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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1896

Page

8

Oriental and Western art clash over tradition and decay

The article contrasts Japanese and Oriental art with Western decadence, tracing influence from 1780s Kiyonaga to Atamare and Umemaro, arguing East's realism and poetry outshine Western imitation. It also touches on agriculture, farming notes, and old fences giving way to modern stock laws and new pruning methods.

Naples Mary Tyre Kivonage Japan Altanimro France Utumaro Kiyonaga Atamare Aubrey Beardsley Hale Brothers Georgia Ulhols Bearlg

Explosion At McKee Residence Routs Pittsburg Fire

A mysterious blast shattered the new residence of Thomas McKee at 228 Ridge Avenue Alleghany at 2 am. Fire swept the uncompleted house causing about 76000 in losses, partly insured. The cause of the explosion is unknown.

Pittsburg Thomas McKee Ridge Avenue Alleghany

English Officers Offer to Serve Spain Report

In the House of Commons Hon W S Broderick said the War Office knows nothing of English military officers offering their services to Spain should hostilities arise with the United States. He noted penalties would be enforced under the Foreign Enlistment Act.

Spain London House of Commons W. S. Broderick War Ofice Ir. Tanner Middle Cork War Office United States

Widespread Republican rift in Staunton pledge debate

In Tredmond Washington on March 12, a raft of political maneuvering unfolds as Michael Murphy resigns as Colonel Lamb’s Republican City Committee chair due to health and family concerns. Alderman Baden likely to take over, while factions sharpen for a postNational Convention fight. Edgar Allan counters a pro Lamb line, noting a Planet piece labeling him Confederate, which he denies.

Tredmond Michael Murphy Colonel Lamb Republican City Committee Murphy Hia Lamb Edgar Allan the Planet John Mitchell

Great cut price sale of notions and dress makers' supplies

A ledger style advertisement lists discount items for sewing and dressmaking trade. Tope measures, shoe polish, kerosene, buttons, pins, laces, whalebone, corset materials, cloths, thread, pins, and various notions priced per unit or per package. Names of items include Vaseline, ammonia, corset laces, pins, buttons, spools, tape, and fabrics.

Bixley Stufort Brook Clark

Bargain Grocery Ad Lists Dried Fruit and Staples

An old grocery ad lists prices for California prunes dried apples and various canned goods. It notes “Always the lowest prices” and promises fresh stock daily with items such as soap, soapstone, and meat cuts.

Calloon Anne California Peake Will Bros. Tost

Real Estate Ad Seeks Buyers At Bank Street Office

A fragmentary notice advertises homes for sale and rent. It mentions a £1500 bargain for a house on Wrighton Avenue, a duplicate listing for a person named Chan at $2000, a 2300 Esky Delliee rent of 515 per month, and a location at 16 Bank Street run by agents.

Uwightond Ave Nue Bank Street

Local business notice under new ownership and filings

A disputed notice states a full stock purchase and transfer of the business to new owners at a Norfolk area location. The document references specific dates in March and notes registration with authorities for the sale.

Tanner's Creek Taxpayers Need Prompt Action on Assessments

Taxpayers at Tanner's Creek face new assessments under the recently passed law. Treasurer Willis Sutching warns that returns must be filed promptly to avoid added costs from distraint or other legal processes.

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