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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 18, 1904
Page
3
Tragic Freight Jump Fatality and Local Turmoil
William Harshman aged 19 was killed when he fell under a moving freight car at Mediapolis. Richland mayor Wiltlauie vanished after boarding an eastbound train in search of Chicago, as creditors seek a receiver for his business. Reports mention embezzlement charges against Ralph Pletcher in Sioux City and a deadly railroad crossing crash near Glenwood injuring several, including the Mendenhall brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Harshman
Mediapolis
John A. Kasson
Iowa
Amerlean Economic Association
Chicago
Dd. Wiltlauie
Richland
Sigourney
Williams
PhD
Ralph M. Pletcher
Curtis Sash & Door Company
Sioux City
Fletcher
W. Fletcher
Glenwood
George Mendenhall
Clinton
D. Lewis
Mills County Farm
Burington
Bugay
Mendenhall
Yowa School For the Deaf
Mills County
Schmid
Breda Safe
Uncle Sam
Rieke & Bruning
Stampa
al. Snender
Carroll
Carnarvon
Post Pice
Breda
Franc Noval
Benton County
Novak
Burnham
Europe
B. L. Wick
Munster
Aafe
Colfax
Colfax Bottling Works
D. K. Smalling
Tadar Falls
J. K. Cargon
Smal
Five Accused in Plot to Kidnap Banker’s Son
Atlantic Aug 16 Sheriff Marshall’s force arrest Thomas Grebson of Aorna on charges of attempting extortion and threatening kidnapping and serious harm to banker W. H. Simpson's family. Grebson bound over to grand jury. $1,500 bond posted. Simpson reported a letter demanding $1,000 in gold and signaling further harm to his son and wife. Sorenson, linked to the case, denies guilt and faces investigation. he is described as married with two children and connected to local pimp business.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic
Marshall
Thomas Grebson
Aorna
J. S. Pressnall
W. H. Simpson
Simson
Sorenson
Marne
City
Allen Staples
Dubugte
Ottumwa
Chile
Bisgard
Harlan
Coufdale
Des Molats
Swort
UCL
Tohn J. Tadiwick
Apgurancd
Htaloe
Otlumba
Gates Dent
Grayd Rapids
Mich
Ludgick
aMercharee
Brale Luplwick
Manyef McMilan
Grand Kuplt
Tudiwick
Globe Food, Company
Lidwick
Mada
Misa McMlison
Moon
Tits Bane
Woman 82 Killed by Northwestern Train at Quarry Crossing
Mrs. Fannie Zintcheck, 82, was struck by Northwestern No. 6 eastbound at Quarry a few miles east of Marshalltown while crossing a private track. The train could not stop in time due to limited visibility on a curve. the body suffered severe mangling and was scattered along the rails. Coroner and sheriff visited the scene. no inquest was held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fannie Zintcheck
Terat
Marshalltown
East Bond
Northwestern
Quarry
Here
Brs. Zinicheck
H. H. Nichols
Late J H Merrill Bequeaths Grinnell 5000 Endowment Gift
The Iowa college at Grinnell will receive $5,000 from the estate of the late J H Merrill of Des Moines. His son J A Merrill, a trustee, will transfer the funds soon. Merrill aided the Iowa Congregational Church and the college. the addition will go to the endowment fund with no conditions. The administrator’s report is not yet filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jeremiah H. Merrill
Grinnell
Dee Monnea
Iowa College
J. H. Merrill
Des Moines
J. A. Merrill
Merrill
Iowa Congregational Church
Interasta
Accidental Shot Fatality at Windsor Hotel
George Nestle, proprietor of Carroll Windsor hotel, was killed by an accidental revolver discharge in the hotel office during boarders’ dinner. The coroner’s jury attributed death to a bullet wound from an accidental discharge. In St Petersburg Rear Admiral Withoft died after naval engagement reports claim he perished aboard the Czarevitch with both legs blown off.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George
Nestle
Carroll
Windsor Hotel
Neastle
St. Petersburg
Withoft
Port Arthur
Tsingchow
Matonsevitch
Admira
Pretty Anna Carlson Ends Her Life in Perry
A 22 year old woman known as the belle of Perry reportedly died after shooting herself through the heart yesterday morning near Woodward. A letter, possibly from a former sweetheart, is believed to have prompted the act though its contents are unconfirmed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anna Carlson
Perry
Ang
North Dalote
Alma Gariion
Woodward
Grinnell Bank Failure Report Delayed by Mystery
Comptroller Ridgeley confirms Grinnell bank wreckage after Examiner Shaw's report but officials withhold public release. The document outlines gross crimes tied to the Spencers, father and son, now deceased, with tangled affairs likely to take weeks to unravel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Shaw
Grinnell
Ridgeley
Bhavy
Grinnell Bate
Rand
Spencers
Grinnell Bank
Bpencers
Fale
Department of Years
Crushed Against Fence At Parley Train Collision
A farm hand was killed when his team was struck by a train near Parley on August 13. He and the team driver died instantly after being slammed against a fence post. He was the first of thirteen brothers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Almmons
Nots
Toble
Iowa State Fair Brings Big Premiums and Modern Hall
Des Moines announces the Iowa State Fair lasting eight days starting August 14 with $40,000 in premiums. The new central Agricultural Hall 100 by 390 feet will house live stock, farm products, and horticulture exhibits, while poultry goes to the agricultural building. Breeders anticipate record cattle hogs and horse classes, with wide participation from Iowa farmers and exhibitors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Moines
Dies Moines
Lily
Hood
Wyneston
Adda
Wouplal
Thief 16 Caught Redhanded Leaving Shop With Plunder
A report details Peter Knorkler, a one legged painter, arrested as he exited Nemmoers Vrus bank ware store with tools, cartridges, pocket knives, spoons, and other items. Nightwatchman Jensen and local bystanders pursued him. a dance nearby drew attention before his capture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Banerd
Io Banerazi
Peter Knorkler
Nemmoers Vrus
Jensen
Fai
Knockler
Young Brigham
Wood
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Cotton Seed Trust
Russell Sage
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Hartford Post
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General Assembly
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C. S. Grant
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Arion
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Snytter
Frank Blanke
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Ed Corns
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Delaware County
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Corns
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Woodbury County
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Clarkeville
Joe Brown
Hugh Wheeler
Parnie Ramsey
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William Kasderko
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Murray
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