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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1907
Page
8
A fragmented portrait of Prince Eui Who described as a youthful American college student with many suits and a beflowered vest. The clipping notes his prophetic words and a theatrical, mythic tone centered on his persona and wardrobe as defining features.
Rob ertus Love Nless discusses Prince Eui Wha son of Yi Hiung and Lady Om amid Korean turmoil. The piece contrasts the crown prince and the Western educated prince Bul Wha who studied at Ohio Wesleyan. It recounts Eui Wha's American years in vivid, lightly satirical terms.
The article portrays Korea as a Japanese dependency after Japan’s victory over Russia and explains Yi Xian’s abdication as emperor. It recounts a Korean prince studying in the United States, his romance with American university girls, and the dramatic shift in Korea’s political status influenced by Japan.
A historical tale recounts Prince Eui Wha of Korea visiting Ohio Virginia and New York in 1904, courting several American girls including Miss Angie Graham and Miss Clara Bull while navigating diplomacy. The prince spent lavishly at Coney Island, faced lawsuits, and spoke of modernizing Korea and supporting education and Western reforms.
Washington sees a rush of knife grinders as the Civil Service Commission announces certification for immediate service in the government printing office and other departments. The job pays 900 dollars a year with no education or extensive tests required.
A phonographic device linked to a burglar alarm calls the police by telephone during a break in. It informs officers of the robbery including street and number and keeps repeating until the receiver is answered. The intruder remains unaware the alarm is rung and may be captured if help arrives promptly.
Reports say men testing whaleskin for commercial use show progress and may push whaleskin as a leather alternative. The New York Press notes the whale supply could cover demand, with gloves and shoes possible, while the material’s color takes well and could aid during shortages in fashion items.
A canal bed collapse near Onondaga Creek in Syracuse causes arches to fail, sending four canal boats and several mill structures into the water. Dozens spared or saved, but walls and mills damaged and canal traffic halted. authorities aim to lower water to avert flood while assessing losses.
Irven Col on July St Earln from Indianapolis drowned while saving companions swept by a bay undercurrent near Kenny's Bluff. A party of US citizens crossed the bay for a swim unaware of danger. four men went out too far, Irven assisted them to shore one by one, exhausted himself, and lost his life.
Edward Gilbert and Co a major building and contracting firm with Norfolk Virginia headquarters has been placed in the hands of a receiver by the Common Pleas Court of Philadelphia The company had been active in Philadelphia and Pennsylvania and secured the Carnegie buildings contract at Schenley Park Pittsburgh
Atlanta reports the Hardman Covington prohibition bill passed the Georgia house by 189 to 39 after senate approval. Two amendments require the bill to return to the senate for concurrence. The status suggests further legislative action is forthcoming.
Fire at the Union Fiber company plant in Yorktown near Muncie caused partial destruction with losses around 25000 dollars. The blaze started in the drying department and, if not for employees’ fire department actions, the entire plant valued at 75000 dollars could have burned.
All nations strive to halt consumption the so called white plague that daily claims many lives. Foley honey and tar cures coughs colds perfectly and removes risk of consumption. Safe and certain results claim makers with genuine yellow package advertised by druggists.
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