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Mathews Journal

Location

Mathews, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Nov 02, 1911

Page

3

Trust Dissolution Protest Over American Tobacco Plan

Virginia North Carolina and South Carolina Attorneys General file a joint protest in New York against the American Tobacco Company reorganization. They argue the plan preserves monopoly, harms tobacco farmers, and fails to restore competition as required by the Supreme Court ruling.

Richmond Virginia North Carolina South Carolina United States American Tobacco Company Samuel W. Williams T. W. Bickett Frayser Lyon Consideraon United States Circuit Court Southern District of New York Williams Supreme Court of the United States Gaul South Supreme Court E. F P. Richardson, Jr., & Co., Inc Tobacco Company American Tobaccoompany Gam 8 West Control Simul Biut

Tribesmen Begin War on Italy in Tripoli Fury

Rome dispatches report that Be douin tribesmen in Tripoli have begun a holy war against Italy fueled by religious grievances. A massacre near Benghazi killed about 100 people including two priests Rev. Father Umberto and Rev. Father Joseph, guardian of liberated slave children. Italian bombardment paused the violence as Benghazi fell under Italian control.

Rome Tripoli Italy Benghazi Father Umberto Father Joseph Joseph

Fatal Explosion on Torpedo Boat Tingey Off Charleston

In Washington dispatches to the Navy Department report a boltef explosion aboard the torpedo boat Tingey off Charleston, D C One man was killed and another seriously injured in the incident reported today by navy officials

Washington, D. C Tingey Charleston D. C Navy Department

Heath Paroled Banker John R Walsh Dies at 5:45 AM

Chicago IL John R Walsh formerly paroled banker died of heart disease at 5:45 Monday morning shortly after release from Leavenworth penitentiary for wrecking three Chicago banks. He had been in feeble health since parole and his family pressed to obtain his release fearing death in prison.

Chicago Ilic John R. Walsh Walsh Leavenworth

Fire destroys hardwoods plant in Mobile

The Markley Miller Company hardwoods plant in Mobile was destroyed early today in a fire believed to be incendiary. Estimated loss runs to 150000 dollars.

Mobile Ala Markley Miller Company

Pursued Negro Fires On Police At Richmond

In Richmond Virginia a Black suspect fired on Officer Bertucci after fleeing a corner scene. Bertucci sustained a non life threatening knee wound and was treated by Dr Parker. The assailant fled into a shanty leaped from a window and escaped, with police still seeking him.

Bertucci Richmond Bill Freeman Louis Bertucci Freeman Mertucci Thal Beer William Parker Stehe

Foreigners in China Face Fear of Massacre Amid Revolt

The Chinese empire faces threats against foreigners as Manchu loyalists lose ground. Rebels seize cities, arms, and supplies while two government leaders pursue differing aims. Yuan Shi Kai negotiates with rebels, promising reform, as the north grows tenser.

Li Yuan Heng Yin Tchang Yuan Shi Kai Yuan Shi Ki

Kiukang Captured by Chinese Rebels Along Yangtze

Reports say rebels seized Kiukang, burning the Vice royalty Yamen. Kiukang sits on the Yangtse River in Kiangsi province, a strategic traffic point with a wireless station and about 62,000 inhabitants.

Shanghai Kiukang Yamen Yang Tse Kiang Kiang Si

Italy Faces Holy War With Tuareg Tribesmen

Ten thousand Tuareg tribesmen join the Mohammedan holy war against Italy in North Africa. Turkish Commander Deshat reports Tuareg sheiks stir followers to fierce fighting northward with aims to sweep deserts and strike Christians. The Emir of Medjidi offers fellow tribes for service against Italian forces.

Pera Tripoli Deshat Medjidi Arabia North Africa Italy

Italy Ready to End War Immediate Armistice Sighted

A Rome dispatch reported by Echo De Paris says Italy has proposed an immediate armistice with Turkey and would begin peace talks if Turkey pledges to halt measures against Italian trade.

Italy Paris Rome OWS Echo de Paris Turkey

Warships Gather in New York Harbor in Naval Parade

The first of 102 U S warships arrived today. the battleship Connecticut led the Atlantic squadron with Admiral Osterhaus aboard. Navy Secretary Meyer will review from the Mayflower as other battleships including Michigan and Louisiana prepare to anchor in the Hudson by sundown.

New York United States Connecticut Osterhaus Hudson River Meyer Mayflower Con- Ereee Michigan Louisiana Minnesota Missouri Mississippi Ohio Virginia New Jersey Nebraska North Dakota Vermont South Carolina New Stampshire Georgia

Remarkable Wright Narrowly Escapes in Plane Crash

Kitty Hawk N C Special Wright escaped injury after a Wright bi plane on its second flight perform ed a backward somersault from fifteen feet. Hanging head down he twisted and stuck the craft upright reaching the sand with feet down. The plane was damaged and flights suspended until Wednesday.

Kitty Hawk N. C Orvile Wright KI Devil Hill America Wright

Virginia marriage law reform proposed by state board

The annual report of the State Board of Charities and Corrections urges Virginia to require a clean bill of health and normal mental condition for marriage licenses. It notes current court clerks lack authority to refuse licenses under existing practice.

State Board of Charities and Corrections Virginia

Richeson alibi defense flagged in Hyannis murder case

Boston special report details four phase defense for Pastor Richeson in the Avis Linnell tragedy. Alibi, denial, cyanide purchase, and motive tied to engagement to Violet Edmands form the core. Police counter that new witness links Richeson to the Saturday meeting and to the fatal drug.

W. T. Richeson Cambridge Mass Avis Linnell Emmanuel Church Mr Richeson Richeson Violet Edmads Boston Misehimands Coliege Clarence V. T. Birbreon Moses Grant Edmands Violet Edmands Avis Linmell Willam Hahn Newton Center Hahn Misa Linne i Hyannis Pastor Richeson Polles Avie Linnell Thomas Valentine Richeson Armherst Ricrhesan Menxland Miss Linnell Timothy TD. Leary Comins Leary Dr Leary Chief Case Chief Dugan Bureau of Criminal Investigation Linnell Hyannie Immanuel Baptist Church Millonaire Miss Edmands Lithe Richesern Young Women's Christian Association Association Loire Travtlock

Election Officer Warrants Cast Doubt on Wilkes-Barre Race

Fragmentary OCR notes suggest warrants affecting election officers in Wilkes-Barre. The readable text hints at forms of action and possible convictions, with limited legible names and statements about the team and Jalil.

Snp Wilkes-Barre Ainet

Interstate Commerce to Rule on Virginia and Steam Line Rates

The Interstate Commerce Commission today announced a decision on the application of Virginia and South Pine Transport Co. Schedule extensions will not apply until the next period begins. The ruling covers rate schedules and compliance timelines from December 1911 to March 1912.

Washington, B.C Interstate Tolay Vitcinia

Kidnapped Wife Rescued After Abduction in Norwalk Conn

A young woman was abducted by Cramer and an accomplice from Greeneich, bound and threatened to drive to South Norwalk, then to a hotel in the city. Police traced her to Stamford where officers recovered her and arrested Cramer and the accompanying man.

Vile Es Suton Derbert Miner Green Cx Mer, Jr Greene Iraemer Cramer Bijnor Mra Minor Alinur South Nor Walk Conn Crameer Central Hotel South Norwalk Stamford John White Alteged Norwalk Ramen

Cyanide of Potassium Described By Richmond Doctor

Richmond Va special report quotes Dr Taylor the City Coroner describing cyanide of potassium as a rare medicinal chemical used mainly in electroplating photography mining and experiments. He notes its rapid fatal action on heart function its bitter almond odor and the dangerous dose range while comparing it to prussic acid and mentioning possible antidotes.

Richmond Taylor Massachusetts Ihs Jeae

Beattie Witnesses Fight Over the Trial in Virginia

In Chesterfield County, J O Sam Talley and Thomas Brown were arrested after a clash at a party near Oak Grove. County Officer George Jarrell detained them to prevent further disturbance and both posted bond for a magistrate hearing on October 28. Brown testified about differing stories Talley told on the stand. Talley, nicknamed the Chesterfield Scuttler, was a notable witness in the Beattie murder trial, while Brown challenged Talley’s veracity amid prior testimony.

Richmond Chesterfield County J. O Sam Talley Thomas Roewn Beatile George Thomas Jdrrell Will Muurisiate BE. W. U Oak Grove Cours Talley Trew Sali Iniabiowees Chesterfield Scuttler Commonwealth Seattle Brown Merturbwg W.uile Jarrell Fuller Cheatham

Nugget of Gold Found Near Columbia Virginia

A local report from Columbia Virginia notes a man named Marton Bruce found a small nugget of gold on his father’s farm about a mile north of town. The nugget tested as pure gold and valued at around $2, with the era reflecting a hopeful mining sentiment in the area.

Columbia Marton Bruce Tron Cowtt Investig

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