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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 22, 1897
Page
4
Fragments from a periodical page reference Enant Peary seeking $140 000 to reach the pole and note a rival claim of $150 000. The item surveys political and social chatter from Washington including references to the Senate House and foreign affairs as it hints at opinions about trust and merit in public life.
Thieves have carried away five rare bronze cannon captured by General Wingfield and Scott in Mexico from the West Point military reservation. Authorities report a diligent search has failed to recover the artillery, highlighting contempt for military guardianship.
A Brussels based Financial Review article praises Norfolk’s port, detailing its strategic location and railroad connections as the natural terminus for Southern rail lines east of the Appalachians. It highlights extraordinary facilities and the port’s potential as a major foreign merchandise distributing center.
The article criticizes President McKinley for proposing a $50,000 Cuba relief fund while failing to address the Cuban question broadly. It cites The New York World unhappy with relief limits and urges stronger protection for American consuls in Cuba, calling Washington's stance discreditable and demanding action or severing ties with Spain.
The Confederate Camp of New York will dedicate a fifty nine foot Vermont granite shaft in Mount Hope Cemetery near New York City. The event, expected to draw Southern residents, marks the first Confederate veterans camp north of the Mason Dixon line. The monument cost 10000 dollars, features inscriptions honoring Confederate dead, and will be presented by William S. Seiley with remarks by W L Wilson and acceptance by Commander Dickinson. A dedicatory prayer by Rev Dr Stephen H Granberry will precede a hymn sung by a boy and graves will be decorated after the ceremony.
The article reflects on doctor patient familiarity and gender roles, then notes the King of Siam’s long travel list across Europe and Asia. It reports Australia’s rabbit plague exports impacting markets and cites the Dallas national bank closure due to stockholder disputes.
San Francisco actress Mrs Yvonne Carleton claims to be G H Chandler’s wife while London reports philanthropist William Waldorf Astor donates 120000 to the Princess of Wales fund. Embassy head Chang Yeu Hoeven travels to Parliament en route to Paghland. News notes Queen Victoria descendants rise to seventy living, with Harper statue plans for Harriet Beecher Stowe in Hartford. Buckingham Palace social scene cited with Misses French Ogden Goulet Van Bergen among New York visitors.
A large sale offers Men and Youths Suits across navy blues, plaids and woolen fabrics at prices from 2.97 to 7.77. Styles include sack and three button cuts, washable youth pieces, and assorted youth reefers, with emphasis on value, fit, and durable finish.
In the Children's Department many items offer strong value. Washable sailor suits for little fellows in striped designs with sizes 3 to 8. Children knee pants in black and blue, wool fabrics, double seat and knee, patent buttons, taped seams, two hip pockets, sizes 4 to 16. Knee pants priced at 37 cents. Reefers and plain double breasted jackets from 65 cents. Neat suits in brown and grey mixtures, sizes up to age 1. Think of it only sixty five cents.
The Cuban question discussion in the Senate Wednesday exposed a troubling lack of public readiness. The sub committee on Foreign Relations sought all correspondence between the State Department and American representatives in Cuba, but the President and Secretary blocked disclosure while secretly approving the reports.
The Great Store offers heavy striped pants at 47 cents and better quality striped designs at 69 to 75 cents. Woolen cheviot checks reach 98 cents, with sizes up to 33 inches. Pants stock features prices from 1.97 to 5.50, plus higherCost items, all presented as strong value for men and young men.
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