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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 09, 1911
Page
1
A mixed outlet of short items covers warnings on parenting and character, notes on the Amazon river source debate, storm wrecks near New England, coast guard concerns on Cape Cod waterways, a jewelry loss from Albany, and various society quips and curiosities. The column blends regional reflections with global notes, typical of the era's small newspaper entries.
Iowa Senator Albert B Cummins argues for extending federal power over railroad capital and a tribunal to set prices if needed, warning that unchecked capitalization drives rates, risks monopoly and prompts socialism rather than free competition. he cautions the public will seek justified solutions for civilization.
Des Moines Feb 3 58 G Knepper of Collins Iowa lay near death at the Lews sanitarium after a woman allegedly entered his hotel room and wounded him with a butcher knife. The hotel owner and several doctors offer competing theories with Knepper unable to detail the events.
Henry Beck, claiming to walk from San Francisco to his mother's farm near Center ville Ta, arrived in St. Joseph Missouri and sought lodging at police headquarters while presenting papers alleging an honorable U.S. Army discharge.
Washington report shows 391 people killed and 892 injured in water accidents during July August and September. The figures reflect a troubling pattern across the season with widespread losses and injuries reported in the capital area.
W. W. Marsh of Waterica urged dairy cows as the foundation of conservation. He told farmers that cows are the most economical food producers and crucial for preserving soil fertility, noting the high cost of imported butter and the farm’s loss of fertility.
Iowa City, Feb. 2. President George B. MacLean of the University of Iowa has resigned, effective not later than Aug. 1, 1911, at the close of his twelfth year. The Iowa state board of education has accepted the resignation and Dean W. C. Wilcox is expected to become acting president after Aug. 1.
Stephen Henry of Melrose and Jerry Mora of Winona were named prize winners at the National Corn Show in Columbus Ohio. Henry received an automobile and Mora a ribbon for best production per acre of corn. First prize in the world competitions went to Fred McCulloch for oats and to H W Burgy for timothy seed.
Perry Pennsylvania February 2 Five thousand farmers heard dairy experts discuss a dairy special train demo and prize animals displayed aboard. Specialists urged legislative support to continue the program noting evident benefits and potential appropriation.
Bert Coote and his company, famed for entertaining English audiences in London and the British provinces, resume performances at the Des Moines Orpheum for a week starting Sunday February 5. He brings the show A Lamb on Wall Street to American stages.
English suffragist Sylvia Pankhurst addressed Iowa legislators urging immediate action on voting rights for women as women organize to push back against delays.
Fire at Rosa and Laney restaurant in Decatur Indiana caused losses estimated at 29,850 dollars with total damages around 17,900 dollars. Authorities report the blaze of unknown origin began February 2.
Amherst New Hampshire hosted a centennial style celebration of Horace Greeley born here a century earlier. Albert B Pillsbury of Boston delivered the chief address as literary exercises and pilgrimages to the Greeley homestead attracted numerous editors and locals.
A Bleriot monoplane piloted by Le Martin flew over the Pau aerodrome in Paria with eight passengers aboard, totaling 1 113 pounds. The flight set a new record for passenger count in an aero craft.
James W. Kull vice president of Berkshire Life Insurance died at his Pittsfield home after a long illness. He was sixty years old and had served the firm for many years.
Des Moines Iowa reporters describe Representative Dabney's bill to apply the Oregon plan for direct primaries to the selection of U S senators. The measure aims to allow Democrats to enter a candidate in a special primary while bypassing Harding's bill funding rules, with a governor called special election upon legislative sign‑off, and to seek a constitutional convention for later nationwide direct elections. The House shows broad support for direct popular elections of United States senators.
In a February Hampton's Magazine article Cassidy and the Food Pole, on impure candles in Philadelphia,a Standard Oil suit seeks 250000 damages and 100009 against Hampton's, publisher, and writer. Cleveland Moffett retracts all charges and clarifies no Standard Oil involvement. Hampton's replies express regret and say March issue will publish Moffett's and Hampton's letters.
In Danville the Sixth Circuit Court ordered City Attorney Jones to answer grand jury questions on vote selling and buying. The court held the city election law unconstitutional limiting questions to eighteen months retroactively. Investigation continues with more witnesses summoned. indictments have been voted though targets remain unknown.
The Missouri state capitol in Jefferson City was destroyed by lightning striking the dome just after 7 pm. The fire spread to the roof of the House of Representatives, and within about half an hour the entire building was doomed. The loss, including records and state papers, is estimated at 1,000,000 dollars with no insurance. water pressure and delayed aid hindered firefighting.
The First Methodist Episcopal church of Fort Dodge held Sunday memorial services in memory of the late Senator J P Dolliver. The event reflected local reverence for the longtime public figure with residents gathering for tributes and prayers.
In Washington D C on Feb 2 a motion for reinstatement and retirement of Frank H Llyman Jr was introduced in the senate by Senator Younes and referred to committee for action.
The Ti volcano eruption and aftershocks in the Philippines caused widespread destruction in Batangas and surrounding areas. Reported tolls include about 700 dead in Talisay and thousands rendered homeless as authorities scramble to implement relief measures.
Lord and Lady Pedgg and Ming Vivien Gould, newly married February 7, plan a honeymoon in Egypt. They will depart America February 48 aboard the Carmania in New York. The couple will visit notable points in upper Egypt before returning.
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