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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Apr 22, 1915
Page
8
A rabbi settles a dispute over a dying brother’s fortune. The brother directs to give the widow as much as desired and keep the rest. The rabbi orders the brother to give the widow $40 000 and take $10 000 for himself, concluding with the verdict Begone.
A Munelé attorney and former state senator recalls a case early in his practice when he defended a Black client. He asked the client what his services were worth, and the reply said they were worth as much as his chances of getting away. Indianapolis News notes the exchange.
A grave visitor questions progress since a notable whist player visited Grimeon Gutch. The man claims players in town now refuse and boast of opening a jackpot at the round table, as lingering influence shadows the scene.
The comment reflects that people carry varied beliefs as they live, valuing practical judgment over rigid doctrine and urging a grounded, sensible approach to spirituality in daily life.
Nelson Aldrich longtime United States senator from Rhode Island and Republican leader who shaped tariff and finance legislation through six tariff revisions and the Payne Aldrich act died after an apoplectic stroke at his Fifth Avenue home. He served in the Senate from 1882 to 1911 and was renowned for parliamentary skill and party leadership.
An official war office statement reports a massive victory as Russians attempting a breakthrough in the Carpathians were repulsed. Four weeks of heavy fighting involved about 3.5 million troops, with Russian losses described as appalling. Reports from Petrograd note renewed fighting in northern and western Poland as conditions improve there.
In New York on April 19, boxer Kifis defeats an unnamed opponent amid confusion over responsibility for George Brogan’s death. Arthur Stebbins said he would never enter the ring again after the fatal incident.
The war office states a German aeroplane was brought down by the French and crashed to earth north of Ypres behind German lines. The incident occurred as British forces were advancing.
Austrian war office issued a Tuesday statement claiming Kaiser directs actions in the Carpathians as Russian lines show a standstill after counterattacks. It notes calm on the western front while German reinforcements try to relieve the Austrian army near Cracow and Munkacs.
Copenhagen reports French aviators bombarded Hamburg wounding Germans as bar racks burned. Volkovisk vodka factory blast kills fifteen. U S exports 30 333 413 and imports 34 054 566 for week to April 10. Ships near Christiania sight warships believed German. In Holbrook Arizona eight drowned when Lyman reservoir broke on Little Colorado River.
Information from Carranza officers reports that Villa soldiers who surrendered after the battle near Hulguahito thirty miles south of the border were executed by Carranza forces along with Mexican women. A Carranza general allegedly ordered machine guns to fire on the surrendering group and wounded were bayoneted on the field.
In a 12 hour clash near Mezo Laborcz in the Carpathians the Russian advance forced a retreat of Austrian forces from a strong position once deemed impregnable. The report notes the Russian forces in the district and highlights the Austrians’ withdrawal after heavy fighting.
A Paris dispatch notes the French ministry reports a railway line cut on April 1. Details remain sparse as officials confirm the incident and its potential impact on transport operations.
In a tense moment a father and son debate a nonfunctioning thermometer. Johnny checks it and reports it is not running, leaving OA awaiting a reading in a stifling room.
A letter from farmer A G Hansen of Clavet Saskatchewan argues Western Canada offers comparable chances to Minnesota and other US states. He notes good crops despite drought, similar laws to Minnesota, and Canadian support for settlers, denying claims Americans are forced out or vilified.
Fragmentary text provides unclear quotes and garbled phrases about a discussion or debate. No identifiable persons places or events are discernible to establish a coherent news item or summary.
An article notes a baby’s smiling appears early and varies with age. It describes gradual facial responses from patting or teasing and notes laughter typically emerges later, often not before six months, with early smiles signaling normal development rather than a reason for maternal overexertion.
A testimonial from Welcome Lake Pennsylvania describes relief from back ache kidney trouble dizziness thirst and breathing difficulties after using Dodds Kidney Pills. The letter offers publication for skeptics and notes Dodds Medicine Co Buffalo New York also sells Dodds Dyspepsia Tablets at 50 cents per box insignia.
A fragment shows a young man apologizing for kissing Kate, describing the act as temporary insanity in their family. Kate responds, offering care should future fits occur and inviting him to rest where his condition is understood.
A police officer’s wife allegedly tailed the cook last night in a tense confrontation. Authorities described the dispute as a personal matter tied to local tensions and reported no injuries.
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