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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 26, 1897
Page
4
Reports from Washington and New York describe political tumult and legal actions as figures like Ambassador Bayard face investigations. The text notes debates over post stamps, Cuban policy, and measures affecting tariffs, with references to foreign ships near Chesapeake Bay and shipments from the South to global ports. It mentions King George, the Greek royal family, and a looming martyr narrative in Greater New York.
The piece argues against moderation on Cuba policy, urging decisive U S action to support Cuban independence amid Weyler era famine and American casualties. It questions continued aid and calls for a clear position, linking independence to outside intervention and fair rates for transportation. It also comments on railroad pricing and hopes for equitable adjustments to prevent complaints.
A Baltimore American piece argues American enterprise can succeed in Russia with Vanderbilts' naptha works amid Russian opposition to foreign investment. It notes American railways armor plates and locomotives built abroad and asserts competition proves Americans can outperform European capitalists. The essay hints Russians may seek to bar American investment.
The Supreme Court rules the Interstate Commerce Commission cannot set future railroad rates, only challenge or adjust existing ones if deemed unfair. The decision limits federal power, placing rate design back to carriers with Commission oversight for fairness and potential order to change if found unjust.
The piece argues the civil service law faces repeal or modification as opponents seek to curb reforms. It notes Republican endorsements, McKinley’s changed stance, and a Senate committee probing the system with hints of backward steps, signaling a renewed battle over civil service reach.
The item notes day laborers in Japan earned £9 to £340 yearly plus food and clothing. It also cites 1814–1876 France with seventy foreign ministers and Russia with four. Taondon reported 4,345 fire alarms in 1895, 925 large. It mentions the loss of Ife at 1 persons. A patent describes a combined tee and roller skate with wheels on clamps that lift when not in use.
Prof Theodor Mommsen the German historian of Rome will celebrate the eightieth anniversary of his birth next fall. James O Neill the actor was arrested in St Paul Minnesota for riding his bicycle at night without a lantern. In her gentler moods the late Princess de Caraman Chimay pours milk over her courier. He is suing her for the value of suits of clothes spoiled by her.
Value rises in the Men's Suit Department with heavy discounts on higher priced garments. Readymade suits, including Cheviots and Cassimeres, are offered at prices from 5.97 to 6.97, with extra low prices on youth and children’s sizes, including washable sailor suits at 98 cents and other lines up to 5.00.
Throughout the Children's Department shoppers find extra value with washable sailor suits, knee pants in wool blends, double-seat cheviot suits, and reefers with double-preasted jackets. Prices range from 37 to 65 cents, with bargains advertised as low as 65 cents for durable children’s outfits.
Money buys more now with heavy Alt striped pants at forty seven cents and sixty nine cent riveted options. Woolen Cheviot young men’s pants drop to ninety eight cents while full stock ranges from 1.97 to 4.50 dollars with higher priced lines.
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