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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 20, 1897
Page
4
In a dramatic political shift Mayor Strong dismisses Commissioner Parker after a dispute over police bonds. Meanwhile the London consul generalship and other posts are debated, and tariff talk hints at shifting political leverage. A long string of notices and comments from newspapers across cities reflect national tensions and regional trade concerns.
The region from Arkansas to Tennessee and Mississippi faces widespread flood devastation. About 3,500 refugees have arrived in Memphis. relief is needed beyond clothing and provisions, including money and temporary homes. The Mississippi River remains high, delaying recovery and raising the potential for further loss of life.
The Atlanta Constitution reports the 1895 world cotton crop at 18,200,000 bales or 7.28 billion pounds. US produced 10.5 million bales, India 2.6 million, Egypt 634,000, with other regions global. US acreage exceeds 20 million. bale weights vary by country from 400 to 717 pounds.
The ongoing expansion of the grain trade in the South has become a contentious topic in financial centers such as New York and Boston, drawing attention to regional factor impacts and the future of southern commerce.
The Wilson tariff boosts duties with a new bill considered by McKinley’s followers. New York showed a single day total of 1,210,67 and Monday reached 2,607,979 in duties on imports. The Pittsburgh Post claims the latter is the largest one day US and possibly world receipt. February imports of wool surged to 38,000,000 pounds, with mills optimistic on profits and protection. Critics say the proposed tariff is protective, not revenue, and would restore McKinley duties while shortening the free list. The Seerard questions public acceptance ahead of 1898 elections and the 1900 presidential vote.
A catalog of sale items lists Gingham Remnants 10 to 1b yards at 12 3 4c per yard, over 1000 yards offered. Ladies and gents hosiery, undergarments, and fabrics include Lisle thread hose, ribbed hose, Balbriggan underwear, and woolen sweaters. Also offered are new novels, moth prevention goods, and fabric bolts with low prices for the week.
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