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Newspaper

Mathews Journal

Location

Mathews, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jul 18, 1912

Page

3

Two Young Women Identify Negro in Hanover Henrico Attacks

Richmond Virginia special report says Richard Quates, a Hanover county man, is identified as the attacker of Miss Magele Robinson near Scott's Annex on Broad Street Road and as the man who assaulted Miss Louise Rouse in Hanover. Miss Rouse identified him after being forced to wear a cap, leading to court actions in Henrico and Hanover counties.

Richmond Richard Quates Hanover Henrico County Quates Magele Robinson Scott Ashland Miss Rouse Caroline County Qunes Quales Puryear Hi Carter King Henrico Uales Alieu Miss Robinson Hanover County

Naval Court Probes New Hampshire Ramming Incident

Newport R I Special report states a naval court of inquiry investigates the ramming of the battleship New Hampshire by the Fall River vessel as part of an official inquiry.

New Hampshire Newport R. I Naval Court of Inquiry Fall River

Commonwealth in fog halts Narragansett repair work

The steamship Commonwealth finished its work yesterday and today the repair effort in Narragansett Ting is being rushed under Naval Constructor Baxter of the Dusten navy yard. Officers failed to appear before the board despite invitation. Atlantic fleet sailors aboard the New Hampshire resist underway repair.

Commonwealth Narragansett Ting Baxter Dusten Navy Yard Atlantic Lampshire

Narrow Escape of Boys in Catboat Off New York

In Ambrose Channel off Swinburne Island two Crookive youths Charles Wallach and Charles Thompson were stranded on an overturned catboat Octopus after a capsize. Naval cutter No. 3 rescued them after a dramatic struggle in heavy seas. both were treated and later sent home.

New York Charles Wallach Charles Thompson Thirteenth Regiment, National Guard Ambrose Channel Swineburne Island Cutter No. 3 Second Naval Battalion Young Wallach John C. Wallach Amity Street Seventy-second Street Bay Ridge Thompson Seventy-ninth Street Fifteenth Avenue Gravesend Wallach Octopus Asbury Park Swinburne Island Severn Boston Robert M. Shaw Mutter No. 2 Naval Militia Pier Fifty-second Street Brooklyn Nortons Point Hoys Wein Samuel Laforde Usd Gates Avenue Watson Emerson Jefferson Avenue Brookiyt Murphy Laforde Marold Ormsby Muvision Emerson Overand Ormey Island Hospital Kavyanaugh Kings County Hospital Ind Cave Coney Island

Verdict of Guilty In Camorra Trial At Viterbo

In Viterbo Italy a Camorra trial ended with seven defendants found guilty on Monday. The report notes a verdict delivered by Special. The rest of the text includes unrelated fiction about Jack and Jill and a mocked ending with divorce.

Viterbo Italy Camorrist Trina Jack Jim Jill

Don'ts from Dr Wiley For Heat Relief

Special from Washington DC Dr Harvey Wiley the pure food expert issued a list of domis to ease heat distress The formula urges people not to worry or think about the heat to avoid ice cold drinks to stay busy with useful work and not chase streetcars It also cautions against eating tainted foods

Washington, D. C Harvey Wiley Iere

Pirates Attack Aboard Genee Aboard Allemania Sailors Say

Thirteen sailors from the Italian bark Genee tell of a pirate raid after leaving Tunciu on May 16 bound for Marseilles. Pirates boarded, crew forced to abandon ship, Genee crew rescued by the Allemania near Inagua. A British revenue cutter pursued the pirates. no capture reported. Another ship, Prince Josephine, reportedly ran aground and was looted by pirates.

New York Alemwania Genee Inagua Marianas Cence Tnacun Marseilles Port Bral Ren Volvers Genee Vn Rotor Bahamas Allemania New York City Joseph Capello Bathwennsco Lone Mihs Ace Prince Joacehin West Indies

Allen trial witnesses recount shooting with brief defenses

In Wytheville Virginia on Monday the Commonwealth rested after new witnesses described the shooting as seen by themselves. J A Seagle identified a bullet from the body and connected it to Claude Allen while Dexter Goad recalled only one potential dishonesty claim. Seven defense witnesses testified focusing on character and reputation. J Cooley and R K Wilkerton gave notable testimony about schooling and bank deposits.

Wytheeville Commonwealth Va Claude Allen J. A. Seagle Judea Massie Clawle Alien Dexter Goad Aiken Webb Kk. J. Cooley Pulaski County Wysor RK. G. Wilkerton Hillsville Sidna Allen

Convict Boat Capsizes in Mississippi River

The Steamship Marjorie carrying 150 convicts turned turtle in the Mississippi River. No escape attempts were made and only a female cook drowned. The overturned vessel drifted about thirty miles before beaching. Captain Samuel E. Cody charmed life again escaping death after a Farnborough flight.

Baton Rough Marjorie Mississippi River Farnborough Eng Samuel E. Cody Farnboroush

Cody’s Plane Flies In Rough Landing Striking Cow

An aviator named Cody lost power midflight forcing an emergency landing. The monoplane struck a cow on impact, killing the animal. Cody was severely shaken. the machine wrecked. Cody is described as a welteralized English man born in the United States.

Cody McHine Coty United States

Orozco Rebels Arrive in Juarez In Disarray

Report says a troop train of cattle cars brought rebel soldiers from Chihuahua City into Juarez Mexico early today. Two more trains with detachments arrived yesterday. The resurrectos lack arms ammunition provisions and clothing and desertions are widespread. Juarez fears mutinies and seizure of the city.

EL Paso Tex Juarez Mexico Chihuahua City Orozco

Illinois cyclone sweeps three towns in Kankakee Newton Lake counties

A cyclone struck Southern Kankakee county Newton and Lake counties early today causing heavy damage in Momence Merseh er and St Anne. Several buildings were demolished but no loss of life reported. The same region recently endured a deadly tornado.

Nankakee Ill Kankakee County Newton Lake Counties Insana Momence Merseher St. Anne

Dillingham Describes Jackpot Fund Ties to Legislation

In Washington special coverage Senator Dillingham argues the Jackpot fund existed long before Lorimer’s election. He cites testimony and names like Speaker Hurtiel and Senator Hopkins to support a general knowledge of the fund among leaders. He asserts contributions from railroads street railways and various interests promoted or resisted registration. Lorimer attends the discussion as Dillingham presses his case.

Wyashington D. C Senate Jenkiler Lertner Hillingham Lorimer Werner Deneet Hurtiel Hopkins Tullman Company Mught

Virginia law extends road labor sentences to vagrants and loafers

Richmond Virginia Special describes a new act from the General Assembly, signed by Governor Mann, sending constant offenders including drunkards and loafers to road work for indeterminate terms. Judges and city justices gain option in sentencing, with release only after reform.

Richmond Fist General Assembly Mann

Thief Flashes Away Watch and Cash From Aurora Hero

In Aurora Illinois Henry Artlip rescued a swimmer from the Fox River and later found his coat empty with a gold watch and nine dollars missing. Police seek a thief who vanished with the valuables and the daring rescuer remains a local hero.

Aurora Henry Artlip Artlip Fox River

Aviator Bedel War Killed In Crash Over Paris Route

Special aviation bulletin reports aviator Bedell War killed while attempting a landing near Paris after his plane crashed from St Cyr to Chatons. The machine overturned and the pilot died on impact.

Paris Bedel War Bedell St. Cyr Chatons

Thousands See Youth Drown at Atlantic City Beach

Lifeguards fought to save Schultz of Philadelphia after warnings about undertow failed. The ball game on the jetty led to a pull into rough water. guards Penny Roethultz Morgarun and others swam through boiling waves as crowds watched. Schultz disappeared after a brutal jetty impact.

Atlantic City N. J Lilo Schults Peony Morgurun Othelts Willie Bouitonthund Schultette Schultz Penny Roethultz Morgarun

Forty Dead in Mine Explosion at Comisborough Yorkshire

A explosion tore through the Gadeby coal pit at Comis borough, Yorkshire, killing and injuring many. Officials fear the death toll will exceed forty as rescue teams battle coal dust and dangerous conditions to reach trapped miners. King George visited the mine the previous day, adding dramatic tension to the disaster.

Copisborough Yorkshire West George Earl of Pitzwilliam Ua Dh Theis

Camorra Jury Guarded After Italy Convictions

In Viterbo Italy a heavy guard surrounds the prison after Camorra members were convicted Tuesday of the murder of Generale Cuoevols and his wife. Jury members and their families receive protection and pensions for six months amid fears of further COmmorra plots.

Viterbo Italy Camorra Jess Jurvaliere Santero Signor Mani Cavilere Isa Bovern

Avenged deaths tied to Verona gang trial verdicts

A damaged 1904 diary reference emerges with trial outcomes for Nicolo Deira Antonio Cerrato and Martiano di Centao convicted of murder linked to the Cucecolo group. Enrico items leader Giovanni Rapi and others receive long sentences while some claimants face shorter terms. a violent courtroom incident ends with Di Marina slain and Di Moreer gravely injured.

Ecnmertisia Enrico Giovanni Rapi di Marinas Porting Merrato Salvi Morra Icharo Alfano Repl di Martnas Iin Surveillanes Wien Marinas Moreer Martnax

Complaint Against Telephone Companies Cited for Hearing

In Richmond Virginia the Scottsie Telephone Company and the Albemarle Telephone Company were cited to appear before the Burte Commission on July 17 to answer a complaint by D R Lenehertoe of Albemarle. He alleges a combination restraint of trade and charging exorbitant rates, with charges in excess of reasonable rates for service and ownership by the same interests. The petition seeks an order to compel reasonable rates and reduced charges for connecting lines, bearing many pages of typewritten manuscript and names of Albemarle county figures.

Richmond Scottsie Telephone Company Albemaarle Telephone Company Bturte Corporstian Commission Snewert Am Lenehertoe Albemarle County of

How Ryan Gained a Nelson Delegation Seat in 1900s Meeting

Insurance Commissioner Joseph Butten outlines how Millionaire Thomas Fortune Ryan won election as a delegate to the National Democratic Convention in Baltimore. The Tenth District split into Wilson and non Wilson factions with delegates named from Augusta Rockbridge Botetourt Amherst Fluvanna and Nelson counties. The general meeting ratified the separate selections and announced Ryan as a delegate with Barley as an alternate.

Richmond Joseph Butten Thomas Fortune Ryan Batlimore Joseph Button Witi Hairmeas Melon Wirino N. Shreckhtte Adwusin Mave Wilson Cons Didates Pembroke Pettitt Fluvanna H. St. G. Tucker Peyton Cochran Augusta A. E. Strode Amherst John Ti, Latane Rockbridge Nelson Ryan Clendenen J. Ryan Tholas FP. Ryan Nelson County A. G. Preston Tucker Preston Shreckhife John W. Willitte

Correction sought in district committee naming at meeting

The meeting chair listed correct delegates and alternates for the Tenth District, requesting changes to names including Mr. Ryan and Mr. Barry Eyen Allen Avan Clendenen Ryan and Joseph Mran. Richmond papers reported Joseph Hratten’s election and John Nfattten’s re election in Appomattox with notes on Ryan’s national convention role in St Louis 1904.

Hyan Nwerfo Joseph Hratten Richmond John Nfatten Appomattox Brennan Thomas F. Ryan Thomas Ss. Ryan Button Mr. Ryan Virginia St. Louis Jodee Alten B. Parker

Near Soldier Langs In Jail For Bicycle Theft

Arthur Harmon claiming Cincinnati origin and recent enlistment was jailed sixty days for petit larceny after stealing a bicycle valued at 25 dollars. He was arrested while trying to sell the bike and admitted guilt blaming drunkenness. A second case saw William Wright charged with stealing a 15 dollar bicycle, with the hearing continued to July 20.

Richmond Arthur Harmon Cincinnati United States Army Police Coore Wyatt Smith Jiarmon Tiller West Brond Street Smith Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Marmon Harmon William Wright William Johnson

Richmond Mayor Backs Full Voting for Byrd Primary

Mayor Miles M. Martin chair of the City Democratic Committee says the Byrd Primary Law should allow all qualified voters to participate in the primary not just whites. He argues the act could be unconstitutional if it excludes Negroes and aims to mobilize a large Richmond vote to influence future party power. He plans to reach every Democrat with meetings and campaign literature before November.

General Assembly Miles M. Martin City Democratic Committee Byrd Hrst General Assembly Virginia Major Martin Richmond Martin

A Real Suffragette in Chicago

A fragment notes a man conceding his wife has greater earning power and stays home to manage all household duties, highlighting shifting gender roles in Chicago.

Chicago Isaac Kanielsom

Fire damages Yonkers plants and lumber yard losses

Fire Tuesday destroyed the Lawrence Brothers Lumber yard the C A Pearsall coal yard and the Yonkers Buners Supply Company plant. The blaze threatened the massive plants of Shorts Elevator Company and the National Sugar Refining Company with a loss estimated at SP 000.

Yonkers N. Y Lawrence Brothers Lumber C. A. Pearsall Coal Yonkers Buners’ Supply Company Shorts Elevator Company National Sugar Refining Company

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