Advertising Rates and Payment Instructions Reprinted
The notice lists payment methods including Remittances Drafts Checks and Postal Orders to ADVERTISING RATES. Rates shown: 7 cents per square for first insertion, 7 for subsequent insertions, 5? or 3? cents for others. half-month intervals mentioned. It notes space limitations, alternate-day insertions, and that funeral notices cost 20 cents per first insertion, 12 cents subsequent or 10 cents on alternate days. Virginia Virginian disclaimer and New York address included.
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Fpreral
Thines Building
New York City
TIS Virginian Ccannot
Various Political Grumbles and Economic Edges Across Nations
A jumble of brief items notes Nansen’s fund for debunking pole claims, Chicago Democrats naming Carter Anrleon Jr. as mayor, and bills on tariffs and duties. Mentions Minnesota tax raises, French tobacco profits, Vanderbilt yacht import, a Royal Albert bridge name, Paris-France ties, Greece encouragement, Osage bonds, and stamps. Also references a Dingley bill critique and a retroactive duty concern.
Hawaii Census Sparks Citizenship Debate on Annexation
The Pittsburgh Post notes Hawaii's 109,020 population shows 72,600 men with native Hawaiians and mixed breeds atop the list. Americans 3,000. British 2,200. Portuguese 15,200. Japanese 25,300. Chinese 21,400. others from Germany to Norwegians. The piece argues this mix is not desirable for American governance, and Hawaii can wait.
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Hawaiian Islands
Pitlsburg Post
Hawaii
United States
New York Bills Propose Censors for Newspapers
A state bill would appoint a censor for each newspaper in counties of 10 000 residents to read copy and remove libelous matter. Censors would be paid half by the state and half by publishers, appointed by the Governor. The writer calls it a backward step in civilization even if unlikely to pass.
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New York
Mediacal Coo
Omaha
Neb
Weyler and Spain Keep Cuba Under Spanish Authority
A Madrid sourced piece claims Weyler would resist recall and may set up a republican government. The New York press mocks the tale as fantastical and notes Spanish muskets sustain his rule. It argues only Spanish power prevents Weyler from fleeing Cuba.
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Weyler
Madrid
General Weyley
New York
Cuba
Educated by Newspapers Says Atlanta Journal
The Atlanta Journal argues that Americans read more newspapers than major European powers and that regular newspaper reading makes an educated person. It claims papers educate beyond books, offering up-to-date information across news history literature and science.
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Atlanta Journal
England
France
Germany
America
The
Journal
Tin Plate Industry Growth Under Tariffs
The Philadelphia Times cites a Franklin Institute lecture by treasury special agent Mr. Ayer on tin plate industry growth. From 1893 to 1896 the number of mills rose 35 to 74 and annual output from about 99 million to 307 million pounds, showing American tin goods gaining market share and quality preserved amid tariff changes.
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The
Philadelphia Times
Franklin Institute
Ayer
Treasury
New York grain merchants stirred by Lynchburg notes
The Lynchburg contemporary reports that New York grain merchants are thoroughly stirred up by recent developments. The piece highlights rising prices and unsettled markets affecting traders and transporters across the port and exchanges.
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Lynchburg
Mies
New York
Southern ports gain in grain trade as New York lobbies ICC
A New York Produce Exchange paper to the Interstate Commerce Commission argues New York is unfairly discriminated against in freight rates favoring Baltimore Newport News and Norfolk. The piece cites 1873 to 1896 shifts in export shares, noting Southern ports’ rise and New York’s waning dominance in grain and provisions exports.
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Baltimore
Norfolk
Newport News
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
New York Produce Exchange
Philadelphia
Atlantic Seaboard
Baltimore News
Joint Traffic Association
Cooley
Lynchburg
Virginia
Bay
South
Noted Counts in Agriculture and Industry
Fifteen thousand cattle and 20,000 hogs fatten on a 30,000 acre farm in Atchison Missouri. An estimate says over 2,000,000 acres are for deer in Scotland and about 6,900 kings are annually killed. Funeral rites were held in Guadalajara for a man who claimed Spain birth 154 years ago. Two Boston firms supplied nearly thirty-nine tons of glass after Tremont Street explosion losses valued around 416,000. the largest pane measured 128 by 160 inches.
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Atchison
Scotland
Guadalajara
Mexico
Spain
Boston
Tremont Street
Personal notes and historic echoes in the press
The item mentions F. M. Murphy of Phoenix, brother of a former governor, and his resemblance to Mr. Depew noted in Washington. It recalls Cornelius Parmalee’s vow about razors since 1836, tied to Buchanan’s election. It also notes King Oscar of Sweden sending an autograph letter to Bethany Colles in Lindstorg, Kan, promising a copy of speeches to a student winner.
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F. M. Murphy
Phoenix
Ariz
Murphy
Arie
Washington
Ike Mr. Depew
Cornelius C. Parmalee
Bethlehem
Conun
Fremont
James Buchanan
Oscar
A Retrol Peciys Poem of June Love and Loss
The piece reflects a romantic summer day with blue and gold imagery and fragrant roses. It recalls a bright moment shared by two lovers, followed by shadows and a later sorrow as one life ends, attributed to Montgomery M. Folsom.
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Montgomery M. Folsom
Special Bargains On Men's Sack Suits And Ky Frocks
Notice offers mixed size sack suits and Ky frocks. irregular but sturdy pieces valued at ten dollars, offered together at seven dollars. Limited stock, first come, first served as long as they last.
Men’s Sack Suits Bargain Sale Ad
Advertisement touts men’s sack suits with stylish finish and perfect fit at bargain price. Claims readers can buy well made, durable suits without paying a high premium, urging value and satisfaction.
Men's Sack Suits Offerings and Bargains
The ad lists men’s sack suits in various styles and patterns with neat tailoring. It highlights plain colors and fancy mixtures, single and double breasted designs, promising the biggest bargains ever offered for the price of nine seventy.
Storm coats offered for sale with trims and strong build
The notice describes storm coats for sale emphasizing large collars, ex Ford grey, dark blue or black chinchilla, well made and trimmed. Extra long coats are warm and durable and priced at five dollars to any man within a 36 inch bust measurement.
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Tan
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Fortsmouth
Berkley
Suffolk
West Norfolk
UNIAN
Obvce
Virginia Hodbebage
Meannual Commerce Treats
Sxompolme
Nansen
North Pole
Carter Anrleon, Jr
Democrats of Chicago
Brooklyn Bingle
Washington Tr*ust
Varnellus N. Biss
Minnesota
Vanderbilt
St. Lawrence River
Montreal
Longueuil
Paris
Greece
Baltimore Herald
Washington Dispatch
el Gudger
Brazil
Wilmington Star
Chicago
New York Post
Congress
Mawati
Los
Buncombe
Ati
Oxin
Wien
Apford
Pineer
Child 0Dren
Business College
Bredsenucks
Atlanta
Chichrater
Lamita
Druscist
Chichester
Paslie Monthor
Enbeteu
Picnn
AtDra
Slamipe
Ultra
Tenthionialy
Aed Ey
Campbell's Art Studio
Main Street
J.B. Armstrong & CO
Brass Signa
Lash
Roanoke Avenue
Dr. Czarra’s
Po. Ave
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Landy Phys
Mrs. Winslow
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