Titonka items and broadside musings from a chaotic column
A hodgepodge of remarks touches on Sir Thomas Tipton copying a good loser fate, a life saving collar, Footwork by Mr. O Brien, Chamberlain’s retaliations, Von Plehve’s predecessor, universal peacers, New York riches, canal dreams, Niagara Falls, auto dangers, Panama nets, boxing manners, scientific advances, castor oil fires in Boston, Wilson Barrett’s surgery, a San Francisco divorce suit, wedding age, beef substitutes, Canadian fines for bass, prohibitionist punishments, aging milestones, Peterhof palace hopes, and King Peter of Berlin’s exile night rituals.
Forged Paper in Grinnell Bank Scandal Expands Losses
Grinnell reports allege defaulter J C Spencer forged paper totaling 204000 dollars. Bank likely unreopen and stockholders face heavy losses as assessments drain holdings. Local deaths and missing persons add to grim picture with Sheriff dispatch to recover suspects in Arizona.
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Grinnell
First National Bank of Grinnell
J. C. Spencer
Spencer
Unni Ure
Rock Island to Remove Shops Hit Valley Junction
Report claims Rock Island will move Iowa division shops from Valley Junction to East Moline within six months. About 400 to 500 workers would lose jobs, Valley Junction property values drop, and Des Moines merchants suffer as the town’s main economic driver departs. Removal could also affect Cedar Rapids and possibly other divisions, with a $40,000 monthly payroll at Valley Junction ending.
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Rock Island
Valley
Des Moines
Iowa
Valley, Junction
East Moline
Moline
Valley Junction
Vatley Junction
Cedar Rapids
Dea Moines
Rock Island Railway
Rock Island lays off up to 150 workers at Valley Junction
Des Moines reports consternation in Valley Junction as about a hundred Rock Island shop workers receive indefinite layoff notices. Officials cite orders from headquarters and a company wide retrenchment policy, with 75 to 150 workers affected across departments. Local shop offices deny knowledge, expecting rehires within two weeks as new grain movement and improved business return.
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Rock Island Road
Des Moines
Valley Junction
Rock Island
Cedar Rapids Phops
Developments In the Shooting Case at Central Park New York
A disputed Iowa case centers on Samuel L. Dana of Fairfield and his purported wife Mrs. Dignon-Nann now revealed as a Seattle man’s ex wife. Investigators link a secret cab ride and a letter from the Seattle husband to a strained motive for the New York shooting while Dana recovers. Police probe Beatrice W. Dignan’s disappearance as Dana’s wife.
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Iowa Boy
New York
Central Park
Samuel L. Dana
Fairfield
Iowa
Dignon-Nann
Seattle
Dana
Ryala
Warman
Rapiny
Beatrice W. Dignon
Philadelphia
Burlington
Emerson
Brakeman Killed Between Cars in Herndon
In Herndon Aug, G Fred Johnson of Perry a car repairer was crushed between two switching freight cars and killed while talking between them He had worked for the O M and St P for years The body was taken to Perry The incident notes the simple pleasures of thoughts and art as reflections.
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Herndon
Fred Johnson
Perry
O.M
St. P
Parry
Amerion
Two Men Die In Awful Fire In Glidden
A disastrous blaze in Glidden destroys five buildings including the City hotel and several shops. A. W. Hobbs and W. E. Hobbs die in their upstairs room. Property losses exceed $15,000 with the opera house block and Farmers' bank severely damaged. The cause remains unknown.
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Glidden
Aug
A. W
W. B. Hobbs
Flansburg
City Hotel
Main Street
W. C. Harvey
W. E. Hobbs
L. M. Lyons
W. ©. Harvey
John FP. Grace
Theaore Fort
W. F. Waldron
Elias Loffer
Thomas Burdick
Opera House
Farmers’ Bank
Grinnell Bank troubles deepen with forgeries
Extensive bank defalcation is feared as forged notes surface in Grinnell. Officials expect many farmers to verify signatures while the bank awaits a formal receiver’s report. A boy’s suicide and a separate assault on a Le Mars resident are reported, with police to act on suspects.
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Shaw
Treasury
Ridgely
Las
Henry Spencer
Grinnell
OG. L. Gladdis
Spencer
Frank
E. B. Smalley
Cloverdale
Dr. Palmer
Smalley
Burnet
le Mars
Burnet Wen
Puerto Aranitas
Costa Rica
Bilas
Cyrus
Silay
Phiadelphia Record
Iowa State Fair Dairy Show Boosted By New Hall And Exhibit
Notes from the capital report a larger Iowa dairy exhibit at the state fair with premiums of 535 dollars, display in a new 50400 dollar agricultural hall, and a plan to sell butter at fair end. It also notes plans to modernize Eldora industrial school with trade departments to prepare boys for good jobs. Weather and crop bureau projects Iowa corn at about 300 million bushels in 1904 with some risk from frost. fruit crop condition and regional variations are detailed by the state horticultural society.
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H. R. Wright
Ayer
State Board of Control
Lyman D. Drake
Eldora Industrial School For Boys
Eldora Institution
Colonel Drake
Board of Control
Sincce
Eldera
Missouri
Weather and Crop Bureau
John R. Sage
Mr. Sage
Wesley Creene
Blate Horticulturs] Society
Iowa
Japan
West
Hale
New York Sun
Nomination Speech Elevates Fairbanks and Davis Clash
The Aug 44 Indianapolis address notes Vice Presidential nomination of Fairbanks and a contentious allusion to Senator Davis age. Root’s remarks spark campaign debate as Fairbanks pledges to uphold gold standard, protection, and conservative administration while stressing industrial strength and prudent policy.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Couny
Seytor Fairbanks
United State
Republican Party
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Mr. Fitzsimmons
Mr. O'Brien
Mer. Chamberlain
von Plehve
William C. Whitney
England
Franay
English Channel
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Panama Canal Commission
New Jersey
Boston
Wilson Barrett
San Francisco
Howdy
Warfeld
Maryland
Pittsburg
Canada
Stilla
Pupple
Hie
Tiffany
Ilinois
Peter of
Bervin
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Albia
Phoenix
Aris
George McCombs
Harley Sperry
Albla
John Doner
McCombs
Iowa City
James Cambridge
Gam- Urhige
Johnson County
Ames
Anes
O—-Fay Epperson
Sophrona Cameron
Misa Wpperson
Miss Cameron
Ontario
Awful
W. E
Hobbs
Harl Thomas
Eleventh Cavalry
Fort Des Moines
Secretary of War
Davis
Ufe
Andy
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