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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1908
Page
1
Fragmentary dialogue reports a tension at a hall where Jones recalls his business, a young woman informs him her partner has engaged her, suggesting a possible partnership dispute and emotional moment among attendees.
Five members of the fireroom crew on the battleship Kearsarge suffered burns from a ruptured steam pipe in the forward starboard boiler. The incident did not endanger ship sailing with the fleet, repairs were swift, and none of the injured is destined to die.
In Dayton Ohio a 20 year old Clyde Zar and 14 year old Walter Cowitz were killed by lightning at a Vandalia area farm. Zar lay on hay in a barn while Cowitz leaned outside as a struck elm tree and lightning passed to the barn. The bolt killed the horses on the wet floor and badly injured Cowitz.
Edward R. Haas foreman of Disston's saw works, 2534 West Lehigh Avenue, shot himself near his parents' grave at Mount Peace Cemetery after a dispute with Miss O'Rourke. Haas had been unemployed for about two months and disappeared from Atlantic City last Tuesday. his body was found by August Weigel on the way to work.
Commander Robert Peary reaches Belle Harbor Labrador aboard the Roosevelt on the way to the Arctic. A Belle Harbor telegram reports arrival at 6 AM and describes fine weather and good health, noting the voyage continues with whale meat taken at Cape Charles.
Leslie Carter former president of the South Side Elevated Railroad Company and notable in finance has been judged unable to manage his affairs. Judge Cutting to appoint a conservator after Carter’s several months illness from gas poisoning.
New state law in Louisiana declares drinking, even from a personal flask on passenger trains, a misdemeanor. Punishment includes a fine or imprisonment. The measure took effect amid broader efforts to regulate alcohol use on transit.
Washington reports Brigadier General James Allen and the War Department board will seek a $1,000,000 appropriation to fund two balloon stations on the Atlantic Coast at New York and Fort Monroe and to buy two Republique class dirigibles. The plan includes building a large hydrogen plant at Fort Omaha and training officers at Fort Leavenworth. Roosevelt and Taft support the earlier balloon measures.
The birthday of Miss Ethel Roosevelt, youngest daughter of President Roosevelt, was celebrated at Sagamore Hill Oyster Bay with a party for her young friends. The event featured dancing on the veranda in the evening and the President himself joined the festivities to help liven the occasion.
President Gompers Secretary Morrison and John Mitchell of the AFL were cited to answer contempt charges for continuing a boycott against the Bucks Store and Range Company. The batch of notes covers international moves, immigration trends, and various federal actions.
Eugene W. Chafin of Chicago and Rev. William B. Palmore of St. Louis led the Prohibition National Convention in Columbus Ohio in a largely unanimous ticket vote. Aaron S. Watkins of Ada Ohio won the vice presidency after a tense three ballot process amid rule wrangles. The platform endorses direct senatorial elections and tax reforms among a 321 word program.
The Prohibition party gathered in Columbus Ohio on July 15 and 16 1908 adopts a pledge to seek a constitutional amendment prohibiting liquor production sale importation and transport for beverage use and to enforce immediate prohibition in the District of Columbia territories and other areas.
President Roosevelt and family attended morning services at Christ Episcopal Church in Oyster Bay New York. They traveled from Sagamore Hill by automobile with their son Archie. A group of New York boys gathered at Lloyd’s church for the occasion.
In High Island Texas clouds of mosquitoes are draining blood from cattle and causing many deaths. A Chambers County rancher reports about 200 head lost in 10 days as pastures lie thick with dead cattle carcasses. Smudge fires burn day and night to keep pests from homes.
A National Board of Health report cites 36 deaths from scorpion bites in Durango over six months with fatalities common. The state offers two cents for each scorpion killed amid similar deaths in other parts of the state and in the Jalisco mountains.
William Moffitt of Sistersville West Virginia traveled to Pittsburgh for his sister Stella Moffitt funeral and died by taking carbolic acid at his parents Reed Street home. Grief over Stella's death is believed to have driven his act. He was 39, leaving a widow and five children who accompanied him.
In Pittsburg, 18 plaintiffs suing Pittsburg Coal Co in U.S. Circuit Court seek damages totaling 955000 for losses from the December 19 1907 Darr Mine disaster that killed nearly 300 miners.
The report suggests John D. Rockefeller Jr. may become president of American Smelting. Westinghouse may succeed in its reorganization plan as company debt to banks nears the rumor level. The Philadelphia Stock Exchange notes market sentiment hinges on United States Steel and the general bull run. Industry leaders discuss Missouri Pacific Westinghouse and Consolidated Gas as potential market movers while NY Central shows modest earnings and dividends. Amalgamated Copper President Rogers comments copper lags steel. Pennsylvania coal shipments for last week are 778 330 tons with year to date 860 000 tons. J G Brill Car Co directors declare quarterly dividends on both preferred and common stock.
Officers for the ensuing year were elected led by P. A. Lee of Lynchburg as president and E. J. Applewhite of Newport News as first vice president. W. M. Sturgess of Norfolk becomes treasurer and W. H. Pearson of Hampton serves as corresponding secretary. An executive committee named Wm. Pilcher of Petersburg as chairman with Drs. Manning and Womack.
Richmond special report on the death of Prof Junius B. Leigh headmaster and founder of the Globe School for Boys after a brief illness. He had served as educator in Danville Petersburg Sewanee and other posts. Survived by three sisters and one brother. Funeral set for tomorrow.
Front Royal special says George and Raymond Trumbo sons of the late Dr. Trumbo shot and seriously injured by Detective M L Pankey of the Southern Railway at Linden seven miles away. Pankey was on official business with Special Agent W S Connelly of Alexandria and refused to comment. George is in a serious condition with a bullet through the neck. Raymond was shot through the chin. The brothers are known horsemen and Pankey wired to surrender.
The United States government files a petition in federal court to be treated as a preferred creditor of Jamestown Ewn position, claiming a debt of 897000 remains. The loan, a $1,000,000 share secured by gate receipts, had only $103,000 paid, and the government argues the loan terms grant it priority protection from the court.
Jim Clem mens, a negro wanted for the murder two years ago of John D. Spencer a wealthy tobacco manufacturer of Danville who was shot and instantly killed in the home of his brother J H Spencer at Martinsville was captured here.
Mrs R K L Meeks died at her home in Mont Armont after swallowing carbolic acid. She had been sent to the Western & Lum at Staunton for treatment, and was on furlough when the death occurred. husband and relatives noted in the report.
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