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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 26, 1897
Page
4
Rates for advertisements are listed with first insertion and subsequent insertions. Notices and subscriptions reference offices in New York and Virginia contexts with special representatives and address notes.
A jumble of political notes on McKinley and the New York edition, editorials about the 1897 Greater New York race, and remarks on foreign affairs. Mentions Dana of the New York Sun, Cuba annexation sentiment, coast fortifications spending, and the Dems gearing for city elections. Commentary from Philadelphia and New Orleans papers appears alongside curious anecdotes such as a swallow returning home faster than pigeons.
Miron Hamilton warns of a low mood across the country due to the currency system. He urges Congress to act early in the next session to settle the currency question and restore prosperity, though President McKinney shows no intent to push new currency legislation.
In Europe opinion is general that Spain should answer the American minister’s note. English and Continental papers debate the crisis, with some predicting Spain will be matched poorly in any war and others urging restraint. The question becomes who will win in colon waters and what rights Spain can exercise. The outlook remains cautious, with talks of war possible.
The Towel News reports growing speculation that Mr Sherman may leave the Cab Hep over Spain and Cuba matters. It cites Washington visitors and consul talks, noting no meeting with Secretary Sherman yet suggesting a possible presidential or Senate appointment delay.
The article reports Angist Correscitar projections and quotes Orley Hi on cotton supply. It notes 600,000 bales in the U S versus 200,000 in Europe and near 1,000,000 in other regions, with New York shipments priced lower than a year ago. Producers face overstock pressure and debate remedies.
In Hampton Roads, Admiral Worden of the Monitor faced off with the Virginia in 1862. Northern papers have issued various statements and opinions about that notable engagement, reflecting ongoing debate and recollection of the clash.
Readers note lingering belief that the Monitor defeated the Confederate Virginia in their famed clash. The Charleston and Philadelphia papers argue history favors the Monitor, while others claim the Virginia remained undefeated and protected Hampton Roads, influencing postwar sentiment.
A garbled, multi-source comb of opinions and notices including civil reform, political commentary, a balloon report, festival chatter, damages in a breach of promise case, and scattered remarks on taxes, clothing, and dangers of civic life. Names and places are fragmentary and largely unreadable.
A garbled personal column reports on Prof Muhert Merkomer a nun American likely to become president of a Britted Royal Sanlets of Moinners. It mentions AMUss Fisher of Taston chosen to settle disputes at Spaulding Shaw Hoods Company. Major Kemne J. Petrick a Virginia lawyer dies after years of service. Colonel James M. Morrow appointed Immigration Inspector fought in four wars. Dr. Trent professor and Dr. Thomas Tavurie connected to Pennsylvania Johns Hopkins and Congressional Library staff. It notes a Shakespearian descendant moving to New Mexico and claims a New York 2,000,000 inhabitants figure.
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