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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 28, 1897
Page
4
A disjointed compilation mentions an ambassador in Paris planning to practice law, Munich Michigan residents seeking a speed limit ordinance, and a potato patch plan. Additional items reference the Washington Star on Havemeyer jury resilience, Boston Advertiser on truth in reform, and a Turkish religious issue tied to the Sheik Ul Islam, with a Burlington Hawk commentary and a Credit Mobilier note.
Experts report flood waters have receded enough to assess damages, estimating total losses around 14.5 million dollars. They say land valuation losses may account for about half, and that crop reductions, especially cotton, will be less severe than early fears.
The Galveston News labels the Dingley Bill a demand for more congressional funding and profits for favored interests, calling it the most pernicious form of legislation. It urges Democrats to oppose it vehemently and warns against political manipulation and Republican responsibility rhetoric.
The New York Journal of Commerce analyzes export trends among major ports. It compares New York Boston and Philadelphia with Baltimore Norfolk and Newport News, noting losses to the southern ports and questioning how rail diversion of grain traffic may shift ocean shipping away from New York.
Opinion asserts Spain shrank from vast colonial holdings through oppressive rule and plunder. It argues Cuba and Puerto Rico may follow Manila style fate as Spain’s grip erodes, yielding a destiny of shrinking reach in the Americas.
Three New England cotton mill experts report the South has solved cotton spinning with fabrics and yarns equal to New England at lower costs. Sanford notes cheaper labor and power, favorable taxes, and near cotton fields. He warns New England mills may move south as Southern dividends rise.
A garbled clipping mixes references to Wanamaker, a Quayle like party idea, and a Cuban press run. It mentions Turkey’s debt at 890 million and lists assorted odd items, with irregular author attributions, reflecting a chaotic editorial fragment.
The Clothing Window touts deep cuts on men and youths suits to reduce stock, offering navy, plaid, and staple woolens from $2.97 to $9.97. It highlights ready-made and workshop-made lines, with sizes up to 19 for youths and multiple price tiers, urging value and fashion.
Bargain display highlights washable sailor suits and knee pants for children from sizes 3 to 16 with prices from 17c to 5.00. Items include double knee pants, reefers, plain jackets, and coordinated juvenile outfits in brownish grey mixes. Assortment emphasizes value, quality materials, and durable construction across many price points.
Money buys more at The Great Store with pants priced from forty seven cents to five dollars. Striped patterned heavy Alt fabrics in the 47 cent line and 69 cent value sets. Better wear and riveted buttons in 75 and 95 cent ranges. Woolen Cheviot and assorted fabrics offered up to five dollars, with 148 price point highlighted as best value.
Lillian Russell withholds her future husband’s name while Carl Bhurz preserves John Juiney Adame’s last sleeve buttons, a gift from the late Charles Sumner. John Austin Stevens, founder of the Society of the Sons of the Revolution, is in Newport where Rhode Island Songz of the Revolution held its first celebration on Washington’s Birthday and he delivered the principal address.
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