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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 21, 1897
Page
4
A jumble of ad rates and notices appears with scattered names and phrases. Mentions include advertising costs per line, contract representatives in New York City, and references to imprecise parliamentary and political topics. The excerpt blends rate details and assorted era commentary without a cohesive article.
In Congress last Monday a Cuban question dominated discussion as advocates for Cuban independence gained ground. The influence favoring the patriots grows, and a report by the President's special representative to Cuba, Mr Calhoun, could pivot toward belligerent rights for Cuba if unfavorable to Spain.
The Opposition in the Republican links against the civil service bears fruit. Governor Black of New York has signed the bill ripping up the civil service and breaking down the competitive system in the Empire State. This is only the beginning and the same moves may spread to Washington unless the President stands firm. The pressure to repeal or modify the civil service laws is mounting.
The Baltimore American notes that the South, aided by food crops and other factors, is less affected by the nationwide depression and is poised to gain first from the forthcoming prosperity. It asserts the South leads in the race toward prosperity and will be ready to seize the coming boom.
A letter from Captain Romero defense of his conduct toward Lt O Briens wife is published in the New York World. He shifts blame to a man from Atlanta for revealing a confidential conversation and cites wartime service and letters of commendation as support. The Atlanta Journal and Charleston News discuss his Civil War rise and Nashville action.
Reported remark by Admiral Beardstree aboard the Philadelphia in Honolulu urges other nations to keep hands off Hawaii. The New York Mall and Express questions the quote, while a contemporary and the paper argue the stance mirrors American policy toward the islands and colonial ambitions.
A fragmentary poem mimics Admiral Beart's warning about relations between the United States and Hawaii. The text questions the ownership dispute and the ties binding Hawaii and its local kinship to the United States, highlighting uncertainty about political institutions and the period's stance.
The Chicago Tribune prompts criticism for an editorial titled Secession Was Treason. The piece argues the paper and Grand Army of the Republic push biased views on Civil War history, while others urge impartial inquiry and condemn treating traitors as mere subjects of debate.
An English newspaper fragment reports on King George, cultural orders, and references to Shakespeare. It mentions a convict who knows Shakespeare by heart and long studying, and references a proposed global English speaking charity. It cites Shakespeare's birthday and St George's day with political and academic names in a garbled style.
Readers encounter a flood of promotional text touting deep discounts on men’s suits. It claims dramatic value across multiple price points from 3.98 to 9.97, with emphasis on fabric quality, tailoring, and savings. The ad stresses that the store offers extensive stock, varying styles, and quick customer referrals, urging shoppers to visit for deals.
An extensive sale advertisement announces vast reductions on boys and men’s suits. It highlights dress suits from fine fabrics at deep cuts, with multiple price points from 29 to 197 cents, and notes durable features like reinforced knees and taped seams. Also promoted are washable sailor suits and reefers in assorted colors and sizes up to 19 years.
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