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Newspaper

Norfolk Virginian

Location

Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 18, 1897

Page

4

Advertising rates and notices for The Virginian

The Virginian lists advertising rates for Virginia content and notices. Rates include 75 cents per square for the first insertion and 0.75 dollars for subsequent insertions, with alternate day insertions at 50 cents. Reading notices cost 2 cents for the first insertion and 12 cents for subsequent insertions, or 0.16 dollars on alternate days. New York office contact Ralph McEer in Times Building. The Virginian disclaims responsibility for returning rejected communications or manuscripts.

New York Ralph Meeer Times Building New York City THE Virginian

McKinley to visit Nashville Exposition on Ohio Day

Summary of scattered clippings notes President McKinley will attend the Nashville Exposition during Ohio Day in June. Other items mention Mrs Langtry securing a divorce at Lakeport, discussions on various international topics, and local and national political and social snippets pulled from multiple sources.

McKinley Nashville Exposition Ohio Day

Northern capital not sole cause of Southern cotton mills

The Philadelphia Record claims Northern capital built most new Southern cotton mills, a view the author disputes. He asserts Southern capital funded local mills, welcomes Northern investment but notes independent Southern funding has driven much growth and that a deeper inquiry would confirm this.

Philadelphia Record South New England Herard

Pension costs exceed European army maintenance in U S data

The article notes U S pension outlays average 12 million dollars monthly and 144 million annually, far surpassing British, French, and German military budgets for 1896. It calls pension abuse deplorable and questions remedies, observing 30 years postwar figures show 141 million annual pension payments.

United States Europe British Empire

Grass widows in Kansas blamed on eastern visitors

In Topeka four hundred deserted wives are reported as the result of roving men from the East courting then abandoning them. Judge Tiwen says many wives are left with little support and urges caution in marriage prospects while promising justice for Western communities.

Biett Saul iMansas Topeka Tiawen Kansas Union Tagen

Mrs Davis Calls for Nonpartisan School History

The article reports Mrs. Jefferson Davis urging Northern readers to adopt nonpartisan history of the Civil War. She argues against sectarian reviews and calls for equal justice, equality, and a fact based study free from hostile rhetoric, referencing her Confederate and Union ties.

Amlan Jefferson Davis Tam New Jersey Grand Justle

Virginia Antiquities group seeks Wilamsboro plot purchase

The Association for the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities aims to acquire the Old Dominion Land Company's plot in Williamsboro, asserting its historical significance as the cradle of Liberty. Funds have been gathered by the association and its allies, with praise for President Orcut and partners for their generosity.

The Chattanooga Times Wilamsboro Dominion Land Company Association For the Preservation of Virginia Association For the Preservation of Virginia Antiquities House of Burgesses Old Dominion Land Company BR. Oreutl New York Farnell Holl Massachusetts Tatrick Henry Virginia Convention Virginia General Congress United Colonies Tevoteh Orcut

More Than They Bargained Wapit

The article argues that Turkey defies the powers over the Turco-Grecian war, resisting armistice pressure while Greece faced earlier commands not to go to war. It suggests the powers back Turkey, complicating Eastern affairs and delaying resolution for years.

Wapit

Royal Jubilee Plume Notes From France And Balloons

About 29 000 of 88 000 communes in France lack a medical practitioner. At Buckingham Palace 140 horses train for the Jubilee day royal procession. Toulon uses a captive balloon to illuminate the sea bed after divers fail to locate the torpedo cause of the Jaureguiberry accident.

France Bucking Palace Toulon

Personal notices and oddities from Boston and Crete

William H. Cloadwin, president of the EHot National Bank of Boston, was killed when a tree fell on him. General Kostaro Kristos, chief of the Cretan insurgents, is said to be 106 years old and as energetic as a youth of twenty. Commander Booth-Tucker spoke at Salvation Army dedication ceremonies for his son and said he would hold meetings in jail if indicted.

William H. Cloadwin Ehot National Bank of Boston Kostaro Kristos Andis Salvation Army Booth-Tucker

Burk Co. Offers Masses of Inexpensive Suits and Boyswear

The Burk Co promotes ultra low prices on men full suits from 1.98 and 3.98 with varied sack styles, and a wide range of boys and young men suits from 0.65 to 4.97. The ad touts quality finishes, fabric variety, and vast discounting across men’s, boys’ and washable outfits with frequent new patterns and sizes.

Chuality Burk & Co

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