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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 27, 1928

Page

3

The Divine Woman Starring Greta Garbo At New Graham Theatre

Greta Garbo headlines The Divine Woman at New Graham Theatre with Lors Hanson as lead and Lowell Sherman as villainous impresario. Polly Moran, Dorothy Cumming, Paulette Duval, Johnny Mack Brown, Cesare Gravina, and Jean de Briac fill key roles under director Victor Seastrom.

Greta Garbo Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Graham Theatre Miss Garbo Lors Hanson White Lowell’ Shermat Polly Moran Dorothy Cumming Paulette Duval Johnny Mack Brown Cesare Gravina Jean de Briac Victor Seastrom

The Darkest Moment

A terse reflection on pessimism quotes a Lebanese reporter noting a pessimist trusts a mechanic’s car advice above all else. The line underscores distrust in optimism and highlights dialogue about mechanical repair as a metaphor for outlook.

Beaver Wavers on Guilty Plea in Liquor Case

Lloyd Beaver of Davenport and Rollie Rhoades were arrested east of town on liquor transportation charges. Beaver initially sought a guilty plea and sentence but changed his mind after learning his partner could not be released. Rhoades remains held on $1,000 bond. Glenn Hesseltine admitted burglary at Norton Humston restaurant and was sent to Eldora Reform School, paroled to the sheriff on good behavior.

Lloyd Beaver Davenport Rollie Rhoades Rhoades Beaver Glenn Hesseltine Norton & Humston North Town Avenue J. G. Patterson Eldora

The Desire for Honor and Fraternal Ribbons

A reminiscence reflects on college pranks and the lure of honorary societies. It notes that many join for symbolic marks rather than merit, with two freshmen duped by seniors into mock pledges, crying when the hoax is revealed.

Deemis Taylor Western Newspaper Union

Two Chicago Gang Leaders Die In Violent Night of Chicago War

Chicago early dawn gun battles claim the life of Big Tim Murphy a racketeer famous for decades of gang activity Police report another leader Nicholas Manos dies near his hotel amid the purge of alcohol and vice control Violence leaves a detective wounded a police officer grazed and several gang figures shot dead in a chaotic night across Chicago and suburbs

Chicago Big Tim’ Murphy Big Tim Nicholas Manos Metropolitan Scarface Capone Cleaner’s Dyers

Bowers Condemns Republican in Keynote Address

The speech denounces Republican rule as a Hamiltonian treachery aiming to concentrate government power and mistreat workers. It calls precinct leaders to organize, fight unyieldingly, and defend liberty against a powerful, moneyed elite. The speaker urges mobilization across districts and warns of looming victory if unity prevails.

Pittsburg America Egypt Hermitage Jackson Black Horse Pennsylvania Avenue

One Dead as Texas Storm Rips Wichita County

A tornado torn through a mile wide patch along the Wichita County line killing one person and injuring several. Early estimates put damage at about 400000 dollars. The body of W. O. Coombs, 15, was found in a field near a highway. Dorothy Trenson of Richland to Washington yesterday to

Wichita Falls Tex Wichita Clay W. O. Coontbs Wichita Talla Liehway Dorothy Trenson Richland Washington

Local News Briefs From Washington Area

Thelma Yory traveled to Fatrsfield to work today at Klein Klothing Co. Rev and Mrs J T Brown of Kalona arrived in Washington yesterday on business.

Thelma Yory Tfatrsfield Klein Klothing Co J. T. Brown Kalona Washington

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