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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 12, 1911
Page
3
The piece discusses population trends across vast U S areas with migration shifts, then reports on an improved navy compass tested aboard the Birmingham scout cruiser. It notes the compass combines a rotating gyro with error correction and armor protection for the main instrument, plus branch compasses linked by electric wiring.
London and the Bank of England prepare to meet rising gold demands from multiple sources including South America. The note is that despite strong gold output in recent years there is no evidence gold will move elsewhere.
A New York murder case ended with the acquittal of one involved, amid claims the recklessness of the thauffeyra was a factor. The trial showed the fatal accident would not have occurred if the victim had remained off the street, according to court findings.
Fragmentary text from the New York Evening Post hints at a discussion about America and a brotherly message, with garbled phrasing suggesting a historical or editorial context. No clear event date or participants can be identified from the readable fragments.
Stillman of Jefferson was nominated unanimously as speaker of the Iowa House as the 34th General Assembly convened. The caucus selected Paul Stillman, with other officers named by party caucus, and a detailed slate of clerks, doorkeepers, and assistants was approved for both Republicans and Democrats. Adjournment followed as committees finalized nominations for house offices.
Discussion on Iowa farm values shows total farm products and livestock valued at 963 million with a 10 year rise, urging conservation and intensive farming. Notes on convicts at the state penitentiary, ambassadorship changes in Turkey, temperance petitions in Cedar Rapids, and a Creston student’s death from overwork.
Humboldt mourns the sudden death of Frederick Lehman a pioneer figure in the community. Local officials report heart failure as the cause with tributes forthcoming from neighbors and historical societies.
Senator Stephen B Willis of West Virginia died at midnight in Washington D C. His wife and four sons were at his bedside along with the physician. The death was due to septicemia or blood poisoning after a long illness. He had moved to Washington from Mine, West Virginia in November and was hopes of attending the congressional opening. Burial may take place in Hiking West Virginia.
A ten day dairy education train organized by the State Dairy Association under High G. Yeu Pelt began in Gelwein on the Chicago Grant Western Lines. The blizzard delayed progress but the train, equipped for teaching better dairy farming, includes a model dairy farm aboard.
Readable text reports a new pump installation at the Ames Smee city pump station on June 9. It states a capacity of 40 gallons per minute and a total capacity of 40 gallons per minute for the Buapy system.
Des Moines January 10 The joint meeting of the Iowa Associated Dailies Iowa Weekly Newspaper Publicity League executive committee Iowa Commercial Club and Des Moines Ad Men Club is set for January 19 and 20 at the Chamberlain Hotel Sessions cover ad valuation cash in advance policies new legislation needs and state publicity measures Speakers include George Welsh Don Seltz and local officials Governor Carroll will address briefly. officers and committee members listed for the associations.
In Marshalltown Iowa a rear end crash on the Chicago and North Western line, four miles west of State Center, killed Louis Johnson of Clinton and Frank Smith of Tipton. Both bodies were burned in the wreckage after a fire started. A brakeman described efforts to count the dead as the first train stopped due to a hot box and the second collided at high speed. Keaplatt Emich led an immigrant car bound for Arthur Iowa.
Judge Mc Pherson extends a temporary injunction blocking the city from enforcing a ninety percent ordinance until the permanent injunction ruling. Master in Chancery G F Henry will hear the case, with a report due thirty days before May term.
Fragmentary report indicates Representative Walter Smith to be appointed to a bench position by Judge Yeu Deventer. H. W. Byery rumored to succeed in a related posting as of the notice date.
A disjointed account describes a young man near a ring display who notices a stranger's strange reaction. A jewelry salesman watches, pockets the sample, and resumes reading as a bell is rung. No clear outcome or dialogue is established.
A Georgetown consul reports that green heart timber, used in building rock gates for the Manchester ship canal and Panama canal lock gates, proves durable in modern docks and harbor piles. Experts note its resistance to decay and worms, though some tests show green heart may fail as fuel after decades.
Philadelphia health chief Dontor Nef issues a circular urging public vigilance against pneumonia, stressing ventilation and day and night fresh air. He argues night air is purer than day air despite smoke and dust from urban activity and endorses opening windows at night.
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