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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 11, 1897
Page
4
A political note discusses Mr Hanna as the businessman's candidate for the Senate. It mentions elections in Maryland and North Carolina showing Democratic gains and references European interference over Greek throne issues and airship tax evasion.
The Chattanooga Tradesman reports growing activity in southern industrial and mercantile circles, with iron and steel showing limited changes. Notable new ventures include Leatherwood Contract Lumber of Clendennin West Virginia, a Little Rock cotton compress, and several capitalized projects across Savannah Atlanta Port Arthur and Fairmont.
The Pittsburg Post argues for tighter fiscal control using existing laws, not new taxes. It cites Edward Alkinson’s view that if expenditures since 1890 were kept to Cleveland’s 1885–89 average, deficits would shrink by about 2.2 billion over 1891–1895, avoiding debt growth.
The piece argues that rising federal state and municipal spending is the core issue behind calls for new taxes. It cites Pennsylvania’s treasury depletion and large increases in state expenditures from 1886 to 1896, noting school funding rose sharply while overall spending grew by over six million dollars. It urges tighter economy in public finances to avoid deficits.
The Tobacco Board of Trade of Winston N C protests the rise in the Dingley tariff on tobacco from 6 to 8 cents and seeks North Carolina Virginia tobacco makers cooperation to oppose it. The piece stresses sectional tariff policy, political leverage with Senator Pritchard, and the need for unified Southern opposition to protect tobacco interests.
The article extols a great store expanding under favorable conditions, claiming continuous advancement and no wavering. It promises the best in mass apparel, standard makes, direct maker contact, avoiding middlemen margins, and advantageous tailoring at bed rock wholesale prices.
Six large stores unite to offer unheard value on men's and boys suits. Highlights include Three Thirty-Three Suits at 1.98, and Ninety-Seven to Ninety-Eight line with prices from 3.98 to 7.77, plus washable and knee pants sets for children. Numerous patterns and sizes, with emphasis on quality tailoring and savings.
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