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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 14, 1897

Page

4

Advertising Rates and Notices In New York Times Building

Advertisement rates listed for first insertions at 75 cents per square and 37 46 cents for later insertions or 50 cents when every other day. Notices priced 90 cents for first insertion and 12 cents for subsequent insertions or 15 cents if run on alternate days. Special representative Ralph Mc f located in Times Building, New York City.

Ingew York Ralph Mcf Times New York City

Ohioans seek White House as reform talks swirl

The piece surveys tariff shifts including McKinley wool rates, a New York city debt rise, and Ohio politicians pushing reform. It notes Wheeler resigns NY Civil Service chair and a political tale of a New Jersey marriage secret emerging after sixteen years. It ends with Ohioans marching for office in Washington.

City of New York Everett P. Wheeler The New York Civil Service Reform Association

Equal Pay With the Men For Female Teachers

Friends of female public school teachers in New York push for equal pay with male teachers. They argue justice requires wages reflect work value, not sex, noting women in New York must earn their living and are often paid half the rate of men for similar duties.

New York

American merchant marine urged to rise again

The excerpt from President McKinley’s inaugural address argues Congress must restore the American merchant marine to its former prestige. English press notes the plan isn’t for immediate action, but the article maintains the United States can build ships cheaply, man them with skilled seamen, and expand American trade with government backing.

McKinley McKkinley Congress Ovee London News Great Britain Jingland

State Herald questions Spanish Navy superiority claim

The Birmingham State-Herald questions a recent piece arguing Spain would win a war with the United States due to greater naval strength and the claim of Spain destroying six billion dollars of American commerce. It warns against surrender and notes the nation’s cited motto about defense and tribute.

Birmingham State-Herald Alabama Spain United States State Herald Che Sen

Virginian Questions Spahi's War Fund Strain

The Virginian recently doubted Spahi’s ability to sustain the heavy treasury strain from months of war costs in Cuba and the Philippines. If Madrid’s news is true, the answer may be near, per a telegraph from Havana.

Cone Sterms Virginian Norfolk Portsmouth Workley Suffolk West NorFolk Newport News Ynall United States Spahi Cuba Phillipine Islands Bladrid Wavana

Spain weighs end of Cuban war amid internal danger

A Chicago Record Havana report claims General Weyler is ordered to end the war and possibly negotiate Cuban autonomy or even sell Cuba. It cites Spain’s heavy costs, eroded credit, and the risk of American intervention as reasons to seek a quick settlement, while warning of the Carlist threat at home.

Weyler Madrid Gomez Chicago Record Havana Spain Heme Cuba Po

Notes and Opinions from Late 19th Century

A compiled series of observations notes and estimates on public health trade tax and social trends. It cites smallpox deaths in Italy and the UK population ages marriage ages in England Prussia Belgium and Russia military mobilization in New York and professional income in England. It also mentions the French Astronomical Society’s growth to 1300 members.

Italy United Kingdom Lkely Russia Societe Astronomique Englich Tillinghast New York State England Prussia Norway Belgium Holland Sweden Scotland

Personal notes and long-serving telegram messenger and painters

Marion HM Markle once Pittsburgs first telegraph messenger and fifty-year Western Union employee lies ill. The item mentions Yetta Gerber age 106 dying in New York and ties to a Poland tavern feeding Napoleon’s soldiers. It notes shifts in Washington representation and portraits of Lyman J. Gage and McKinley. It also lists a royal tally of game killed over seven and a half years including whale and bears.

Marion HM. Markle Pittsburg Western Union Company Yetta Gerber New York Poland Napoleon Moscow Cameron Pennsylvania Washington Ambassador Bayard America Bayard George D. M. Peixotto Cleveland Lyman J. Gage McKinley Union League Chicago Union Club Kaleer Snipe

Show Windows Sale Ad Promises Standard Goods

The notice asserts authentic sale items not deception with garments described as standard goods made at the own manufactory by skilled workers. It emphasizes no shoddy merchandise and claims the sale offers quality clothing directly from the maker.

Mixed lot of men s sack suits at bargain price

Five banded small lot of frocks in mixed sizes irregular but good suits. Cut price seven dollars for full lot, values up to ten dollars each, includes double heavy cheviot durable fabrics. Take your pick while lasts.

Dren NORBY HWAND

Stylish Men’s Sack Suits At Bargain Prices

Readable lines describe well cut, stylish sack suits offered at bargain prices. The copy urges quick purchase with a focus on perfect fit and value compared with earlier expensive purchases. Buyers are promised quality and smart appearance.

Men’s Back Suits Nicely Tailored Varied Styles

Men’s back suits feature tailored designs with a range of styles and patterns. Single and double breasted sacks presented in neat patterns with choice colors and fancy interiors. Bargains priced at ninety seven cents, offering value beyond prior offers.

Joys Knee Pants Offer In Heavy Winter Fabrics

A new shipment features knee pants for boys aged 4 to 18 in heavy fabrics like twilled cheviot and satinet. Prices range low with many stores charging less than fifty cents, while others may ask more. Size availability spans wide, promising good value.

JOYS

Storm Coats and Witte 5 OQ For Gentlemen

Storm coats and wool overcoats described as well made and splendidly trimmed in various colors. Durable, warm and lasting, they promise good value with minimal persuasion to attract buyers.

Tinera Coats See Through Fashion Trends

A fragmented item discusses coats and garments in daily use. Mentions fashionable details such as velvet collars and tailored looks. Highlights emphasis on up to date styling and quality, with a caution against merchants overpromising.

Tinera Taleron

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