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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 21, 1912

Page

6

The Necklace Mystery Deepens in Central Office Scene

Detectives confront Miss Elinor Holcomb as a genuine diamond from the Maharanee necklace is found in her room. Mrs. Missioner pleads for calm while Elinor collapses, and Detective Donnelly asserts authority as Sands and Griswold exchange heated words. The case moves toward downtown interrogation.

Detective Donnelly Central Office Miss Holcomb Elspor Mrs. Missioner Miss March Dorothy Elinor Griswold B Blodgett Doris Iift Blodgett Donnelly Carson Mra Missioner Fltner Manning Mulberry Street Chippendale Nelly Mrs. Missioners Flinor Aft Elinor Holcomb Sands Grinwold Ranscome

Diamond in the Fireplace Tests Donnelly Case

A young woman prays by the hearth while a diamond found by Donnelly becomes the focal point of a police inquiry. Mr Missioner is urged to credit the accusation, and Donnelly dismisses the case as easy, gazing at the flashing jewel amid tense room dynamics. The scene centers on Donnelly Sands and Griswold.

Mrs. Missioner Mr. Missioner Donnelly Man Sands Griswold W. H. Vellmer Walter St. John Martisville Ind Recorder Louis Sarter Martinsville Democratic Committee J. Lewis Tipton J. M. Fippen Salem W. HH. Payne Morgan County Nerman Bretz New Albany Edward J. Moses Cincinnati Pliny Bartholomew Indianapolis W. Canfield J. W. Trippett Fortville State Bank Fortville David Stott Rockville Marshall Indiana Democratic Club Fire Department Mixtra Charlies W. Fairbanks Winfield T. Durbin Thomas Taggart Samuel M. Ralston Lebanon Lewis Nixon New York Tammany Hall Thomas R. Marshall

Merital Hair Tonic Endorsed by American Drug and Press

Lemmon's Pharmacy advertises Merital Hair Tonic as a superior remedy authorized by the American Drug and Press Association to guarantee its effectiveness. The copy promises a trial will convince, asserting the product has no equal.

American Drug and Press Association Lemmon

Rainey and Austin engage in bitter power clash

Washington August 21 The house heard a nearly two hour acrimonious debate between Representative Rainey Democrat Illinois and Representative Austin Republican Tennessee. Each accused the other of consorting with water power trust lobbyists and misstating facts. The hostility was so sharp the sergeant at arms occupied a strategic seat.

Washington House Rainey Ilinois Austin Tennessee Water Power Trust

Two Children Die in Crash Near Hortonville

Appleton Wisconsin August 20 an automobile carrying Kers ten and his wife and six children from Wittenberg overturned in a ditch near Hortonville about fourteen miles away. Two children were killed in the wreck.

Appleton Wis Kersten Wittenberg Hortonville

Six Year Presidential Term Proposal Discussed

Senator Ceekhaes urged a single six year term for presidents and vice presidents as the Works resolution to amend the constitution was presented for consideration. The proposal aims to establish a fixed tenure and potentially reshape executive leadership.

Washington Ceekhaes

Gen Wood to Attend Kaiser's Maneuvers

Maj. Gen. Leonard Wood chief of staff will accept the German government invitation to attend fall maneuvers and depart Washington no later than August 29.

Gen. Wood Kaiser Washington Leonard Wood Army

Remedy Advertisement for Skin Troubles by Loumonu's Pharmacy

A promotional note urges readers not to neglect skin issues and to use Meritol Kezema Remedy. It promises self care and urges purchases at Loumonu's Pharmacy.

Loumonu

Historic Blackguards in New York World Cartoon Panel

A page from the New York World features a political cartoon portraying alleged blackguards in power. The drawing satirizes actions of unnamed officials and uses bold captions to underline supposed corruption.

Scouts Meet President Taft in Washington

A delegation of Boy Scouts arrived by bicycle from Burlington Iowa and were introduced to President Taft by Representative Kennedy in Washington on August 20.

Washington Burlington Taft Kennedy

Passenger Train Derails Near Green Springs

A south bound Big Four passenger train jumped the track at a road crossing near Green Springs Ohio. The engine and cars were overturned and one person named Roone was injured in the wreck.

Toledo Big Four Green Springs Here Roone

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