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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1912
Page
8
Fragmented notice references mortgage offers and interest arrangements with STANDARD HOME COMPANY in Rich ward Virginia, plus a hint about manufactured houses in Richmond and a sale of two thoroughbred Jacks by A. J. Spencer of High Point North Carolina.
Classified notice from Delalila Associated Motion Picture in Chicago invites people to learn by mail with no experience required. States demand for workers and good pay, provides address at 614 Sheridan Road for application.
Mrs. Brown described a man who intruded into her home last Friday. He claimed interest in an upstairs resident, made unwelcome remarks, kissed her hair, and blocked the door before being pushed out. She told her husband, who then acted protective, and the intruder is to be charged and face trial.
Chicago reports the Mann Act case against Jack Johnson is halted as investigators seek new witnesses. The trial is expected to near completion next Monday with Lucille Cameron to appear before the grand jury. claims of threats against attorney E. Erbstein and investigator B. J. Myer are raised in relation to the white defendant.
William Cheries, a former Philadelphia newspaper man, was arrested and confessed to forging large sums on Christiana and Middletown. He was caught after attempting to pass a forged check in Mountville.
In Sedalia Missouri a group of twelve preachers in long coats and high hats overalls and jumpers worked amid splinters and sore muscles to construct a revival meeting church building. The force pressed on with the work despite damage and a sheriff's posse keeping watch as the deadline neared.
A fragmented OCR entry notes phrases about a business named Mm Sumer and Ta in connection with a gemi…entary or cosmetic topic. Core terms include hair removal and cosmetic measures though specifics are unclear.
The readable fragments describe a chaotic incident involving a breakout or burglary. Mentions include a woman, a man named Mr Robertson, dragging and an assault setting, market stairs, a telephone, and a struggle at a doorway. References to Italians, relief workers, and an ensuing search or questioning appear, with scattered names and locations.
Fragmented OCR text shows a congressional hearing where Pete Perkins and Albert Beveridge are central figures. The report notes contradictions about campaign funds, with mentions of George W. Perkins and sums like 574 30,000 from New York, and deposits or certificates of deposit.
A fragmentary notice from Porth Amboy references arsenic placement details unclear in the text. It mentions Mrs Anata and dated remarks, but the full event and authorities remain difficult to determine from the damaged report.
Four individuals were detained in a local case described as a neighborhood dispute turning criminal. Police reported arrests without detailing charges, noting ongoing investigations and further inquiries into each suspect’s role.
Philadelphia report notes Walter Shouds dictating restitution terms with immunity and alleging influence on state officials from governor downward. The Merchants Union Trust Company vault theft involved securities valued around £1,080,000 including stock from the Oanoke Traction and Light Company. Attorneys and officials were entangled in negotiations to restore loot to the company amid indictments and possible quashing.
A fragmented report notes appeals to higher courts without consensus. The text hints at a contested verdict, with opinions split on whether the case should proceed toward life or death outcomes, and the majority results remain unclear.
Reported to Attorney Whitman that four gunmen linked to the Ro-Loule murder are willing to plead. Davidson and Zeliz are among those named, with sentencing set for October 30 if guilty. Separate trials may be pursued to prevent delays.
Mrs. Becker collapsed during an event, with bystanders assisting as emergency responders were called. No further details on cause or outcome are provided.
After the verdict in the Becker case witnesses faced threats and emotional strain. Becker remained composed in his cell at the Tombs while attorneys planned an appeal. Court officials reported intimidation attempts against Schepps and other involved figures, as Becker reviews his legal options and prepares for sentencing.
In Richmond at 715 North Ninth Street a masked man forced entry and aimed a pistol at Miss Alice Gorman. She fled through a door to the hall and out the front, while the intruder escaped via a window. Police notified. family not harmed. description of the suspect given.
Four year old Andrew Roy Ellerson, son of Mr and Mrs John H Ellerson of near Nashville Tennessee, died Wednesday afternoon in the Gleason Hotel elevator. The nurse cradling the child said the gate opened as the car moved and his head became trapped between the floor and shaft slide. John H Ellerson, a Richmond native, had recently visited Charlottesville to join his wife and son.
A hatpin described as the prettiest yet features two lace ruffles spreading from a central wreath of six tiny ribbon roses. Each rose is pea sized in pale shades, about the size of a silver quarter, creating a delicate ornament for the crown.
Allied forces push toward Adrianople as Bulgarian and Serb units clash with Ottoman defenses in a major Balkan battle. The Turkish stronghold near Kirk Kileseh is under heavy assault while Bulgarian and Turkish artillery exchange fire and air reconnaissance provides rough drafts of surrounding works. Casualties mount as the battle in the Marasa and Kumuteado Pass areas intensifies with reinforcements arriving at Uskub.
Athens dispatch reports Turkish forces routed at the Greek frontier with Crown Prince Constantine leading a victorious Greek army in pursuit. Turkish detachments retreat toward Salonika as Greek mountaineers harry stragglers and two Ottoman battalions at Servidje are wiped out.
Mrs Aimee Coudert Brennig widow of Baron Frederic Brennig began monogrammed cigarette production in 1911 for society women. Her venture drew criticism but quickly earned large orders abroad and attracted potential investors including Henry Payne Whitney to form a 500000 capital corporation.
The brewery that owns Jack Johnsons license announced it would revoke it on October 21. The move would force the champion out of Chicago, with friends predicting he may leave the city. An attack by his brother before the grand jury yesterday deeply wounded Johnson and left him morose.
A distinct tremor struck Central Georgia about 8:15 PM Tuesday with no reported property damage. Dublin felt the quake most strongly accompanied by a loud noise as the Dublin City Council met, City Hall shook and councilmen fled. In Macon a wedding was briefly halted when the bride fainted from the shock.
Washington special reports a thorough exterior wash and interior cleaning of the White House, the first full cleansing since the Cleveland regime, as fre engines spray water and a small army of cleaners work inside.
Washington dispatch says Greek forces repelled Turkish attack in Campania and Allakmen River valley. Greek army took Servia near the Turkish border, gaining control of the only bridge over the Akalanen River and blocking the road toward Kozane.
A telegram from General Danglis reports that seventy Christians including a Greek Catholic bishop were fatally harmed before Turks evacuated Ser vidje. The news comes from Christians in Athens on Oct 24.
Dispatches report Turkish forces attempting to retake Kirk Kilessch northeast of Adrianople. Bulgarian batteries shell the Turkish positions as infantry charges drive them back. Turkish retreat follows with heavy Turkish casualties, Bulgarian losses showing as slight.
The Century plans to cut parquet and orchestra seats from 2.50 to 1.60 this week as The Garden of Allah sets box office records in Chicago with 1.60 seats. Liebler Company reallocates attractions amid high living costs and reduced New York receipts.
New York report says Agnes Clowes of Garden City, aged forty five, escaped from Bloomingdale Asylum while attendants were at breakfast. Officials fear she may have taken her life during a personal crisis mania. She previously fled last May and was found in White Plains after entering through a cellar window.
In a Paris scene Sims notes paying 33.75 in ups as Walter assists, saying you must have lived there many years in a brisk exchange. The snippet records a short humorous dialogue about familiarity with the city.
In Baltimore at 837 Forest Street William Allsen fired at Miss Fannie Smith in bed and then killed himself. Both were taken to Mercy Hospital where Miss Smith was reported not expected to live while the man died later. Jealousy over a recent change of affection sparked the double tragedy.
The Virginia Citizen quotes Roosevelt calling Morgan Perkins and other large corporate contributors to his 1904 campaign fund idealists. It also notes New York gunners who shot gambler Rosenthal and spurred the police corruption expose are described as idealists.
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