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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1910
Page
8
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The State Democratic Committee in Richmond considers a separate primary for United States Senate seats to avoid anti machine candidates. Two named contenders, Martin and Swanson, would be voted for separately under distinct terms. Officials seek to prevent machine swapping and reduce campaign costs while aligning county and city schedules.
A mob gathered to lynch accused assailants of Miss Jennie Sharp near Nomad Wan. The sheriff spirited the young farmers from the county jail by special train to save them from mob justice. A posse hunted for the suspects as the crowd sought retribution.
Wireless dispatches report a fire aboard the 6,000 ton liner Momus off Florida with 60 passengers and 125 crew. The sister ship Comus stood by as passengers were transferred, with women noted for heroism during the blaze that began near twelve fathoms of water.
The Momus caught fire in her hold near Cape Canaveral Florida at 2 P M yesterday while off New Orleans. Captain John F Boyd ordered all hands to battle the flames and prepare boats to land passengers ashore if needed. Passengers remained calm as crews fought the blaze through the night with two ships aiding in moving people to safety.
Chicago investigators weigh widow Mrs Ira G Rawn testimony on the Winnetka shooting of railroad executive William C Rawn. Thirteen hours of questioning fail to disprove chauffeur Ernest Stevens alibi while coroner Hoffman's find shows a fireplace ornament piece may be misread as a second bullet. The death by own action theory gains ground as powder burns on Rawn's shirt point to close range.
Paris reports Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa stolen from the Louvre less than eight weeks ago. A copy stands in its place while the genuine painting is said to be in New York in the possession of an unidentified millionaire. The article notes the painting's historic value and mentions British offers of five million pounds.
The article notes the enigmatic Mona Lisa as a study in steady gaze and unusual, otherworldly landscape. It traces Leonardo da Vinci's landscape influence from Verrocchio and Fra Angelico through Baldovinetti, culminating in a decorative backdrop that highlights the haunting figure.
William M. Tompkins son of Dr Christopher Tompkins is named by Senator Thomas S Martin as a cadet from Virginia to the West Point Military Academy. He studied at the University of Virginia and posted a top finals average. He must report to Fort Slocum New York January 11 for entrance examination with Rives Childs of Lynchburg named as alternate.
In Washington, the State Department demands Madriz's complete resignation and fair open elections in Nicaragua. Envoys Barrios and Salinas arrive to present Madrid and Estrada faction cases, with Knox backing a transitional path and regional support from Guatemala, El Salvador, and Costa Rica. Fighting intensifies near Managua as revolutionists clash with government troops. General Lee is reported killed.
Montreal report on the fifth day of the Grand Trunk strike notes government and trade groups urging peace while the conflict threatens wider sympathy strikes. Freight has slowed but railroad officials claim improved service as engineers and firemen threaten to join a broader walkout, risking freight deadlines and industrial disruption.
Announcement from Wabash rail offices states its lines were removed from the Gran Trunk strike trouble in Canada by an agreement reached last night and that service has resumed today as usual.
Toronto July 23 armed men swarmed the Grand Trunk Railway area as the company laborers lagged on plans to move freight. The disruption signals a crisis point in the strike action.
Weekly market notes corrected by Wallerstein Produce Company focus on poultry prices and product availability. Includes updated figures, supplier notes, and regional price movements to inform buyers and traders.
Wholesale Richmond Virginia quotes show change wheat car lots with No 2 red Western at 1.10 6, No 2 mixed around 0.44 0.47, No 3 white near 0.47, and bag lot figures such as 0.90 1.07 for certain grades. Market notes reference steamer loads and miscellaneous vessel prices.
Plans to move freight did not develop briskly as three or four trains were sent from Mimico yards to the city. The first west bound freight train was assembled at Mimico, the center for freight handling in this division.
Willie White, colored, was sent to the roads for four months from the Police Court this morning for the theft of two puddles of tobacco from the Chesapeake and Ohio Railway Company. White was arrested yesterday afternoon.
In court a man named White confessed ignorance of the Cockade City Chief of Police and boasted he knows Petersburg Mayor Bill Taft. G C Alsop a painter was fined 25 dollars after assaulting Gus Ramos owner of a Greek restaurant by smashing a ketchup bottle and slashing his scalp when Ramos short changed him. Witnesses backed the accusation and Justice Crutchfield imposed the fine which was paid.
Mayor Richardson of Richmond and several Virginia councilmen, visiting Baltimore for a baseball game with the Baltimore Solons, escaped serious injury in an early morning auto collision. Driver A S Goldsborough swerved to avoid a crossing woman. another car containing Virginia officials struck the vehicle. No serious injuries reported, though one car was badly damaged and the party continued to the game.
Dublin Institute in Southwest Virginia operates as a home school for boys and girls at 2000 feet elevation. It prepares students for college or university with special attention to backward or deficient learners. Rates are moderate. For a catalogue or more information contact George A Becker Carr, Dublin, Va, Principals.
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