17 Aug 1905
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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 17, 1905
Page
1
A crowded, humorous clippings page mocks New York society militia politics and international reports. It ridicules gossip about Bailey’s whisky Scotland Lord Milner Rudyard Kipling barbs and Japanese affairs while noting Paul Morton salary cuts and Missouri battleship pride.
A mouse halted a New York theater performance as chorus girls fled in fear. Reginald Vanderbilt captains Newport polo, while Dr. Kirkland recounts six hours of field notes on gypsy and brown-tail moths. A Buffalo woman marries a second husband at his predecessor's funeral amid gala fuss. Pierpont Morgan accumulates art, insuring rooms with pricey pictures.
The general manager of the Cleveland street railway system issued a general order prohibiting girls from sitting on men's laps while cars are in motion. The rule prompts questions about manners and safety on public transit in Cleveland.
Onawa area report shows winter wheat averaging 29 to 30 bushels per acre with prices around 95 cents to $0.75 per bushel. Courtright and Jones yielded 23 bushels on 220 acres, netting about $21 per acre. Primer sold 360 acres for $4,360, netting roughly $1,300 profit after costs.
The body of Mrs Rose Harthan wife of farmer Henry Harthan was found in Sereton woods south of Clear Lake. Police and coroner will investigate but officials say no sign of violence and heart failure is the likely cause.
Des Moines August 18 The board of directors of the Brotherhood of American Yeomen voted two to one to depose J H Paul as grand foreman. William F Koch was elected to succeed him but has not yet accepted. Koch faces a three month term before a full four year term begins at the annual conclave. John Denonison of Clarion served as referee gathering evidence reviewed by the board.
Burglars blew the Titania postoffice safe with dynamite on Friday night and took about $90 in change and stamps. They fled before discovery. deputies investigate while suspects include transient pickpockets tied to a local Indian day celebration next Tuesday.
Willam Cranshaw, a prominent young farmer near Iowa City, attempted to blow off the top of his head with dynamite. He damaged one eye and had the other sight removed. doctors say he will recover but he was despondent.
An odd dialogue features a concert lecturer claiming a voice would hit the bell while a cadet respondent jokes about emptying Philadelphia. The exchange reads like a quirky tidbit from a 19th or early 20th century paper.
In a tangled Brady murder on Island in the Misstediopt river, Nagel and Josephine Colletts accuse each other after a body buried near a Nagel shack is found. Brady owned a house-boat and was killed by a heavy blow. both suspects face trial in Rock Island.
In Des Moines August 10 a brewing petition shows limited support after ten days of solicitation. Promoters report waning enthusiasm and unused offices in the Iowa Loan and Trust building. Outside brewery reps oppose or remain neutral, signaling uncertain success for the Des Moines project.
G W Atkins Harrison County auditor and clerk to the board of supervisors corrects a Logan Ta report saying Harrison county never passed any motion to dismiss the Dennison case. He notes judges order governs criminal case dismissals under Iowa law. Attorney Connell for Dennison asks prosecutors to admit evidence from the first trial in the second.
Des Moines Aug 18 Private Hurd of Dubuque, Company A Fifty third regiment I N G. scored 181 hits in 200 at 206 to 600 yards on an eight inch target, tying the world long range record set by a sergeant at Fort Grook. Winds from the north and bright sun favored high scores, but Hurd’s mark remained far ahead of others.
Fire in Chapin yesterday morning wiped out Kneaels general store Shuger's barber shop and a drug store. Loss around $6,000 with $3,000 covered by insurance. Flames endangered the business street as help arrived from Hampton and other towns before containment.
Burton murder case ends as Skepiir Thompson and James Jones are arrested in Fonda for the December 13 slaying of Jock Solmat in Buxton. Jones, a colored man, was captured after police used bloodhounds. the killing occurred last winter in Patay Lewlesqloon.
A fragmented clipping hints at a bold effort to back a man of value, with a dramatic push described as a jolt of pluck. The readable text focuses on bold risk and moral stance, leaving key names and full context unclear.
President Roosevelt addressed 10 000 Chautauquans at the assembly grounds arguing for stronger national regulation of interstate corporations. He linked the Monroe Doctrine to supervising big trusts and urged gradual, lawful reform to prevent monopoly while safeguarding justice and fair competition.
A surgeon, Dr. C. M. Barry, in the New Ocean area battles yellow fever while hospitalized at the United States Marine Hospital service infirmary. The outbreak alarms the city, with many upper-town residents evacuated or staying away as boarding houses close. Monseur Begue and Chapelle are noted figures in the affected district. Archbishop Chapelle is buried swiftly after fumigation.
Ottawa Aug 14 The Canada railway committee orders Grand Trunk and Canadian Pacific railways to reduce export grain rates from Ontario points to Montreal and also cut grain product rates.
Guthyle Kentucky August 14 Perry J Luster former Cumberland Telephone manager who disappeared July 25 is made arrest at Ogden Utah after his wife was found dead in her room with a bullet through her brain.
Officer Patchell sleeping in Charleston in August was attacked by a stranger who used the officer’s own weapon and left him seriously injured. A man named M Merlousst provided an initial name for the assailant.
The article reports on parole and care decisions in Iowa including Josephine Nagle and William Nagle cases, state hospital notes at Cherokee and Knoxville, and suggestions to extend treatment terms. It covers executive committee plans for an education campaign on tuberculosis prevention and state budget asks for 1906 7, detailing requests for insane hospitals schools and prisons.
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