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Mathews Journal

Location

Mathews, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Jun 22, 1911

Page

7

Power Dam Contract Weighs on Carmon Family

In Willmar North Fork River dam project prompts board of awards clash. Bob Carmon, pressured by his father and Murphy & Co, faces a pivotal Monday vote that could steer a million dollar contract and his political future.

Willmar North Fork Board of Awards Carter Collison Murphy Carmen Carmen, Sr Bob Murphy & Co Carmon Building Company Carmon Dad Auld

Willmar Dam Plot, Carmen and Murphy Clash

Carmen resumes control of his plans after a night of inner struggle. He confronts Murphy who brings an order for dam supplies, but Carmen refuses to fill it and awards the contract to Auld & Co, signaling a victory over pressure and a step toward reconciliation with Katherine Winston.

Board of Awards Board Room Bob Carmon Carmen Willmar Murphy Carmon Winstons Catherine Winston Winston House Katherine Edgewater Road Bob Granville

Judges Caution in Juryroom Ruling Finds Error in Case

In Richmond Virginia an opinion by Circuit Judge Pritchard with District Judges Dayton and Conner holds the Moab?oke Virginia case of J D Foster v United States exceeded authority by expressing guilt after jury submission and when jurors failed to agree. The defendant faced charges tied to distilling and illegal liquor removal. Trial before Judge H C McDowell ended with a hung jury and the court’s expressed opinion.

Richmond Pritchard Dayton and Conner United States Circuit Court of Appeals J. D. Foster United States Moanoke H. C. McDowell Quilty

Judge Opinion on Jury Influence in Guilty Verdicts

A court critiques a judge for implying guilt to jurors during a hung verdict. It stresses jurors remain sole fact finders and warns against heavy weight given by presiding judges in criminal cases. The opinion calls for strict prohibition on post submission guilt expressions to avoid mistrials.

Woven Wire and Poultry Netting On Offer

A local hardware listing advertises berless woven wire field fence poultry wire and other grades of wire netting available for farm and rural use.

Steel Trust Promotes Uniform Rail Prices in Senate Hearing

James Gayley, former vice president of United States Steel, testifies before the Stanley committee. He says rail prices have been $28 a ton since 1900, noting earlier prices of 17 to 18 a ton in 1897-99 and that uniform pricing came with U S Steel's rise. He confirms FOB mill pricing and discusses pools, penalties, and the Carnegie era policy.

Washington, D. C James Gayley United States Steel Corporation Stanley Steel Trust Ralls Gayley Que” Ong Bartlett Steel Corporation Charles Mi Schwab Schwab Carnegie Company Carnegie United States Steel Corporaton Sihwab Nme Danforth

Annual Meeting of Virginia Editors at Natural Bridge

The Virginia Press Association meets July 11–13 at Natural Bridge Virginia with speaker Richard E Byrd of Winchester addressing The Relation of the Newspaper to Legislation. The program includes talks by S W Meek Mrs Bertha Gray Robinson and H B Byrd among others plus committee reports and officer elections.

Virginia Natural Bridge Richmond Richard E. Byrd Winchester Virginia Press Association George W. Denny Washington and Lee University CC B. Cooke J. Campbell Amherst New Era S. W. Meek Er. W. Bissell Staunton RR. E. Byrd House of Delegates D. 8. Freeman Bertha Gray Robinson The Orange Observer Association Mise Bertha Gray Robinsen Panville Mes Lucien Lofton Emporia C. J. Campbell Amherst New Era Walter E. Addison Lynchbore News J. L. Hart Farmville Herald E. G. Moseley Danville Methodist C. B. Cooke A. P. Rowe Fredericksburg M. T. Harrison Bedford City Lucien Loftes George O. Greene Cliftom Forge

Pot and mutton stew with mixed vegetables recipe note

A home recipe describes preparing a stew with potatoes onions carrot turnip celery and mutton two hours simmering until tender. Steps include washing paring chopping and browning, skimming the broth and seasoning with salt and pepper. A brief aside mentions embroidered robes as spring style features.

Egg Sauce for Squid and Cream Variant

A historical recipe for squid sauce using milk or stock, butter flour and seasoning, two hard boiled eggs and cream. Cook method includes boiling eggs, making a roux light colored, simmering squid, then folding in chopped eggs and cream, with an optional dairy substitute.

Cleaning a Stove with Blacking and Polish

Use a paste of stove blacking mixed with cold water and a teaspoonful of sugar. Rub on a cool or slightly warm range with a cloth, then dry brush to polish. Do not apply thick coats. a thin layer adheres best and dry brushing prevents soiling utensils and garments.

Pashions and Fads Highlight Hair Bandeaux and Beads

Handsome pins and buckles top the new hair bandeaux trends with white ivory and natural colors leading. Beads drill directly into straw hats for striking effects. A chic parasol in black velvet features white satin bands and two long straight handles.

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