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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 26, 1912
Page
3
In New Market area a well on L L O'Dell's farm struck gas at about thirty five feet. An ignition caused an explosion burning Mr O'Dell, as gas kept the water boiling and explosions echoed around the site. Speculation grows on a larger gas pocket beneath the surface.
Des Moines Town Poultry and Pet Stock association reports over a thousand entries for its annual exhibition at the Coliseum from December 27 to January 2. An exhibitor from Butte Montana already entered. The show offers prizes totaling about 1509 dollars and has attracted attention across the west with judges from national organizations to grade top birds.
Des Moines judge Hugh Brennan sentenced James Clark to up to ten years in the penitentiary for the Oct. 26 Mulberry street shooting that killed Robert Callahan. The jury found Clark guilty of second degree murder. Brennan and Clark had been friends and former miners in the Redhead coal mine.
It is planned to build a new 400000 dollar Davidson office at Sixth and Pierce in Sioux City. The six story structure will be finished in marble and mahogany and is described as one of the finest and costliest in the city.
Governor B P Carroll refused to grant Guy Baker of Lone Tree a pardon saying no evidence was presented to justify intervention and that he would not interfere with the courts. The ruling leaves Baker's case to continue under judicial process.
The passing of J. W. McCleary longtime resident of this vicinity is reported. He had been a prominent local figure for many years and his loss is deeply mourned by the community.
The new Hotel Gardston near the state line north of the Gites is completed in Estherville at a total cost of 65 000 dollars with furnishing expenses of 12 600 dollars. The building measures 88 feet of frontage on Beventh street and rises three stories high.
The Iowa Corn Growers Association offers 4000 in premiums and five championship cups for the state show at Iowa State College in January. Over 1200 in cash and high quality farm equipment prizes will be awarded. The event aims to educate visitors free of charge, hosted in the college gymnasium with strong exhibitor interest nationwide. Secretary H F Eichling reports growing support.
L A Wilkinson traced a $14260 shortage in the treasurer's office spanning 1908 to 1911. The Weberg estate heirs dispute the figures and seek a settlement through counsel as Rock Rapids officials review the books.
Hawarden superintendent J J Rae reports the Iowa State High School Athletic Association board of control suspends Sutherland High School from the association until it pays Hawarden’s railroad fare. The dispute stemmed from a November 9 football game at Sutherland where spectators allegedly threatened players and the referee halted play for crowd control. The board ruled the referee acted within authority and Sutherland remains ineligible to play until the bill is settled.
A fire at the packing plant caused 5 000 to 7 000 dollars in damage in the curing department and to a decker s and sons picking plane. The blaze threatened the plant worth 250 000 dollars and destroyed much meat in curing. At o clock the fire burned furiously but was under control. Insurance covered the loss.
Businessmen in Keokuk planted corn on a dirty street as a protest against unclean conditions blamed on city officials and limited funds. The fire department was summoned to wash away the dirt.
An auto driven by John Yarra, a Hampton resident, turned turtle and pinned Mr. Durrah and his wife beneath the vehicle. Yarra freed himself but suffered hip injuries, while the Durrahs were badly bruised and may have internal injuries. help arrived after the incident.
A Des Moines student from Highland Park, a pharmacy student, nearly drowned near the Sixth Avenue bridge. Lifesaving efforts by Lansing Havéliam and Burcham restored him after about fifteen minutes of resuscitation by physicians.
Des Moines reports the new state administration to take charge in two weeks with C G Waring named deputy secretary of state-elect. Democrats plan permanent headquarters as N B Regd explores arrangements. Tax billing errors prompt discussion on county remedies and proposed laws to allow counties to buy tax property.
John Pocum won 85589 from a Cedar Rapids jury while our suit against a railroad seeks 26000 for an arm loss. Hofman becomes Iowa State University cadet commandant. Maurice Colinck leaves for New York on canal zone inspection tour, returning Jan 10. Ice boat accident at Clear Lake left Margaret Freeman in critical condition. Everett Neil rescued after half hour in icy water. Rawara Rilley, 36, killed by freight train near Dubuque. Clarke Des Moines convicted of second degree murder over shooting gallery incident. Dunn cleared in Keokuk shooting case. Hickey acquittal ends long Keokuk murder saga. State Y M C A convention set for late February in Ottonwa with ~400 delegates. An Austrian suspect linked to Davenport burglaries escapes after detectives and police escort.
Senate inquiry probes J P Morgan & Co and United States Steel relations with major railways and subsidiaries. Morgan defends control focus, testifies about deposits near 800 million and advisory roles, denying explicit board lists while acknowledging broad corporate influence.
President Taft pardoned Henry Nelson of Owensboro Kentucky who had been sentenced to the penitentiary for moonshining in the Kentucky mountains. The action was announced in Washington on December 21.
A poorly legible report notes an inmate at the Middletown Poorhouse in New York state on December 21 amid authorities belief of an authentic camera record. The piece mentions charges and possible monetary considerations tied to the case as part of county proceedings.
Hearst testifies he saw only photo facsimiles of letters alleging political activities by John D Archbold and the Standard Oil firm and does not know who sent or procured them A memorandum by Gilchrist Stewart claimed John Archbold letters were bought for 34000 by Charles Stump and W W Winkfield and sold to a Heart representative per a senate committee probe
President Taft departs Washington on a five car train for his fifth and final trip to Panama. The party includes Taft’s daughter Louise Pett and travels via a special train to key stops in Arkansas and Montana. An automobile accident near Antwerp injures Baron Von Vailnyvelt and companions including Baron Goflinet and Mile Debasepiaplerre.
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Piydn Hegde and Prashia ston om 29 with reference to appointment in the United States Secret Service by Beargthry MacVeagh of the Treasury department. Details are unclear and names are distorted.
The United States Land Show featured a Western Canada farm display under Hor Di Roche. Ottawa officials praised the display of wheat oats flax and vegetables, and highlighted bread made from Canadian flour butter cheese and honey. Canadian champions such as Glencarnock Victor led beef and grain competitions in Chicago with Brandon Manitoba ties and British Columbia apples and potatoes earning top prizes.
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