Advertising Rates and Notices From The Virginian
Advertising rates detailed for first and subsequent insertions including 7 cents initial rate and 37 percent? per insertion. Notices list 20 cents per line for first insertion and 12 cents for later insertions. New York office listed with Ralph McKrew as special representative. The Virginian declines responsibility for returned communications.
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New York
Ralpi McKrew
Team 7
Times Building
New York City
Fragmented World News Snippets From An Early Era
A jumble of dated notes highlights global affairs and fusses from politics to culture. References include Al Hanna, civil service, land per inhabitant estimates, Washington crowds, the New York Journal of Commerce, tax on beer, and approval battles in Oregon. Notes touch on Princess Maud language lessons, Lincoln’s burial place, a Russian bid on Constantinople, Bowery name change, Ten Commandments bill in Kansas, tariff talks, Corbett vs Fitzsimmons, Hoyt’s comedy, MeKinleys and wine at White House, Ada Ward joining Salvation Army, and Don Carlos references.
Hartford Advertises Mrs. Ricker for Columbia Minister
The Hartford World endorses Mrs. Marilla Marks Ricker of Dover New Hampshire for Minister to the United States of Colombia. It notes her active role in Republican campaigns as writer and speaker and her strong grasp of tariff questions. If appointed, it would mark a radical shift from longstanding government practice.
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Hartford Conn
Marilla Marks Ricker
Dover
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United States of Columbia
Ricker
Republicaan
McKinley
United States
American Americas in Cuba and treaty rights stance
Secretary Sherman pressed DeLome on Cuba detainee rights, demanding fair trials under the treaty with Spain and equality for American suspects. Madrid contends he yields to U.S. pressure, while observers urge Spain to honor its covenants or risk recalling its minister.
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Sherman
DeLome
Cuba
Spain
DeLorme
Madrid
Government Economy urged to curb rising costs and tariffs
A provincial critique argues that U S government revenue lags behind spending by about sixty million dollars annually. It condemns tariff increases and wool taxes that hit the poor, calling for reduced public expenditures and genuine economy to avoid new revenue pleas.
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United States
Lee and Consul General Lee at Havana
The Philadelphia Ledger argues the Consul General Lee case in Havana is clouded by rumors not of Lee’s making. It notes state interests may have blocked fuller disclosure and questions why McKinley would keep him only temporarily. The paper calls for prompt action and full publication of all facts to satisfy the public.
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The
Philadelphia Ledger
Lee
Ha- Vana
General Lee
Olney
McKinley
Cuba
Spain
Controversy Over Consul General Lee’s Conduct in Havane
The passage criticizes Consul General Lee as behaving improperly and thief-like, suggesting openness and fairness are in question. It posits that the public would welcome publication of his correspondence with Secretary Olney, arguing it would alter public opinion if revealed.
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Lee
Havane
Olney
Gen. Lee
Tariff Increases to Hit Various Goods Under Dingley Plan
The Ways and Means Committee led by Chairman Dingley outlines tariff hikes on sugar wool woolens chemicals farmers cotton and spirits tobacco with total raises listed. The Philadelphia Record notes sugar and woollens remain heavily taxed and foreign money flows to the Sugar Trust while promises of retrenchment from President Whinley are cited as unfulfilled.
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Dingley
Chairaiin Dingley
Philadelphia
Sugar Trust
Mel Whinley
MckKinley
Notes and Opinions Mention Old Whaling Hat and Harpoon
A fragmented note recalls a pearl found in a turkey by a jeweler for 75 dollars. It mentions phylloxera's devastation in Spain with Barcelona province losing vineyards. An admirer gifts President a wool hat, and a whale in Arctic seas bears an antique harpoon from a long‑out‑of‑service whaling vessel.
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London
Spain
Barcelona
Chicago Tribune
Notable Bequests and An Incubated Baby Status
The late Miss Julia Cooper of New York leaves 150000 to Cooper Union to educate 200 more pupils. Mrs Cornelia V R Thayer of Lancaster Massachusetts leaves 167000 to various divinities. Ladg William Beresford's baby, once incubator bound, is now as strong as peers. The British government names Chief Justice Hannen of Shanghai as arbitrator in the Check crme case between the United States and Siam.
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Julia Cooper
New York
Cooper Union
Cornelia V. R. Thayer
Lancaster
Mass
Nathaniel Thayer
Boston
William Beresford
Hannen
Shanghai
Death and Souls: A Poem From New Fingland Magazine
A historic verse recounts a soul haunted by Grief, Regret, Love and Strife. Spirits mock his pain as Death looms, awaited in dreams, until his final sleep and silent ascent. The narrator questions whether Death is release or lord of the unknown.
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New
Fingland Magazine
Charles Hanson Towxe
Bargain Bundle Of Men S Clothes From Local Shop
A rough sale note advertises men s suits and ready to wear pieces described as good quality. The text promises a low bundle price for a small lot including frocks and sliglitly irregulars.
Bargain Sack Suits Priced At 82 Dollars
A lively sales pitch touts well finished suits offered at cut prices. The copy promises a perfect fit with a notable emphasis on value, urging buyers to avoid the high advance payments of usual garments and to consider the bargain option at 82 dollars.
Ex Port coats offered for sale at five dollars
Five dollar coats advertised with large collars and dark blue or black options. Descriptions promise warmth and durability with fine trim and extra long storm coats. Suitable for men within a 36 inch bust, priced to move to any owner.
Fine overcoats and coats with velvet collars and pockets
The description boasts half iron and full hostages. Coats are well wearing and looking, with extra deep velvet collars and slanting pockets. The item is marketed as strictly up to date in every detail, emphasizing style over price.
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