposition of Democrats Populists silver Republicans and gold Democrats. A Pittsburgh Post view predicts a divided Senate requiring a compromise to form committees and leadership.
The text notes Russells plans to buy 40 million in Wrench cannon, reports the Connecticut Senate rejects a divorce bill for incurable insanity, and cites global wealth rankings. It also mentions Canada considering a 3 million St Lawrence bridge, Ramadan observances in Constantinople, and Amazon basin size relative to Europe.
The sale features Form Fitting Union Tailored suits and overcoats produced in own union shops by first class tailors. Garments include Cheviots Worsteds Cassimeres Tricots and Tweeds in patterns for both young and older men. White Label confirms superior workmanship with bargain prices saving five to ten dollars per five garment set.
Bold ad highlights boys knee pants up to age 15 in dark designs with double seat and knee, patent bands and rivets. Laundered mothers' friend shirt waists offered in choice designs with unusual bargains, urging quick purchase before sizes sell out.
Children's suits of substantial material for everyday wear in black and blue cheviot with double seat and knees in sizes 10 to 14. Also available are remaining strictly all wool reefer suits with full width sailor collars at big bargain prices.
Bargain values offered on correct fitting men trousers made from worsted cassimere cheviot and tweed fabrics in medium dark shades. Pin stripes plaids and diagonals in blacks blues serge and bird eye textures, rivaling merchant tailor work.
The text promotes ready to wear trousers tailored in union workshops under personal supervision. It notes hundreds of pants are remnants from suit lots sold for less than cloth cost, with every pair described as a bargain. Special prices urged for immediate purchase.
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