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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 16, 1912
Page
3
Old Floyd Allen’s wounded leg worsens as testimony unfolds in Wytheville court. Witnesses recount gunfire inside the courthouse, Allen’s defiant stance, and contested lines of questioning amid ongoing legal proceedings.
The funeral for J D Hankins took place at 11 oclock in News Ferry, conducted by Vernon Lodge A F and A M of which he was the first master. Hankins a Mason for over sixty years and long active in the Grand Lodge, served as deputy sheriff, county sheriff, and legislator, and founded Birch Creek Foundry. He died at eighty three after a long illness, survived by many children and grandchildren including son J Gus Hawking of Richmond, editor of the Masonic Journal. He was a plain, practical, popular neighbor.
New York special officer M Dowland of the Far Rockaway Station was mortally wounded when another officer, A C Eakins, accidentally discharged Dowland's revolver while removing his uniform in the station dormitory. Dowland lay sleeping when the gun fired, injuring him in the mouth. The incident occurred Saturday at the station house.
Chicago daily paper strike intensifies as newsboys are attacked by sympathizers. Morning editions printed four pages, downtown sales disrupted, and guards to assist newsboys. Injury toll rises with several boys hospitalized and police deploying extra patrols. Potential spread to other printing departments and coal wagon deliveries discussed as publishers weigh actions.
New Orleans faces its worst flood threat as the Mississippi overflows and dikes near Baton Rouge may fail. Sandbags try to hold back water racing toward the city, with Bayou Sara and Francisville already submerged. Distress rises as levees break and pumping stations risk failure.
Maryland voters engaged in a closely watched presidential preference primary with Democrats and Republicans claiming near equal momentum. Clark and Harmon supporters push for Clark delegates to block Wilson, while fears of a Wilson-led slate threatening regular party control color the statewide contests and county races.
Virginia officials pursue possession of letters and mips by Washington Jefferson and Lafayette, listed for sale by Anderson Auction Company in New York. State Attorney General and Librarian McIlwaine head to NYC to recover papers believed stolen from the Virginia State Library.
Six Allen clan members jailed in Wytheville Virginia show little change in mood. Claude Allen weeps when his sweetheart Miss Little Wissler from Pulaski visits him, his eyes moist at goodbye. Prison physician notes Filevyd Allen is doing finely despite three bullet wounds and a broken leg.
Delegates to the General Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in Minneapolis face a split between pro and conservative factions. Key debates include church publications consolidation, a uniform subscription price, and bishops retirement age proposals. The anticipated clash centers on entire abolition of nepotistic practices and potential voting lines between factions.
German agents probe Marc Purtz, a woman jailed in Germany related murder inquiry. Government charges she betrayed state by selling secrets. investigation to support the accusation.
Halifax N S Special says exposure killed most Titanic victims picked up by the Minia. Dr H W Cunningham who joined the Minia explains that 16 of 17 bodies found showed exposure death and no water in their lungs, implying others might have survived with another relief vessel nearby when the disaster struck.
Fifty three crew members of the White Star liner Olympic were arraigned in Portsmouth court charged with mutiny. Evidence showed replacement sailors were capable but the men refused to sail last Monday over fears the ship’s life guard was inadequate.
At Rhinecliff on the Hudson special funeral rites for Colonel John Jacob Astor, Titanic victim, were held in the Episcopal Church of the Messiah. Mourners included Muriel and Vincent Astor with Mrs Ava Willing Astor absent in seclusion. Clergy from Trinity and Messiah officiated. hymns included Nearer My God to Thee as the Titanic mourners departed.
Brown learns of a bank job vacancy and a grim challenge from the manager who recalls his twin brother at a funeral. The manager urges Brown to locate the brother, promising a dramatic payback if he fails, leaving Brown still searching for the elusive twin.
A wireless report from Camperdown said the Cunard liner Ultonia headed for Halifax damaged by an iceberg. The Ultonia was towed in with over 1,000 aboard. ashore telegrams from Monday morning papers drew attention after the Titanic disaster. No further word from the vessel has been received today.
Chicago faced a strike by pressmen stereo typers and wagon drivers. Early editions printed as usual while morning papers struggled with distribution. Police prepared to protect newsboys. two alleged sluggers arrested. incidents of assaults on newsstands and a worker named Catherine Bugler noted.
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