24 Nov 1910
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 15 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1910
Page
1
In Parliament Governor General voices hope for more equitable tariff ties with the United States. He notes U S demand for liberal policies and reports Ottawa discussions between officials on a future framework allowing Canadian products into the United States on satisfactory terms.
Harper's Weekly notes Pompeii inhabitants used walls and billboards for campaigning before Vatia and rival Popidius in A D 79. The Late Tapers endorsed Marcus Lavinus Vatia for Aedile with well printed notices, while Popidius’ posters were poorer and misspelled. A tavern in the first ward hosted a probable primary with chairs supplied by a grateful landlord, but election results remain unknown as Vesuvian disaster struck August 23–24.
In Sutton Massachusetts Miss Anna Whipple wrote endearing letters to Rev. Oscar F. Stetson, pastor of the First Congregational Church, some signed Wife. The church board investigates alleged indiscretions while the pastor offers resignation and a remaining term to year’s end.
Eva Williamson a school teacher and Ervie Rudd a chauffeur were married by Rev J A Lewis while speeding in an automobile along Riverside Boulevard in Indianapolis Indiana The ceremony occurred during the ride and the record notes the unusual setting of the marriage in transit.
The article describes principals and parents denying an elopement claim while a preacher leads with the couple aboard a car as the groom drives with his left hand and they kiss. Two Riverside Club golf instructors were reportedly secured by the Lesser AS WilDessees.
Yale professor Cady Eaton warns in New Haven that the United States could fragment into independent republics or a monarchy unless centralization is curbed. He critiques a central tax system and urges courts to strike unconstitutional laws before national stakes grow. He cites a possible new secession as a remedy.
At the AFL convention in St Louis Samuel Gompers urged excluding all Japanese and Asians from the United States arguing it is essential to preserve white American standards. His banishment call was met with thunderous cheers as delegates discussed immigration and labor issues amid ongoing strikes and union battles.
In New York Judge Malone sentenced Lee P. Woodward to five years at hard labor under the Habitual Criminals act after pleading guilty to writing a bad check for 59 dollars on the Fifth Avenue Bank. His prior record includes a 1900 six month term and a later Sing Sing sentence.
In Richmond Virginia Special County Coroner William A Deas will investigate the deaths of Detective Joseph S Dunnington and Car Inspector Samuel Walker killed when a shifting engine struck them at the Acca yards of the Richmond Fredericksburg and Potomac Railroad. The railroad will hold an inquest to determine responsibility if possible.
New York special reports seventieth year old photographer August Obermuller died by suicide in a studio tank at 28 Cooper Square West. Water leakage drew attention from a neighboring printer before police opened the door to find his body inside a zinc tank used for developing pictures. He lived at 830 East Sixth Street and ran a photo studio with his son on the third floor.
Obermuller, 6 feet 2 inches tall and 200 pounds, was found dead inside a tank after police concluded he crawled in. He wore only underclothes, outer clothes hung on hooks, and the tank was chopped to remove the body. Mrs Obermuller said he acted queerly and brooded after a former employee planned to leave. A prior cons death was noted.
Archie K. McKay chief clerk for the Seaboard Air Line Railway in Lumberton shot himself through the heart at the Morris home shortly before 7 last night. He left a note to his father asking mercy for his sisters and cited addiction to cigarettes and drinking as the cause. He recently moved from Laurinburg and was well liked.
Jent passenger steamers Columbia and Augusta sail daily from Baltimore except Sunday at 6 30 P M to Old Point Comfort and Norfolk Virginia with morning connections to rail lines for the South. Atlanta steamer runs to West Point and Richmond on select days from Baltimore at 5 P M arriving West Point 7 45 A M and Richmond 9 20 A M. Steamers stop at Gloucester Point Clement's Clay Bank and Allmond's. Baggage checked and state rooms reserved at City Ticket Offices 119 E Baltimore Street or Light Street offices.
On Wednesday President Taft will view flights by aviators Moisant and Hamilton over Richmond from the race track enclosure. Moisant won a $10 000 prize for flying around the Statue of Liberty from Belmont Park New York. In Ware Massachusetts James ONeill father of Frank ONeill who died in a trolley crash died after fainting beside the coffin.
Major General Leonard Wood arrived in Washington DC after visiting the New Vert Horse Show where American cavalrymen competed against entrants from France Germany England and other nations. He found the riders favorable but judged the horses Uncle Sam provides are not equal to those of foreign troops.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.