Move to establish a second State Normal College in Salem
Virginia voices advocate a second normal school to educate young women, aiming to relieve Farmville's crowding and boost Salem. Editor urges local funds and legislative charter, noting Roanoke’s rival bid and promising political allies Gen. Walker and Rep. W F P Rhea will advance the plan in the Ninth district. Mentions Kentucky Goebel assassination probe and Kentucky officials, then shifts to the China situation with McKinley’s telegraph diplomacy and Chinese reactions.
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State Normal School
Virginia
Farmville
Normal College
Salem
Roanoke
Political Theater and War Talk in Republican Circles
The Kansas City convention dampens Republican fears as gold, silver, and populist factions back Bryan Stevenson. War talk shifts toward the Philippines and China, with Lodge cited on war timing. Roosevelt’s speeches reveal harsh rhetoric and calls for force, while defenders tag him a cad needing suppression.
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Bryan
Stevenson
Notable Drafts in Public Race Sparked by Voter Engagement
Bryan and Stevenson face trust concerns but campaign emphasis shifts to rallying people for votes. Analysts say mobilizing supporters could secure sufficient backing to win.
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Bryan
Stevenson
China seeks U S mediation over Pekin crisis
The article reports China appealing to the United States for mediation in its internal troubles and calls for China to disclose its position clearly. It notes British intelligence from Tientsin about the Pekin legations, including casualties and ongoing danger, with Li Hongzhang warning of dangerous outcomes if allies march on Pekin. It mentions tensions among commanders in Tientsin, Anglo Russian disputes over the Pekin railway, and mixed reactions in Washington and Berlin to mediation efforts.
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Baghiuod
Japan
China
Pekin
Tientsin
Claude MacDonald
Lekin
London
Li Hung Chang
McKinley
Germany
Washington
Lord Salisbury
Local notes highlight visits and community events
Mrs. C. M. Deverle visits her husband near East Radford. Miss Mary Gray Givens of Clifton Forge visits her aunt Mrs. Ellen Givens after seven years. Miss Grace Williams of Richmond visits Miss Mamie Heslip. Mrs. Mettie Dunahoe and Mr. and Mrs. 2. J. Dunahoe visit C. N. Dunahoe. Miss Pearl Deverle of Hollins visits aunts Mrs. J. A. Monroe Owens and J. W. Reese. Miss Annie Borden returns home near East Radford after a pleasant visit. W. J. Morrisette returns to Bigfield after a short visit. Co. N. Dunahoe returns to Vivian after a two week vacation with family. Misses Jessie and Georgie Wilson with father J. W. Wilson sightsee at Norfolk and Newport News. C. ON. Dunahoe and family spend time at Mountain Lake. Children Day exercises held at Cedar Grove. participants well received. Rev. Davenport to begin protracted meeting Wednesday night. Funeral of Mrs. J. B. Moses Sunday at 4 p.m. by Rev. K. R. Rumburg. Light showers revive vegetation. drought relief temporary. C. S. Early welcomes a new daughter born last Wednesday. Mrs. Chas. Dulaney, died at Big Hill last week, mourned as a devout Christian and church worker. Scrxmo.
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East Radford
Mary Gray Givens
Clifton Forge
Ellen Givens
Grace Williams
Richmond
Mamie Heslip
Mettie Dunahoe
UC. W. Dunahoe
2. J. Dunahoe
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Pearl Deverle
Hollins
J. A. Monroe Owens
J. W. Reese
Annie Borden
Radford
W. J. Morrisette
Biqefield
N. Dunahee
Vivian
Jessie
Georgie Wilson
J. W. Wilson
Norfolk
Newport News
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Davenport
J. B. Moses
K. R. Rumburg
C.S. Early
Secret China policy and Cuba annexation talk dominate press
The article questions a secret understanding between McKinley’s administration and China amid claims the Hay cabinet trusted a Chinese minister’s cable. It casts doubt on McKinley’s aims in China and Cuba, notes Senator Wellington’s stance on sending troops, and alleges strategic election tricks tied to Boss Hanna and campaign funding.
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