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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1911
Page
3
Reports from Mexico City say peace envoys were refused entry and expelled from General Zapata’s camp as fighting rages in Puebla. Observers cite Reyes as rising influence while Madero pledges to enforce the peace pact and restore order across the country.
Mexico City reports say General Ambrosio Figueroa’s forces near Cuernavaca, forty miles from the capital, threaten to execute leaders of the Diaz government if he advances. President Diaz is said to be too ill to see anyone, according to cabinet members.
Harvey Phillips a former United States secret service agent and bodyguard to President Roosevelt pleaded guilty in the U S Circuit Court to sending 40 000 rounds of ball cartridges to El Paso Texas for distribution among the Mexican Insurrectos He was fined 100 dollars and released.
Engineer Johnson of the eastbound Chesape ake and Ohio train arrived Sunday and told police of an accident several miles from Staunton. Doctors were sent to the scene where Miss Nancy Trimble and her niece Miss Gladys Glass of Clifton Forge were thrown from a bogey under a bridge while en route to church. Both women sustained severe bruises and were brought to Staunton for treatment.
Richard Sendric a miner shot and killed his brother Charles Sendric and two men Andrew Braltis and Leopold Braltis after a dispute over a card game at Taylor a mining settlement in the northern part of the county early today The incident is described as a fatal shooting during a quarrel among miners in SLEW BROTHER IN ROW OVER CARDS.
After a serious incident Sendric struck Walter Spilish through the body and he will die. Sendric fled immediately after the public safety incident and is being hunted by a large posse of infuriated miners.
Mrs. Gar son e Schroeder murdered herself and her two children Henry twelve and May eight at 139 Coffey Street Brooklyn. She left a note inviting a friend to the house. Gas filled the home as keyholes and windows were plugged and the open jet continued.
Joseph Dorsey of Harrisonburg was knocked unconscious in a Sunday fight at Stokesville. Two men stomped him, crushing three ribs and leaving him injured.
Vienna dispatch notes the aging emperor grows weaker despite a formal royal statement of good health. Doctors warn of breathing difficulty and heart strain as Franz Joseph refuses to travel to Vienna for the June 44 confirmation of his granddaughter Archduchess Hedwig.
Judge Samuel W. Williams reports a warm reception at the Confederate reunion in Little Rock, praising Virginia delegates and Little Rock hosts. He describes a long return trip via Louisville with fatigue but notes continued interest in the 1913 Battle Abbey dedication.
J. T. McCormack of Richmond Virginia claims to have invented a liquid cleaner that removes stains without harming stone marble floors or household items and can be used as a tooth wash. Demonstrations show granite and dirty flooring becoming bright and new. he plans to manufacture by himself at low cost and believes the cleaner will aid monument and stone work with no acids.
Washington D C Special. Lawrence Murray denies a report he would review or leave the office. He says the Comptroller's term is five years, he has served over three, and will finish his term with plans already in effect and others to be implemented in two years.
A marble memorial to Major Pierce Charles L Enfant the French officer and engineer who helped plan the national capital was unveiled at Arlington National Cemetery Washington with a distinguished gathering present at the ceremony.
The piece surveys editorials and society items from Martinsville Times correspondence and local notes. It cites jokes about domestic life and various rural topics, including weather, crops, poultry records, and a jab at political loyalties, reflecting a lively country paper tone.
The Congressional Directory for the first session of the 62d Congress is praised for typography and grouping. Virginia’s delegation occupies two pages for ten representatives and half a page for two senators. Capt John Lamb notes as the only enlisted soldier among Virginians, with others like Martin Jones linked to the Civil War and VMI cadets. Ages cited range from 1840 to 1870, all twelve born in Virginia, with Slemp the youngest.
The proposal by Senator Swanson to invite world warships to Hampton Roads in 1915 for the opening of the Panama Canal gains broad support. Virginia trade bodies endorse it and Norfolk Washington are expected to back it, with Baltimore noting Norfolk’s greater interest. A Washington parade reviewed by the President could rival San Francisco’s expo and attract East Coast crowds. Congress should act before adjourning.
The Roanoke World notes Mr. J. BR. Andrews owns a Holstein cow that bore three healthy calves and valued highly. The piece challenges other cities to equal the achievement and pledges future improvement.
Senator La Follette pushes a plan to appoint a special committee of five from the Privileges and Elections panel to investigate the Willkin Lorimer election. The move splits Senate Republicans and Democrats as they debate referral and scope of inquiry.
Henry L. Stimson of New York was sworn in as Secretary of War succeeding Jacob M. Dickinson who resigns to run coal interests in Tennessee. The oath was given by John Randolph with a large official gathering present. Stimson appoints Walter R. Peddigo as private secretary and plans unit reshuffles before taking full charge on May 29. Dickinson departs for Tennessee next week.
In Roanoke Virginia a family narrowly escaped poisoning when a child emptied carbolic weld bottle contents into a chocolate cake being prepared by Mrs. Dudley. A great granddaughter tasted the cake and suffered a badly burned mouth.
Paris reports Minister of War General Berteaux killed when a monoplane crashed into a group of ministers at Issy. Premier Monis injured but expected to recover after medical evaluation. Berteaux’s death removes a key socialist figure amid shifting cabinet lineup and ongoing military concerns in Morocco.
In St. Marys county a quarrel over a barn and a joke about a sheriff led Constable Richard Watts to fire at two men, wounding them, and injuring himself. Luke Goddard and Jamile Knott, both 24, were treated for gunshot wounds, while Watts suffered a stomach wound and is in serious condition. Benjamin Know escaped as Gunzle Koyett seized Watts’s weapon.
Senator Knee and Representative Greene of Massachusetts with a Fall River delegation urged the President today to visit the Cotton Centennial to be held in Washington, D C, in June.
Washington D C Special Andrew Carnegie will testify before the House Committee investigating the Steel Trust. Representative Stanley, chairman, spoke by telephone and Carnegie agreed to attend any session on request, no subpoena required.
Roanoke Virginia special report: Frank Joseph, ten year old son of a Syria merchant, fell from a street car undergoing repair about two weeks ago and died last night from his injuries.
London officials prepare a bill to bar aviators from flying over coronation crowds in June after Paris casualties. The Flame Office moves quickly to draft the measure in response to the fatality.
President Taft will depart tomorrow at 8 oclock for New York City to dedicate the New York Public Library on Tuesday. He will return to Washington tomorrow night.
NEW HAVEN Conn Special reports a major planned overhaul of Yale University rowing personnel and lineups as a result of changes affecting the crew. Officials indicate new selections and reorganized assignments are expected to be announced today amid preparation for upcoming contests.
The Elts score a victory at Princeton on Saturday days after losing to Pennsylvania at Springfield. Key performers led the charge as the team rebounded from the setback and built momentum for upcoming meets.
Special Gaetano Amedio testified at the Camorra trial denying involvement in the Cuoccolo and Maria Cutinelli Cuoccolo murders. He admitted a thief’s life and prison terms, but claimed he never conspired with Ascrittore or mob leaders. He described Ascrittore’s plot to frame him and De Angelis to shield others and recounted his alleged ties to the Camorra.
Aviator Glenn H. Curtiss was injured when his 1911 monoplane with a water skim pontoon plunged into Keuka Lake near Hammondsport. The craft skidded into seven feet of water, tearing a wing and splintering frame members. He suffered a deep gash above the eyes and lost consciousness briefly before assistants pulled him ashore.
The mayor Cutchin trial resumed with multiple witnesses testifying to damaging matters. City Councilman Fishburn described appeals to break up resort activity near a demanufacturing plant. Witnesses testified Cutchin frequented houses of ill repute and received only “sympathy” for his actions. The cage will last all the week.
Wireless reports from New York Harbor say the White Star liner Cedric collided with the Athe line near Fire Island, forcing evasive maneuvers that left the Cedric at a near stop. The near miss occurred as the Allegheny crossed Cedric’s bow in the early morning, preventing a worse sea tragedy.
Rev. William H. Riser of First Lutheran Church Norfolk has accepted a call to the Lutheran church in China Grove North Carolina after initially declining. The decision was announced at yesterdays service.
A dialogue reads like a domestic confrontation between Volney Vick Senn and his wife Serepta. She claims she has kept him to hard work for fifteen years, asserting she has made him turn the grindstone as well.
A $600 head money was offered for Otey's slayer as authorities renewed pursuit of the Botetourt county killing nearly five years after Walter C Otey was found dead near his home. Reports say a manhunt and rewards from local groups helped sustain the case and Governor Mann increased the bounty.
Staunton Virginia reports several families fell ill after eating late at dinner from the same store. J H Blackourg, already in poor health, is the only one seriously affected so far as reported.
In Staunton Virginia the first evacuation of epileptics from the new Lynchburg colony will depart Western State Hospital tomorrow morning. Under Superintendent J S Dee Jarnette 39 patients will be moved in a spun car.
England launched the world’s largest airship today in Barrow-in-Furness. The event drew a large crowd and was conducted under fine weather with official ceremonies observed.
Newport News VA. Special Chesterville near the oldest house in Elizabeth City County reports the Wythe home of George Wythe a member of the House of Burgesses and signer of the Declaration was totally destroyed by fire. The Back River location near Hampton preserved colonial architecture but burned along with many historical articles.
New York officials shut Knickerbocker Savings and Trust Company at 8 Park Row after discoveries during a routine banking examination. Joseph Ostman served as president with Herbert H. Gibes as secretary and T Athertes Black as treasurer. The ten year old institution listed assets of 215,957.59 and a stockholders’ equity of 154,120.88 with a surplus of 24,482.46. depositors were few. J J Kennedy was placed in charge as special deputy examiner with two assistants begun overseeing affairs.
The Southern Baptist Convention selected Oklahoma City for the next gathering. Resolutions urged suppression of lawlessness. Miss Sue L. Tyler of Baltimore was chosen as college secretary to the Woman's Missionary Union, a newly created post. The Southern Baptist Educational Association spent hours discussing ongoing work.
Paris May 23 Premier Antoine Monis, Injured Sunday by airplane incident involving M Train, shows signs of recovery. Doctors plan to inform him of War Minister Berteau's death, kept secret to avoid shock. The minister’s passing sparks official tributes as government workers send condolences.
Chicago reports a deadly lightning flash that struck a South Side apartment building killing Mrs. Doers Cantwell and injuring several others. The blast occurred yesterday afternoon as residents sheltered during a violent storm. Cantwell, hurt by the bolt, died at the scene, while others were treated for injuries.
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