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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 07, 1897
Page
4
A survey of short items notes New York mayor’s $15 000 salary Kansas legislator mortgage repayments Governor May adjournment veto power minister to Spain salary 17 500 Australians sending sheep and cattle to London for Jubilee Greeks on Hellas centenarian stats and pension flows postwar indemnities and wool schedules as reform themes.
Ex Postmaster General William L. Wilson argues in a Herald letter that Waldorf ownership taxes are low compared with real property value. He contrasts English assessments with Dingley tariff effects on hotel porters and clothing, claiming tariff supporters frame policy as public interest while it harms consumers.
The Kansas Senate member Senator Farney faces trouble as his daughter recounts how his bills arise after misadventures. She notes trains blocking crossings and chicken thefts, joking that ducks are spared, implying many bills follow his incidents.
Newspapers question ex-President Harrison’s lack of attendance at the Grant tomb dedication in New York. The Times-Herald notes his conspicuous absence and wonders why he did not join McKinley and Cleveland, citing possible personal reasons or a declined invitation.
In the record Mr Harrison’s absence at a ceremony is discussed. It argues his presence would be valid with strong reasons, while Mr Piarrison being a private citizen may choose to stay away if he wishes. The piece weighs propriety and personal right to absence.
Richard A. Edmonds editor of the Manufacturers' Record argues in a Southern States article that foreign trade will be centered in the South. He notes a railroad map shift favoring Southern trunk lines, growth of Southern cities on the Atlantic and Gulf coasts, and expanding steamship links with Europe. Newport News and Norfolk emerge as key grain exporters and shipbuilding hubs rivaling New York and Philadelphia, signaling a Southern dominance in future trade.
The New York Tribune notes Greeks face a bleak future with ten to twenty to one against them while the Iansas City Star cites Greece shifting to local politics. The New York Commercial Advertiser predicts only a brief continuation of the struggle. John W. Greaton, noted chemist and metallurgist who invented the alloy for the cent piece, died in Brooklyn last week. Professor Francis G. Peabody delivers two minute sermons at Harvard prayers as reported by the Boston Christian Herald. Nebraskans plan a fund to erect a monument over the grave of W. A. McKeighan the Sod House Congressman.
Lord Cranbrook imports 100 Hungarian partridges to be released on Kent moors. Thomas Nelson Page travels to Europe with wife and daughter for summer, mostly in Italy. Professor George Adam Smith may join Maryland Presbyterian Church in London. French general Dodds now commands the marines at Brest after Tong King recall. George Brandes receives the Legion of Honor for his support of French literature.
Save The Children. When children are attacked with cough, cold and croup, Dr Bull's Cough Syrup will prove a quick and sure cure. Mr Elmer E Baker of Bandon Va reports using it for couch cold and croup and keeping it on hand. Dr Bull's Crush Syrup is sold everywhere for 24 cents. Insist on having it at local druggists stop addresses and shop names listed.
A local woolen house clears stock with deep discounts on Cheviot knee pants and men’s pants. Prices range from thirty seven to ninety eight cents, with sizes up to 146, double seat and knee features, patent bands and buttons, and stylish striped or check fabrics.
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