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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Dec 19, 1912
Page
8
Sturgis Upholds Tactics of Wall St
A fragment from a Sturgis page notes endurance of Wall Street tactics amid murky debates. The text includes garbled names and phrases, with lingering references to economic maneuvers, protests, and public discourse.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sturgis
Wall ST
Bicycle Riders on Strike Causes City Fray
Strikes by cycle workers halt deliveries and disrupt city traffic as protests enter a third day. Police and organizers clash over picket lines while union leaders demand higher wages and safer routes for riders.
Archbold Case Declared Weak Amid Indictments
A damaged report notes the Archbold case is declared weak by authorities including Archbold’s legal team and a federal agency. It references indictments and ongoing confusion tied to unnamed suspects and positions, with irregularities in recent proceedings and potential next steps.
Contested PS Seat Prompts Political Debate
Fragmented text references a contested PS seat and a Virginia indictment context. Mentions Secretary aims and immigration issue notes. Names and clear events are unclear, but the fragment signals legal and electoral tensions affecting the seat.
Polletie Renews Desdlouk in Senate
A senate session renews Desdlouk in a key position with ongoing political maneuvering. The report notes the involvement of LA Polletie and unnamed press figures shaping the outcome.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
LA Polletie
Desdlouk
Senate
Fragmented historical notice on wartime atrocities and aftermath
The readable text describes a grim scene with dead bodies in fields and a strong visual of horrors. Mentions a guad, old charges, and a conference area where negotiations occurred, all implying a wartime atrocity and its aftermath.
Naval Fight Report Shows Turkish Forces Pushed Back
The fleet engaged in a violent sea battle near Pestepigadia and near Danina. Greek and Mareek forces attacked the Turkish lines, capturing tents and artillery while inflicting heavy casualties. The Turks retreated as the Greeks pressed the advance with rifles and machine guns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ander
Pestepigadia
Arts
Ammun
Danina
Mareek
Elim
Papers Confiscated Amid Balkan Conference Preparations
Berlin reports the Russian government seizing papers to block military secrets. The Telegblast notes Austria seeks Roumanta’s admission to the London ambassador conference in December. Roumendia pushes for territorial guarantees as Balkan talks continue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Tegeblast and
Sever
Roumanta
Austria
London
Roumendia
Ian
Wasteful Nation Calls For Action On Preventable Losses
The piece argues preventable fires and sickness cost the country hundreds of millions yearly. It cites doctors and underwriters warning of immense waste in industry and public health. It urges decisive measures to minimize waste and protect resources.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Norfolk
Scandal in Police Quarters Reported in City
Two apartments under scrutiny amid ongoing scandal in police quarters. Authorities investigate tenants and enforce internal review as residents express concern about misconduct and oversight.
Goode Questions System Funding Amid Gamblers Revenue
Mrs. Goode declares the system received protection sums far larger than its revenue from gamblers. The report cites the murder of Herman Rosential as part of ongoing concerns about law enforcement and fiscal adequacy. Notable names include pian nae lieutenants gg Re Be ner Abraham Rofsky Albert F. Mason and others mentioned in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pian
Gg Re Bener
Abraham Rofsky
Albert F. Mason
Halifax Jury Delivers Tax Assessment Report
The Halifax grand jury, in session two weeks, filed its report on county tax assessments. It found $322 400 added to merchant purchases, $85 400 in bonds and money not noted, and $18 500 in unreported income, totaling $426 300 to be added. The court ordered the report certified to revenue commissioners to prepare a supplemental assessment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Auditor of ‘Public Accounts
Serious Charge Against Officer in Henrico County Case
A Henrico County officer named D. L. Tom-Pile faces a formal absence from duty charge. He had disappeared last Saturday and was found in a North Third Street house on Wednesday. Sheriff Kemp and County Officer Tiller assisted in the search amid inquiries into his conduct before and after entering the residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Henrico Giicer D. L. Tom- Pile
Kemp
Temple
Wilson to be guarded as president elect amid threats
Washington special reports extraordinary Secret Service precautions for Woodrow Wilson’s life. Since his election, threats have come from Colorado Springs New York City and New Jersey and many menacing letters were destroyed as the work of cranks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D.C
United States
Secret Service
Woodrow Wilson
Three Hundred Killed in Battle
Mexico City reports a fierce engagement with federal and rebel forces. About 250 federals were killed and fifty rebels died. Rebels gather in Morelos for a winter campaign as troops pursue bandit Ey Pinto bie Cuachichinola in the south.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Senate Hearing On Marine Trust Set For Thursday
Washington D C special The House Committee on Merchant Marine announced hearings for an exhaustive investigation of the foreign shipping trust would begin on Tuesday January 16 at : o'clock in the afternoon The session will be part of a broader probe into alleged foreign control of U S shipping interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senate
Marine Trust
Washington, D. C
House Committee On Merchant Marine
Foreign Shipping Trust
No Truth in War Report From London
English financial circles were unsettled by a late report that Servia had declared war on Austria but Servian peace envoys said no official confirmation was received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Servia
Austria
Railroad suits seek land recovery from Southern Pacific
The Department of Justice will file three new suits to recover mineral lands in the West held by the Southern Pacific Railroad and others. Special Assistant Attorney General Mills reported that California Oregon lands are held illegally and that actions will also target holders in Washington and Idaho including water power firms and railroads.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D. C
Department of Justice
West
Southern Pacifi Railroad
Mills
Ckersham
Southern Pacific Railroad
California
Oregon
Bsults
Federal Cours
Washington
Idaho
Raiiroda
Strthera Locked Out Amid Labor Unrest
A fragmentary report notes strife at a textile plant with factory workers locked out and tensions rising between labor and management. Andrew Carnegie and Taft era figures are referenced in a broad asides about national policy.
Democratic factionalism eases as Senate plans shift
The Washington report says Democrats ease factional fights over floor leadership after March 4. Elders cede top committee seats to younger members to signal harmony with plans to reelect Martin as caucus chair and Simmons as Finance chair. California to Maryland, party unity ahead of Wilson administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Speci Sun
Washington
Democrats of the Sea
Lea
Martin
Simmons
Virginia
Tillman
Commerce
Naval Affairs Committee
Smith
Maryland
Naval Affairs
Senate
Democrats Weigh Toga Tactics to Block West Virginia Senate
Washington reports from West Virginia Democrats contemplate strategic absences to stall Senate organization and block a Republican U S senator, hoping to delay Watson’s successor for two years. They may withhold caucus support, risking a deadlock and undermining Republican plans while exploring a later Assembly shift.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D. C
West Virginia
United States
Clarence W. Watson
Senate
Cincinnati
Hatfield
Wafkdn
Assembly
Queceagsor
Watson
Davis Elkins
Theo
Stephen E. Elkins
The Selfishness of Celebrities in Courtesy
A compact reflection on celebrity behavior and manners noting progress in civility among new figures while questioning continued self centered conduct. The piece cites magazine commentary and Mr. Pulitzer as reference points in evaluating social influence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pulitzer
Colonel Roosevelt Returns to Outlook Office in New York
Colonel Theodore Roosevelt arrived at Grand Central at 9 21 A M from Chicago where he dominated the Progressive party convention. He greeted a few newspaper men and his relatives Theodore Douglas Robinson and Douglas Robinson, smiled and declared he felt bully and would get to work at the Outlook office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Grand Central Depot
Theodore Douglas Robinson
Douglas Robinson
Theodore Roosevelt
Chicago
Convention
Progressive Party
Dewnpaper
Outlook
Will Continue Election Probe In Russell County
Bristol Virginia special report says the Brand jury in Lebanon returned no new indictments but signs indicate more indictments will follow before dismissal. Cases including A. P. Crockett aligned with Congressman Slemp face trial at the February Lebanon circuit term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bristol
Russel County
Brand
Lebanon
A. P. Crockett
Slemp
Circuit Court
Crockett
Halifax supervisors warn vaccination the only defense against smallpox
In Halifax Virginia an extra session heard Dr. Melvin report smallpox across multiple local sites including News Ferry Scottsburg South Boston Meadville Crysal Hil with a death and severe cases. The board declared vaccination the only preventive and warned that exposed individuals on roads or public gatherings will be arrested and prosecuted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Houston
Board of Supervisors
Halifax
H B. Melvin
Board of Health
North Carolina
News Ferry
Scottsburg
South Boston
Meadville
Crysal Hil
Ad ventures in Contentment and the Road to Poverty
An excerpt discusses Grayson’s concept of true adventure as voluntary poverty. It debates leaving farmer life for the road and argues that involuntary poverty, though mocked, can be a credit to no man. References to Francis of Assisi and Tolstoy frame the moral contrast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
David
Grayson
Francis of
Assisi
Telstot
Airee
Congressman Stan 4 Kentucky and the Washington trip
The article profile follows Representative Stan of Kentucky, chairman of the committee that investigated the Frust In the summer he visits the Young Men's Christian Association building. It notes his habit of walking the corridor in a Panama hat and formal attire, even when moving to the pool for a plunge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Stan
Kentucky
Panama
Fragmented garment note hints at fabric blends and trims
A garbled OCR line references senior materials and brocade blending, plus metallic or decorative elements. It mentions a dark frock and bows, with unclear ratings or counts, suggesting a costume or fashion page fragment.
Kohler Ordered Returned to Eastern State Hospital
Judge D C Richardson ordered Kohler confined at Eastern State Hospital for the Insane in Williamsburg after a lunacy commission found him insane. The case involved Hastings attorney B Lowenstein and officials Police Chief Lewis Werner and City Sergeant John Satterfield amid allegations of hallucinations and obsessive letters to a society woman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
D. C. Richardson
Hastings
Joan Canek
Eastern State Hospital For
Williamsburg
Commonwealth
Kohler
Hungariad
Fragmented quotes sketch early 20th century political chatter
A collage of editorials and snippets from Virginian papers mocking politicians and policies. Topics include German diplomacy and American balance of power, Governor Blease, temperance and the whiskey tax, stock market discredit of the new Democratic administration, Salvation Army charity, the parcels post, marriage and divorce humor, Monticello movement, and postmaster politics under the new administration. Many items reflect regional views and editorial tone of the era.
Luxuries Imported Into U S Reach High Value
A Department of Commerce report shows October imports labeled luxuries totaling around 14 million dollars in artworks 5 million in tobacco and smokers materials 4 million in precious stones 4 million in laces and textiles and about 1 0 million in feature decorated china and other items. The report notes October was a banner month for art works with imports near 1500000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, D
United States
Department of Commmerge
Five Schoolboys Among Arrests in Alexandria Case
Five youths and several named children face police inquiry after a shooting incident in the Alexandria area. The report lists Bernice Purvi eleven, Wilber Hall ten, J Mayhugh five, William Berryman unknown age, and Frank Lee seven, with local court action following. Additional notes reference Hackensack and Shadyside elements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexandria
Bernice Purvi
Wilber Hall
J * Mayhugh
William Berryman
Frank Lee
pPolice Court
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