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Mathews Journal

Location

Mathews, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jan 26, 1911

Page

2

Free Catarrh Cure Offer From Co-Operative Press List

An April promotion announces a free catarrh treatment offer by Specialist Sproule of Boston. Readers are urged to mail name and address for one of the Threefold treatments, claiming it will relieve colds, nasal congestion, and throat issues, with promises of renewed youth and health.

Co- Operative Isne Rative Press Uni Mals Sproule Trade Building Boston Mass

RY TO REGAIN DEPOSITED SUMS IN ALEXANDRIA VA

In Alexandria today the State authorities in a suit by Samuel G Brest attorney for the Commonwealth seek to recover 15000 dollars deposited with the Virginia Safe Deposit and Trust Company by the City Treasurer. A grand jury will be convened next Thursday to probe the bank and trust company, its deposits and the recent suspension of its operations. State officials indicate about 9000 dollars were found in the trust company strong box contributing to the state deficit, with creditors to be shared. The investigation aims to determine how money was deposited after notices and what led to the bank's shutdown.

Alexandria S. Gg Richmond U. S. of State Virginia Safe Deposit and Corporation scrTh Ecrand Ant Trust Corpor James Bayne John W. May Arnold Herber Bryant E. BB. R Banking and Trust Knat City State Cortion Commission Virginia Williams Stow Samuel G. Brest Commonwealth Banking and Trust -Comany

Will Sell Federal Court Case In STL Millionaire Tale

A Missouri federal case features a financier linked to St Louis described as a millionaire facing court action. Court records indicate asset matters and potential sale as the matter proceeds through the federal system.

Fimanoie Federal Court

Brave Soldier Defends Record in Richmond Court

Major Michael J. Enright, a former Union Army lieutenant, testified in the U S District Court in Richmond regarding a long-ago court martial matter. The proceedings tied to questions over a desertion charge and a 60 day hard labor sentence, which Enright disputed.

Richmond M. J. Enright Quondam Confederacy Robert E. Lee Appomattox Enright United States District Court Major Might Phil G. Kelly H. M. Smith Smith Bowling Green Mr. Smith Major Enright United States Mr. i Major Right Major Enrigh United States Army Ginette Conta Major Enmight Federal W. H. Chapman United States Revenue Agent Chapman John S. Mosby Rangers Kelly Company

Riots Shake Shelbyville as Mob Takes Three Men

In Shelbyville Kentucky a mob of about fifty armed white men stormed the jail and abducted three Black inmates, lynching Gene Marshall Wade Patterson and James West while Patterson and Marshall lie in the morgue and West is believed shot during the escape. Authorities warn of possible race violence. no arrests yet. Sheriff’s deputy Ernest Hornback says he was warned not to name mob members.

Shelbyville Gene Marshall Wade Patterson James West Shelby County Shelby County Grand Jury Marshall Patterson West Seli Ernest Hornback Faller Hornback

Wall Street Superstition and Trading Signs

Wall Street traders rely on signs and omens as superstition runs deep. Many carry charms such as luck coins rabbit’s foot and horse chestnut while some own a hangman’s rope fragment. The belief says Tuesday is a low day in a bull market and high day in a bear market, shaping risky bets.

Wall Street Erin

Murphy Camp Rigid on Sheehan in New York Caucus

In Albany New York the Murphy camp denounced any compromise with Sheehan as United States Senator while insurgents led by Roosevelt pledged ten votes to elect him. The night caucus saw rival slates and a dramatic display as Roosevelt and allies kept pressure on the legislature amid a deep split within the Democratic camp.

Albany WN. Y Sheehan United States Charles F. Murphy Tammany William F. Sheehan Alton B. Parker D. Cady Herrick Herbert Bissell Buffalo Franklin D. Roosevelt Duchess County Sullivan Roosevelt Senator Roosevelt New York State Theodore Roosevelt

Albany mother accused in boy's death seeks speedy trial

Edith Melcher, mother of five year old Georgie Melber, faces a premeditated murder case in Albany county court. District Attorney Rollin Sanford vows a rapid trial at the March term, while guards watch the dazed suspect who insists she killed for love not hate.

Albany, N Edith Melber Georgie Melber Rollin B. Sanford Albany Schenectady Turnpike Sanford Melcher Georgie

German biker Fiedler to two years hard labor for blackmail

Wilhelm Fiedler of Steinselfersdorf in Silesia was sentenced to two years at hard labor for attempting to extort money from Muriel Von Scherr Thess, daughter of former US Ambassador Henry White. He threatened to dynamite the Countess's palace unless paid. The Countess, now a mother, is in Paris fearing further threats.

Berlin Wilhelm Fiedler Steinselfersdorf Silesia Congress Muriel- von Scherr-Thess Henry White United States France Fiedler Paris Scherr-Thess Palace

Hobble skirt causes accident at Ninth and Main

Richmond Virginia tale describes a woman walking in a hobble skirt that slows her progress, induces a frightened scream, and leads to a mishap near the Gem Building as bystanders watch a fashionable outfit and its unintended stumble.

Richmond Ninth Main Streets Main Street Polk Miller's Gray's Norfolk and Western Ticket Office Ninth and Gem Building

Aviator lands on battleship deck in San Francisco bay

Eugene Ely accomplished a historic feat by flying twelve miles from shore to the deck of the cruiser Pennsylvania, landing lightly on the after deck and immediately launching back into the air. The event drew praise from officers and troops as Ely described near flawless weather and a careful approach to the ship’s wind.

San Francisco Cal Eugene Ely Pennsylvania Bay Ely Curtiss School of Aviators Selfridge Field Milton Reese Thirteenth Regiment O'Neill Major O'Neill

Bernhardt Faints During Matinee in Boston Engagement

Sarah Bernhardt, under physician care at her Boston hotel, fainted at yesterday's matinee at the Boston Theater. She resumed her role after a short rest, with officials believing she may complete the engagement despite the arduous American tour.

Sarah

Watson to Succeed Elkins in West Virginia Senate

Clarence W. Watson of Fairmont, a coal operator and horse owner, was nominated by West Virginia Democrats in caucus to fill the late Senator Stephen B. Elkins's unexpired term and the long term seat to succeed Nathan B. Scott. The opposition rallied around Judge John H. Holt, but Watson won the vote with forty ballots in Charleston.

Charleston W. VA Clarence W. Watson Fairmont West Virginia Stephen B. Elkins William E. Chilton Nathan B. Scott John H. Holt Huntington Watson

Virginia State Fair and Horse Meet Draw Big Crowds and Records

Broad Rock reports on the 1910 Virginia State Fair at Richmond with $50,000 purses and premiums, strong speed events, record mile and two-lap times, and plans for a longer half-mile track. TEAROLAINE and other Virginia horses set marks, while J H Wingate’s Tearolaine aims for 2:10 and retirement to stud. The piece covers dates, venue, notable horses, drivers, and future dates amid weather impacts and circuit considerations.

Broad Rock South Virginia State Fair Association Richmond Old State Agricultural Society of Virginia Ihs Baron Whips Aileen Wilson Tearolaine Bernaudo Ward M W. H. Gocher Hartford Major del- Mar George .G Columbia Macon Virginia Hailworthy Lamp Girl Gold Bar Princene Miss Nelson Angelus Hulman Tearoleon Red Leo Empire City Track New York Efvert J. H. Wingate Teardaine

Orators Tell Of Lees Virtues In Richmond Ceremony

In Lee Camp Hall Richmond VA a special exercise marked the birth anniversary of Robert E Lee. Veterans Daughters of the Confederacy and others attended as Mayor Richardson ex Governor Montague and Judge Goorns spoke. Captain Sally Tompkins, a Confederate officer, attended though aging, and crosses of honor were to be presented. The program included addresses recitations music and the crosses ceremony.

Richmond Lee Camp Hall Robert Bh, Lee Lee and Pickett Daughters of the Confederacy Sons of Veterans Sally Tompkins Richardson Montague Goorns Christian Mons la Sue Theory of Ike General Lee

Diving for Gold in Southern Sea

Three young treasure seekers from Boston plan a three month voyage from Ulmer Park Brooklyn aboard the Seneca to hunt Spanish doubloons on the ocean floor near the West Indies. Led by Harvard graduate Demarest Lloyd, the crew includes John M. Fallon and Arthur Coombs with Captain Sommers and seven aboard. John T. Cole, a Harvard astronomy professor, withdrew citing his mother's fear of wrecks, and will sail to Bermuda today aboard the liner Oceana.

New York Boston Ulmer Park Brooklyn West Etna Demarest Lloyd Harvard World John T. Cole Cole

Masked thieves raid Mrs Elliott's party in New York

Five guests at Mrs. Richard Elliott of 360 West Fifty-eighth Street were held at gunpoint by four masked athletic men in evening clothes who stole $230 cash, three watches, pins, a cigarette case and a liver bangle. Police learned only that the robbers were athletic and dressed in evening attire. names of guests were not provided. In a separate note, Joseph G Robin testified in bankruptcy court that about $2 million in cash and securities vanished from his Riverside Bank safe and that his memory is unclear of past transactions.

New York Richard Elliott West Fifty-eighth Street Wolvers Elliott Andrews Joseph G. Robin Robin Riverside Northern Bank

Color dye and mix colors for garments at Monroe Drug Co

Higy to Dye promises brighter color and better water adhesion than any other dye. One ldc. package colors all flor. You can dye sny garment without ripping apart at Monroe Drug Co. Quincy Tl.

Monroe Drug CO Quincy

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