Fragmented 19th century news snippet collection
A garbled 1880s style dispatch references Rio de Janeiro immigration contracts, U S political figures, seed procurement, and horse canal movement. It notes Italian exclusion, a secretary’s seed giveaway, and local political maneuvers in Norfolk Virginia with mentions of restoration of a powder magazine into a colonial relics museum and ward council candidate names.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Association For the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities
Sine {Te Creun ‘Zation
Ieaby Powder Magasine
Willicansbarsy
Iro
The Virginian on Annexation of Berkley as a Ward
The Virginian declares its firm opinion against annexation of Berkley as a ward of Norfolk. It asserts prominent Norfolk Democrats and county Republicans aided by Norfolk and Western railroad supporters opposed the measure, claiming opposition harmed Norfolk’s prosperity and harbor. It criticizes the Pilot for distorting the case and urges full truthfulness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berkley
Norfolk
Aljudio
Norfolk County
Norfolk and Western
Ts Infinense
What Is It Anyhow A Prohibition Ring Question
The Virginian and The Pilot clash over a supposed Prohibition Ring and party discipline. The Virginian presses The Pilot to name delegates and confirm or deny a Prohibition Reform ticket and whether party leaders will dictate the vote. Prominent Prohibition figures attend a three hour closed meeting, yet no report appears in The Pilot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Virginian
Pilot
Elates
Met
Informa
Prohibition Party
Zachary
D. Wiumphreys
John Kooper
Momm
Cornell
Luthey Sheldon
Zoe¢hary
Smith N. Krlek
H. G. Goodridge
Prohibition Counellaan
J. W. Torun
Prohibitien Conpelinin
Polles Omutestoners
Eleien
Ivo
Prowdeition Reform Party
Norrolis
Prohibition
Pitt
R. ¥. Zachary
Haum
Commonwealth's
L. W. White
J. B. Burke
C. W. Kellinger
Street, Sewer and Drain Board
Frank Dusch
T. J. Bolton
Board of Police Commissioners
T. C. White
5. N. Strickhouse
M. J. White
Oor
Prohibition — I Reform Party
Rly
Piet
Liesholdvns
Witendanes
al- Totre
Recitot
Thonneratio
Amd
Bolton
Nineteenth Century World Notes on Honors and Debates
Fragmented report highlights Victoria's endowment to Osborne College via Princess Beatrice and a court rumor about the Duke of Manilltean’s 31,000,000 acres. It notes proposals to bar women from wearing hats on stage and mentions awards conferred on Prof WW Wutram for science, with President Cleveland and Drake referenced in broader imperial context.
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Victora
Osborne
Beatrice
John Willowebbs
Jameson
Evan Camden
Manilltean
Anthony
New York
Peeneh Povervti
Wutram
Cleveland Haa
Norton
Britten
Ives
Waterloo
Wade
Watilowt
Notes and Opinions From Various States
A column of notes and opinions mentions Michigan physician Dr. WI Ivey Wrevethelnge quliwe mM Sprague of Cold ater, claiming years of practice there. It cites Abert of the Wiilte Stiritae as giving £2,000 to Pyesity College Liverpool for a naval exhibit in memory of Ward Harken. Gov Braney’s miltary government idea in Kentucky stirs locals while Kentuckians see Union progress. Jisse Sling’s popular apple tree yields halves that are sweet and sour. The Washington Post notes Charles JH Hemming of Gainesville gifting 20000 for a Confederate dead monument in Jacksonville, planned sixty feet high with bronze figures and statues of Lee, Jackson, Albert Sidney Johnson, and Gen. Dickinson.
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Michigan
WI Ivey Wrevethelnge
Mm Sprague
Coldater
Thas
Pyesity College
Liverpool
Braney
Kentucky
Dias
Evansville
Washington Post
Charles JH. Hemming
Gainesville
Tex
Jacksonville
Pla
Lee
Jackson
Albert Sidney Johnson
Gen
Dickinson
Clertde
Burk Tailor Shops Offer New Ready-to-Wear Garments
Union tailored ready-to-wear garments arrive daily with posted labels proving workmanship quality. Each piece fabric is shrunk thoroughly and materials come direct from first hands at close cash prices. Burk claims no middlemen profit and urges shoppers to compare with fashion images for the season’s prizes.
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Union
Burk
Burk’s
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MI Glennan
Portsmouth
Suffolk
West Norvok
Newport News
United Biiies
Ian Anduarhe Weny
Lintan
Norfolk Virginian
Office Virginian
Hain and
Commerce Streets
Anorpfola
Veinen
York
Caliph
Melve
Yorkity
Rio de Janeiro
Thomas C. Platt
Morton
Congress
Bipides & Grab
Dallas
Europe
Italy
United States
South Carolina
Picot Nenra
Messry
von Hnne
White Union
Cktra
Duttons
Edward Miller
O Pee
Corpman’s
Main ST
Harris Cassimere
Cassimere
SCO Childen
Eharg
Cannon Ball Clothing Co
Enuine
Chamois
Aati Zig
Ee Ter Smith & CO
T. Vincent's
van Telburg Hofman
Athe A Ae Ee
Mortis
Charles Heade
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