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Newspaper
Washington Evening Journal
Location
Washington, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 30, 1907
Page
8
A narrator finds a young fishman dead in an alcove, his face set in horror. He notes a narrow pocket-knife wound to the heart, suspects murder, and vows to witness and establish the facts while fearing exposure and danger. He recalls past war experiences in Asia as context.
The narrator seeks who shared the house or fled after the death. He recalls a young man in evening dress leaving in haste and a Russian servant who appeared asleep and likely innocent. The scene centers on uncovering who else was present when T entered.
The narrator weighs a missing princess after a murder. He suspects she fled or hid upstairs or with the servant, noting the killer’s surprise at not finding her. He resumes a cautious search in the hall and dining room, promising to continue.
Mr. W. L. Hall of Waverly Virginia praises Chamberlain's Cough Remedy as the best cold preparation and says he has used it for years. He has recommended it to friends who agree. For sale by Cook and Sherman.
Grand Rapids Oct 30 Senator Huntley Russell exposes that only six of thirty state homes nationally follow the rule prohibiting pensions under twelve dollars from soldiers for Michigan Home support. He urged the rule’s adoption by the Senate committee. trustees rejected the recommendation and formed a subcommittee. Representative Perle Fonuch vows to sue the trustees if the rule is not repealed, citing a congressional act granting pensioners the option to assign funds to relatives.
Friends of Parsons sought Roosevelt endorsement for a New York fusion ticket but failed. Parsons did not consult the president before the Hearst deal and Roosevelt will not aid the fusion effort though he can signal his views through private channels.
Ralph Paget the British minister at Bangkok has just married his cousin Leila Paget at Kingston Vale. He has been appointed by King Edward to a commander of the Royal Victorian Order.
The North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse arriving Plymouth reports loss of its rudder two and a half days out of New York. Captain Polack stayed on the bridge without sleep while the hull was steered by propellers. Passengers were not accommodated during a thirty hour delay before departure to Cherbourg amid a hurricane.
New York Oct 30 There are evident signs of a general break in the ranks of the striking telegraph operators Many are applying to the companies for reinstatement One company reports thirty applications in twenty four hours Applicants are examined on their merits and about sixty percent have been accepted
About fifty Pewaukee high school pupils walked out in protest for the reinstatement of Miss Helen F. E. M. Roberts of Chicago, the popular assistant principal, after her summary discharge. The strike kept the school closed until the staff member is reinstated.
Amb An ambassador Henry White hosted a luncheon in Paris for ex ambassador Horace Porter. Porter, a U S representative at the Hague peace conference, sailed today from Cherbourg for New York.
Vienna report states Emperor Frances Joseph, ill for four weeks, ventured his first open air promenade since his sickness began, marking a cautious improvement in his health.
The forecast covers Illinois Indiana and Lower Michigan with showers and warmer conditions. Wisconsin shows showers. Iowa expected to have showers mainly in the east with colder conditions in the west.
In Linton Indiana on October 30 George Morgan and James Rowe dueled in the street over alleged infidelity involving Morgan's wife Bone. Morgan fired twice at Bone missing both times. Bone countered, seized Morgan's revolver and shot Morgan in the cheek and head, a bullet not found, leaving Morgan unconscious in critical condition as Bone's brother joined to assault him.
Chicago markets report futures for Wheat Corn Oats Pork Lard and Short Ribs with Oct through July contracts and cash grain notes. Buffalo N Y traders quote cattle hogs sheep and calves with receipts and price ranges for prime stock, yearlings and lambs.
New York on October 30 Mrs Raymond Hitchcock daughter of Dr M M Manensarion of Chicago and stage name Piera Zabelle is said to be distraught over the arrest of her husband actor Hie held on a bond on a charge brought by two girls aged 18 and 13.
President Roosevelt resists the planned fusion between the New York Republicans and Hearst forces. Washington dispatches report that every attempt to secure endorsement or agreement faces firm opposition from the White House.
Revised returns from the local option election show a pro prohibition majority of 157 for the county with eight rural boxes still to report. The expected total will raise the prohibition margin to about 1800, closing 110 saloons in Birmingham on January 1 and twenty four in Bessemer and in Ensley and Pratt City. The Olympia of Gilchrist fleet is stranded on Grecian shoal in Lake Erie. Special Examiner Brown is at Omaha investigating fruit stower charges against express companies. Roosevelt plans to proclaim Oklahoma a state on November 16.
Fairfield Iowa October 30 Frank Adier who was jailed for assault with intent to commit great bodily injury against his 11 year old niece Emma Adier has appealed to the supreme court. He was released on bond and plans to return home to tend his thirty acres of corn which he feared would be lost if not cared for.
Local shop Johnsons announces raised and sweet doughnuts for tomorrow. The city kid football team travels to Fairfield on Saturday to face the junior team there.
Reliable dealers express clear understanding of terms and standards. They emphasize consistent practices and fair dealing across markets. The stance reflects industry expectations and ongoing commitment to transparent transactions.
In November 1901 Mrs. L. Cousins of Otterburn Michigan caught a cold and developed quinsy. She credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with rapid throat relief and completing recovery in two days. The liniment is prized for sprains and swellings and sold by Cook and Sherman.
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