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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 03, 1897
Page
7
The issue reports Baltimore’s upcoming incorporation anniversary on October 6. It covers quarantine policy for Ohio River cities, political notes on possible Mali territory governor, Cuba-Spain tensions, and a coin- jumbled column of editorials on cotton production shifts from 1887 to 1897, highlighting southern growth in cotton processing and regional industrial potential.
The Atlanta Constitution lauds Hebrew residents for energy, business diligence, and charitable work aiding Atlanta’s growth. It asserts they lead in commercial effort season and out, contributing time money and leadership to forward movement in Atlanta and other cities nationwide.
The Pittsburg Post notes an official document stating Spain deployed 187 099 officers and soldiers to Cuba from 1895 to 1897 including 40 generals. It claims two hundred million dollars spent with munitions and supplies, while Britain fought 50 000 troops in eight years of the American Revolution.
The report accuses President Stould of allowing Colonel Brady to remove officials in defiance of civil service law, with Richmond headquarters cited. The Baltimore Sun editorial cites Parrett's alignment and urges President McKinley and his cabinet to enforce lawful removals only for cause.
A jumble of brief notes touches on a Florida murderer awaiting execution, a steamer bringing miners from the Klondike, early snow in passes, a railway boast about a world traveler, long serving workers, a quip about music and timing, and assorted social observations including Mrs Coxey and Mrs Teneo.
Tom Watson denies deserting his party and hints at a potential move. Chief Inspector Jarvis of the English detective department at Southend Yard resigns after 26 years. Taxidermy gains popularity among New York women led by Mrs Jack Astor who preserves hunting trophies. Mrs W Blackburn of New York City leads wiring at the Wieting Opera House Syracuse and comments on the electrical trade.
The ad touts KNED PANTS SUITS and COMBINATION SUITS for boys featuring stylish designs and exceptional value. It highlights Sult Ixtro pants and golf cap sets matching in high quality wool, available in sizes from reefers to age 8 and plain double breasted suits up to age 14.
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