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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1903
Page
4
A panoply of quirky notes from Titonka topics spans eccentric claims and oddities. References range from Mascagni protection by detectives in New York to a New York broker amassing six million dollars in six years, amid musings on kings, turks, and forgotten papers.
A report tracks Waldo Miller the missing cashier for the Chicago Great Western railroad now believed to be in Oregon. Also noted are injuries to John Wallason in Gladbrook from a cellar fall and various local notices including a college spraying plan and numerous errant events across Iowa towns.
Des Moines Polk County District Judge Calvin P. Holmes died at 1 o’clock yesterday at his residence 014 Gavinth Street after months of shrinking strength. He served thirteen years on the Polk County bench and was known for honesty and deep legal learning. He leaves a wife and daughter.
Ambassadors report that all parties consent to submit the Venezuela dispute to The Hague for adjudication. President Roosevelt likely to act as arbitrator. European powers agreeable to arbitration with possible conditions discussed by Secretary Hay. Details on cash, apologies, and blockade remain unclear as talks continue.
Boston December 28 Dr D E Salmon head of the United States Bureau of Animal Industry defends the policy to kill and disinfect cattle infested with foot and mouth disease. He warns that delays will prolong quarantine and cost the state about 100000 dollars daily while 1300 cattle have already been slaughtered in Massachusetts and the work continues with state cooperation and public support to dispose of remaining diseased herds within a week or ten days.
In Bucharest on December 28 the senate debated Jewish naturalization. Minister Harat rejected discrimination and urged equal application of laws to all. The session concluded with approval of Jewish naturalization and calls to counter slanders about Romania’s tolerance.
A garbled wireless dispatch from Rome is deciphered to reflect a formal message from Italian authorities. The fragmentary text hints at assurances and acknowledgments related to cultural or political exchanges, mentioning figures like Vittore Bante and general tones of collaboration.
The article reports on vital Senate actions and party alignments over statehood bills and naval construction. It highlights Foraker and Boraker support, Quay’s backing of Roosevelt, and the push for four fighting ships with two cruisers plus a training vessel, while a two-boat and hospital ship plan faces elimination. It also covers Cuban reciprocity fights with Michigan Minnesota and California stances shifting toward treaty approval.
London dispatch reports Most Rev Frederick Temple archbishop of Canterbury and second primate of All England died peacefully at 8 16 in the presence of his wife and two sons after a protracted illness. He confronted weakness with notable resolve, and his death follows his celebrated Westminster Abbey coronation scene and the education bill debate in Parliament. Burial is planned for Canterbury.
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