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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 18, 1908

Page

6

Paris Empire Night intrigues at Maxim's with romance

In Maxim's a mixed crowd including Mme Natalie Popoff and others watch Danilo and Sonia as a plan to reunite them unfolds. Natalie's jealousy confronts Danilo while Popoff faces a moral plea. A dramatic moment leads to a shocking reveal and Sonia offers to forfeit her fortune to support her love.

AXIM Sonia Mme Natalie Popoff Nova Kovitch Cascada St. Brioche Natalie Danio Marsovia Danilo de Jolidon M. de Jolidon M. Popoff Mme. Sadowa Popoff Prince

Fan and faux marriage plots swirl in a tense salon scene

Danilo questions Sonia about a rumored marriage as Popoff panics over a summer house plan. Nish presents a fan bearing the message I am a dutiful wife as Natalie offers a timid inquiry. Danilo confronts Sonia about potential financial ruin if she remarries.

Popoff Sonia Natalie Danilo

The General Demand for a Simple Laxative Remedy

The Well Informed favor a mild, effective liquid laxative made from Syrup of Figs and Elixir of Senna. California Fig Syrup Co. emphasizes ethical sourcing and known, wholesome ingredients. Buy genuine California Vig Syrup Co. product from leading druggists, fifty cents per bottle.

California Fig Syrup Co California Vig Syrup Co

Prayer at National Republican Convention by Reverend Waters

Reverend William O. Waters of Chicago offers a prayer at the National Republican Convention. He asks for divine blessing on the President and all in authority, for unity, health, long life, and national welfare, ending with the Lord's Prayer.

William O. Waters Chicago United States Jesus Christ

Indicted Again Over Misapplication of Bank Funds

New York June 18 federal grand jury charges Alfred H. Curtis and Charles W. Morse with false entries in reports to the comptroller of the currency and misapplication of about 1.25 million dollars at the National Bank of North America. They pleaded not guilty and await trial set for October, with July 1 to withdraw pleas. The case cites multiple false entries from 1968 and 1907 and alleges over 520000 in reported liabilities and 1.25 million misused for stock purchases at fictitious values.

New York Federal Grand Jury Alfred H. Curtis Charles W. Morse National Bank of North America Curtis Morse Hough United States Circuit Court Natonal Bank of North America American Lee Securities Company Consolidated Steamship Lines National Bank of North Nationa Bank of North America American Tee Securities Company

Finest ham you ever tasted at the Royal

A short note praises the ham at the Royal venue calling it the finest tasting sample. No dates or names provided.

the Royal

Miners face possible mine suspensions over new law

In DuQuoin Illinois on June 18 coal operators and miners in the southern field confront a potential shutdown if the new competency law takes effect July 1. Circuit judges would appoint three member boards per coal county to certify miners, but no boards may be appointed before July 1, risking 15 000 jobs without a change.

DuQuoin Southern Illinois

Feared Blame Preferred Death Notice in Macomb

Darius Hicks a 50 year old farmer and stock raiser near Blandinville in Macomb county Illinois killed himself with a rifle shot through the temple at his home. He left a letter saying he was innocent yet feared blame over his former house keeper who lies near death. He was worth about 100000 dollars.

Macomb Darius Hicks Blandinville

Fire Threat Hits 204 In Tenement Blaze On Stanton Street

An incendiary attempted to burn a tenement at Stanton Street New York endangering 204 people. The kerosene saturated stairway and a torch was set on the lowest floor but a tenant returning home raised the alarm.

New York Stanton Street

Arnold Daly Files Bankruptcy Petition in New York

New York on June 18 actor and theatrical manager Arnold Daly filed a bankruptcy petition in the United States district court. He lists liabilities of 40246 and assets of 1375 with actress Lole Fuller among creditors for 7500 under a services contract.

New York Arnold Daly United States District Court Lole Fuller

Russian Deficit Bill for 100 Million Internal Loan

St. Petersburg June 18 Finance Minister Kokovsoff introduced in the Duma a bill authorizing the immediate issue of an internal loan of 100000000 dollars to cover the deficit in the 1908 budget and other expenditures that cannot be deferred.

St. Petersburg Kokovsoff Doma

Republicans Hold Washington County Convention in June

Provisions of Iowa law set a county convention at Smouse's hall Washington on June 20 1908 at 11 00 AM to select delegates to the state convention and conduct other business. Delegates from each precinct and additional delegates per Cummins 1906 votes will be chosen. The list of delegates from townships wards and towns is named, with a new Republican County Central committee to be organized immediately after adjournment. Samuel Thompson chairs.

Iowa Washington County Smouse's Washington A. B. Cummins Brighton City M. C. Terry B. M. Friend J. W. Brier Anson H. Brinton Brighton Township Wm. A. Cherry A. BE. Thoma O. E. Rehmel Franklin Center C. A. Brook W. B. Ingham H. M. Smith Highland I. C. Steele Sherd Wilson L. F. Woodburn Iowa Township E. E. Blythe H. McClelland Geo. H. Craig Jackson Township H. P. Wilson N. C. Pierson O. H. Davis Kalona Albert Kepler Grant Grady W. W. Miller Wm. Smith Marion Wm. Darbyshire Will Mayhew Lawrence Grosscup Frank Farris Nira S. A. England H. O. England Geo. E. Moore Oregon Jesse Marr W. A. Walker W. T. Trotter J. W. Parrow A. E. Sands F. B. Jackson J. E. Adams Richmond Frank Telin Ray Stagner Seventy-Six B.S. Gregory 8. M. Pulver David Fisher Co. O. Dayton O. J. Cullimber Washington Township J. H. Squire E. R. Harvey John Kennedy John Warnock al Cocklin J. R. Coulter Wm. Eldridge Washington City M. T. Anderson Lem Cherry M. E. Logan T. T. Maxwell H. S. Shields E. D. Morrison W. B. Bell G. W. England J. R. Maxwell S. W. Livingston Sam Thompson A. Anderson C. E. Deuel J. E. Lemmon R. E

Foley's Honey and Tar Endorsed by Lem mon's Pharmacy

Readable ad copy states no humbug claims are needed for Foley's Honey and Tar, a cough remedy said to be the most used among rivals. It argues safety and value, urging readers to choose Foley's as a proven treatment over unknown preparations.

Foley

Woman’s Missionary Tea at Baptist church Friday afternoon

The Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist church will hold their quarterly missionary tea in the lecture room of the church Friday afternoon. 5-21 An ad notes affordability at Patton Gro. Co offering eggs at 13 cents a dozen versus 15 cents elsewhere.

Woman's Missionary Society of the Baptist Church Wll

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Merry Widow BY Albert Payson Terhune Henry W. Savage Maxim's Goodby Prince Danilo Marsovian Ministry Popet Caesar Paris V Popoff Mme, Sadona Madame J. H. Wagner Company Fort Madison, Iowa U.S. A A.W. Chase J. KE. Lemmon Republican County Convention J. B. Dey Cedar Township O. C. Patterson Clay Township Lee Seymore A. J. Morgan Crawford Township Elias Williams Dutch Creek J. L. Banks W. J. Kueneman G. W. Reed O. H. Dunlap EB. M. Benson County Central Committee Samuel Thompson Patton Gro. Co
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