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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 07, 1911
Page
7
Rita Carrington and Paterson chase a Sheffield tray as a symbol of romance and independence. He pursues shared possessions while she seeks freedom, revealing past heartbreak and a new young couple’s plan for a suburban home.
In a tense moment Patterson imagines a fresh start with Rita. He suggests gifting a tray to a young couple, leaving behind memories of wealth and clutter. Rita contemplates a quieter life, envisioning a suburban home where tea is served daily and the Sheffield tray finally has a place on the sideboard.
The Italian government asked New York police for a record of crimes against Italians since the year began. The request was delivered to Commissioner Waldo via the Italian consul after Vincenzo Sabella, seven, was kidnapped for a $10,000 ransom. The consul plans to report to Rome and noted thousands of Italian criminals in the city.
Baltimore report states Fred Stenz twenty nine drank carbolic acid after losing a finger in an accident. He died at his sister Mrs Katherine Klaus home at 555 St Marys Court Monday night or yesterday morning.
The Lynchburg branch, closed for a month, is expected to reopen around September 18, bringing back nearly all workers who were laid off in July. The plant plans to restart production and reemploy the operatives.
In Chicago's Chinatown a tong war erupts at midnight. Lee Yip Wing, a wealthy merchant, is dead and a henchman is said to be fatally wounded. Chu Tu Hun, the alleged shooter, fled in a taxicab.
The ad warns that backache and hip pain signal kidney disease and urges using Dean's Kidney Pills at the first sign. Mrs. Benjamin Martyn of Warren ton Va recounts severe illness improved after trial, claiming the product met its promises. For sale by dealers at 50 cents. Foster Milburn Co Buffalo NY.
The Yamacraw was sent from Savannah to search for the schooner Bessie Whiting swept ashore by a late Atlantic storm. Lieutenant Bundy reports the crew abandoned ship with the captain and his wife remaining aboard.
A great hurricane along the South Carolina and Georgia coast leaves widespread wreckage and many believed dead. Communications with inland points remain crippled as crews begin clearing wreckage and assessing damage. Damage totals reach about five million dollars with ships and torpedo boats damaged. repairs start at the Charleston navy yard as rescue and relief efforts continue.
Miss Harriet Dewitt daughter of a prominent Easton business leader is arrested on charges of sending defamatory letters. Post Office Inspector Shaneberger led a month long investigation and will present evidence when she appears before the U S commissioner next Friday. Dewitt denies the allegations.
Chicago reports say 75,000 workers on Harriman and Northwestern systems face a strike as unions and railroad officials haggle over working conditions wage hikes and union recognition. Illinois Central refuses to meet federation demands prompting ultimatums and a 30 day strike notice rule questioned by Chicago Northwestern officials.
In a Claypool Hotel conference that began last night and ended early this morning W. J. Bryan and United States Senator John W. Kern discussed the national political scene. Kern said the talk focused on direct election of Senators, with plans for the 1912 presidential campaign also reviewed alongside recent extra session legislation and upcoming December issues.
An advertisement promotes a high grade institution eight miles from the city with collegiate courses and a premier Grammar school. It highlights healthful setting, artesian water, daily mail, railroad access, and a pay or work option. Address Pres. John W. Tyndall in Kinston, North Carolina.
Chatham Training School for Boys in Chatham Virginia offers free college and university courses with a guaranteed program and experienced male teachers. 90 percent of former students return. New buildings and a ten acre campus overlook the town. Boarding limited to forty. apply early via catalogue from President Thos Ryland Sanford.
In Baltimore the Democratic State convention shows Arthur P. Gorman ahead with about seventy votes to Blair Lee's sixty while sixty five are needed. Gorman wins Baltimore city by 13,312 with one precinct missing and carries several counties giving him fifty eight convention votes. Lee wins St. Marys and other counties. organization tickets reportedly pass with E C Harrington winning State Comptroller and Edgar Alance unopposed for Attorney General.
A bomb exploded before Charles Romeo's grocery on Lexington Avenue at Forty-eighth Street, sending hotel guests from the Savoy Plaza and Netherlands Hotels into a panic. Romeo had faced Black Hand harassment with threats of $1,000 as police investigate the incident.
The $50,000 coast to coast air race attracts three entrants: Arry N Atwood of Boston holder of the world cross country record. C P Rogers holder of the Chicago endurance record. and Robert G Fowler who has officially entered. The 3,500 mile dash may start soon with Fowler aiming to depart September 10 from the Pacific coast toward the east via Reno Salt Lake City Omaha Des Moines aulace Pittsburg and the Hudson alley. Fowler leaves the coast today as he travels westward.
Governor Noel plans to prevent James K. Vardaman from taking his U S Senate seat by alleging misused appropriations from the state treasury during Vardaman's governorship and demanding a proper accounting of the funds.
Chop lean cold mutton fine and simmer in water with optional minced onion until very tender. Season with salt pepper and butter then thicken with flour. Serve atop buttered toast rounds with stewed peas as a border garnish.
The note explains cleaning a woven wire beater with a small brush then flat drying to avoid lint. It states omelette steam is lighter than fried or baked and outlines heating butter, pouring eggs, steaming, and optional oven browning for color.
A compact recipe lists ingredients for a pound cake: one and a half cups flour one cup butter one and one cups sugar a half teaspoon baking powder four eggs. Cream butter with flour, beat eggs with sugar, combine, add baking powder bake 45 minutes in a tube pan in a modern oven.
Instructions describe preparing a sweet almond candy with ground almonds and bitter almond, sy rup, and egg whites then icing and setting two days. A separate almond frosting uses sugar, water, cream of tartar, and egg white to form a stiff icing. A cake batter combines butter sugar eggs milk flour soda spices and blackberry jam baked in two round tins with frosting between.
A brief cooking guide advises preparing the dish the evening before in a double boiler for one to two hours. Before bed, place it on the best register or radiator, then in the morning reheat on the stove and finish cooking quickly.
The passage describes cutting chicken into pieces, dipping in egg and water, coating with bread crumbs, seasoning with pepper and parsley, then arranging on a buttered dish with butter pieces. Add water, bake slowly, then lift to a hot dish, add milk, and thicken with more bread crumbs to serve.
A vintage Brown Betty recipe instructs layering grated bread crumbs and sliced apples with molasses and water, dotting with butter and spices, baking in a water bath for about three quarters of an hour. The method notes making spaces between the crust and pudding, then baking until set.
Recipe notes for Graham muffins use sour milk, two tablespoons brown sugar, a pinch salt and soda, enough graham flour for a moderately stiff dough. If sour milk is unavailable, use sweet milk with cream of tartar.
An advertisement for Tet Terine claims thousands cured of eczema itching piles tetter and sores with a soothing antiseptic ointment. The Shoptrine Co announces supplies via druggists for 50 cents or direct.
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