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Newspaper
Norfolk Virginian
Location
Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 03, 1897
Page
4
The piece surveys varied views on preventing tramp steamers from landing destitute travelers to Alaska and on Hawaii annexation amid Japan naval buildup. It cites the Hartford Courant and Pittsburg Post warnings, discusses pension costs since 1865, and notes Senator Quay’s plans to investigate.
A wide awake Atlanta business group plans an It harvest festival from October ith to November 1. The Baltimore Sun notes city leaders and merchants back the event to boost trade and social ties, with railroads offering reduced rates. The festival will exclude a street parade but showcase state products and a grand pageant with races and attractions. The Virginian applauds Atlanta’s enterprise.
Male theatre patrons clash with Chin Pathers over an ordinance banning hats in public venues. Debates hinge on drinks between acts and sightlines, with supporters arguing the law protects view while opponents warn of restricting movement and freedom to watch performances.
A crisis near in Hawaii as the Hawaiian Minister to the United States returns home to urge President Dole to convene the Legislature. The goal is to push for a treaty of annexation between the United States and Hawaii.
Ohio politics heats as Hanna and Foster oppose Foraker in a cleaving Republican battle. Col Conger cites a past pledge and warns Banner against a Democrat, while Cleveland leaders urge loyalty to Hanna in the noisy campaign. The report highlights intra party splits, money influence, and looming Senate stakes.
The note mentions Sir Edgar Vincen What likely to become Governor of the Imperial Ottoman rank at Constantinople. It states Han William L. Wilson will be inaugurated as president of Washington and Lee University in Lexington Virginia on September 18. It also references Long Wolf, a young warrior on the upper Columbia River, in a line describing a gruesome event involving a white woman scalped.
A collection of caustic comments from the era noting Russia's two strings of suitors one French and one new man, Kansas City Times remarks. The Washington Star critiques Mr Jdatt as a strong politician yet lacking ventus for reconciliations, while the New York Press questions blistering politican expressions. The Chicago Tribune recalls Mearley’s Cuban sentiments and Dickens like nurse humor about belief in illness.
An outrageously priced sale offers men’s suits in various styles and qualities from $3.99 to $9.75. Limited quantities remain, with heavy emphasis on value and the chance to grab substantial tailoring for less than usual prices. Timed, must-act prompt for quick shoppers.
Large display offers 49 men’s trousers and cotton cadet pants described as leatherlike tough fabric and low cost. All wool cassimere pants 1.98, mixed worsted pants 1.98 with stripes, black and blue worsted cassimeres, remnants from costly materials, up to 34. Fine pants made from choice trouserings at 25. Madras shirts, leather waists for toys, straw hats and other goods, samples shown in East Window.
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