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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jan 20, 1910
Page
8
A Pekin Woman's Department survey details silk striped cloths ribeline dresses and chiffon wraps with large sleeves and burnous drapery. It notes pongee scarfs lace beads and brocades with Morvenage aging, jet cigarettes on turbans, and bold furs led by black skunk and lynx.
A youth rally will be held Sunday January 1 at 3 30 in the Association Building. Mrs Paul Pearce arranged the program featuring Rev H D Maclachlan of Seventh Street Christian Church. Music by Mrs Leidy Miss Mabel and Master Eve Leidy. Recitations by Miss Iggie Emes. Parents and employees and friends are invited.
London reports the first five members were elected unopposed as nominations started in numerous constituencies. Polling began Saturday with figures including ex-Prime Minister Joseph Chamberlain for Birmingham West, Lord Hugh Crewe and Sir William F. Anson for Oxford University, John Weller Mills for Durham, and Hon. Walter Guinness for Bury St Edmunds, all noted as Unionists.
The Democratic Congressional Committee of Virginia's Ninth District ordered a convention in Bristol on March 1 1910 to nominate a candidate for the next Congress. Delegates are allotted by county votes from 1908 with city of Bristol receiving eight. Former Senator Peyton F St Clair presided and J F Wweser was secretary as party organizers pledge hard work to regain the district.
Treasury officials plan special recognition for the birth date of General Robert E. Lee. The Newport News customs office will close on January 12, time permitting, an unusual closure reflecting the noted American's birthday observance.
Allen De Witt Morrow of 4068 Carlton Ave Brooklyn sues Alice J Morrow age nineteen for divorce in Brooklyn Supreme Court Justice Maddox adjourns for service after questioning if papers were served. Witnesses include Morrow and his father Thomas L Morrow with remarks about Harry Morrow and a disputed room confrontation at 629 Lafayette Ave. The wife last known at 1000 Halsey St Brooklyn under the name Hart.
A five story YMCA building at 442 to 446 Boylston Street in Boston was gutted by an early morning fire. One man, Leonard Parker, a janitor, is missing and believed burned. The blaze threatened Notre Dame Academy as sisters evacuated. Ground floors housed express firms. library, gym, and chemical laboratory were destroyed.
Mrs. O'Connor wife of editor and Nationalist, visiting New York to cure insomnia says the first night in the city showed no relief. She plans a three week trial and may stay months if air improves her condition and discusses suffrage and divorce laws, then recalls acting career and a failed play The Lady From Texas.
A dialogue fragment shows concern over a run down business and a plan to wind it up. The exchange implies a decision point about closing or revitalizing the venture. No dates or external entities are provided.
The National Model License League led by president T. M. Gilmore released a statement. It cites reports from the United States Commissioner of Internal Revenue showing an average daily increase of 186,837 gallons in distilled and fermented liquor consumption for the first five months of the current fiscal year, excluding Christmas liquor.
Throckmorton introduces a bill to wipe out all taxes before January 1900 and tax delinquent lands by a court commission. The measure mirrors a prior proposal and relies on the tax collector’s last receipt as conclusive proof of payment. Delinquent lands would be sold, proceeds to the owner after liens. Governor Mann era appointments noted for several departments.
State Corporation Commission release outlines deposits rising by about 21.5 million from Sept 1 to Nov 16, 1909. It lists resources totaling 72,076,625.57 and deposits at 8,892,951.85 with increases in loans, bonds, and real estate holdings.
Richmond special reports five hours to tally November election results. Democrat majorities are listed for Governor Mann and Kent, Lieutenant Governor Ellyson and Lincoln, Attorney General Williams and Revercomb, and Treasurer Harman. County totals by jurisdiction including Alexandria, Richmond, Norfolk, and Newport News accompany statewide tallies.
In Los Angeles Louis Paulhan and Glenn Curtiss proposed a speed world championship race to fly to the top of Mount Wilson, each aboard distinct aircraft. Paulhan aims for the observatory summit while Curtiss plans a direct course duel, weather delaying a formal program and San Francisco observers traveling 600 miles to watch.
Special: A bill will be introduced in the Senate to prevent the kicking and dissatisfaction that follows naming division school superintendents. The last annual State Board of Education meeting drew protest after it imported men from one section of the state to fill posts.
State board members face opposition over appointing outsiders as superintendents. A proposed plan would limit selections to the county or city division, with nominations from local boards and the State Board retaining final selection. Proposals aim to reduce objections by ensuring familiarity with local conditions.
Senator Fletcher presents a bill to equalize land tax values by requiring assessor books to be approved by the State Auditor, enabling uniform data driven valuations. He argues it is simple and inexpensive and aligns with Governor Swanson and the Senate Finance Committee. He opposes creating a new department and supports a 1913 tax reform commission.
Norfolk Virginia special report notes two candidates for the office of Commissioner of Revenue to succeed the late William W. Dey. Both E. J. Doran and C. E. Francis are running as favored by the council may elect the successor.
Walter Lonsdale secretary to Dr. Cook admits his employer is a faker and his North Pole claims were not genuine marking a final turn in the long disputed expedition tale.
Richmond Virginia Senator Holt introduced a measure to add at least 100000 in new state revenue from liquor interests. The bill raises licenses for mail order houses 1500, breweries 1600, saloons 80, distillers about 100 percent, rectifiers 250, and hotels with large operations to 1000 or 600 for smaller houses. A companion bill by Harman seeks compensation for care of girls at the Virginia Home for Girls.
The schooner Emily Washington, sunk several weeks ago in the Potomac River above Alexandria, has broken into pieces. Debris has hindered other vessels and raised concerns for river navigation.
Mrs. Harvey J. Goodall asks for separate maintenance against her husband, a member of the Fifteen Fire Fans, accusing him of ignoring home life to attend fires. She says he tinkers with electric fire alarm connections and keeps her awake with the loud fire bell routine.
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