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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 25, 1910
Page
3
Floyd county Republicans plan to vote for John M. Parsons in the Fifth Virginia District, undoing a previous Sixth District alignment by substituting Fifth for Sixth on ballots. The move aims to boost Parsons over Saunders, with prior tactics anticipated again.
A Staunton Virginia report notes a cave suspected beneath Soaldwin Street near two Wilson houses. City crews search lines and drill for the cavern’s direction while contractor HH L Matthew stabilizes affected homes by bracing from bedrock. The first Wilson residence opened to a cave, while the Kimenech home shows limited danger.
Special-Lieutenant von Tideman, an army aviator, was upset today when he fell thirty feet during scout maneuvering. He sustained a broken thigh and his aircraft was smashed. Several army aerial experts observed the accident at Farnkfort-on-the-Main.
A night shooting between New York Central Railroad detectives and a gang left three children and three men wounded in Buffalo. The violence erupted when the group aided a suspect in theft. three wounded were treated at Emergency Hospital and the rest sent home. Suspect Joseph Donagello was arrested on an additional charge and two railroad detectives Louis Dilas and Charles Stewart were held by police.
Keenan the Central Park monkey house keeper treated a six month old dog faced baboon named Joe for jaw ulcers after finding swellings during a medical check. He performed a minor operation away from the other monkeys and put Joe in a private room for recovery. The other monkeys showed little concern.
Mrs George Westinghouse proved yesterday that if not a millionaire's wife she would make a fine trained nurse Miss Annie J Norman twenty one year old daughter of Edward J Norman superintendent of Erskine Park estate on Laurel Lake Lenox and between Lenox and Lee suffered a severe attack of appendicitis Notes describe her calm sympathetic demeanor and Lenox Massachusetts setting
Henry Beach Needham, once a Roosevelt ally and “tennis cabinet” member, seeks to reduce or contest $1,400 in unpaid alimony to wife Mabel Alexander Needham. Attorney for the wife seeks contempt ruling. Needham argues income limited to recent article payment, while Justice Harrison Putnam reserves decision in Brooklyn Supreme Court.
James Wall of Waterbury, born in 1807 in Ireland, died at 103 in his home. A Civil War veteran who enlisted in 1861 with the Ninth Connecticut, he recalled Waterloo news and Ireland’s Napoleonic era jubilation. He preferred tobacco and liquor, smoked his last pipe, and remained a robust non wearer of spectacles.
Government officials announce upcoming civil service tests at the Federal Building on October 12 for fish culture work with starting salaries at $600. A September 14 exam for civil engineers in the quartermaster's department offers $1,500 to start with postings in San Francisco Bayard NM or Washington. An November 2 clerk carrier exam in the Richmond post office lists vacancies and salaries from $1,000 to $1,500 annually.
Mrs Anna Britz of Chicago traveled on the George Washington with 100 dollars of dutiable goods. A false bottom in her trunk concealed 50 dollars worth of linen and cheap jewelry hidden under clothing. Despite declaring 35 dollars, authorities seized all items and noted intent to defraud the government. honesty would have avoided duty.
Harper's Bazar notes Oberammergau villagers treat the Passion Play as worship not entertainment. Attendees become devout pilgrims while performers prepare from childhood through church and school training. The great council assigns roles and participants live their parts, aiming to act Christus in the sacred drama.
The Washington Star reports Spriggins seeks business success as a diversion after failing to develop a class in golf. His anxiety about remaining in the game pushes him toward a different pursuit to keep his mind off golf.
The Christian Register notes a recipe that instructs the reader to sit on the front of the stove and stir constantly after providing mixing and baking directions. The piece mocks the instruction as tautological or unnecessary while discussing a Round Table professing a find in a cookbook.
In Lakeview New Jersey at 915 South Second Street Jacob Kelder heard a burglary attempt at 5 am. The intruder, later identified as Joseph Lehurst of 7 Morris Avenue Rutherford, fled through several yards while Kelder restrained him until constable John Jordan arrived. Lehurst was remanded to jail.
Edward J. Payson of Glen Ridge New Jersey escaped death three times in rapid succession on Clark Street New York when a tree branch crushed his horse and flung the carriage into a railroad trestle He narrowly avoided a Lat train and limped home as the wrecked carriage lay on the track and the horse fled several blocks away.
Scranton resident Isabella Lengel, 17, daughter of a local contractor, lifts about 675 pounds without a harness. Her father bets he can outlift any girl of her age and weight, with proceeds to charity. Lengel, weighing 117 pounds, advocates female athleticism and fitness.
A boy damages neighbor property and, after discussion, offers to refund the loss from his savings. The case ends with repayment, a pledge to avoid further mischief, and a moral taught about responsibility and temper.
A 19th century perspective argues Englishwomen are suited as wives while American women are better mothers. It claims character and accomplishment are rooted in old civilizations, women’s motherhood sacrifices arise instinctively, and renunciation for equality requires training and judgment. It suggests American mothers prioritize children over their own needs, while English women conform to a feudal household hierarchy.
NEW YORK Special reports that the Vanderbilt cup race set for Long Island motor park by October 1 promises to be the biggest automobile event in the country. Promoters expect near fifty entrants for the famous trophy. W K Vanderbilt Jr president of the Motor Cups Holding Company announces two National cars will enter, though drivers are not yet named.
Sidney Perlin Butler, president of the Butler Business School and former head of the New Haven Business Men's Association, married Margaret T. Simpson in Tremont Temple Boston. The surprise arose from Butler's divorce from his first wife, kept secret as he traveled west for health and later returned to New Haven.
Miss Rose McCormack a Sixth Avenue department store detective pursued two young women after a maribou boa and seven ostrich plumes were stolen. One woman, Margaret Howard, 29, bailed $500 for Jefferson Market Court. the other, Mary Jones, 25, demonstrator, was held on grand larceny at Mercer Street station.
In Staunton Virginia Colonel Perry has refused to discuss the Shewey case while Adjutant General Sale says he knows nothing of the charges. A fund sent by the disbursing officer to pay off Captain Shewey of Company K First Regiment for Gettysburg service is under scrutiny. reports claim part or all of it was not paid to the men. The Adjutant General has relieved Shewey of command without detailing the offense, and local talk questions the seriousness and scope of the charges. Authorities hope to resolve the issue without a scandal and clear Shewey’s name.
Ole Christensen a twenty year old candymaker died at North Hudson Hospital Union Hill after refusing surgical treatment for appendicitis. Christian Science healers treated him for days but he insisted on Christian Science care and declined operation. He failed to move to the hospital in time and died Sunday morning. The church will handle funeral arrangements.
Babe the orang outang suffered a broken right leg after Baldy the chimpanzee attacked during a Sunday afternoon performance at the Bronx Zoo. Keepers rushed her to the zoo hospital where Dr. W. E. Blair confirmed the injury and splints were applied.
William Russo aged twelve, visiting from New York, shot Albert Banfield sixteen at White City Park near Trenton. Russo fired twice after declaring intent. the rifle discharged, striking Banfield over the heart and killing him instantly. Russo fled and was at large.
Mrs Blankingship II of 2420 East Grace Street has been seriously ill for several days requiring constant medical attendance. She was reported somewhat improved this morning by her physician.
An obscure report from Abingdon Virginia notes a microsconic examination of petdeota showing fifteen bookworm eggs in a spot larger than a match bead. Dr W R Daves is referenced in connection with the case.
The piece recalls a Crimean War banquet where British officers voted Nightingale as the name that would endure longest in history. Her fame is noted as surpassing many famous women, grounded in her remarkable achievements beyond nursing.
An editorial tribute lauds the intellect and virtue of a woman, praising her generous mercy and fidelity as core to her life’s work. The piece emphasizes tenderness and love as defining qualities that earn reverence.
Senator Gore of Oklahoma testifies before a special investigative committee alleging Vice President Sherman was among “men higher up” in the McMurray Indian land deals and was offered money for influence. Sherman denies any foundation, but public judgment awaits his full defense. The public demands the truth of the scandal.
The Southside Sentinel reports Senator Gore of Oklahoma, blind yet brave, claims he was offered 50000 to spare his fluence in blocking legislation. The measure would allow 3000000 in commissions to private parties from government land sales. Bribers deny the charge strongly. readers urged to watch graft-seeking interests.
A Weet Point Weekly News excerpt extols the farmer as nearer the kingdom of heaven than others and describes three square meals a day three yields of sustenance clothing and revenue from land. It notes farmers’ generosity and commonness of provisions versus the ordinary businessman who counts only a year’s end surplus.
A historic photo shows Col. Duncan 6B Cooper Governor M R Patterson and late Senator Carmack. Carmack was shot in Nashville by Cooper, who served twenty years before a gubernatorial pardon. The Patterson ticket suffered a crushing defeat in the recent Tennessee judiciary election, tied to public ire over that pardon.
Michael Cardasven Jews of 94 North First Street Brooklyn and John Voria of 129 Devron Street faced Judge Fawcett who condemned them to Sing Sing for arson. The teens aged sixteen and seventeen had been driven from home by their families after a pattern of theft and immorality. They lived on Williamsburg Pier, pawning stolen jewelry to fund drinks and other vices.
A dispatch reports Jimmy Ramsey, formerly of Norfolk and tied to an American figure, has returned to Richmond under state escort. His escape in August 1902 led to a nationwide manhunt. detectives traced him through Cincinnati where he was captured and returned with iron restraints.
Frank Monroe, formerly Detective Boyle in Alias Jimmy Valentine at Wallack's Theatre, left acting to lead the Boston office of the National Detective Agency. He studied with William P. Sheridan and William J. Burns, learning detective methods to enhance his stage portrayal before accepting the agency post.
The steamer Sam Sloan carrying excursionists drifted from the Astoria ferry slips into strong current near Flood Rock and Scaly Rock. A J. B. King Towing Company tug backed a line to pull her clear, guiding passengers safely to shore where repairs were made and the vessel continued up the Sound.
Edward B. Harney a Chicago delegate to the World's Congress of the Deaf who was born deaf and has lived deaf for forty years experienced a temporary hearing breakthrough on Pike's Peak 14 147 feet high. While at the summit he heard footsteps voices and an engine but could not form words. Back in Manitou 3 000 feet below his hearing returned to deafness.
PORTSMOUTH VA Special notices posted in Seaboard Air Line shops announce a cut in weekly hours from six days of ten hours to five days of eight hours. Light summer traffic reduces rolling stock demand. all workers except freight car repair men are affected. Hours to be restored as traffic improves.
In Leesburg a Saturday evening wreck damaged two coaches and injured a German passenger. The collision caused considerable shaking for passengers. An express official noted the local depot prevented a worse wreck at the station.
Fragmented local notice outlines Republican county committee plans for district primaries to nominate delegates for a county convention. It specifies a date in September and mentions Buena Vista and a Monday session to nominate a candidate to oppose H. D. Flood.
A Louisville Courier Journal remark notes that not everyone comes to Reno for divorce but many visitors face temptation. The witticism frames Reno as a place of romantic or moral testing amid travel.
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