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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 19, 1909
Page
3
A lively miscellany surveys fashion fads for men and women, rail and road rules, and social mores. It notes humorous attire on men including knee-breeches and baggy coats, contrasts gender fashion, and touches on New York legislation, traffic issues, and cultural debates.
Promoters from Chicago Philadelphia and Des Moines press for streetcar and electric utility franchies across Des Moines Waterloo Grundy Center Marshalltown and surrounding towns. J H McBride Henry Oshorne Andrew Breyenson push for hearings while H W Darling seeks a 25 year contract backed by a 10000 stake. Both sides pledge lower gas and electric rates with system extensions.
Scores of men and women concerned with criminal justice attend the annual American Prison Association congress in Seattle. The opening session featured W D Wood as chair, with welcomes from Gov Hay and Mayor Miller. Dr J T Gilmour presided as president and Gen Velez of Cuba will address on prison reform.
Edward and Bertha Erickson of Marshalltown Iowa received 820000 each after an auto accident that killed Hon Ole Hrichton former Michigan legislator and several passengers. A niece and nephew named in the will among beneficiaries. Erickson family fortune to benefit his children and grandchildren.
A large gathering of fire engineers from across the United States convenes in Grong Rapids Michigan as President Fillmore Tyson of Loulaville opens the Internacional Association of Fire Engineers four day meeting. Delegates include Frank G. Row Grand Rapids John O Glanville St Louis Clarence Maria Columbus Pred Morrison Water town Dr H H Nesbit Wan Jeegan and George C Hele Kansas City Ao.
The census bureau announces Taft administration selections for Iowa First District enumerators led by John W. Rewley, with names and assignments listed for field data collection.
A long list of names and towns accompanies notice of a standing offer of 76 000 dollars for government land draw No 1 drawn by Joseph Furay of Warsaw Indiana. The report notes keen interest and that about 2500 selected participants will have a chance to buy 160 acres at government prices on Montqua farm Japan.
Hubert J. Burdette the humorist and preacher shows a poor recovery, with reports indicating he remains debilitated despite some signs of improvement. Medical updates from Angeles and Cal indicate limited progress amid ongoing treatment and public concern.
The unnamed woman is held at police headquarters after luring neighbors to the scene and threatening children. The victims Gladys 8 Ida 6 and Berman 4 are in custody of Rabbi Mannkellist while charges of ingadity are prepared. Her husband reportedly deserted and is believed to be in North Dakota.
Des Moines authorities plan Taft's September 20 visit with a 6 48 am arrival and 7 80 am car drop at Union Station. Governor Carroll Senators Dalliver Gum ming and Rep Hull join the president for breakfast, a parade review at the Capitol, a speech, and a grand military tournament at the fairgrounds before a train departure to Denver.
At the American Prison association session in Seattle Aug 14 Gen Garcia Velez Cuban minister to the U S spoke on Cuba’s prison and reformatory progress. Other papers included H F Morgan on The Indiana Plan W L Bandera on These Men Are Going Out Sometime and W A Gates on Quanty Jalle with committee reports on discharged prisoners.
Rekson Saums shot Thomas Whittaker after a poker game fight in Centerville Iowa. Whittaker was injured by a bullet and later died. Saums then killed himself leaving Whittaker injured with a broken jaw from the gunfire.
A well known local philatelist and wine merchant in Beybule is described as a prominent businessman here. He suffered a nervous breakdown after his $190,009 loss and shot Jigell to death in a fatal incident. Police report unclear details as investigators review the scene and intent.
The article reports a heated discussion on new certification requirements for midwives and medical practitioners. Proponents claim higher standards and timely exams, with five year bans and policy clashes cited. Dr L A Thomas supports the reform while noting the first examinations in late September and preparations at a special school.
Humuel R. Van Sant of Minnesota wins the Grand Army of the Republic commander post over Judge William A. Kelchat of Indiana after a multi ballot voting. Other officers named include W. M. Buatuph Ogden Utah junior vice commander Alfred Beots Viratal Conn and N. H. Lemon Salt Lake City Utah. The encampment ends with a fireworks display at Enalsa peak and selects Indianapolis for next year’s gathering.
A fragmented notice from Haverly Massachusetts dated August 14 mentions officials including Secretary Nar Bel of commerce and labor Postmaster General Alte Cook and L Dana Durand guiding a conference leadership. President Taft approved oversight.
A fragmented 1908 column features satirical dialogue about cures and patent medicines including references to a Cure All ointment and a pharmacist, with aside remarks by a poet and readers' letters. The piece situates in Newark New Jersey and mentions individuals and brand names in a joking tone.
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