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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 28, 1913
Page
1
A long fragmented letter discusses experiments on bread aging and valency, plus a Dutch proposal to store bread at controlled temperatures for emergencies. It mentions open air theaters in England, Mrs. O Leary fire, and plans to harness crowleaf roosters, with various names and scattered observations.
In a heated session the House defeated a proposed insurgent amendment to ban interlocking directorates in state and national banks. Representative Underwood’s resolution to refer the entire matter to the Democratic judiciary committee passed 180 to 66, directing a bill to prevent such directorates at the next session.
Chicago August 26 bankers from across the United States met at the Hotel La Salle to shape a compromise on the Owen Glaf currency bill pending before Congress. The session, called by the currency commission of the American Bankers Association, drew over 80 delegates from state banking groups and other associations. Early talks showed a push to bridge differences with the administration at Washington over objectionable features of the bill, with hopes of a partial success and possible adjustments at a later stage.
An August 25 Washington note reports Attorney General McReynolds selecting Joan T. Ruler a veteran correspondent from Chicago as confidential secretary and aide amid a personnel reshuffle.
Washington hearings reveal Mulhall restates charges against Rep. McDermott of Illinois and Joe Dermott of Wichita. Witnesses including Bevis and D. Parry describe ties to the National Association of Manufacturers and probe the eight hour work bill influence. The Senate lobby committee weighs claims and the investigation widens with names of brokers and lawmakers connected to the tariff panel.
Fragmentary wire service copy describes a night clash resulting in a fatality amid a sequence of armed confrontations. Names and places are garbled but reference to Newport and Minneapolis appear, with mentions of naval topics and a 1928 context.
Aug 28 Vergan L Whit governor of Jolo was attacked during a riot. He sustained serious wounds but survived while assailants were killed. Local reports say the incident occurred as troops intervened to restore order and evacuate the injured.
Aug 26 reports warn Huerta regime amid combat near Huatusco. Pascual Orozco and other officials killed as federals retreat, while Washington weighs reinstating aid to Mexico and possible negotiations. US officials press Huerta to accept reforms and contemplate diplomatic steps.
Reports from Sherbrooke Quebec indicate Roger Thompson the New York chauffeur held on immigration charges is asserting his innocence as Thaw case actions unfold. The Thaws lawyers seek a writ of habeas corpus next Wednesday while authorities debate transfer routes and potential removal to Canada or Vermont, amid concerns over extradition and rights.
A severe electrical storm and high winds tore through Chicago injuring and trapping people as a large tent collapsed. Eyewitnesses report shocked crowds scrambling for exits and rescue crews working through debris to pull victims free.
Police arrest Cunningham, Rosenkrans, and others in a corruption case alleging bribes to secure testimony. Investigators traced a $2,260 note and a $3,000 cash deal linked to William McArtor, with a staged meeting and a trap set to arrest the suspects.
Fragmentary report describes police dealing with a case involving W. Clausen and several defendants linked to a Mississippi fraud inquiry. Officials note Clausen was last seen departing with others as investigators probe for motive and possible self harm amid disputed payments.
Des Moines officials report that potatoes entering the city cost 48 cents per bushel at farm level but sell to consumers for about 1.20. Mayor Hanna leads an inquiry noting freight, handling, and distributor margins raise prices. Minnesota markets offer 15 cents per bushel with transport adds up to 9 cents. retailer margin quoted at 75 cents per bushel.
A fragmented clipping reports a dispute involving a Davenport man and a Rhode Island associate. The text mentions fines totaling 449 dollars and references a shop and weight counts, but details are unclear due to garbled OCR.
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