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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 08, 1897
Page
4
The article cites daily water outputs: London 175 million gallons, Paris 100 million, New York 190 million. It mentions a New York buyer earning four million for suppressing liners, questions presidential rewards, and notes sugar production shifts favoring beet and cane cane sugar in 1897.
The Democratic Senatorial and House conventions nominate Maj. Wm. Foster for Senate and M.T. Cooke with Charles Elaer for the House. The ticket is praised for experience, while Republican Lamb faction factions threaten a challenge. Lynchburg meeting shows Lamb strength. observers predict Dems Porter Cooke Kiser victory amid internal strife and patronage concerns.
The Virginian argues that U S withdrawal from Cuba will not end the war and Cuba seeks absolute freedom and autonomy from Spain. It contends Spain’s harsh rule and plunder provoke revolts in Cuba and the Philippines, driven by oppression and neglect of colonial peoples.
The speaker argues against Cuban autonomy as a viable path, warning that promises of autonomy are unreliable. He states the Cubans hold the upper hand and will not accept partial freedom or indirect aid, insisting the Patriots require absolute freedom and will not await intervention by the United States.
Dr T J Johnston of Brunswick, Ga, cites data from 85 Southern cities to claim the Negro death rate is twice that of whites and that births are proportionally lower. He attributes this to three decades of freedom, ignorance, dissipation, and lack of paternal supervision, noting a shift from former regulatory care to modern neglect.
Fragmented OCR text mentions Osage Minnesota and Wanamaker T St Lyons with fish ponds on a farm, a $15,000 pond chain, and stock from a waste pool. It also references Ruthenfurd Register, John Tull, and imagined lines about New Brunswick New York cane d ida. Also notes astronomical facts about Mars and planetary approaches with unclear numbers.
A jumble of society notices and political chatter with names like Bishop t Wuntington and Sisnor Gabriel 4 tho, reporting elections and appointments. Mentions include a deputy role in Wilt, a practical farming shift by Miss Ileateive Narraden, and detectives heads in Sent ial yard. Also notes Kansan Lady Lites 0. Case for associate Supreme Court Justice and Maj. Lothaire linked to a hanging case. The Congo rubber and ivory project is tied to a retirement move toward West Africa, with Major James Elis returning to Pottsville and steering rail and coal interests in the region.
The listing advertises knee pants suits and reefers for boys and children in multiple styles. It notes sizes from infants to age 16, detailing fabrics, trims, and features like double breasted jackets, knee and seat reinforcements, and low prices. Also mentions special combi nation suits and varied designs, highlighting value and fashion.
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