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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 12, 1903
Page
3
A collage of oddities from Witonka and Chicago includes odd plays, barber laws, fake science, social gossip, and sensational quips. References to Globe, Wilson era politics, and quirky anecdotes reveal a noisy rumor mill with misprints and stray jokes.
Des Moines report details grand jury indicting Armour Packing Co for selling artificial butter substitute colored to resemble butter. Dairy officials testify purchasing from Armour. penalties max six months jail or $600 fine. Separate Sioux City item notes murder attempt over a dinner bill with eggs and oysters ending in gunfire. Timmerman wounded, Farrell jailed on assault with intent to murder, Timmerman’s wife jailed for disturbing the peace.
A captured horse thief, found with two stolen horses, raised his hands revealing a pistol in each. Deputies opened fire, wounding him fatally as he collapsed. The man, a mulatto, aged about 30 to 35, evaded capture after a Missouri crime flight.
The court ruled that selling mortgaged property with a lawful purpose and no criminal intent fails to prove larceny under the statute. It held the term wilful means intent to commit the act with bad purpose, and that requiring written consent does not convert a lawful act into a crime.
In Des Moines Feb 7 deputies report Iowa railroad trackmen plan unionization. They earn much less than Pennsylvania miners. foremen make 1.81 to 1.89 daily, common workers 1.10 to 1.50. Movements arise from desire for better conditions amid dangerous, continuous labor. Polk County to build gravel roads next season extending from Des Moines city limits into surrounding areas. aim to solve road question with twenty miles planned. Two boys, Wiley Hopking and Walter Allen, 13, arrested for stealing from a safe at a store. they altered money records then fled but were caught awaiting hearing.
The twenty sixth annual Town State Dairy meets association closed with officers elected led by President Sulling and officers Varney Kitter Leighton McKay. Butter exhibits sold at auction with bids from Chicago and New York reaching high prices. Resolutions urge Iowa unity and legislative action to appoint additional dairy commissioners and a new superintendent for the Louisiana exhibit. Top creamery butter scores go to Evans, Peterson, Jean, Harber, and Dehough with varied amounts listed.
Dr Henry Hoffman of the pathology chair and faculty secretary resigns amid rumors he used a false name and refused to show diplomas. He allegedly fled to Mt. Pleasant after a disputed departure from Drake. The faculty notes his long scholarly reputation despite the controversy.
Senate and House sessions focus on antitrust measures and the statehood issue. Quay and Hale clash over amendments while Debates touch on railroad regulation and executive personnel provisions. The House advances the trust bill amid party-line votes and ongoing amendments.
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