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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 15, 1897
Page
4
Fragments from a 1897 paper note Charles Frederick Adams declines to seek the Massachusetts Court of Appeals chief judgeship. The item discusses views on gallantry, gender roles, and social conduct, citing opinions from the Baltimore Sun and London humanitarian sources about chivalry, the “new woman,” and southern manners.
A Chicago court rules there are no copyright protections for advertisements. The decision arises from a NY firm’s suit over a catalog copy, stating that solely as an advertisement, the work lacks the required creative value and purpose beyond selling goods. The ruling notes the advertisement craft is a legitimate art deserving protection and cites the broader aim to promote knowledge.
The Times reports General Blanco chosen to succeed Weyler in Cuba is a ruthless Spaniard with a brutal record in the Philippines. It warns his appointment signals no real reform and predicts continued harsh suppression of insurgents. Blanco will sail for Cuba with 20,000 troops to pacify the island.
The Knoxville Tribune questions if chivalry has faded and notes the Springheld Republican believes gallantry is a hollow pose. The exchange hints at a debate over modern manners and virtue in public life.
Notes and opinions mention Gen William A Olmstead of New York City nearing priesthood. September mint output shows 4204 Lincoln coins valued at 4000 base. Johns Wooking University faces severe finances and Maryland Legislature to be asked for aid. Corbett the prizefighter reportedly bought a New York house for 29000 funded by unspecified means.
A fragmentary recollection cites Governor General Lorn Aberdeen arriving in New York for work, Woolman and others chasing Chicago, and debates over Jefferson, with George and Croker in a tense municipal race. The piece notes factional closeness between Croker and Math, spoiling over principle.
Thronging buyers rush to the store for $28 men s full suits in navy blue twill and cheviot fabrics, plus $40 children s outfits and a wide range of knee pants suits. The ad touts durable, neat designs in park gray tweed and fancy chevrons, promising no duplicates at the quoted prices and urging quick purchases before the lot closes.
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