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Newspaper

Washington Evening Journal

Location

Washington, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 25, 1907

Page

8

Red Band Cofffee Six Grades Price List

A vintage price list shows Red Band Cofffee offered in six grades priced at 15, 18, 20, 25, 30 and 35 cents per unit. The simple ad reflects early 20th century consumer goods pricing.

Windsor Wedding Ties Ridgely and Phelps Brown in DC

Miss Catherine Cullom Ridgely daughter of the currency comptroller and a former Chicago debutante married Phelps Brown. The ceremony at the Church of the Covenant drew socially prominent guests. Bride’s sister Eleanor Ridgely served as maid of honor. The couple will reside at the Livingston in Indianapolis after December 1.

Washington Catherine Cullom Ridgely Phelps Brown Church of the Covenant Ridgely Chicago Hite Sevelion Brown Department of State

Lusitania Breaks Eastbound Record to Queenstown

The Cunard steamer Lusitania arrived at Queenstown setting a new best time from New York. The previous record from New York to Queenstown stood at 5 days 4 hours 19 minutes, while Lusitania completed the voyage in 4 days 22 hours 46 minutes.

Lusitania Queenstown Cunard New York

Illinois Daughters urge Starved Rock as state park

At the eleventh annual conference of the Illinois Daughters of the American Revolution Mrs. Henry C. Todd of Oak Park urged efforts to persuade the state to purchase Starved Rock on the Illinois River for a state park in Rockford on October 25.

Starved Rock Rockford Henry C. Todd Oak Park Ilinois Daughters of the American Revolution Ilinois River

Vice President Fairbanks Visits Kentucky En Route to Indianapolis

Vice President Fairbanks spends brief layover in St Louis and Cincinnati on the way from Pallas to Louisville. He plans speeches at Louisville Middlesboro and Harrodsburg Ky before continuing to Indianapolis, his home.

Kentucky St. Louis Fairbanks Pallas Louisville Middles Boroveh Harrodsburg Indianapolis

Loeb's Hunting Trip Yields Greater Luck Than Roosevelts

Helena Mont January 25 Harry W Child who joined William Loeb Jr secretary to the president on a hunting trip near Yellowstone park has returned He reports the party had better luck than President Roosevelt in the canebrakes of Louisiana

Loeb Helena Mont Harry W. Child William Loeb, Jr Yellowstone Park Roose Elt Canebrakes Louisiana

Richard Harding Davis Copyright Notice

Publication credits Richard Harding Davis to copyright 1901 by Robert Howard Russell.

Richard Harding Davis Robert Howard Russell

The Great Rand Robbery Book Distracts Parliament Leader

Four men in a dark room discuss a chief statesman who reads a detective novel titled The Great Rand Robbery during a late naval bill session. They note his habit, implying the book distracts him from formal duties while he prepares to speak. The scene hints at power, restraint, and looming action.

Admiralty

Sherlock Holmes Irony Dazzles Parliament Figures at Firelight

In a drawn room a reader, Sir Andrew, hides a detective tale behind his hat as MPs gossip about murder and wealth. The scene ends with an American remark that even Holmes could not solve London police’s baffling mystery tonight.

Gladstone Andrew Sir Andrew Sherlock Holmes Police London

Mystery that baffles London police unfolds at table

An American diplomat Lieutenant Ripley Sears of the United States Navy reveals he is the sole witness to a remarkable crime. He is detained by Scotland Yard and cannot depart for Petersburg, as the others press for full details before the tale ends. TO BE CONTINUED.

London Scotland Yard Sears Ripley Sears United States Navy Court of Russia Petersburg

Strengthen Nerves with Dr Shoop Restorative

An advert claims weak Stomach and Heart nerves cause symptoms like dyspepsia and palpitation. It promises quick relief by internal nerve strengthening with Dr Shoop's Restorative from Racine Wisconsin and offers free mailed samples and a test. Sold by J H Stewart.

Shoop Racine Wis J. H. Stewart

Inland Waterways Reform Push By Steamboat Owners

Cincinnati reports steamboat owners move to separate inland river inspection laws from lakes and Gulf rules and place island river traffic under the Interstate Commerce Commission. A national meeting is set for Washington on December 3 to form a permanent Inland Waterway interests group with temporary officers led by President Jesse A. Henderson of Pittsburgh and Secretary Treasurer Charles W. Drown of New Orleans.

Cincinnati United States Washington Jeses A. Henderson Pittsburg Henry Leyhe St. Louis Charles W. Drown New Orlesnes

Comment on an injunction in Wheeling West Virginia

In Wheeling on October 24 a report quotes U M W Vice President Lewis criticizing injunctions and judicial attitudes. He says the union will not be intimidated and will urge fellow workers to join the United Mine Workers despite court orders restraining interference with non union miners.

Wheeling W. VI Lewis United Mone Workers

Dynamite Target A Saloon Shocks Fort Wayne

Police declare a deliberate attempt to blow up A B Jacksons saloon in Fort Wayne Indiana. dynamite caused major damage to the saloon and about forty nearby business buildings while no injuries were reported as patrons and guests were jolted by the explosion.

Fort Wayne Ind Oet A. B. Jarcksen Jackson Aveline

Farewell Banquet Held Aboard Ohio Before Deployment

In Brooklyn more than 1000 attendees joined a farewell banquet and ball for the crew of the battleship Ohio. The vessel is part of the fleet slated to sail for the Pacific Coast on December 1, as officers expressed hope they would return to Brooklyn someday.

New York United States Ohio Brooklyn Pavilie Vesse

How to Cure a Cold Says Waverly Man

Mr. W L Hall of Waverly Virginia extols Chamberlain s Cough Remedy as the best cold preparation for quick relief. He has used it for years and recommends it to friends. For sale by Cook and Sherman.

W. L. Hall Waverly Cook Sherman

Captain Louis TL Hellner Leads Grand March

In the balcony, Captain Louis TL Hellner and Mrs Heilner occupied boxes as the grand march was led by the couple and their wives.

Louis TL. Hellner Mrs. Heilner

Bankruptcy Petition Filed Against Southern Steel Co in Alabama

In Birmingham on October 25 a voluntary bankruptcy petition was filed in federal court against Southern Steel Company. Creditors Birmingham Coal and Tron Company Sayre Mining and Manufacturing Company Cahaba Coal Company seek the order. The firm is capitalized at 25 million dollars and officials say it is abundantly solvent.

Birmingham Ala Southern Steel Company Birmingham Coal and Tron Company Sayre Mining and Manufacturing Company Cahaba Coal Company Southern Steel

Freight train wrecks in Michigan village

A Grand Trunk freight train was wrecked in Fenton Michigan on October 25 after a broken axle caused a 40 rod track washout. Eight cars piled in a huge heap. crew members escaped unharmed and the incident sounded like an earthquake.

Fenton Mich Grand Trunk Railroad

Seattle Tackles the Plague

Seattle, Oct. 24. Dr. A. Oliver, medical inspector, directs the plague investigation and has deployed sub-inspectors to clean up the Oriental district. The leading Japanese and Chinese communities assure the board of health of support.

Seattle Wash A. Oliver Oriental Board of Health

Earthquake Toll in Calabria Rumors Put Deaths at 500

Reports from Rome on October 25 indicate Calabria quake devastation far beyond initial estimates. While some towns like Ferrugzano and Brandileone report heavy destruction and numerous casualties, figures vary from about twenty to six hundred. Government relief and papal aid are expected.

Rome Calabria Hvan Ferrugzano Brandtleone Sinopoli St. Nario Hives Aire

Telegraph Offices Reopen After Disruption

Western Union and Postal Telegraph services resume at Semtte Montana after a disruption. The Canadian royal commission meets in Phoenixville to probe the Quebec bridge disaster. Receivers appointed at two Westinghouse firms shock St. Petersburg. Ensign Ullmo arrested in espionage case. Dr. Fr Cross commits suicide near the isthmus in Oregon.

Western Union Postal Telegraph Semtte Mont Quebec Bridge Canadlian Royal Commission Phoenixville Pittsburg Westinghouse St. Petersburg Charles B. Ullmo Prenel Navy FR. Cross Oregon Isthmus Panama

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