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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Mar 28, 1897
Page
4
Eight pages note Secretary Alger’s application for 2,000 tents to shelter flood refugees in Memphis. Other items cover politics in Washington, dressmaker labor in Fall River, vaccination in Afghanistan, Bribery rumors in Frankfort, Strauss on Wall Street, and various editorials on industry and elections.
Former President Harrison spoke at Ann Arbor about curbing corporate power and taxing untaxed personal property. He urged slow, deliberate reform by independent commissions rather than rapid hasty legislation, calling for timely action to restrain monopolies.
The British Admiral is instructed not to send warships to aid the blockade of Greek ports, stirring unease among allied powers. Lord Salisbury signals caution to avoid further missteps in Crete, raising questions about Germany Russia and France. The move could push toward abandonment of the Greek issue and alter Constantinople prospects.
A lecture in Denton Maryland features Dr Mayo of New England declaring the sixteen Southern states currently spend between 20 and 30 million dollars annually on public education, and over 75 million since the Civil War for schooling of former slaves. Northern critics are urged to note the testimony from a respected scholar.
A Federal army soldier recounts three years of service with the New York regiment. He details campaigns and daily life, sharing personal experiences and observations from the field.
An 1897 letter to President McKinley argues for pension reform and denounces pension fraud. Fred Apyor of Johnstown describes injustice toward loyal soldiers, notes that 950000 pensioners cost about 140 million annually, and urges fair rules to curb abuse and ensure deserving veterans receive support.
Notes and opinions report the new Marseil les drainage system finished for 88 000 000 francs. The text also recalls a cedar shipment from Vancouver to Japan and mentions funeral mourners for General Jo Shelby including an old Black man named George Miller who cared for the general's horse. It also notes Count Ernest von Doernberg's death leading to Regensberg’s legacy of 14 000 000 marks.
Midh Greeks turn over blooded horses for George’s army. Napoleon Ti Scott of West Virginia seeks appointment as Internal Revenue commissioner. The Second Presbyterian Richmond plans a choir of twenty boys after May 1. Sen Cullom introduces a 50000 peace monument bill at Appomattox site. Baron Henri de Rothschild visits Berlin to study charitable setups for Russian children, son of Baron Gustave de Rothschild.
Fashionable tailoring offers up to date patterns in plains and plaids arriving with each shipment. The shop reports strong demand this season and guarantees perfect fit on all orders. Pricing spans $15 to $35 with wholesale cost efficiency highlighted by a growing measure book.
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