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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 23, 1897

Page

4

Advertising Rates and Reading Notices Policy

Advertising rates listed as seven and a half cents per square for inserts with 374 cents for each subsequent insertion, alternate day runs. Reading notices cost 20 cents for the first insertion and 12 cents thereafter or 18 cents when inserted on alternate days. General explanation limits contractors to their own business space unless paid for inclusion. Special representative in New York at 47 Times Building notes Virginian not responsible for return of rejected communications or manuscripts.

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Subterfuges exposed as duties on European wear

A collection of brief items accuses powers of justifications for policies. It mentions duties on American tourist apparel from Europe, prize flight receipts of about $50,000, and $4,000 from sideshows. It notes political figures and pensioning favors, including appointments delayed until tariff bills pass, and questions what the country owes to the sons of great men.

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Foreign Protests Against the New Tariff

Foreign objections to higher duties surface from abroad as Japan protests to the State Department over silk duty increases while France signals reciprocity moves and warns of duties on pork and foods. The piece argues Americans defend privilege over the many, and questions protective policies.

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South ports rise as export focus shifts northward

An analysis notes the South’s growing role in shipping cattle to Chicago and Alabama, iron to Kingston, and grains to Europe. It cites stronger port competition with northern cities like New York, Boston, and Philadelphia and predicts the South will become a major export center for grain, iron, and other goods, despite northern opposition.

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Baltimore Merchants Urged to Deepen Southern Trade

The Baltimore American praises Southern trade for lifting the city’s fortunes, noting Southern debt payments and increased collections. It urges Baltimore merchants to boost efforts to expand commerce with the South this year and questions what Norfolk is doing to stem the flow.

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Grand Army questions school history texts on Civil War depictions

A Grand Army of the Republic inquiry finds that school history texts do not adequately present the Civil War era. The committee reports no textbook offers a balanced view of both Union and Confederate perspectives, risking patriotism and belittling Confederate valor.

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Confederate patriotism outstrips Union claim in history debate

General Clarkson condemns biased histories that allegedly overlook Confederate patriotism. The Atlanta Journal counters, arguing Confederate bravery far surpassed the North’s, likening attempts to condemn the South to branding it treason. The piece asserts the record is fixed and truth will prevail.

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Notes and Opinions From a Fragmented Memorial Page

A cryptic set of items notes Thomas Jefferson lies under an obelisk near Charlottesville while Monticello roadways appear. China’s annual lunber figure and Rome housing numbers are jumbled. a long star mail route from Juneau to Circle City is noted with SYS miles. the Paris Academy of Science offers prizes totalling 255,415 francs for scientific problems.

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Personal Notes From Far Lands And The Mind

Governor MacGregor lists curious birds from British New Guinea and notes no new bird of paradise. Dr Willian Pepper of the University of Pennsylvania marks three years in medicine. Mr Powlett Weathersby shares leaves from the tree over Livingstone’s heart. Dr Districh Barruth reports seven births near Depat Germany, one case reported around year Luu.

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After the Hatiles to Champion Boxers and Falling Stars

The piece recalls the boxing era as champions Corbett and Fitzsimmons clash in fame and setback. Corbett fades after a dramatic loss, while Fitzsimmons rises as the sole victor, with the sport’s public appetite and literary flair fueling future showdowns and dramatic battles on the stage.

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