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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 05, 1911
Page
8
G R Richardson advertises a $5,000 home loan at 6 percent simple interest with ten and a half year repayment. Principal can be paid off anytime. Offers print contact in Richmond Virginia. Also promotions for farm purchase loans at 5 percent interest and other local ads.
In Richmond Virginia Edith D Murray twenty two died after swallowing carbolic acid at Mrs Robert Browns home on West Marshall Street Investigators found the poison labeled bought at Childress drug store and a bottle with red skull and cross bones The coroner ruled death by own action Miss Murray survived by her mother three brothers and two sisters funeral planned for tomorrow
Benjamin Gohen, a Chicago salesman, opened fire during a quarrel injuring his foe fatally before turning the gun on himself and dying from the resulting injuries. The incident occurred today in Chicago.
Special report notes a new regal measure to prevent a prize fight featuring Jack Johnson and Tom Wells at Court Exhibition Hall. The Railway Company, owner of the hall, sought a stay or injunction in High Court to block the event on October 54, citing public safety and property concerns.
A wartime dispatch from Rome and surrounding hubs reports Italy prepared to land troops and occupy Tripoli within 24 hours unless Turkey replies favorably to an Italian ultimatum. Malta observers note Italian fleet movements toward Tripoli and rising foreign unrest in the city.
New York outlines a sharp market opening with steel stocks leading gains after a Morgan Gary statement denying any talks with the Justice Department on dissolution. Steel common rises to 62 from 59 1/2, with preferred up to 109 3/4 as traders react to a board statement asserting legality and competitive fairness.
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President Taft completes a Hutchinson stay on a 13,000 mile coast to coast swing through Kansas amid insurgency rhetoric. He defends tariff vetoes and probes trusts, avoiding strong policy charges and garnering limited support from standpatters as his Kansas visit ends without major gains.
Early primary reports showed a setback for Woodrow Wilson candidates but later returns indicated strength. Mercer County went to Wilson backers while Sussex elected anti Wilson forces. Hudson County results were unclear. Mayor Otto H. Wittpenn secured a Jersey City nomination aiding Wilson interests.
Haywood County Superior Court hears Seth Wood accused of fatally slashing Palley Stamey in Canton. Ex-Congressman Crawford and three lawyers defend Wood as 200 jurors convene. Also at court, Taylor Love faces murder after shooting Jeff Lackey. Jim Davis convicted for brutal assault on his daughter with a thorny switch and faces a harsh sentence.
Washington, D. C. special notes that after Detroit ended the American League race wagers on the World Series have begun. The Post reports a $3000 bet to be placed on the Athletics with opening odds 7 to 5, Giants favored.
A mob in Dumas Arkansas this morning lynched Charles Marlpass a white man who was father of the two Negro youths who killed Sheriff Preston and Deputy Steil yesterday in Staunton Virginia Major Randolph Berkeley United States Marine Corps formerly of Staunton will marry in New London Connecticut on October 24 to Mrs F Meade Russell of that city The couple will spend the winter at the Naval War College in Newport Rhode Island where Berkeley is stationed The event is noted as a well known Virginian society figure
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Pastor W Fetler of the Russian Evangelization Society spoke at the First Baptist Church, detailing conditions in Russia as nearly religious freedom devoid and education lacking. He faces trial in Moscow after bail of 3500 furnished by American Baptists, and plans to return next week. He described Tolstoyist influence on students and the need for Protestant churches in St Petersburg, noting funds raised for a church and further sums needed. A separate case reported a girl arrested for kidnapping threats against Major Warren’s granddaughter, after a letter demanded 200 dollars and theft of a letter from a porch.
Secret service in Paris unearths alleged anti military conspiracy linked to the Liberté disaster. Investigators report possible anarchist or radical socialist involvement as Toulon salvage continues and gun recovery is planned. Del Casse leads inquiry. arrests anticipated. mixed views on Liberté command.
Special from Scranton describes a woman identified as Winifred Daving alias Bundock arrested Monday night after she attempted to collect tribute from Mr and Mrs Nathaniel Cowdrey of Delaware Street Bundock. The incident occurred as police trapped her during the encounter.
Passengers on the steamship Leuw Amsterdam, Rudolph Newman a Chicago jeweler his wife and two children, were searched. A matron found 25 pockets in the wife’s Petticoat each with small jewelry packages. Newman wore a rubber vest containing $1 500 in uncut diamonds. Jewelry seized and Newman held on 32000 bail. A wife left behind as passengers landed. A porter offered a bribe to an inspector and was barred from piers after report to Deputy Surveyor Smyth.
In Bay City Michigan two people were killed and two others injured after an explosion and fire caused by attempting to light a stove with kerosene. The deceased are Mrs. William Houle and her granddaughter Marie Bou cher. The injured are Mr and Mrs Arthur Boucher, both seriously burned.
New York Governor Dix in a special message to the Legislature repeats calls for statewide direct nominations. He argues the party must honor pledges and place control of party committees and nominations in voters hands, calling it a solemn duty amid reforms.
An anonymous letter warned Lynchburg Mayor Smith to refrain from going on Twelfth Street or face his life. The mayor, police justice, has faced ongoing trouble with a hoodlum element, and the warning was only just disclosed.
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