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Newspaper

Mathews Journal

Location

Mathews, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 11, 1912

Page

6

Diverse Local Advertisements From Richmond and Surroundings

Fragmented notices advertise hair dressing products, pain relief liniment, farm stock sales, meat variety, and plumbing supplies. Entries mention Hughes in Richmond Virginia, J W O, Essex Berkshire Poland Duroc pigs, Coulter Springs North Carolina, and a boiler and plumbing equipment listing with box address P O Box 246 We.

Essex Berkshire Poland J. E. Coulter Con- Springs N. C

Mortgage Inquiry and Promiseds in Norfolk Notice

Fragmented text discusses home mortgage offers, simple interest, and monthly or yearly payments. Mentions Norfolk Virginia address and campaign promises, with unclear names and dates. The garbled lines yield a note on financing options and a political context without clear specifics.

Joan Norfolk Wileaw

Democratic Natl Jamboree Sways Toward Sea Girt

In Sea Girt New Jersey on a special gathering delegates discussed potential gubernatorial candidates. Talks centered on possible leaders including William Fombs Fred B Lynch and others while Governor Wilson had not yet decided and a Chicago meeting with committee signs loomed.

Sea Girt N. J Democratic Narciaenitins Baltimore William Fombs Fred B. Lynch A S. HiMapeth

Campaign chatter on choosing convention chair implied in Baltimore records

The passage depicts political maneuvering surrounding a convention chair selection. Governor Wilson meets with Norman E. Mack and Roger Sullivan to discuss dates for a nomination notification. Chicago is chosen as the site, with debate over McCombs as possible chair, and Hudspeth urging continuity.

Paign Jothe Deleire See Timore Ap Sven Ollie James Norman E. Mack Wilson Mack Roger Sullivan Illinois New York Chicago Mr. Sullivan Mr. Mack French Lick Thomas ‘Tarsgart Hudspeth Campaiga McCombs

Attack on Miss Robinson Sparks Henrico County Pursuit

An 18 year old white girl Miss Robinson was attacked on Broad Street Road near Scott's Addition by a young black man. The assailant, later identified as Quale, was arrested and held without bail. Police say he resembles the suspect and may face a hearing once the victim and her brother recover.

Richmond Scott Sonnell J. R Missobinson Miss Robinson Hill Carter Quale Hanover Hanover County

Belgium election riots spark regional turmoil in report

In Belgium unrest flares amid election tensions as regional factions clash. The piece notes possible third terms and mentions Washington County Journal and Danville Register sources referencing Underwood and shifts in party dynamics.

Belgium Wonder Washington County Journal

Finger prints on broken blind key murder at Richmond home

Richmond special report says prints on a broken window blind may identify the man who shot and killed Thomas Seabolt at 12 South Allen Avenue. Police seek William H. Price and investigate Mrs Walker, with coroners inquest set for tomorrow at the City Hall.

Richmond Mager Thomas Seabelt South Allen Avenue Munter Welock Nurderer Seabolt Bessie Walker W. J. Maybee Children's Home Society Atlanta Price Richmond Cedar Works Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Virginia Ryiway and Power Company Seaboek

Richmond Ex-Prisoners Aid Society Fails To Save Man

In Richmond a former convict Thomas Seabolt alias Joseph McGivins, once reformed, was murdered amid modern temptations and mixed loyalties. He had ties to Mrs Leslie Walker and planned marriage while ex-prison peers and the Ex-Prisoners' Aid Society weighed his fragile prospects.

Richmond Thomas Seabelt Joseph McGivins Lessie Walker Halson Seabolt Ex-Prisoners' Aid Society Federal Atlanta Alleghany County Penitentiary Walter Turpin Turpin Iie Corporation Court of Lynchburg Ex- Prisoners’ Aid Society Society Walker Crowel Street Ben Walker Ali

Eternal Triangle in Seabolt Case

Richmond Virginia. Coroner Taylor discusses a sensational case at the home of Mrs. Bessie Walker. He notes a triangular affair involving a vagabond, a criminal, and a loose woman, describing it as an old story of one woman and two men.

Richmond Taylor Bessie Walker Orin South Allen Avenue Wolock Dessie Walken

Jealous lover likely killer in Atlantic City murder case

Mrs. Walker says she separated from her husband and camped with William Price who then faced jealousy from Seabolt recently released from Atlanta prison. A pistol salvo fatally wounded Seabolt and apparently Price fled via a window. Walker suspects Price, but no direct proof yet.

Mrs. Walker William Price Seabot Atlanta Price Seabott Mrs Seabolt Tie

City will not pay Police Justice salary in Norfolk

Under Attorney General Williams ruling Virginia will stop funding the Police Justice of Norfolk, a post created in 1896. The law tied fines revenue to the literary fund for teacher salaries, and the constitution blocks further state payments. Norfolk must now cover the entire salary.

C. Lee Moore Williams Moore Norfolk Virginia

Chinaman Glad of His Freedom in Virginia

A Henrico jail detainment story follows Marlong from China, accused of Navy desertion and using improper language in Hanover. U S Officer Williams clears the desertion charge, while Magistrate Beadles seeks trial on the second accusation, questioned by language understanding. Marlong greets fate with a grin as he heads east.

Richmond Marloy Henrico County United States Navy Hanover County Mar Garnett Maronty Hugger Marthen America United States Se Mar

Four Year Old Burns In Home Fire Incident

Lonnie Williams, four, living with Ernest Williams at 529 North Eighteenth Street, was severely burned when a match ignited his clothing about 10 AM. Passersby found him ablaze. he was hospitalized at Retreat for the Sick and given first aid. Little hope for recovery.

Richmond Lonnie Williams Ernest Williams North Eighteenth Street Hawkins

Pounded Indian Squaw With Eggs At Roxbury

A Chickahominy Indian woman was assaulted by merchant Lem Binns in Roxbury Virginia. The case sparked a rare magistrate court fight at Charles City with Hon. M H Barnes ruling the tribe lacked verifiable blood defining its status. Leading locals raise funds to contest ongoing claims.

Roxbury Lem Binns Times-Dispatch Virginia Binns John Lem de Lode Adkins Lem Ginns Young Binns Norvell Henley Williamsburg Tron M. H. Barnes Charles City Squire Tremper Henley Young Henley Charles City County

Daw Father and Son in Conference in Virginia Trial

The Commonwealth case against Claude Allen resumes in Hillsville Virginia as witnesses recount Floyd Allen’s threats and the Claude Allen tragedy. Testimony describes the family dynamics, whispered statements, and juror experiences amid inclement weather and a crowded scene.

Commonwealth Claude Allen William M. Foster Marek Lith Hillsville B Worldle Floyd Allen W. M. Poster Isuar Martin Carrell Sidney Sprecker Floend Claude Lowman King Joseph A. Banks Co. L. Powell Carroll

Progressive sentiment in Baltimore could affect Virginia acts

A Free Lance editorial argues that if Baltimore’s progressive momentum had influenced the Virginia General Assembly a broader state policy might have passed, rather than a collection of local acts. It reflects on how regional political shifts shape legislative outcomes and contrasts national trends with state decisions.

Baltimore Virginia General Assembly Free Lance

Market Prices For Live Stock and Staples

A compact listing of carcass and live stock values including chickens ducks hocks and turkey prices by weight and grade. Also covering eggs butter country cured bacon deer wool and various produce with unit pricing for crates dozens and pounds.

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