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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 17, 1913
Page
3
The Thirty-fifth General Assembly is near completing its work with no major laws likely to pass. Republicans hoped for reforms before adjournment but Senate rejection of fall reconvening doomed those plans. A retrenchment and reform committee may report actions if lawmakers stay an extra day.
An attempted rail sabotage near a northern route halted a Brill bound passenger service from Minneapolis to St Louis. A steel rail block sent the train at high speed, bending track and snapping wooden posts, but the pilot prevented total derailment. Officials suspect a bid to rob the express car of money.
Reported unconscious Budfrey with fractured skull after a stairs fall triggers police probe. Details scarce as Budfrey nears death, while other items note grain dealers convention speeches and local curiosities including an Arabian goose in Mason City weighing 25 pounds and a university Campan closure estimate around 55 thousand dollars.
Voters approved both water works and electric light projects in a close race. The measure carried by a significant majority, reflecting strong public support for municipal improvements.
Pope Pius IX shows slight temperature rise to near 99 and remains in bed but stronger, as he declines to see pilgrims from Venice. Officials report no new symptoms while Cardinal Merry del Val, a sister, and a few aides visit and exchange commemorative medals.
Washington reports Admiral Rannne presents honorary vice presidency to the Southern Industrial Educational association, backing industrial education for impoverished mountain children in the southern states. Meanwhile Mrs Mary Lucas is sentenced to life for murder in the Brat degree after poisoning Mrs Pau Une Fingel amid neighborly jealousy. Post office eight hour law benefits thousands. Ventura’s weekly edition obituary noted by Municipal News in Los Angeles. Henry M Fiagier, Palm Beach Standard Oil magnate, nears unconsciousness, prompting concern from friends and relatives.
Vienna report says Bulgarians and Greeks drift toward armed conflict around Salonika as both sides amass troops. France and Russia oppose Greece's claims while other powers back Bulgaria. Officials warn King Nicholas to yield to the powers, signaling tension across Europe.
New York April 18 Guntoot Smith the California heavyweight who has lately won by knockouts defeated George Rodell the Guer pugilist in a ten round bout here Friday Rodell was floored eight times by Smiths punches but rose each time He outpointed the Westerner in rounds one through three drew blood from Smiths nose and mouth in the opening round and was knocked out momentarily in the final round before taking a nine count from a right hook.
Washington April 10 The Connecticut Senate voted unanimously 160 to 77 approving the direct election of United States senators by the people rather than state legislatures. Thirty six states have ratified the Seventeenth Amendment, leaving governors to notify the Secretary of State and issue proclamations to advance the change. The amendment shifts senatorial selection from legislatures to voters at the polls and requires states to amend election machinery for future terms beginning March 4, 1915.
Washington April 10 Secretary McAdoo of the Treasury began a clearance of customs personnel under the Democratic administration. He announced the action to displace high customs officials at Philadelphia port and asked for resignations from Collector Chester W. Til, Surveyor Perry M. Lyttle, Employers Fred P. Vincent, and Naval Officer Walter T. Merrick of Philadelphia.
Hundreds of smudge pots burned across central and western Kansas to protect fruit buds from freezing temperatures. Officials feared the peach crop would be destroyed if frost struck unprotected orchards.
In Kenosha Wisconsin on April 14 Spike Ker ry Irish fighter from Obica x98 North. edo and Ballor Walters Nokie clashed in a rambling wind up fight before a panthanlogue prowd in the local arena. Elfort Reval noted a ty fan and John Moonen's ages BAL amendment.
The body of J Pierpont Morgan arrived in New York from Rome aboard the steamship France and was taken by special train to Hartford Conn. for burial in the Gedar Hill Cemetery at Morgan’s request. Funeral rites at St George's Church were conducted by Episcopal officials with family present. The New York Stock Exchange paused as a mark of respect.
Report from Budk Oltewe Ont notes a domestic dispute on Friday night. Woman and man, ages 16 and 24, were involved in a physical confrontation with knifes. Both are admitted to Rowphalt Witty hospital with unspecified injuries.
In Mazatlan a street clash left two U S Navy sailors dead and three wounded while attempting to arrest an American suspect. Admiral Cowles reports the incident under investigation and notes anti American sentiment at Pacific Mexican ports.
In Buffalo on April 14 the streetcar strike by about 2,000 workers including connectors and trashmen ended with the traction company agreeing to recognize the union and meet a committee. Strikers planned to return to work within 48 hours as service resumed after six days.
In Abril 10 report from Cairo Illinois the Steamer Timote and General Dink aboard carry provisions and clothing for 3 000 families in the Wabash river bottoms amid rising floodwaters. The river stands 64 feet with a 6 inch rise and fear remains that continued rain could delay relief for several days.
Washington April 16 Senator Sherman of Missouri introduced his first bill to provide relief to heirs of General Philip Sheridan and other officers unpaid back pay from four years at West Point and early Civil War era routes. The article notes back pay granted to Grant and other generals but Sheridan and some others were not paid. Fire at the Bromequet block damaged upper stories and injured residents.
Disjointed reader letters praise Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound for female ailments. Anecdotes claim relief from headaches backache and monthly irregularities with multiple women reporting improved health after use and recommending the remedy to others.
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