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Newspaper
Petersburg Daily Progress
Location
Petersburg, Virginia, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1910
Page
1
Partly cloudy with showers in the northern and western portions overnight into Wednesday. Warmer conditions expected in the west tonight as precipitation moves in from the north and south regions.
The Abyss is the feature drama at the Cockade Theatre today with thrilling incidents. The Laughing Machine and The Wonderful Cigar are shown as two comedies. A big $1.00 Day Sale is announced at New York Clothing Co on Thursday August 11.
The Chamber of Commerce of Petersburg Va has been admitted to record in the clerk's office. The charter outlines aims to develop Petersburg interests, spotlight city advantages, establish a local bureau of credits, and collect data. Governors for the first year are T F Heath Bartlett Roper G Wright Wm E Poole Edward Eigenbrun Aston W Gray Robt Cabaniss H S Seward R H Mann. Officers: President T F Heath First Vice Bartlett oper Second Vice G Wright Secretary Treasurer R Gordon Finney. Also note 1910 city taxes due with payment options before the rush.
The Stratford Liquor Company Incorporated has its certificate recorded in the Clerk's office. It states aims to buy and sell alcoholic and malt liquors, rectify and distill, sell cigars, and operate pool and billiard tables for profit. Capital stock ranges from 2500 to 25000 dollars. Officers include President William Budd and Secretary Treasurer Jos E Venable. Directors are Budd, Venable, and David Dunlop.
An Ettrick resident reports a Saturday afternoon assault by Officer Bridger on Mr. G. B. Tucker during a minor arrest. Witnesses describe the officer’s blows as inhuman and excessive, sparking public unrest and concern over police conduct.
Atlanta August 8. Governor Brown signed the anti-betting bill into law as the Legislature approved it. The House passed the measure and sent it to the Senate. The chamber also advanced a severe white slave bill penalizing immoral procurement of females, with 1 to 20 years prison. Senate passage remains uncertain.
The Virginia State Farmers Institute met in the Academy of Music for its seventh annual session. Gov. Wm. Hodges Mann spoke, praised by the audience, with a plan to print the statistical portion of his address. Lectures by W. D. Zinn and other speakers covered fertility, forage, live stock, and hay production. An evening talk by Dr. Fletcher will use stereopticon visuals. About 200 present morning. larger turnout anticipated tonight and tomorrow.
Excursions are listed for Monday evening the 15th, a moonlight river trip benefiting West Street M. E. church. The 1th the N. & N. railroad runs a three day season finale to the mountains. Other trips include Norfolk seashore outings for Second Baptist and Market Street M. E. church, with note this may be the last excursion of the season.
Justice Pleasants presides as Willard Traylor and others face city ordinance violations with fines. Robi Mabry Floyd Carter and others cited for gambling at skin or craps games. several named colored defendants fined or discharged. Indian Prichard Susie Williamson Stephen Howard Alfred Jones and others charged with misdemeanor counts. some cases continued or discharged. Wm Malone colored nonpayment fined $100.
Petersburgs rout Richmond Celts 4 to 1 as Welcher limits visitors to two hits in a sharp pitching duel. McFarland and Bowen spark offense, Petersburg improves to four straight wins and closes ground on leaders while surrounding clubs beat Danville and Lynchburg.
Sarah Mabry, a colored woman recently arrived from New York, was fined $25 in the Police Court this morning for assaulting Julia Peterson, another colored woman. The alleged attack occurred last night on Sycamore Street, with Mabry accused of waylaying Peterson.
A White Star steamer Celtic arriving from Liverpool hosted Sioux Indians on deck with a ceremonial dance and feathery offerings amid misreported dangers. Chief Swift-With-His-Tongue led a singing march as passengers joined in a large serpentine procession around the afterdeck. Albemarle Club warns against slanderous reports and seeks calm.
The first news of the attempted assassination of New York City Mayor Gaynor arrived via brokers. Initial reports suggested fatal injury but later updates indicated a chance of recovery. Gaynor, aboard a steamer bound for Europe, was shot in the neck by Gallagher, a discharged dock department worker believed demented. Gallagher was arrested.
Strike agitators from Pennsylvania and Ohio are working among Clindfield Coal Corporation miners at Dante. About 200 miners and motormen have quit work while the company, which employs about 2,000, tries to keep others from walking out.
The Board of Aldermen held a regular monthly meeting with President Bishop presiding. They declined to form a committee to talk with the N and W railroad about River street conditions. A proposed purchase of up to 10000 for farm land in Prince George county was referred to Finance. A motion for street car stops at each crossing and a six inch water main on Baylor's lane and Kirkham street were referred to respective committees.
Mr. Harry O McPruary visits relatives in Lynchburg and Mrs C B Alley and daughter travel to Greenville N C. Mr and Mrs W H Molina return from Wilmington N C. Mrs Chas M Brister operated on for appendicitis at Petersburg Hospital with successful outcome. Miss Reider Jones returns from Durham Aunt. William Malone charged with carrying concealed weapons. fined 100 and jailed. Fireworks contract for Roanoke fair awarded to National Fireworks Company of Petersburg. Mrs Dan Dillon and children visit Roanoke. Miss Stafford operated on at Petersburg Hospital. condition favorable. Mrs Horace L Smith spends August at Yellow Sulphur Springs Va. Rumor of man beating wife in West End park. warrant issued then withdrawn. Mrs J E Westmoreland visits daughter in Church Road Va. City houses being renumbered. Reception at Rev A R Love home for West End Baptist church members. large attendance, refreshments and music by White Ribbon Cadet Band. A few days remain to pay city taxes without penalty and interest.
In Chesterfield Circuit Court, Ettrick Police Officer Bridger was indicted by a grand jury for the killing of Lazarus Moore. He faces a second count for an alleged assault on G. B. Tucker during a Saturday night arrest, with eye witnesses divided on who struck first.
Washington reports Rep Henry D Clayton of Alabama predicts a Democratic majority in the next House by about 50 seats. He cites unity and insurgent Republican dissension, expects gains in Maryland North Carolina Virginia West Virginia New York and the Midwest and East, and says Speaker Cannon and the stand patters will remain dominant if Republicans win.
Jack B. Swann of Fauquier county Virginia died after injuries suffered during a polo match in Narragansett Pier R I. He collided with a fellow player, toppled with his pony pinning him, and never regained consciousness despite medical aid. Swann resided in Marshall Virginia.
Val Kuceroe of Clarksburg West Virginia a Bohemian coal miner was arrested by US Deputy Marshal Rupp on charges of using the mails fraudulently He allegedly answered ads impersonated a woman to woo a man seeking a wife and obtained money for a trip he never took He also responded to laborer ads and accepted transportation not used by him
In Rocky Mount Virginia on August 8 Joseph Coleman was shot while being ordered off a farm. A large number of shots hit his breast but he is expected to recover. The farm owner Henry Phillips was arrested after a preliminary hearing and held for the grand jury.
In New York on August 8 a renewed effort to restart the Williamsburg plant of the American Sugar Refining Company failed. Pickets lined the approaches and 300 workers were turned away. Numerous clashes occurred as police handled the unrest during the strike.
A weekly sale list highlights deep discounts on embroidery yardage at 50 percent off sample pieces including flouncing, umbrellas, wash coats and skirts, gauze hose and vests, towels, wash suits, handkerchiefs, undergarments, laces, and corsets with multiple price points and special offers.
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