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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Mar 24, 1897

Page

4

Advertising Rates and Notice Terms in The Virginian

Advertising rates start at seven and a half cents per square for the first insertion, with subsequent insertions at 2 3/4 cents or 5 7/8 cents when inserted every other day. Contractors may not exceed space or advertise outside business unless paying extra. Notices cost 20 cents for first insertion, then 7 1/2 or 3 3/4 cents for subsequent insertions. New York office listed. The Virginian not responsible for return of rejected communications or manuscripts.

New York Ralpil Afe- Kee Times Building New York City THE Virginian

Various Hints Of Global News And Local Notes

A collage of brief items mentions Dr Shrudy of New York praising x rays, a weekly West Texas paper The Eye-Opener, and H Clay Evans as Pension Commissioner candidate in Chattanooga. It notes talk of scrapping battleships to save money, Crete tribute talks in London, Britain Italy Greece and Perim Island in the Mediterranean, and trade shifts in cattle. It cites political commentaries, tariff debates, and a New York jail death attempt. It also covers Archduke line succession, a North Carolina Confederate Veterans sponsor, and a dancing girl essay anecdote in Lowell with a witty reply from a suitor.

Revival of Manhattan as a separate state from New York

A revived proposal suggests creating a new state named Manhattan from Greater New York City. Proponents cite population, wealth, and governance costs, noting Manhattan would gain 17 of 34 congressional seats and two senators. Critics doubt any such state would be created, doubting feasibility and political viability.

Greater New York Manhattan New York City New York State

Surge in Custom Receipts Ahead of Tariff Change

The Sugar Planters Journal notes importers rush to bring in sugar before the new tariff. Hamburg stores exceed 15,000 tons awaiting shipment to Boston as steamers head from Hamburg and West Indies. The value of sugar on the way runs into millions, seeking duty saved. New York import receipts for the week ending March 15 reach 5,789,067, far above monthly averages, with last two days of March at 4,156,074.

Sugar Planters’ Journal Germany Cuba Hamburg Boston New York

Ship Building Industry Needs Revival in United States

The Seaboard argues American foreign commerce requires about half a million tons of ships annually, most of which are not built in the United States. A rough estimate suggests fifty million dollars would be spent in U S shipyards, stimulating iron ore, coal, coke, lumber, and manufacturing sectors, with farmers supplying food for many new workers and families.

United States Seaboard Maritime Journal New York

Gladstone Pamphlet Shakes English Liberalism Across Britain

The pamphlet by Hon William E Gladstone stirs England electrifying and uniting the Liberal party from end to end. It reshapes Liberal leadership, politics, and policy as it questions the integrity of the Ottoman Empire and challenges European policy.

William E. Glad Stone East England Great Britain House of Lords

Grand Old Man Sees Greece Shaping European Duty

A veteran statesman warns that paid influence will topple parties and dismiss ministers. He criticizes coercion in Greece and says Powers lack unity while governments drift from the people. Greece’s bold move aids Europe and forces a clear Armenia solution, urging England to heed the path of duty.

Ang Greece Europe Armenia England Lord Salisbury

Gladstone’s Stance Praised On Crete Armenian and Greece

The Brooklyn Eagle editorial lauds William E. Gladstone for aligning with liberty. It highlights his outstretched hands toward Crete and his gaze toward God. It links his past causes from Gettysburg and Appomattox to Pilgrims and Naseby.

Brooklyn Eagle Gladstone William E. Gladstone Crete Armenian Greece Gettysburg Appomattox Farlier Holland Gowlands Naseby Runnymede

Notable Historical Facts and Quirks Across Ages

A collection of notes cites the Adams graves in Quincy Mass and a Dead Sea evaporation claim. It recounts Baron Dimsiale’s 1768 smallpox fee and Jenner’s vaccination grant, then a Tampa shooting range scandal with Weyler imagery drawing crowds and profit.

John Adams John Quincy Adams Unitarian Church Quincy Mass Dead Sea Paul Baron Dimsiale Jenner Tampa Fla Weyler Gobin

Rome Premier Marcheur di Rudin Deemed Not Owner

The Rome Heralds College reports that Marcheur di Rudin lacks title to the premier's post, the position belonging to another branch of his trinity, with the proper attribution to Signor Antonio Starabba. A mix of local items notes a cat returning to Samuel Ward of Waynesboro Pennsylvania after a prior loss in July 186, a Tennessee Confederate veteran Quintard planting a cross on Sewanee Mountain, and Bishop Williams supporting a Marquette statue replica for his see city.

Rome Heralds College Marcheur di Rudin Trinity Antonio Starabba Samuel Ward Waynesboro Mr. Ward Frederick Hishonp Quintard Tennessee Sewanee Mountain University of the South Johnny Hoston Matt Williams Episcopal Marquette Mich Washington

Dissolution of Browne & Co Printing Firm in Norfolk

The firm Browne & Co of Norfolk composed of Thomas W Browne and John Whitehead is dissolved by mutual consent. All claims or debts should be settled with John Whitehead, Manager of the Norfolk Printing Co, at 117 Main Street.

Norfolk, Va Browne, & Co Thomas W. Browne John Whitehead No. 117 Main Street Norfolk Printing Co Lurdiark Joh Ananoke Avenue Browne & Ca Tessees Iam the Norfolk Printing Co Todd M. P. Browne

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