07 Apr 1910
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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Apr 07, 1910
Page
1
Partial OCR reads a notice referencing the Old Dominion Steamship Company with fragmented punctuation and unclear context. Further readable details are insufficient to identify action, date, or specific requirements.
In Washington, D. C. special session, Chairman Nelson and Attorney Brandeis exchanged heated words over alleged concealed evidence. Todd, named by Glavis in the Watson-Allen coal claim case, denied claims he urged delaying prosecutions. Sanford’s stance on land fraud sparked debate as Todd recounted why he did not meet coal claimants.
Mrs. Rachel Left, a 50 year old resident of 2 Ridge Street, was beaten and choked by two thieves who entered her home Friday afternoon. They ransacked rooms seeking jewelry and cash but left empty handed, leaving her seriously injured and able to describe her attackers to police. Detectives sought three men connected to the raid while neighbors reported valuables had recently been hidden.
Scattered peasants flee under heavy rain and ash as a volcanic eruption lasts. Shelter proved scarce while fear grows, with reports of relentless bursts and a shifting danger zone. Residents endure constant tremors and ash fall, awaiting a calmer moment.
Doubts of a few Democrats loyalty block a move to elect standing committee members, with insurgent Republicans feared. Sims leads a push for caucus action while Fitzgerald and 22 Democrats previously defected on committee selections, sparking recriminations and anxiety over further defections ahead of elections.
In New York rumors swirl around Dr. Frederick Cook and the Arctic controversy as backers push for public acknowledgment of his claim to reach the North Pole before Peary. A group dubbed the Arctic Club hints at substantial private support to back Cook’s assertion, challenging prevailing history and seeking wider publicity.
The speaker discusses ongoing negotiations with renowned scientists about future plans. He notes Dr. Cook is in North America but not in the United States and will arrive in three weeks. He will come quietly and live quietly after receiving a large boon, while the speaker will continue lectures though unsure of Cook’s acceptance.
Announcement that the annual meeting of the Grand Lodge Knights of Pythians of Virginia will be held in Lynchburg instead of Winchester. The change was made public with no further details provided.
Chesapeake Steamship Company schedules elegant passenger steamers Columbia and Augusta from Baltimore to Old Point Comfort and Norfolk with connections to rail lines south. Atlanta serves West Point and Richmond with thrice weekly Baltimore departures. Calls include Gloucester Point and nearby stops. Through tickets and baggage checks available at city offices. agents listed in Baltimore.
Mrs Russell Sage plans to convert her millions into low cost loans for the needy to free them from usurers. Orion R Cheney, State Superintendent of Banks, backs the effort and the Sage Foundation aims to run statewide agencies with economical terms to maximize funds for borrowers while disrupting loan sharks.
Portmouth Virginia dispatch reports convicts Elijah Rouse and Thomas Noel who escaped Norfolk county jail fought deputies in Norfolk. Deputy Sykes was killed. one convict captured, other fled. $500 offered for their arrest dead or alive. split between Sheriff Cromwell and Governor Mann. Both men sentenced to death by electric chair.
TORRINGTON Conn Special Edward J Weldon a mechanic has invented and obtained patent on a combined fish pole handle and weighing scale The device lets anglers tell the weight of fish that get away Trout fishermen suggest inserting a foot rule into the handle for convenience
A brief note indicates a court practice session or appearance connected to Middlesex and a group entity. Details are fragmentary, but the entry references court proceedings and regional court involvement in the Middlesex area.
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