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Mathews Journal

Location

Mathews, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1911

Page

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House Prepares to Revise Tariff Policy

Democratic leaders in Washington plan to extend tariff revision beyond reciprocity and free list bills. They aim to adjust the agricultural schedule and pursue wool and cotton changes, despite incomplete data from the tariff board and pending overseas reports.

Washington, D. C Speiss Ways and Means Committee Ways and Means Tariff Board Mississippi Australia South America

House Passes Direct Election of Senators by Popular Vote

The House approved the Rucker resolution 296 to 16 for direct senatorial elections by the people. Dissent came from 15 Republicans and one Democrat supporter. debate touched on the Young amendment and federal control over election methods.

Washington D. C House of Representatives United States Representative McDermott Chicago Representative Young Michigan Cannon Illinois Danforth New York Dodds Dwight Fordney Harris Massachusetts Hinds Maine Lawrence McCall McNarran Malloy Mann Sulloway New Hampshire Utter Rhode Island Wilder Rucker Underwood Sherley Kentucky Congress House Ollie James Clayton Alabama Stanley Committee of Rules Representative Norris Nebraska

Dog Attacks Child Prompt Quarantine Action in Hartsdale

A stray mongrel attacked a child near her home in Grenburg, injuring her cheek while six other dogs were bitten as the animal fled. The dog was later found dead in a barn, with F E Preston ordering quarantines in School Districts 6 7 and 8 extending to Yonkers. White Plains quarantine postponed after no rabies cases in a month.

Hartsdale FE. J. Preston Grenbourg Yonkers White Plains Preston

Congressman protests at Army cadets ban on nurse visitor

Indiana Representative Korbly demands explanation from Secretary Meyer after United States Military Academy officers said Miss Alice Beers was not welcome because she was a nurse. He threatens a House resolution for investigation if no reply is received.

WU. S. Military Academy Washington, D. C United States Military Academy Alice Beers Korbly Indiana

Cecilia Wilson Discusses Farm Cure for John White

Special-Miss Cecilia Wilson of Hartford says her sweetheart John White was sent to a Massachusetts state farm at Framingham for bibulousness treatment. She vows marriage after probation, hopes publicity helps him reform, and urges other women to send partners to sanatoriums if needed.

New York Cecilia Wilson Co-operative Nurses’ Club Hartford Miss Wilson John Judge Fisk Lynn Cecelia Miss Burton Cecilia

Lynchburg Issues Fourteen Liquor Licenses After May 1

In Lynchburg Virginia fourteen liquor licenses are issued for sale after May 1 with expects of about six more to total sixteen including several wholesale firms. Prior to the dry period the city had thirty four establishments.

Lynchburg Hill City Lynchbure

Typhoid Fly Named for Typhoid Risk in House Flies

Extract from a U S Department of Agriculture circular argues the common house fly should be renamed the typhoid fly due to its role in spreading disease. The document emphasizes public health concerns and urges broader awareness of insect-borne illness.

U. S. Department of Agriculture

Malaria Causation Explained by Agriculture Bulletin

The text states malaria is contracted only by mosquito bites, debunking the swamp miasma theory. It urges exclusive measures to keep flies and mosquitoes out of homes, reflecting public health guidance from a U.S. Agriculture source.

U. S. Department of Agriculture

Woman's Child Injured by Dog Attack in Mount Vernon Suburb

Mrs. B. C. Wallian and her three year old daughter from Hartsdale near Mount Vernon traveled to the Pasteur Institute in New York yesterday for treatment after a dog attack on the child. The report cites the incident occurring in Hartsdale and outlines the family’s pursuit of care.

New York B. C. Wallian Hartsdale Mount Vernon Pasteur Institute

Cyclone Hits St Louis Area. Seven Dead, Dozens Injured

A cyclone roared through Jefferson county and St. Louis at high speed causing seven deaths and more than fifty injuries. Property losses reach about 2 million with extensive farm damage in Jefferson county. Unidentified victims, a teamster electrocuted, a baby separated from its mother, and widespread crop destruction accompany the disaster.

ST. Louis Jefferson County Wesley Smith Frank Baker Valley Mine Cadet Missouri Illinois

Woman drives over man and collapses at station

Mrs Elizabeth Glasscoe of Yonkers fainted after a pedestrian, William Koch of Hoboken, was killed by her red runabout on Seventh Avenue at Fordham. Her niece Marguerite Fails aged thirteen was with her. The car wheels ran over Koch's neck and the accident occurred as he tried to cross. He was identified by Emil Koch of Reade Street.

New York Ooon Dein One Hundred and Twenty-fifth Street Seventh Avenue White Wgreeing Harlem Court Emil Koch Reade Street William

Aldrich and Payne Before Committee

Springfield shows Aldrich of Rhode Island and Payne of New York may be asked to testify before the Helm investigating committee following new disclosures about William Lorimer’s Senate election. The issue centers on Hines Hetter testimony and a Union League Club conversation, touching national issues and President Taft. Lorimer arrived in Chicago today and checked into the La Salle Street Hotel.

Springfield Ill United States Nelson A. Aldrich Rhode Island Sereno E. Payne New York Helm William Lorimer United States Senate East Edward Hines Herman H. Hetter Hines Union League Club Taft Lorimer Chicago la Salle Street

Work Begun on New Highway Between Newport News and Richmond

Work on the new highway linking Newport News and Richmond began today near Toano. Chairman Manville of the Peninsula Good Roads Association is at the site with two road gangs already at work. Bad points along the route in New Kent will be improved before general construction. Manville, in charge, hopes for early summer completion.

Newport News Richmond Toano Manville Peninsula Good Roads Association New Kent

National Guards Quell Riots in Muscatine Under Martial Law

Special Governor Carroll orders guards to Muscatine to quell button makers riots. If needed troops from Iowa City Des Moines Davenport and Clinton may be sent. In Virginia Henry Bruns severely injured in Blair Maryland. Joseph Kavanaugh injured when his car rolled. he remains unconscious. Lee Allen sprained back. Bruns a well known horse buyer.

Muscatine Carroll Iowa City Des Moines Davenport Clinton Harrisonburg Henry Bruns Blair Joseph Kavanaugh Lee Allen Kavanaugh Bruns

Cocking Main Raided in Norfolk Virginia

In Pine Beach Virginia yesterday a cocking main ended when a rooster killed a rival. Police halted the event and promoters James M. O Connor and Andrew A. O Connor were arrested. Each was given a hearing and fined 100 dollars.

Norfolk Washington Virginia Pine Beach James M. O'Connor Andrew A. O'Connor

Virginia cock fighting appeal and bail in Norfolk County

The O Connors noted an appeal and were bailed for their appearance in the Norfolk County Circuit Court. They claim no Virginia law bans cock fighting except in Alexandria county unless an admission fee is charged.

Norfolk County O'Connors Virginia Alexandria County

Cromwell-Lesner Jury Fails to Reach Verdict in Damage Suit

Norfolk special report states the Cromwell versus Cromwell damage case, filed for 169000, ended after three deliberations with no verdict. Judge Martin discharged the jury and arbitration is expected to settle the dispute. The article also references discussions about a Boston tax issue involving state figures.

Norfolk Unabl A. C. Cromwell Martin Friends of Parties John A. Aoe

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