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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 02, 1905
Page
3
A curious column surveys amusements and opinions from assorted writers and notes a mix of odd facts. It discusses healthful kissing, fighting legends, poetry, and social curiosities with brief items and quips from various commentators.
The Pittsburg Post questions Governor Pennypacker quoting that his record leaves room for doubt on the manor mouse issue. The remark suggests potential scrutiny of his stance or actions following past conduct.
Readable items report a Mexican massacre death of Merril Call, hay market shifts across northwest Iowa, and juries failing to convict in a bicycle theft case. Also noted are a burned Manchester widow, a Fort Dodge freight-wreck suit, an Iowa bank assignment, and legal actions in Colfax and Omaha with local officials reacting to rail and rate concerns.
Reports from Oubuque and Waterloo describe unresolved infant murder traces, a wreck near Winthrop, a coal chute accident in Waterloo injuring Arthur Bartlett, and Bar tley Hardesty found guilty of attempted manslaughter in Nevada. Renshaw child dies from accidental gun discharge near Tiffin, Ames student Joseph Collett injured by a streetcar, Arispe fire blamed on factional disputes, and a rabies scare after a dog attack near Kilham. A wolf hunt planned northwest of Nevada with twenty on a side amid livestock losses.
The biennial constitution amendment will be tested in Story County Iowa courts over Richland township trustees designating a new general election date. Judge proceedings proceed on an agreed statement of facts with Lovaugh vs Cook, focusing on notices and timing of election day changes and possible injunctions. Politicians expect the case may not clear the district court, yet interest remains high.
William Woodward was found guilty of murdering his wife in Leon. The jury deliberated twenty one hours before returning a second degree murder verdict. He allegedly poisoned her with strychnine to collect life insurance. He received a penitentiary term.
Fatali ty injures County Attorney H. Schultz as Storm Lake editor Albert A. Smith fires three shots in the office. Schultz is severely wounded and crashes through a plate glass window. Smith is arrested and jailed after the incident.
Negotiations nearly complete to settle a salt shortage claim brought by the Farmers' Mutual Co operative Live Stock association. Ellingson admitted fault and offered to pay over 9 000 plus a 30 000 raise. Parties advised to accept tender. suit likely to be withdrawn.
Cirt N Spencer former cashier and head of the collection department at Des Moines National Bank was arrested on charges of embezzling 9409. He confessed as details of shortages emerged with reports suggesting higher losses. The case notes he used funds to care for an ailing son and to cover basic needs due to insufficient salary.
James H. Moore alias Graham, linked to the Liebun gang and the Rabbesk Post Office robbery, has been moved from Marian jail to Angmosa penitentiary. Sheriff Coquillotta sought to detain him to prevent escape. Judge Henry T. Nead ordered confinement until the April term of federal court.
In Cherokee on January 21 a jury awarded Samuel Minders ten thousand dollars against Ann Bailey in a suit by Minders over alleged alienation of his wife’s affections. Minders claimed Bailey promised seventy five thousand for Mia’s love and then betrayed him, with both families described as prominent and wealthy. Halley plans to appeal.
Dubuque report: 16 year old Frank Font was dragged under a freight train at the Sanford street crossing. His legs were severed and he died after reaching the hospital. Witnesses include Fo Wiile and Ot ting. cause and exact time under investigation.
A mother in Fairfield named Mrs Ellsworth Turnkey saved her baby from a fire after an alcohol lamp exploded in the sitting room. She grabbed a rug and wrapped the child, smothering the flames and preventing serious injury. Doctors say the baby is expected to recover.
The Iowa Supreme Court granted a rehearing in the manslaughter case of Thomas Smith of Albia after new arguments. The decision focuses on the officer’s actions and a relative involved in the shooting. Separately the court ruled holders of certain accident certificates may recover 5 000 for permanent total disability regardless of incorporation terms. Secretary J A Munk refutes a railroad lease report, and Fort Des Moines troop movements and a large bid round for new Fort Des Moines buildings are outlined.
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