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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 01, 1907

Page

6

Beaucaire Outsmarts Duke in Pomp Room Confrontation

In a tense scene in the manor, M. Beaucaire foils the Duke de Winterset’s plot by revealing six silent men and turning the tables. The Englishman vows violence, but Beaucaire rejects murder, offering instead disgrace as the consequence of deceit. The confrontation escalates with sharp exchanges and biting humor.

M. Beaucaire Monsieur Meestaire Nash M. le Duc de Winterset

Beaucaire and the Bath Parlor Intrigues

A young man boasts of a grand title in M. le Duc’s household while Bath society questions his claims. He insists on constant play and plans to endure the game of social climbing, despite ridicule from a French barber turned ambassador’s aide and wary nobles.

Merci M. le MM. le Duc Bath Monsieur Varlet England M. Beaucaire

The Honest Gambler’s Plea in Paris

A French captor confronts a noble with accusations of cheating and deception. He insists he is known for fair play and asks the noble to consider whispers about misconduct. He claims influence with M. de Mirepoix and warns no gentleman will play in Paris. To be continued.

M. le Almos Milor’ Tappin’ford Chocolate House Meestakre Nash France Monsieur M. de Mirepoix Paris

Body Found in East River Identifies Frank A. Sperry

The body of Frank A. Sperry of Brooklyn, ex corporation tax commissioner, was found in the East River. Sperry served as private secretary to Secretaries of the Treasury Folger and Gresham, was assistant corporation counsel of Brooklyn, and a former state legislator. His unemployment and his wife’s mental collapse are cited as factors in his alleged suicide.

New York Frank A. Sperry Brooklyn East River Sperry Treasury Folger and Gresham Schieren

Court of Appeals Rules Against Independent Lines in New York City

The court affirmed lower court judgments in People ex rel New York Electric Lines Co. v Ellison commissioner of water supply gas and electricity New York city. The decision harms independent telephone firms seeking entry into New York City.

Albany N. Y Court of Appeals New York Electric Lines Company William B. Ellison Water Supply, Gas and Electricity New York City

Journeymen Bakers Strike Hits Berlin Area

News outline reports 2 500 bakeries affected and over 5 000 workers idle as the Journeymen Bakers strike continues in Berlin. Various labor actions and political notes appear across the country with wage talks, strikes, and political candidacies.

Berlin Newark N. J Cummins United States Allison St. Pierre Miquelon, Thompson & Fleet Wausau Wis Toahontas Jamestown Island Michael Davitt Dublin Louisville and Nashville Buck High McDonough Henri Martin

Little Pocket Physician and Holiness Meeting Notice

Hyomei hailed as the Little Pocket Physician aids catarrh treatment with a $1 outfit from Lemmgn’s. The Town and National Holiness associations announce their annual camp meeting in University Park Oskaloosa Iowa May 31 to June 10 with leaders from Boston Redlands Sioux City and Des Moines and lodging and rail rates arranged.

Hyomei Lemmgn University Park Oskaloosa Iowa C. J. Fowler National Association Boston Mass Joseph H. Smith Redlands Calif Will H. Huff Sioux City Iowa J. M M. J. Harris J. W. Elder Oskaloosa Lowa W. R. Gilmore M. M. Snider Des Moines

Lady Flo accepts Beresford will legacy amid claim waiver

Flora Wolf known as Lady Flo, who claimed to be the common law wife of Lord Delaval Beresford, accepts $10,000 from his will and an extra $5,000 while waiving all claims to the estate and certifying she was never his wife in law or fact.

el Paso Tex Flora Wolf Lady Flo Lord Delaval Beresford Lord Beresford

Auction Sells 1692 MacDonalds Massacre Document

An old document dated 1692, ordered Captain Campbell of Glenlyon to strike the MacDonalds of Glen Coe with twelve men and slay all under 70. The order was carried out. Bidding opened at 250 dollars and climbed to 7000 dollars at London auction.

London Lnes Campbell Glenlyon Glencoe

Absolutist Regime Enforces Decrees in Portugal

Lisbon reports the absolutist government fully operating with King Charles signing multiple decrees granting subsidies and new state measures though the text is partially garbled. The item notes the regime's expansion and the central authority asserting control.

Portugal Lisbon Charles

Edna Jones Returns Home After School Year

Miss Edna Jones returned to her home at Wyman last evening after completing her school year at the high school.

Edna Jones Wyman

Golden Medical Discovery Endorsed by Medical Leaders

Leading medical writers and teachers endorse Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery for chronic stomach and catarrhal diseases. It lists ingredients like Black Cherrybark and Golden Seal, claims safety with glycerine base, and cites authorities from Jefferson Medical College to Hahnemann.

Pierce Hahnemann Med Chicago Golden Medical

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