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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 21, 1909

Page

2

Identification Confirmed in Sigel Case Trunk Death

In New York on June 21 Leon Ling is linked to a murdered girl identified as Elsie Sigel. Paul Sigel publicly confirms the corpse as his daughter Elaie, after examination of teeth and hands. Chu Gain, Chinatown restaurant manager, held without bail as a potential witness. The motive and killer remain unclear amid varying rumors.

New York Leon Ling Pottersfield Paul Sigel Elaie Mabel Sigel Elsie Harburger Tam Chu Gain Chinatown Elsie Sigel

Explorer Peary Reaches North Pole Goal Claim

Washington reports indicate Commander Robert Peary likely planted the Stars and Stripes at the North Pole after a summer departure from Etah Greenland. No communication since last August, when he said the party was well and dogs were plentiful.

Washington Robert Edwin Peary United States Peary North Pole Etah Greenland Ellesmereland Esquimaux

Censorship Board Reviews 200000 Feet of Film

The Board of Censorship reviewed 200000 feet of film as part of the Motion Picture Patents company system. Approved reels go to 100 licensed exchanges. a reel averages 1000 feet and 18 new reels release weekly. The process yields about 46.5 miles of film viewed and 3360000000 individual pictures seen by censors. Also listed are local fire and lightning loss settlements in Iowa and surrounding areas.

Board of Censorship Motion Picture Patents Company United States S.S.S

British cruiser Sappho narrowly saved after fog collision

In dense fog off Dungeness the Wilson liner Sap pho collided with the British third class protected cruiser Sappho. The liner was undamaged while the Sappho sustained serious damage and was beached. Fires were extinguished as water flooded the hull and tugs from Dover arrived after two hours. No injuries were reported.

Dover Sappho Dungeness

Detained trio tied to Overland mail robbery near Omaha

Twin Falls Idaho June 21 Instructions from U S Marshal Hodgeson Boise order hold Marvin alias Mathews arrested in connection with the Overland mail robbery near Omaha A deputy marshal arrives today with a warrant Marvin Robert Splain alias A S Kelly is detained also for association with Marvin

Twin Falls Ida United States Hodgeson Boise Marvin Mathews Omaha Robert Splain A. S. Kelly

Farmer Bruce Moore Shot Dead Near Platte City

Kansas City dispatch reports Bruce Moore a farmer near Platte City Missouri was shot and killed by George Johnson who has lived on the Moore farm for several months Authorities described the shooting as a fatal incident and Johnson’s involvement is under investigation with no immediate arrest details.

Kansas City Bruce Moore Platte City George Johnson Moore

Parisian Sage Promised to End Baldness in Eight Years

A prominent American druggist claims Parisian Sage will become universally used within eight years, curing dandruff and preventing baldness. Lemmon's pharmacy guarantees hair regrowth or money back, with a 50 cent bottle sold nationwide by leading druggists.

America Lemmon's

Local notices and visits fill the page

Local items record visits by Mrs Id Kiburz at the Stevenson home in Titus and Mrs Jennie Bailey traveling to La Salle Colorado. Dr J H Hull and H C Hull showcase a new Buick. Mr and Mrs Gradwohl visit Lincoln Nebr and sister Mrs Rothschbild. Miss Julia Swift recovers from appendectomy and is downtown. Rev Sawhill returns from Knoxville after a Presbyterian assembly trip. William Moore and wife visit from Lowellville en route from Denver.

Id Kiburz Stevenson Titus Washington Frey J. H H. C. Hull S. Gradwohl Lincoln Nebr Hollister Rocky Mountain Lemmon W. R. Sawhill Knoxville Tenn United Presbyterian General Assembly William Moore Lowellville Ohio J. H. Stewart Denver Moore Presbyterian General Assembly

Root Juice Delivers Notable Health Improvements

Widespread praise for Root Juice as a remedy now replaces skepticism. The tonic is reported to help stomach bowels liver and kidneys, improve appetite and blood quality, with Lemmon's drug store offering bottles at one dollar and inviting inquiries.

Lemmon’s

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