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Mathews Journal

Location

Mathews, Virginia, United States of America

Date

May 23, 1912

Page

3

Outlaws of Carroll County Face Prolonged Trial Costs

The Carroll county shooting case reveals Floyd Allen and kin facing long trials with heavy expenses. Baldwins detectives' payrolls, juror fees, witnesses, and guard costs mount, while the state contemplates asset seizures to cover bills. Sidna Allen and Wesley Tulwards remain at large as proceedings stretch.

Baldwin-Felts W. G. Baldwin Essily Carroll Wytheville Ageretea Floyd Allen Staples Carroll County Hooney Claude Allen Hillsville Commonwealth Sidna Allen Wesley Tulwards McCue Othe Canehe Allen

Taft Roasts Bosses in Ohio Campaign Tour

Taft plans a strenuous Ohio swing starting in Marietta and visiting Caldwell Cambridge Newcomerstown Dennison Uhrichville St Clairsville Bellair Bridgeport and Steubenville. He will focus on attacking bosses trusts and recall of judges while Elihu Root and Knox join ahead of the primary to bolster his statewide effort.

Ohio Theodore Roosevelt Chicago Hie Marietta Caldwell Cambridge Newcomerstown Dennison Uhrichville St. Clairsville Bellaire Bridgeport Steubenville Ohio Valley Taft Republican Party Toledo Walter Brown Roosevelt Cleveland Taft Iil Cincinnati United States Elihu Root Knox

Senators Elected by People Sparks House Ruckus

In Washington D C Southern Democrats oppose the Bristow amendment as Rep Rucker Missouri moves the conference report on direct popular election of US Senators. Georgia's Bartlett assails overreach of federal powers while Henry defends constitutional limits and enjoins calm, avoiding sectionalism.

Washington, D. C Rucker Missouri House United States Senate Bartlett Georgia South Clark William Jennings Bryan Bryan Washington Henry Rules Committee Tom

Oronco Holds Ground in Huerta Fighting at Bellano

Government troops under General Gonzales Salas led a retreat into favorable trenches at Bellano. Rebels under General Orozco claim victory as federal forces suffer heavy losses and retreat, while Orozco’s staff say the withdrawal is strategic and deny a defeat.

Bellano Mwex Oronco Huerta Gonzales Salas Orozco

Tin Plate King to Testify in Steel Trust Case

Daniel G. Reid known as the tin plate king and United States Steel director testified as the star witness in the government suit to dissolve the steel trust. He invoked his right to refuse to answer one question and admitted past roles with the American Tin Plate Company before joining U S Steel.

New York Daniel G. Reid Tin Plate King United States Steel Corporation Reid Dickinson Richard V. Lindaburg The Steel Corporation Rock Island American Tin Plate Company Elwood Ind American Tin Plate Company of New Jersey Tin Plate Corporation United States Steel Rela Industrial Commission Amerian Tin Plate Company

Need Amendment on Meat Inspection

Dr. Harvey W. Wiley, prominent pure food expert, stated there is no doubt the Meat Inspection Act requires amendment. He argued that had its provisions been translated into enforcement, there would be no grounds for accusations of lax administration or the secret announcements that led to abuses in the meat inspection service.

Washington, D. C Harvey W. Wiley Tronelad Wiley Meat Inspection Service

Floyd Allen Trial Faces Tight Security in Wytheville

Wytheville notes say Floyd Allen prefers death to prison and will be watched by detectives as the trial unfolds. Jasper Allen is watched for his temper. court prepares forty jury instructions. Mrs. Allen observes Mothers Day. judges read instructions. county treasurer lists $1,480 paid to witnesses.

Wytheville Floyd Allen Wythe County Floyd Jasper Jack Staples McCue Sove Allen Hillsville Roanoke Claude Allen

Taft Attacks Roosevelt in Marietta Speech Tour

President Taft branded Theodore Roosevelt as an unsafe man and attacked him during a Marietta stop, railing against misquotations and criticizing a third White House term. He cited a deficit-to-surplus shift and warned that Roosevelt should face defeat if renominated, as drizzle dampened the crowd. Local politicians greeted the president as the tour continued.

Roosevelt White House Republican Party Tatts Jrst

Sutherland Tells of Guilty Letters

Walter D. Sutherland former bank cashier on trial in federal court at Abindun for embezzlement and absconding told of guilty letters from Centwood Virginia and other details as Bristol Tenn reports describe the proceeding and allegations in brief.

Sutherland Bristol, Tenn Walter D. Sutherland First National Bank of Centwood Abinsdun

Letters Of Endearment Mention Mrs Margaret Inclined Elopement Claim

W Sutherland denied parts of the story and that the letters were to elope. He said he did not take money and that someone higher up received it, asserting he acted to shield them. Sutherland’s wife and baby heard admission of authorship of the letters.

Margaret la W Sutherland Sutherland Nin

Deliberate plan to trap jurist in archbold inquiry

Washington report details extended House Judiciary Committee probe into Judge Robert W. Archbald of the Commerce Court. New testimony and documents, including notes shown to President Taft, reveal a bid to trap the judge with a calm bank coal pile deal. Witnesses from Scranton to Erie Railroad figure in the sprawling inquiry.

Washington, D. C Robert W. Archbald Commerce Court Judiciary Committee of House Scranton Pennsylvania W. P. Boland Marion Coal Company Archbald Charles E. Cockrell Interstate Commerce Commission B. H. Meyer Taft Department of Justice G. F. Brownell Erie Railroad Edward J. Williams Brownell May Obert W. Archbald Judiciary Committee Allen B. Cockrell Cockrell Boland E. J. Williams J. H. Rittenhouse Laurel Electric Line Ealm Eberhart

Adverse Supreme Court ruling on Brandt case

New York special report says the Supreme Court decision on Brandt’s case is purely technical. It concerns habeas corpus and does not affect claims that Brandt was railroaded to prison. The ruling limits review of detention legality and the circumstances of the inmate’s incarceration.

New York Supreme Court of Brandt Mortimer L. Schiff

Thorpe Does Great Work in Triangular Meet

In Philadelphia Pennsylvanian scored 32 points to Carlisle Indian School and Carnegie Technical School of Musburg. Thorpe the Cortisse Indian starred, winning high jump shot put and 22 yard hurdle, placing second in broad jump and 120 yard hurdle, third in 160 yard dash. He did not score in hammer throw.

Philadelphia University of Pennsylvanian Carlisle Indian School Carnegie Technical School of Musburg Carnegie Thorpe Cortisse

Virginia State Fair changes leadership and racing notes

Mark R Lloyd resigns as Virginia State Fair Association secretary and manager. Abram Wickliff to lead in his place, bringing financial savvy and prior government and club roles. The piece notes racing plans, notable horse sires, and regional fair activity across Emporia, Winchester, and Richmond with stalls, purses, and forthcoming events.

W. 3. Carter Mark R. Lloyd Virginia State Jats Association Abram Wernwick Lloyd Aesocrasies Gemens Lloyd Motor Car Company Warwick Lloyd la Virginia United States Interal Revenue Department Commonwealth Club Virginia State Fair Association Mutual Corm Ninth Malin Streets BE. E. Goodwin Empoct. Va Emporia Fair Association Emporia Fair

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