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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 15, 1896
Page
4
A long rolled brief describes denials of a report that Britain sent warships to Venezuelan waters. It also notes various geopolitical mentions from the era, including Cuba, Nicaragua, and martial law talk, with scattered references to politicians and press commentary.
The Pilot lauds the primary elections as fair since the bill’s adoption. Electoral boards, judges, and clerks are commended for exemplary conduct with no charges of fraud or impropriety in registration or elections.
The piece discusses factions arguing for a legalized open primary system to nominate party candidates without boss influence. It contrasts editorials on reform with warnings about secrecy and machine politics, citing public interest in fair elections and governance. It also references a New York State Board of Health notice on shellfish safety and touches on war talk between Northern and Southern factions.
The Philadelphia Star asserts that Southern young men would welcome war with Britain or any foreign power. It argues Southerners have little to complain about in federal governance but feel a war could unite the sections as they toil and fight side by side in battle.
Pan France figure Marian Chambault pledges relief to National Museum in Independence Hall Philadelphia as Charles L. Kurtz heads Ohio GOP. Moruker ally faced opposition from McKinhey camp in Columbus. Boston worries over James Russell Lowell’s Cambridge home fate. house tied to poet’s daughter may be cut into building lots unless preserved per Washington Post.
Real estate totals in New York and national census figures show multi‑million sums and large African American population counts. Charles Spencer reports museum funding by Worcester donor Stephen Satistury and federal officials discuss a phot for wholesale smuggling. a St Louis convention delegation split notes Melvinsey and Cullom support. A poetical critique urges action over theory, calling for charitable deeds to aid the poor.
Notice states extensive alterations begin Monday March 16 in the New Annex Building but operations will continue with no interruption. It emphasizes unprecedented clothing opportunities and continued manufacture.
A local retailer urges drastic price cuts to clear space for new spring stock. The campaign promises big bargain values and rapid turnover to resolve crowded shelves and taxed expenses.
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