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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 16, 1908
Page
1
A sweeping critique of Appalachian feuds in Kentucky and the rise of sensational newspaper illustration. The piece contrasts violent local dynasties with early 20th century press practices and notes Valerian Grivayedaf as a pioneer of illustrated journalism in Paris and New York.
A Paris hosted international gathering seeks humane reform and clear proof that vivisection is not needlessly cruel. A French scientist argues microbes and humans contain both good and bad, urging balanced restraint in experimentation worldwide.
The Lucas County board of supervisors issued 16,000 in bonds at 4 1 2 percent to pay outstanding warrants up to April 1. Purchaser George M Bechtel & Co of Davenport funded the issue. The county had money deposited in a failed bank, and this bond issue aims to stabilize finances and recover funds for creditors.
The dispatch surveys sessions where Congress debated suppression of obstructionist tactics and examined the paper trust. It notes naval and fortification appropriations, calls for restraint on military growth, and coverage of party conventions, state rights, and key speeches by Taft Bryan and others.
A jumble of 19th century items reports on whike breakers in St. Louis causing riot injuries, a New York appellate ruling on dowry votes, a Madison divorce claim, Father Graham shooting, Alabama prohibitions on nine o'clock closing, Chicago murder rehearing denial, U.S. battleship visit to Auckland, and various petty happenings in and around American towns with scattered names and events.
The item lists a chaotic mix of violent crimes, political threats, accidents, and legal actions from various places. Highlights include a New York real estate figure involved in a homicide, drownings in West Virginia, threats against governors, mining explosions in Ireland, a major fire in Indiana, and political shifts in Milwaukee and Kansas City.
An obituary column lists Mrs Charles F Leonard mother of Lytton Tugsell the Actress and child of Iry Edward Bchuitza, with connections to Rutherford. Other names include Dr Josep Roberts superintendent of the Northern Indiana Theang hog Duul and Andrew B Blakely proprietor of Og Mi ihelh Charles hotel in New Orleans.
A massive fire raged through Chelsea, destroying hundreds of wooden structures from Chelsea Square to surrounding blocks. Officials report insurance losses near 4 million dollars as flames threaten churches, schools, hospitals, and dozens of tenements. firemen fought to prevent spread amid strong winds.
Delegates at the New York Republican state convention yesterday backed candidate T. Hyway for president as the party consolidated support and named delegates to the Chicago convention. The event set dates and procedures for future party actions.
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