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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
May 30, 1912
Page
8
Frayser’s liniment promises quick relief for muscle and joint stiffness and pain. Sold in 25 cent bottles by J. W. Frayser & Co. of Richmond Virginia for both humans and animals.
New York special report describes Colonel Theodore Roosevelt Jr in a brisk mood as he opens a swing through New Jersey. His program lists eleven speeches in Burlington Hammonton Atlantic City Millville Vineland Bridgeton Glassboro Woodbury Camden Clinton ending around 9 30 p m tonight before returning to New York
Roanoke Virginia special report details Deputy Collectors Hendrix and Henry and Deputy Marshal Woody quelling illicit distilleries from Franklin County. In two days they dismantled fifteen moonshine plants, seized thousands of gallons of beer and whiskey, and removed copper stills. One pursuer abandoned a copper outfit after a mountaintop chase near Calloway and Nowlin's Mill.
An error in reporting from the Tenth District lists WY Barley of Fincastle Botetourt as an alternate instead of a delegate to Baltimore. Barley, a rising Botetourt lawyer active in party work, is affirmed as a delegate. John W. Carter’s Fifth District State Democratic Committee membership was omitted in error.
Washington reports mobilization of troops along the Mexican border amid Cuba crisis. Marines sail on the Prairie and Nashville gunboat moves from Santo Domingo to Guantanamo. Havana and Oriente province see intensified revolt with 10,000 rebels, black insurgents, and attacks on towns, plantations, and key infrastructure. 700 American marines ordered to Cuba. US contemplates possible 5,000 troop deployment if intervention becomes necessary.
Philadelphia reports the transport Prairie carried 1,085 marines, more than the War Department’s estimate. The ship left last night and is expected to reach Guantanamo late Monday night. Inspectors rejected 20,000 pounds of beef as filthy and diseased before departure. Marine stations are told to hold troops ready for instant movement until an official report arrives.
Navy officials vow a thorough inquiry into a meat supply issue at the yard. They indicate possible cancellation of Meyers & Son's contract and immediate redirection of meat provisions to Guantanamo for an urgent shipment.
Fred Arrington, sought in the murder of Thomas Dunn near Rambee Halifax County, was arrested at the Southern Railway Station in South Boston and brought to Houston. A decedent found six months after the killing wore Arrington’s clothes and lay beside his gun, leading to misidentification until a sheriff's posse verified the capture.
Wytheville Virginia Special report details courtroom gunfire during the Massie murder case. Clerk Dexter Goad testifies about wounds and bullets, the chair bearing Massie’s evidence, and witness positions. Jurors review the bullet hole as Floyd and Sidna Allen figures loom in the volatile Carroll County courtroom episode.
In Dalton testimony, observed at Carroll Courthouse at 8 A M on March 11, he saw Wesley Edwards pass cartridges to several men including Claude Allen and Floyd Allen as they debated witnesses. He followed the group into the court room after Floyd spoke of informing them then saw the assembly flee down an alley after the shooting.
Representative Lindbergh of Minnesota, a leading Progressive Republican, announced his candidacy for the United States Senate as Nelson’s term expires next March.
Norfolk Special notes Decree Stell of Dinwiddie County as the oldest Democrat in Virginia politics. Active for over half a century, Stell began major work in 1856 as a delegate to the Buchanan nomination, remaining vigorous and respected in Dinwiddie and Norfolk circles.
New York the former prisoner Charles W. Morse, freed from Atlanta Federal prison on grounds of illness, returned to Wall Street. He visited several offices and is reported to resume his ice and shipping ventures.
Washington, D. C. Thousands of money accepting telegrams are mailed to destinations, Rep Cary of Wisconsin and J Konenkamp of the Commercial Telegraphers Union testified before the House committee. The bill by Rep Carey would require filing times on all telegrams to curb the alleged practice. Konenkamp added night letters are mailed similarly. Chairman Adamson urged a list of stockholders and officers of telegraph and telephone companies to identify controlling power.
New York Special Justice Martin J. Keough of the Supreme Court at White Plains refused to appoint a jury to decide the sanity of Harry K. Thaw. The court filed the decision at noon with no explanations, leaving Thaw’s June 6 habeas corpus hearing to be determined by Judge Keough without jury aid.
Newport R I Special C Le Roy Grinnell organist of St George s Episcopal Church sues Elsie French Vanderbilt former wife of Alfred Gwynn Vanderbilt in District Court for 660 damages claiming breach of contract to tutor her son the wealthy family s child in music.
Norfolk Va Special. Delegate Walton of Hanover proposed a plan for Democratic Primaries to nominate school superintendents and have the State Board appoint nominees. The resolution was sent to the Resolutions Committee and allowed to lie there as members avoided hearings. Walton repeatedly sought a hearing but was blocked by chairmen amid persistent confusion.
A four masted schooner in distress southeast of Diamond Shoals near Hatteras fired white rockets all night. Life-savers could not reach her due to high seas. The revenue cutter Apache was dispatched from Philadelphia to aid the vessel.
Norfolk delegates at a city convention rejected local and state speakers, favoring outsiders. Many speakers faced hostility after brief five minute limits, with attendees signaling for chairs and time to end remarks as panels insisted on continuing.
At the convention Harry St George Tucker and Carter Glass drew applause with brief endorsements for Woodrow Wilson. Swanson spoke longer and drew some disorder as he avoided declaring his choice, while Tucker and Glass kept to five minutes each.
Rawlings Wyoming special report says Joseph Seng was hanged at the state penitentiary for the murder of William Lloyd in an Evanston saloon fight. He went to the scaffold with a smile. His neck broke, but life was extinct within ten minutes.
Norfolk special reports the Virginia Democratic Convention avoided any fight as leaders underestimated the need for a steam roller. R. B. Byrd and campaign managers for Wilson steered toward peace, granting delegates to Willison supporters and endorsing a nonconfrontational primary plan. Dr. Thomas H. Barnes and others opposed the primary but the tone stayed conciliatory.
In Budapest the Social Democratic strike was called off as martial law restrained the city to curb the worst riots since 1848. Hundreds injured, at least four children and a schoolboy killed or drowned in the Danube amid widespread destruction and blacked streets. Military guards seal Parliament approaches while mobs fire on troops and demand open meetings. police report substantial property damage and ongoing tensions.
General Huerta reports the revolt in the north crushed with over 1,000 rebels killed wounded or captured. He says Orozco remains at large and pursued by federals, with the retreating force said to be in worse ground than before as forces close in toward surrender.
The Right Rev. Charles D. Williams urged diocesan officers to ensure couples are fit for marriage. He warned that careless unions lead to divorce and urged clergy not to wed unless physical and mental fitness of parties or witnesses is established.
A collage of brief quotes and quips from editors and commentators on politics society and culture. Passages reference Appalachia Virginia California primaries Harvard professors and a range of politicians including Taft Roosevelt and Dix with witty asides on elections trust issues and social views.
A jumble of editorial commentary decries Rooseveltism while Danville Record rails at opposition. Old Floyd Allen is crushed by law as Commonwealth justice nears electric chair. Winchester Star notes Bryan shaping Baltimore convention platform with Keener focus than the candidate.
Dayton reports Wilbur Wright shows marked temperature drop and improving condition from typhoid fever. Attending physician Dr Conklin says progress is steady and crisis may be passed before night. Wright remains under careful observation as his ailment eases.
The listing shows prices for eggs butter meat and produce. Includes beef lamb pork bacon hams sides shoulders deer wool and vegetables with varied weights and unit measures across multiple merchants. Notable items include butter family choice per pound, lambs priced by spring weight, and Irish potatoes per twenty four bushel bag with apple prices per barrel.
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