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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 12, 1907

Page

8

Jefferson and Shirley Meet in Paris Amid Family Conflicts

Jefferson Ryder and Shirley Rossmore share a ride to the Luxembourg Gardens in Paris as he faces his father’s disapproval over marriage plans. They discuss reviews of his book The American Octopus, his anonymous submission to Ryder Sr., and a growing, but restrained, attraction amid looming family pressure and high society expectations.

Rossmore Ryder, Sr Jefferson Judge Rossmore Miss Rossmore Kate Roberts Miss Roberts Shirley Rossmore Mr. Ryder Europe Paris Grand Hotel Athenee Shirley Luxembourg Gardens Blake

Tell me what the papers say about Shirley

Shirley eagerly asks Jefferson to read newspapers from home and gauge how her book is faring with reviewers. The description highlights her intelligent face, fair complexion, and notable monthly salary as defining traits.

Shirley Jefferson

Glidden Run Accident Near Toledo Injures Four

The first notable accident in the Glidden cup endurance run occurred six miles west of Toledo Ohio when the Otis car from Cleveland overturned. R R Otis his wife Miss Rollins and J J Nunan were seriously injured and trapped under the heavy wreckage.

Toledo R. R. Otis Cleveland J. J. Nunan Miss Rollins J. Ed Spooner Mr. Otis Mr. Nunan

Barroom brawl leaves Big Ed Little dead in Niagara Falls

Niagara Falls police report a fatal barroom fight in which Edward Little known as Big Ed is killed. Harry Daly Patrick Moakler George Hillman Jr Thomas Donohue and three enslaved men and women are in custody as murder suspects or accessories.

Niagara Falls N. Y Edward Little Big Ed Harry Daly Patrick Moakler George Hillman, Jr Thomas Donohue Daly L'ttle

Bandit Dalton Undergoes Arm Operation in Topeka

Emmett Dalton, the bandit recently paroled by Governor Hoch, had surgery on his arm at a Topeka hospital. Doctors announced the procedure went well and while another operation may be needed, they are confident the arm can be saved.

Bandit Dalton Topeka Kan Emmett Dalton Hoch Coffeyville

Bitter Sunday bell dispute closes Clear Lake amusements

In Clear Lake Iowa a Sunday bell ringing controversy led to mayor Young and editor Davenport being hung in effigy. They ordered establishments closed on Sundays and janitors were enjoined from ringing bells amid the dispute.

Mason City Clear Lake Young Davenport

Windsor track drama ends in jail for Jepson wife

Detroit on July 12 reports a white wife at Windsor race track wielding a rawhide whip. A girl in blue and the husband were involved in the scene as Mrs. E. B. Jepson of 20 Park Street Detroit struck her spouse and then fought the girl before Jepson was jailed.

Detroit Mich Windsor Race Track E. B. Jepson Park Street Jepson

Bribery Case Mentioned in New York Journal Mockup

A brief, dated line from the New York Journal describes an attempted bribery where a person offers a dime to an old man in exchange for allowing feeding at a location. The reference implies a sensational but concise report on a bribery incident.

New York Journal

Water Eckersall Rescues Chicago Man At Paw Paw Lake

Coloma Michigan July 12 Water Eckersall of Chicago saved George Hastings of 238 Thirty-first Street Chicago who was attacked with heart failure and fell overboard into twenty feet of water near Paw Paw Lake. Hastings was brought to safety by the recovery effort. Kansas City Kansas July 12 R F Hoover baggage handler was killed by electricity after touching a fallen trolley pole guy wire that crossed a live trolley line.

Coloma Mich Water Eckersall Chicago George Hastings Thirty-first Street Hastings Wi Kansas City R. F. Hoover Kan

Baseball scores from Chicago July 12

Scores on the diamonds report games across leagues with results from Philadelphia Boston Cleveland St Louis Chicago Minneapolis St Paul Kansas City Milwaukee and more. Notable lineups include Philadelphia vs Chicago NY vs Cincinnati and Minneapolis vs Kansas City with several weather pauses.

Chicago Philadelphia New York Cicinnati Boston Brooklyn Cleveland St. Paul Kansas City Columbus Milwaukee Western Lincoln Omaha Sioux City Denver Des Moines Pueblo

Hall's Catarrh Cure Promoted as Constitutional Remedy

Claims catarrh is a constitutional disease requiring systemic treatment. Describes Hall's Catarrh Cure by F. J. Cheney & Co of Toledo Ohio as the only constitutional cure, with internal doses and a $100 promise to cure or show failure, plus solicitation for testimonials. Also advertises Hall's Family Pills for constipation.

Hall F. J. Cheney & Co Toledo Ohio

Novel theater construction: Bagdad amphitheater tour

The Beautiful Bagdad musical comedy company brings a mammoth portable theater described as America’s largest surpassing even Sarah Bernhardt’s tour. It seats 2300 with regulated opera chairs, 50 by 40 stage, 15 piece orchestra, and five vaudeville acts. Three day stay begins Monday July 15 with a Wednesday matinee.

Bagdad America Sarah Bernhardt Bagdad Amphitheater Palace

Best Medicine in the World for Colic and Diarrhoea

Mr C L Carter of Skirum Alabama touts Chamberlains Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy as the best. He says he suffers colic and diarrhoea but recovered after taking a half bottle of the twenty five cent size. For sale by Cook and Sherman.

Chamberlain Cook Sherman

Circus Excursion to Monmouth by Iowa Central

The Iowa Central runs a Monmouth excursion for Ringling Bros. Circus on July 17. Train departs Brighton at 6:40 a m arrives Monmouth 9:17 a m returning Peoria at 6:34 p m. Round trip price is 125. See posters or call agents for details.

Iowa Central Monmouth Ringling Bros. Circus Brighton Peoria

Prohibition Party Condemns Fairbanks over Liquor at Table

Indiana Prohibition Party executive committee adopts a resolution condemning Vice President Fairbanks for serving cocktails and wine at his home table. Rev Kroft notes Fairbanks may seek Methodist conference delegation in Baltimore next spring and church delegates plan to oppose him at Columbus in September.

Indianapolis Ind Fairbanks Prohibition Party M. Kroft Indiana Methodist Church Baltimore Kroft Columbus

Hinrichsen in Critical Condition at Home Near Alexander

William H. Hinrichsen former secretary of state and prominent Democrat in Alabama counties Morgan and Alexander is critically ill at his home. He has suffered a long illness with a rapid decline in the past days, and death is expected soon. Hinrichsen served on the Democratic state central committee executive group during the triumphant TSOS campaign.

Hinrichsen Springfield Iam H. Hinrichsen Alexander Morgan County Democratic State Central Committee TSOS

New York Posts Record Domestic Money Orders Totals

New York City total domestic money orders rose to 49,252,655 dollars for the last fiscal year, up 7,246,115 from the prior year. Other city post offices remitted 112,796,102 dollars versus 95,008,733 previously, while New York handled 9,261,883 separate money transactions through its post offices.

New York Manhattan Bronx

Wisconsin 2-Cent Fare Bill Passes Senate

Madison July 12 The 2 cent fare bill as amended by the assembly has passed the senate and goes into effect August 15.

Madison Wis Assembly Senate

Weather forecast for Midwest shows fair skies

The forecast covers Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin with fair weather. Winds shift to north and northwest in Michigan and become variable in Wisconsin. Iowa remains fair and warmer overall.

Illinois Indiana Michigan Wisconsin Iowa

Markets Report From Chicago Board Of Trade

Chicago July 11 quotations show wheat prices and futures for July September and December with high lows and closes. Live stock receipts and quotes for cattle sheep hogs and pork products listed with price ranges and regional bids from East Buffalo auction firms.

Chicago Chicago Board of Trade Faa Illinois Indiana Wisconsin East Buffalo N. Y Dunning & Stevens

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