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Newspaper

Mathews Journal

Location

Mathews, Virginia, United States of America

Date

Oct 12, 1911

Page

15

Money to Loan or Lift Mortgages in Richmond Va

Money to loan or lift mortgages for homes from 1000 to 5000 dollars at 5 percent simple interest. Principal repayable at 7.50 per month or 90 per year, up to ten and a half years. Pay off anytime to stop further interest. G. S. Richardson 405 Am Nat Bank Bldg Richmond Va. Also farm or country home loans at 5 percent interest only. M Davidson 226 W Main St Richmond Va.

Richardson Bank Richmond M. Davidson W. Main Street

Frayser’s Great Nerve and Bone Liniment Ad

An 25c bottle Frayser’s liniment touted for quick relief of aching muscles and joints for humans and animals. Also advertising a sale of high grade Jerseys including cows calves and heifers with reasonable prices, contact Samuel R. Redd Route No. 1 Hanover Va.

Frayser J. W. Frayser &Co Richmond St T Pegis Pecho Ettle Falls Samuel R. Redd Hanover

Strike-breakers claim abuse by Illinois Central Railroad

More than twenty strike-breakers from McComb City Mississippi arrived in New Orleans seeking return transportation home after claiming they were duped into lines work as strike-breakers. They allege doors locked, confinement, and denial of food or water during the journey toward Mississippi and Louisiana.

New Orleans Imnois Central Railroad McCombe City Miss New York Chienzo Mississippi Louisiania McComb City McComb Ity

Beautiful Suspect in Brooklyn Home Robberies

A young woman calling herself Mrs. Mary Schwarts, age 26, residing at 136 Meeker Street Brooklyn, was captured after breaking into Mrs. Mary D’Oreville’s Green Point home. Police believe jewelry found in pawnshops may link her to several Brooklyn robberies. The suspect, well dressed and cultured, speaks with an air of refinement and refuses to reveal her true identity.

New York Mary Schwarts Meeker Street Brooklyn Mary EB. D. Ogeville Austentreet Green Point Emiles Brooklys D'Oreville Spring Lake N. J Iorder

Clean Out Dives in Lynchburg Wide Clean Up Urged

In Lynchburg Virginia a jury recommending city action to clean a lot near Twelfth Street named five places for cleansing. The jury advised police steps to address the nuisance as part of a special Corporation session today.

Lynchburg Beynchburg Corporation Twelfth Street

English Channel Try by Famous Swimmer Stearne

Stearne, a noted English swimmer, prepares to emulate the original Channel crossing. The attempt was set for early today, with reporters observing the event as he aims to follow in the wake of past record breakers.

PRMIS Bover Stearne

Hains Reunited With Family After Release From Sing Sing

Brig. Gen. Peter C. Hains and his son Peter C. Hains Jr. arrived at Union Station fresh from Sing Sing, where Peter C. Hains Jr. served three years for manslaughter in the Bay Elde Yacht Club case. The elderly general, retired from the OSSA, accompanied by his son, spoke briefly of a long rest and unspecified plans as they headed home to Washington. Their reunion included the mother and three children at 18th Street NW, while the press was kept at bay.

New Peter C. Hains S. A Peter ©. Hanna, Jr Sing Sing Slavis Grand Central Station New York Pennsylvania Hains Washington Herald Peter Thornton J. Hains South America Washington Hudson Union Station Muir Hains Homie Eighteenth Street Tor Ereet Hirh Oecame Peter C Amilton Howe John Jenkins Hains Jack Hains Flavis Bayelde Yacht Club L. L Wiliam E. Annis Yacht Club Annis Thornton Hains Hanns Mraz Peter C. Hains, Jr Angis Haies Thornton “D. Finn Bmirs Haiss Wisthrop Mass South Philippines

Morse calls off Wis fight for freedom

Atlanta special report says Morse Morea halted his bid for liberty and will seek to withdraw last June's appeal from a Federal Court decision. Attorneys argue he was oversentenced by five years. the maximum was ten, yet he received fifteen. A future parole possibility remains.

Atlanta Chag W. Morea United States Circuit Court Newma Morse

Harvard Again Tails a Bloody Monday in Cambridge

Special report notes a rare revival of a Bloody Monday at Harvard with clashes between upperclassmen and the incoming class. Residents recall past grim days as Moody Monday returns with tensions on campus and muted echoes of court fines in Cambridge.

Cambridge Mass Harvard Ory

The Class of 1915 Clashes on Massachusetts Avenue

The 1915 class paraded with colors down the Yard, shouting their class yell and challenging upperclassmen. Upperclassmen responded with a rush led by football players and crewmen, engaging in a brief skirmish and recovering the 1915 banner.

Massachusetts Avenue

Ambush Kills Two. Sheriff Wounded in Virginia Kentucky Border Case

In Bristol Tennessee two posse members under Lee county Virginia Sheriff W Y Tucker were shot and killed while attempting to arrest a woman at Pineville Kentucky who is a witness in a sensational murder trial. The sheriff was wounded and the other posse members fled through windows. Tucker planned to return with more men from Middlesboro Kentucky to pursue the assassins and witness.

Bristol Tenn Sherrif W. Y. Tucker Lee County Pineville Middlesboro

Shipwreck Toll in Belgian Gale Hits Nine Lives

Special report from Antwerp says six vessels went ashore in a violent gale along the Belgian coast. The Russian ship City of Benares was wrecked with nine deaths, and many small craft were swamped by the storm.

Benares Belgium Antwerp

Cummings Named Against Lincoln at Bristol Senate Nomination

Special Hon. David Cummings of Abingdon will be nominated by acclamation as the Democratic candidate for the Senate from Bristol, Washington and Smyth counties. He pledges to vote for liquor question submission statewide and for abolition of all dispensaries. Democrats express confidence of victory.

Bristol, Tenn David Cummings Abingdon Senate Bristol Washington Smyth Counties

Admiral Schley Laid to Rest in Washington

Rear Admiral Winfield Scott Schley, hero of the Santiago battle, was laid to rest at Arlington Cemetery. The funeral drew more than 2,000 mourners, with Naval Academy midshipmen, veterans, and dignitaries in attendance. A seaman bugler sounded taps as he was interred, with Masonic rites and a national color casket escort.

Washington, D. C Winfield Scott Schley Santiago Hemisphere Artington Cemetery Naval Academy Army Navy Loyal Legion Edward H. Gheen Albert S. Barker Thomas C. McLean George C. Reney Nelson A. Miles United States Army Alexander B. Hagner Schley Naval Academy At Annapolis Chopin Washington Philadelphia Atlantic Fleet Washington Navy Yard St. John’s'Church Roland Cotton Smith I Street Northwest Evangelist Admiral Schley B. B. French Lodge Antient Admiral

Monarchists Set Up Kingdom in Northern Portugal

Special advices from Badajos and the frontier report Monarchists in northern Portugal proclaim a monarch with the capital at Oporto Captain Couleiro named Military Governor of Oporto Marquis de la Varadia Manuel's secretary says monarchist successes are evident in the north and Manuel plans return to Portugal.

London Badajos Portugal Oporto Couleiro Marquis de la Vradia Kinganuel Manuel

Doyle Figure Dead in Edinburgh Purveyor of Holmes

Edinburgh obit reports Joseph Bell, famed Scottish surgeon whose reasoning methods inspired Sir Arthur Conan Doyle to create Sherlock Holmes, died yesterday. The piece notes Bell influenced Doyle during medical training and shaped the detective’s deductive approach.

Doyle Edinburgh Scotland Joseph Bell Scotel Purgeon Conan Doyle Sherlock Holmes Gell Dr. Doyle Spurlock Holmes

Fall Poetry And The Bards Work In Autumn

A compact reflection on poets working through autumn as verse flows with the season. The current lines hint at a pusset hue while bards take their cue, capturing mood and imagery typical of fall verse.

Teena ae See in Aweptic Prevent Raw Satretter

Marine Dye Saly reports a special event titled See with a focus on coastal protection. The piece mentions the involvement of Jha and Hooke, highlighting a workshop held at cack whee with participants from Aweptic Prevent.

Money to Be a Senator in Wisconsin Campaign Costs

Testimony before the Senate special committee investigating Isaac Stephenson’s 1900s campaign details how a wealthy bid was deemed essential. Edmonds testified he personally handled $50,000 of a $107,793 total, with others managing the remainder as campaign staff and a Milwaukee banker acted as fund custodian.

Milwaukee Wis Wisconsin Senate Isaac Stephenson E. A. Edmonda Sutherland Utah Edmonds Stephenson J. A. Puellicher van Gleve Marineota Rodney Sackett Washington

Diphtheria Antitoxin Urged for Early Treatment

The Virginia Health Almanac slogans urge antitoxin for diphtheria and the State Department of Health bulletin calls physicians and boards of health to stock antitoxin and treat cases promptly. Emphasis on early use, quarantine, swab testing, and avoiding shared drinking cups to prevent outbreaks.

Virginia Health Almanac State Department of Health County Boards of Health Health Department

Woman leaps from speeding auto outside D C theater

A unidentified young woman leaped from a speeding car on Pennsylvania Avenue near Fourteenth Street as it collided with a streetcar. Driver Roland M. Jones was arrested on motor vehicle violations. Witnesses described a panicked crowd and the woman fleeing on foot. police later collared Jones after following the vehicle.

Washington, D. C Pennsylvania Avenue Fourteenth Fifteenth Streets Fourteenth Street Roland M. Jones Adams Mifteenth Street Jones Aigo Steenthr Street Ton

Governors Committee Concludes Brief Session

A committee of governors Harmon of Ohio Aldrich of Nebraska and Madley of Missouri completed a brief session at St Louis with members noting progress on the recent conference. The group discussed next steps and potential coordination across states ahead of upcoming events.

Committee OF Governors ST. Louis

States Edge Federal Court Clash Over Interstate Rates

In a United States Supreme Court connection with the rate case, a brief is ready to be filed when the case is called. It argues States may regulate intrastate commerce. Governor Aldrich warns that without state assertiveness Federal courts will erode state rights. He notes the Nebraska rate case was sent to the Supreme Court due to Eastern stockholder opposition to state control.

United States Caase Aldrich Nebraska United States Supreme Court

Nomination of Cummins for State Senate in Bristol

The First Senatorial District Democrats in Bristol Virginia convened to nominate Judge David Campbell Cummings of Abingdon for the State Senate to oppose Republican A T Lincoln of Marion. The meeting endorsed ending liquor dispensaries, submitting liquor license questions to a public vote, and supporting road improvements and liberal school funding along with pensions for Confederate veterans and widows.

Bristol, Tenn Spac.si Virginia Smith Washington Bristol David Campbell Cummings Abingdon State Senate Cummings A. T. Lincoln Marion Repubicans RK. C. Copenhaver George W. Richardson

Wiley Doolittle clash in Agriculture stirs reform bid

Washington reports a continuing conflict between McCabe and Wiley over pure food policy. Secretary of Agriculture seeks reorganization and consolidation of health activities, with Wilson backing changes as Congress considers a new enforcement agency. The President may act to restore order in the department.

Washington, D. C.C Wiley Department of Agriculture George B. McCabe Dr. Wiley Wiley-Doolittle Board Secretary of Agriculture McCabe Messrs. Wiley Wilson Ies Doolitte Inspction Congress

Six Killed in Railroad Strike in New Orleans

Six men died and over a hundred were wounded in the clash between Harriman lines and their employees. The Southern Exchange peace committee offers to arbitrate, calling the fight one of the bloodiest in U S history. The money at stake in railroads has been tremendous.

New Orleans Harriman Southern Exchange

Suit Against Union May Face Federal Court Action

Chicago Illinois special report says railroads led by the Illinois Central plan to invoke the Sherman act against the Shopmen Union Federation amid a strike. Railroad lawyers to study an injunction as leaders warn the battle may shift to courts. Reports say outbreaks subsided and troops maintain control at McComb City while a guard was shot at Southern Pacific shops in an unrelated incident.

Chicago Ill Ilinois Central Railroad C. H H. Markham Illinois Central McComb City Railrona Pethate Ft Ysiebor Otheys Guititner Southern Pacific Tulus

Dover cliff arrow guides airmen to Calais

A giant white stone arrow on the Dover cliff serves as a daytime guide for aviators flying from England to France. It marks the exact direction to Calais and lawmakers consider erecting more arrows at intervals along the coast.

Dover England France Calais

Another Kind

A fragmentary line notes someone laughing at a man with a new automobile who boasted of influence, illustrating a social dynamic about status and ridicule. The terse remark reflects a social judgment rather than a full incident.

Both parties adopt platform at New Jersey conventions

In Trenton at the Democratic and Republican gatherings, Governor Wilson dominates the Democratic proceedings at the Masonic Temple while the Republican event draws little interest aside from four Hudson County progressive assembly candidates. Wilson blocks endorsement of a presidential candidate, the platforms favor conservative reform, and the document calls for tax equalization, jury reform, corporate regulation, forest and water conservation, centralized control of institutions, judicial procedure simplification, districting for assembly seats, federal rules revision, utility regulation, factory inspections, and safer railroad travel with a full-crew requirement.

Trenton N. J Wilson Masonic Temple Assembly Hudson County Essex County Assemblyman Egan Assemblyman Ford Bracken Shalvoy New Jersey Woodrow Wilson Federal House of Representatives Public Utilities Commission

Harmony in Republican Camp

Trenton New Jersey special describes a brief Republican convention session in which the state leaders’ platform was adopted with minor amendments. Ed ward A Ransom, a Hudson County progressive nominee, proposed changes that were mostly rejected. The platform praises Taft policies and the party’s calm, businesslike approach to national affairs.

Trenton N. J Jeaders Edward A. Ransom Assembly Hudson County Indorse Taft Republican Party Taft

Crowd jeers Lee Oldfield at Philadelphia race practice

Willie Wallace crashed his Mercedes racer in practice spins on the Philadelphia course but escaped unhurt. Lee Oldfield, linked to eleven killings at Syracuse, was jeered by crowds as a man killer during his appearance on the course.

Lee Oldfield Philadelphia Willie Wallace Syracuse

Stevenson and His Name in 19th Century Times

A brief note on Robert Louis Stevenson and the evolution of his initials. It details how he signed as R Stevenson then R L B Stevenson, requested to be addressed as Robert Lewis, and later abandoned the third initial. He also changed the spelling of Lewis to Louis around age 18 while Lewis remained in family usage.

Baxter Stevenson Lewis Louis London Chronicle

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