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Mathews Journal

Location

Mathews, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1912

Page

8

Rub It Out Pain Relief Ad and Local Notices

Frayser Great Nerve and Bone Liniment promises relief for muscle and joint stiffness with 25 cent bottles from J W Frayser & Co Richmond VA. Also listings for prize pigs, tools and equipment for sale, barber training at Richmond College, loan offers at 7.5 percent and mortgage details from The Standard Home Company Norfolk VA.

Frayser J. W. Frayser & CO Richmond Standard Home Company Law Norfolk

Progressive Will Be Elected Says Bryan at Convention

In Baltimore special report William J. Bryan praised Paeveus Bame in the Democratic national convention. He compared the anti reactionary resolution to a decisive checker move leaving opponents exposed. He said the resolution opens the way for a great Democratic victory and a progressive nominee is inevitable.

Baltimore Wiliam J. Bryan Paeveus Bame Tam

Bryan Resolution Sparks Debate at Democratic Convention

Prominent Democrats assess Bryan's resolution amid progressive nomination fights. Nebraskan delegates say they aimed to force a progressive candidate, with debate over expelling delegates and the impact on Clark, Wilson, and Underwood. Respondents foresee a long, multi ballot contest and warn the resolution may shift support among leading contenders.

Thomas Fortune Ryan August Belmont Ryan Belmont Ialue Senate Bryan Clark John W. Kern Indiana Wilson

Why the Exception at the Ballpark Why baseball draws crowd behavior

The exchange questions why spectators boo at golf tennis and baseball events. It notes that in golf and tennis crowds rarely threaten players yet baseball crowds often provoke strong reactions. The dialogue explores why baseball draws different levels of spectator hostility compared with other sports.

Norfolk Politician Seeks Roosevelts Aid to Free South

L. Thorp, longtime Mecklenburg and Fourth District figure, declares the Democratic Solid South rests on the Republican label alone. He telegraphs Colonel Roosevelt offering to aid in disenthralling the South from that image and backing his cause.

Hk. L. Thorp Norfolk Mecklenburg County Patriotio Thorp Roosevelt Petersburg

Clark Favored by Kentucky Delegation in Democratic Race

The Kentucky delegation backs Champ Clark for the Democratic nomination on the second ballot. Ollie James says Clark is the clear choice, while Kern and Gaynor vie as possible dark horses. Analysts note Wilson and Underwood fading, with party unity and the two thirds rule making a non Clark option plausible.

Baltimore Ollie Dates Petmancal Kentucky Champ Clark Toirman James Kentucky Dutenetium Clark Tam Kern Gaynor PL. Kall Nebraska Colonel Bryan Willel Oitiwit Wilson Underwood Seonter Kern Indiana Unierwood Murphy Ryan Uryan Chaices Samme

Democratic convention talks seek a compromise dark horse

Baltimore reports conferees Murphy Sullivan and Tageart failed to reach a second ballot agreement after adjournment. They discussed substituting assets among candidates with Wilson or Kern as possible choices while Bryan’s opinion looms. Gaynor, distressed by New York delegation’s initial ballot, weighs in as a factor.

Baltimore Charles F. Murphy Newark Reser Sullivan Iinelly Thomas Tageart Indiaon Gaynor Sullivan Illinois Clark Candiate Wilson Tagcatt John W. Kern Murphy Kern Bryan Mr. Murphy New York

Anviedy's Fight in Washington Eyes Changing Landscape

Washington reports a tense political scene as Congressman Underwood comments that the fight is open to many. Speaker Clark declines to state a position on the first Baltimore ballot, appearing tired after a long night awaiting Baltimore news and returning to his office by morning.

Anviedy Washington, D. C Congressman Underwood Clark Baltmore Baltimore

Decrease in State of Taxable Property Noted in Russell County

Richmond Va special report outlines depreciation of personal property values in several counties as returns come to the Auditor of Public Accounts. The Russell County western district shows a roughly 19000 drop in personal property valuation, with horses dropping from 41.71 to 27.94 on average and clocks rising slightly in value while overall numbers shrink.

Richmond eVenue Commissioners of the Revenue Moore Russell

Moore to Submit Federal Valuations to Courts

Mr. Moore plans to present federal valuations and owner supplied figures to the courts and grand juries. He will submit last year’s books and valuations, plus copies of federal examinations showing discrepancies with Revenue Commissioner figures. In Russell County, livestock valuations by owners exceed federal figures, a variance noted by the Auditor. Moore says his office will audit every book and report comparison results to court officers.

Moore Federa G Russell County Commissioner of the Revenue

Eddy Will Held Valid by Court

The New York Supreme Court refused a rehearing in the suit by George W. Grover to break Mary Baker G. Eddy’s will. Eddy left $2,000,000 to the Christian Science Church. The New Hampshire court had already ruled against Grover, ending his bid in this state. Former Senator Chandler, representing Grover, saw the motion denied as a victory for the church.

Concord N. Y Supreme Court George W. Glover Mary Baker G. Eddy Christian Science Church New Hampshire Grover Chandler Glover

Democratic Convention Opens Amid Hall Crowd and Contested Delegates

At Convention Hall Baltimore Maryland Chairman Parker opened the national Democratic gathering. Amid protests over seating and crowding, delegates from South Dakota and credential contests dominated early remarks. Governor McCorkle urged the sovereign right of state votes as Blanchard supported the contestees while the hall remained restless and crowded.

Baltimore Parker Champ Clark Adolf Guttmacher Madison Avenue Temple Crane Mr. Crane Roland S. Morris Pennsylvania South Dakota Andrew Lee Clark Wilson Morris William A. McCorkle West Virginia McCorkle Luke Lea Genceman Executive Committee Secretary of State Senator Lea Lea Republian Blanchard Louisiana Committee On Credentials

Fragmentary dialogue from a family scene

A father questions his son about honesty and age, recalling a past statement. The brief mix of names and phrases suggests a clipped excerpt from a larger literary or archival source.

Dictates Terms Of Party Platform In Democratic Convention

The rules committee voted 22 to 16 to defer platform action until after the nomination. Bryan won a 41 to 11 vote to present the platform post nomination, with Kern elected chairman of the resolutions committee and Bryan and Vardaman aiming to draft a progressive platform. Bryan declined the chair, wanting freedom for minority reports, and a subcommittee was named to draft the platform while emphasizing a post nomination release.

Baltimore W. J. Bryan Resolutions Committee William Jennings Sirvan Committee On Rules Bryan John W. Bern Indiana Kern Clark Ark Rayner C. H. Culberson Texas Mr. Ryan Mr. Bryan J. K. Vardaman Mississippi We Resolutions Committee Ohio State Vardaman C. P. J. Mooney Tennessee John W. Kern William Jennings Bryan Entiemen Dohn Wern Hha Ehalmeesa Tillman Ben Tillman South Carolina T. J. Walsh Montana

Resolutions committee opens session at Baltimore convention

The resolutions committee met two hours before the convention’s second day as William Jennings Bryan was offered the chairmanship. Debates over platform planks include tariff, free raw materials, and direct election of senators. The New York Lit-We Tin Plate ordinance faces opposition, with concerns about exposing owners of disreputable buildings.

Baltimore Resolutions Committee William Jennings Bryan Alton B. Parker Bryan Parker Tageart-Sullivan- Murphy Judge Parker Platform Committee J. W. Kern Indiana James O'Gorman New York W. EF. Purcell North Dakota Atlee Pomerene Olio United States Norfolk Virginian-Pilot

Couldn't Possibly Is Your New Play a Sut Cas

Kansas City Journal notes mixed reception as lines reference broadway and industry terms. Critics discuss whether the work will succeed given repeated mentions of the American Nag and Broadway in the first act. No firm premiere details provided.

Broadway Kansas City Ournal

Lack of Stability in Convention Votes Cited

A terse exchange over convention votes features a ready male philosopher claiming figures won’t lie while another man counting two convention votes argues that numbers may change their minds, highlighting doubt about numerical consistency.

River case arrests widen as girl testifies in Virginia

In Richmond Special report, another chapter opens as Lisate Baska, alleged victim in the river case, is taken into custody along with four already at the preliminary hearing. Three men Giannotti Butterworth and Guilett face possible death in the electric chair if convicted. The case involves alleged enticement of girls aged twelve to sixteen to a houseboat on the river.

Richmond River Lisate Baska Thinceon Bon Air Joseph Giannotti W. A. Butterworth Charles V. Guilett Guilett Giannotti Butterworth Glannott Giannotti Butterworth Gullett

Echoes of Harmony Drowned by Angry Shout Across Land

A note of sweet harmony gave way to a loud protest that drowned the music, turning a peaceful scene into a clash where the band’s tune faded under hostile voices across the land.

Market Reports for Farm Goods and Livestock Prices

Market listings show varied prices for chickens ducks turkeys and eggs plus butter live stock veals calves sheep lambs cattle and bacon. Watches cover hogs wool and miscellaneous items with quantities in pounds dozens and bags and many prices per unit.

Med Cva Ewe

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