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Newspaper
Mathews Journal
Location
Mathews, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Sep 19, 1912
Page
8
A jumble of early 20th century classifieds offers loans with per cent terms from Mutual of Scrap Material, hair fashion services in Richmond, bone liniment remedies, and job notices seeking families with children and men to learn barber trades. Locations include Brook Ave Richmond Va and St. Richmond Va, with addresses and salaries noted.
Special dispatch reports Nicaragua rebels preparing to sue for truce as Federal advances pressure both rebel and government camps. Details hint at divisions among factions Mena and Yecladen with Admiral Lee noting quiet conditions and potential government action while Washington contemplates steps.
A special note argues that pink tinted teeth near the gums indicate a wife’s gentleness and fidelity while chalky teeth suggest unreliability. It claims dental appearance reveals disposition, likening it to phrenology, and urges prospective spouses to have teeth examined to judge character.
The State Department was asked to intercede for Jophe Devine, twenty year old son of Peter Devine, a My Detractor living away, reported to face death in Mexico amid links to a feared Mexican war. Messages show U S Senator O'nor pressuring authorities to aid Devine who allegedly served with the Mexican Army. The family indicates the son left for Canada then Georgia, seeking U S support.
Private H. H. Matthews along with a follower faced a desertion and fraudulent enlistment trial after Fortress Monroe. Matthews and Private Grover Griewold were guarded by Albert Anderson to clean a coal house. The pair attacked the guard, seized his rifle, and locked him inside. the guard retook his weapon through a window and halted Griewold as he attempted to breach the enclosure.
Buffalo special reports that police have no solid leads on who shot George Hanner in the head while he drove with his wife Mrs Hanner and their son Orville near North Tonawanda. Hanner lies dying in St. Marys Hospital Niagara Falls. Mrs Hanner suffered a leg wound but is not seriously hurt. Mrs Hanner, previously arrested for shoplifting, had been with her mother in Niagara Falls Ontario. Cele Chambers, the chauffeur, says a second shot happened as the car turned onto Scheeck Street.
Eight women dressed in men's clothes tarred and feathered Minnie Lavally, a 22 year old in Clarksville last night. Police threaten arrests if they identify the assailants while Lavally is sought to testify. A scandal involving local families threatens public backlash.
Washington report says a mysterious horse disease has killed hundreds of horses in Kansas and Nebraska. Dr. A D Melvin of the Bureau of Animal Industry and Dr. Davies will meet in Lincoln Neb to study the outbreak and areas affected. Officials urge feeding from uninfected districts and estimate losses exceed a half million dollars.
In Danville Virginia Governor Mann sanctions a joint reward by the city bonding company and the state for the arrest of fugitive former City Treasurer W Paylor. Commonwealth's Attorney Hamlin read the governor's letter in court as Alderman C Co Snead faces trial for embezzlement as an accessory before the fact. Snead is bailed at $5,000. city books were intact since Paylor disappeared July 18.
Washington officials say they have not received official confirmation of a proposed 15 million dollar loan for China. The terms appear acceptable to the United States, per Special. Roy W. Carter of Orange is in by the Republican to oppose Congress.
At Glenlea Farm on Mechanicsville Pike, home to Mosul, Petaurist and other sires, improvements and a half mile training track enhance the place. Petaurist may appear at the Virginia State Fair with several progeny. James O. Winston’s stable shows top trotters like Axworth and bay filly from Lady Caleta, while noting Silas Smith's death and a severed life in racing circles.
Dr William H Taylor reports stomach contents contained arsenic and supports murder by poison in the death of George M Nicholas, a Rockingham farmer. Arsenic was not found in coffee grounds, yet authorities conclude deliberate poisoning based on analysis and other circumstances.
In Duluth Minnesota a special legal action was planned to force resumption of street car service after a strike. General Manager Warren refused to arbitrate as citizens led by the Mayor pressed to put workers back on the job. Minor riots have flared. Superior reports hints of municipal ownership as ex-policemen could be used as conductors.
Reports of a full revolution in Santo Domingo prompted the Sisbe Department to seek aid from Acting Secretary of the Navy Andrews. The gunboat Wheeling was ordered from Guantanamo to assist the Petrel along the northern coast to patrol and protect foreign interests.
Early returns from forty five of sixty two Colorado counties show Republicans ahead of Progressives. C Parks leads Governor race by 1187 votes over Stewart with distant counties still streaming in. Dawson tops Vincent for long term senator. Shafforth and Ammons lead Democratic bids for governor and full term senate.
London reports that Joseph Chamberlain, the English statesman, lies gravely ill with almost complete paralysis. Friends express alarm as age weighs against recovery and death seems possible despite ongoing efforts.
Nine persons living within a block of one another are seriously poisoned by ptomaine poisoning believed to be caused by a sauce of spaghetti. Health Department officers are collecting the cans of sauce for analysis. Two victims may die.
In Goshen and Middletown Orange County courtrooms attorney Bunton W. Gibson was arraigned on a murder in the first degree charge over the death of Rosa Menschik Szabo. He urged adjournment to Sept 24 for witnesses and said he will hire a new lawyer while maintaining his innocence. Gibson told reporters the dead woman is the Countess Szabo and sent a telegram to his wife after booking a stay at the Hotel Brown. The grand jury is expected to indict next month as proceedings continue against the prominent attorney.
The coroner's physician Dr Otto Schule is expected to form the basis for the forthcoming indictment. Schulis allegedly disproved a drowning theory and asserted that strangulation was used in the woman's killing.
New York officials brace for defiance as Commissioner Waldo testifies before the aldermanic graft committee. Chairman Curran vows full power to secure light on police operations. Buckner’s questions press for fuller answers than Mayor Gaynor gave, with reports accusing Waldo of limiting subpoenas. Threats of libel suits loom over Gaynor and Waldo over the Sam Paul Association exposure.
New York Special. Magistrate Cornell in the West Side Court rules to clear the white light district on Broadway after midnight. Inspector Dwyer and detectives have already arraigned fifteen prisoners for disorderly conduct as part of the drive to remove loiterers without legitimate business after 12 AM.
Washington D C Special charges that former Indian Commissioner Valentine carried liquor on the Osage Indian reservation were not made by religious societies, the Justice Department stated. Officials guard the author of the charges as the case moves toward Guthrie Oklahoma where an indictment may be considered after the attorney general's return next month.
France's Jules Vedrines, winner of the James Gordon Bennett cup in Chicago, sails to Havre predicting aeroplanes will reach 150 miles per hour within months and potentially over 200 later. He mocks American aviation as money driven while Europe pushes science, noting France will soon boast a great fleet of airships.
Chancellor James R. Day announced that Mrs. Russell Sage donated 50000 to Syracuse University for its agricultural school in memory of her father Joseph Slocum. Slocum supported agricultural study in the United States and Europe.
Mrs La Salle Corbell Pickett widow of a Confederate era figure and noted Civil War writer, has been seriously ill with pneumonia in Philadelphia. She was brought home to Ontario in Washington by her daughter in law Mrs Ideal Pickett and her two grandsons. Her condition improved after the trip and rapid recovery is expected. Funeral details not stated.
Norfolk special. C HM Bull Lumber Company owner filed for bankruptcy listing liabilities of 3150 000 and assets of 170 000. Hull is ill.
Earnest Poindexter, 24, is dead and George Crawford, 22, seriously wounded after a motorcycle at 40 mph crashes into a drag. A shaft pierced Poindexter’s chest. Farmville Herald notes the fatal incident with terse detail.
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