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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 10, 1910
Page
7
Newcomb sits on a rotting log in Tennessee mountains as Diana reclines on pine needles. He confesses love while she reveals she is not a mountain girl, just hiding a secret inheritance and fear. Their bond deepens amid sunlit woods and whispered memories.
Newcomb and Diana guide a pursuer to an ancient farmhouse where an old man smiles. Grey arrives to claim money from a trunk, but Newcomb declares God governs justice and reveals Grey’s pursuit ends as Diana becomes his wife. The scene closes with begrudging triumph.
In Chicago garment workers clash with police during a spread of rioting as more than fifty injured and about thirty seven arrested. Police doubled factory guards after a crowd of about 1 000 disrupted John J Pecklers tailoring shop on South Trumbull Avenue. Five thousand more expected to join Wednesday doubling the total to about 35 000.
Wight J. Abbott, who walked to Roosevelt Hospital a week earlier, died of acute lymphatic leukemia with very low red blood cell count. Doctors noted near 100 percent mortality in this disease and less than one million red corpuscles remained at death.
An advertisement touts Tetterine as a soothing quick cure for itch rashes eczema ringworm and related skin diseases. It claims fast comfort and offers to mail at 60 cents a box post paid with an address for ordering.
Amid Aero Club tensions at Belmont Park, Grahame White challenges Moissant to another Statue of Liberty race for 10,000 while tensions with the Aero Club grow. Drexel resigns in protest over the decision denying another race, and prize totals prompt calls for accountability as aviators press for fairness. Ralph Johnstone sets a new altitude record in a Wright baby racer, boosting American standing in the meet.
Arrangements for the Washington unveiling of the Baron von Steuben statue were set by Richmond German Americans in Concordia Hall. Delegations from many cities will attend a military civic parade with a Virginia delegation, and a special train and band were organized. Committees include Arrangements chairman A von N Rose neck and members Gasser Linder Lynnemann Il Hg Moel Hassell Guthe Zimmermann.
A Chesterfield farmer in Richmond Virginia known as Rusticus a canny Scot with $6 000 in cash has begun wife hunting after newspaper notices. He visited one eastern widow and decided to pursue her, saying he would not seek others, despite local interest and comments from single and widowed women.
The tale reports Rusticus inviting a widow to prove himself and her wealth, seeking a loving faithful wife rather than riches. The widow hints at worldly goods, but Rusticus never set wealth as a condition. Both parties investigate, with wedding bells possible, yet danger of overreaching love remains.
Quiseppi Candi an Italian who aided police by exposing blackmail gangs was found shot dead in Williamsburg on Wednesday. A blood marked cross on his forehead suggests he was killed by men he had pursued.
Richmond may host a series of aviation meets planned by Frederic Thompson, promoter of the New York Hippodrome, bringing world famous aviators to the city this fall and winter. Names linked to the tour include Grahame-White and Johnstone, with strong public interest in Ralph Johnstone’s flights boosting expected attendance and profitability for promoters.
Colonel John Jacob Astor sailed on the Kaiser Wilhelm II with his son denying the Countess Swirsky’s accusations of flirtation in San Francisco and Newport. He refused to speak for publication, promising to see his secretary instead. Fris son will visit his mother, who recently divorced him.
In a revival wave across Chicago Mme Sarah Bernhardt consents to Rostand's La Samaritaine on Sunday night. The performance aims to attract a religiously minded audience by offering half price tickets for the occasion. The play is noted as among the few where the Messiah appears outside the Passion Play.
In Newport News Judge Barham overruled the defense motion for a change of venue in the Commonwealth versus 23 members of the Southeastern Underwriters Association. The court proceeded with a motion to select a jury from a specified pool.
Reported spread of heavy bets on a presidential outcome with odds up to 3 to 1 for Stimson and large sums placed on Dix. Brokers noted receipts and unsigned memoranda used as wagers under a new betting law. Frederick C. Tanner denied any state involvement in overseeing election betting.
A citywide search began after 14 year old Anne Malonsen disappeared from home. The contractor William Malonsen reported to police that his daughter, who was 6 feet 1 inch tall and weighed 190 pounds, did not reach her school on Monday morning.
In Richmond Virginia a summary court may convene to review conduct of major and company commanders after a Labor Day incident at the Fair Grounds. Soldiers fired guns aboard caves. police interference followed by arrests and guilty pleas. General Sale will study the case and report to the Governor for approval. The matter aims to end further public airing.
The Ohio event will feature Secretary of State Knox as a Republican spokesman. He is expected to argue that Taft needs broad GOP support in Ohio and other pivotal states to secure reelection and maintain the constructive course. The tariff issue will be framed to show no vital difference between standpatters and progressives.
Unconfirmed reports say American Locomotive Works may place a large order after the election for the Richmond plant. Manager Marshall declined to confirm or deny. The plant operates with about 1,600 workers and many applications await decisions. A reportedly closed order may be delayed for a week or ten days for railroad related reasons.
Jehall cites concern over publicizing good news as it might pull workers from other cities who would rush back to Richmond. If true, the giant concern could keep several hundred men employed for months, boosting local commerce and drawing back those who left to seek work elsewhere.
The Mexican vice consulate there has been raised to a full consulate with Pretorio Castello named by the Mexican Government as consul. He arrived Tuesday, relieving Arthur C. Humphries who now holds the title of honorary vice consul. In Peoria Illinois, November 3, guards around the jail housing Joseph Hoffman accused of attacking Miss Maro Clark at Jonesy school house were doubled amid mob-threats and police detentions. the girl’s condition was reported as possibly fatal.
The letter from Mr Church touts Cardul as the cure for long-standing wife illness and pain. He claims weight gain and improved health after using Cardul, urging other women to try it. The Chattanooga Medicine Co advertises advisory services and a home treatment booklet.
A collage of fashion notes describes spring collar shapes with ruching gradients and lace edges, plus a Harper's Bazar note on dark chemisette pairings. It also shares kitchen and sewing tips, from griddlecakes and layer cake to ironing mistakes and trunk packing tricks, with reader recipes and household efficiency ideas.
Free to Mur Readers. Murine Remedy Co Chicago markets eye drops for sore weak eyes and granulation. Claims to soothe pain, strengthen eye health, and aid babies with scaly lids. Priced at 50 cents per bottle.
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