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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1912
Page
6
In Wytheville Virginia the Hillsville tragedy case moves forward with Claude Allen, Floyd Allen son, awaiting trial after jurors were drawn from thirty five veniremen. Judge Staples will preside as statements and witness accounts from Massie and Bolen shape the case.
The article extols American ingenuity and industry in building the Panama Canal, linking the seas and uniting distant peoples. It notes rapid canal-related activity, with 6000 Americans in the Canal Zone since opening, and mentions the railroad corridor, New York to the railroad city, the hotel for travelers, and general expectations of commerce and travel openings.
A fragment hints that gate keepers express satisfaction with their loyal servants. The note names no people or places clearly but shows a positive view of service and duty. Further details are unreadable in the OCR fragment.
ROME Special reports Italian forces defeated Turkish troops on Rhodes Island and seized two batteries of heavy artillery two Mitrailleuse batteries forty thousand rifles forty boxes of ammunition ten tanks and a thousand bags of provisions as confirmed by the War Department.
In Richmond Virginia a suit was filed by Hudson Transportation Company of Delaware against Brothers Valley Coal Company of Pennsylvania and Empire State Surety Company of New York seeking five thousand two hundred fifty two dollars and forty three cents as the claimed debt on outstanding bonds. A Norfolk attorney represents the plaintiff. A second item notes a comment on sanity and the Thaw case in relation to defense strategy.
Philadelphia reports that eighteen Detroit Tigers were fined $100 each for striking over Ty Cobb's suspension after he assaulted a spectator in the New York grandstand. The fines equal $50 per day of nonattendance, with the league shifting rowdy spectator discipline from umpires to local club management and police.
In Wytheville Virginia Special courthouse notes report four more jurors were seated bringing the panel to sixteen for the Claude Allen murder trial tied to the Hillsville tragedy. Jurors include Crockett Vaught Lindsey with defense attempting to disqualify Crockett who stated he could still be fair. Court adjourned to 2:30 pm for final jury selection as defendants await verdict. Floyd Allen, Claude’s father, and Mrs Victor Allen are mentioned with related pending trials.ijuana
In Wytheville Virginia the Circuit Court examined 85 veniremen for Claude Swan son Allen murder case. Ten men were eligible for jury service with seven qualified in the morning session and three more in the afternoon. Fifteen excused themselves before voir dire. Twenty seven opposed the death penalty.
John Dillon of Richmond Virginia traveled to Chicago to claim the body of a man believed to be his brother, Catthias Dillon, who died by suicide beneath a locomotive. Chicago reports accuse Catthias of murdering a woman in Los Angeles, fear of arrest said to have driven him to end his life. Police in Los Angeles have not confirmed the murdered woman’s identity, thought to be Bess Jones or Bess Howard, with Norfolk police denying that lead. Dillon, who left Richmond five years ago, is said to have a wife in Chicago.
The Petersburg Progress notes fault with Mr Underwood for voting for a bill to elect Senators by direct vote with federal supervision. It argues the vote shows disloyalty to the South and that fears of force bills have passed. The paper says federal marshals or troops could not be used to control Senate elections and calls the supervision provision practically useless.
The court adjourns with suspicions raised about jury dodging as defense notes exceptions to several qualified jurors. The panel now includes H. K. Dix J. B. Williams Charles C. Neff M. F. Lits J. W. Martin W. Jonas Miller Copenhaver A. Y. Dixon R. C. Huddle and &. O. Fisher. Claude Allen, son of Floyd Allen, who was convicted of first degree murder last Friday, says his name is simply Claude Allen, not Swanson. The jury for his trial is to be completed tonight with six more men, then four peremptory challenges will trim to a 12 member jury.
Fred J. Talbot of the Wright school was killed at the Wright aviation field when his biplane turned turtle and plunged from over 100 feet. The accident occurred today in Dayton Ohio on May 21. Talbot was a student at the Wright school and died from the fall.
Hyannis Mass Special report notes Mrs. Edgar Linnell mother of Avis Linnell says she forgives former minister Richeson for the death sentence deeming him insane. She believes he was mentally irresponsible and regrets the impact on Richeson’s family and his sister who visits the household.
In Richmond Virginia a judge refused to halt a Turkey Trot raid that detained nearly a hundred colored dancers at Police Court. Officers implicated failed to produce any evidence to support the charges.
Justice John J. Crutchfield discharged John Craig and about forty eight others charged with disorderly conduct after a raid on a Willliame Street dance hall. Officers failed to produce witnesses of disorder and, after defense by Gilbert K. Pollock, the case was dismissed.
Special report from New London Connecticut recounts Mrs. Alexander Robillard's injuries after James Doyle's bulldog attacked her while rescuing a corpse at 37 Tilley Street. Doyle had just become lucid before dying of heart failure. Robillard suffered neck, breast, and arm wounds, treated with cauterization.
In New Orleans area relief efforts continue as the Mississippi flood swells the crevasse at Alto to about 1000 feet. Refugees crowd Lionel near a Virgin Mary statue on elevated ground as water approach submergence.
In Millwood Georgia on May 21 Rev. C O Bennett age thirty eight a leading Baptist minister was shot and killed by his cousin Carey Bennett age twenty in a pistol duel over the minister's wife The incident ends divorce proceedings Mrs Bennett had filed and long standing trouble and jealous accusations preceded the clash Carey Bennett arrived in Millwood that morning from unknown origin
Witnesses say Reverend Bennett fired first before the train departed in Kirkland. The volley struck bystanders at the station, injuring J. W. Murray, the agent, in the right foot, and eight-year-old Sam Murray in the right leg, as bystanders fled.
The Rev J E Price of Washington Heights Methodist Episcopal Church urged self control after Tyrus Cobb attacked a spectator at American League Park. He quoted scripture saying he that ruleth his own spirit is mightier than he that taketh a city. Four wives of New York National team players attended.
The Rev C gas plans to manufacture in Kansas City within a year for Western Missouri and Kansas distribution and to compete with local natural gas if prices rise. A $2 million Southwestern corporation, chartered in West Virginia, eyeing one of six KC sites for bottled gas production joins eight similar ventures nationwide led by Theodore N Vail Elbert H Gary and Frank S Mastings.
Canadian forgery suspect T Guthrie confessed to Jailer John Holland that he killed Dr Helen Knabe of Indianapolis. Guthrie says revenge motivated the slaying after a dispute over $18,000 he inherited and entrusted to Knabe for treatment. He alleges hotel records and Indianapolis acquaintances will prove his story.
Medical College of Virginia prepares for graduation at City Auditorium on Tuesday May 28 with about sixty in the graduate class across medicine dentistry and pharmacy. The program includes a baccalaureate sermon by Rev W Russell Bowle and an address by Bishop Dennis J O Connell. Diploma recipients listed include numerous Richmond and Virginia residents.
The article notes a program at St. by Rev. W. Fa ulty and grudg ed in a body with alumni attending. There will be class exercises, a mid afternoon unveiling of a new building, and a board meeting at 4 o'clock. Events include a Wednesday program and Thursday proceedings.
Diploma awards will be given to graduates in medicine dentistry and pharmacy at the academy's commencement. President McGuire and the Rev George W McDaniel will deliver addresses. A reception follows at the Westmoreland Club. The graduating class totals fifty seven with thirty five medicine nine dental and thirteen pharmacy graduates. A new building at Eleventh and Clay Streets will be opened for inspection Wednesday at 6 o clock.
Fragmented report cites Roosevelt at Old Point Comfort during Taft campaign amid weather and naval movements. Mentions Mark Twain quotes, Henderson remarks, and assorted rail and shipping details as Baltimore area operations proceed with transit and schedules.
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