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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 22, 1903
Page
3
A fragmentary roundup mentions wireless links to Europe in 1902, advances like a proposed girdle from Earth, and references to Uncle Russ bargains. It notes British and Kaiser anxieties, tariff talk, and social curiosities from Morroco to Troy, with political doubt and humorous asides.
Fragmentary OCR shows unclear figures about New Jersey income and trusts with mentions of 404,084 dollars and references to trustees and wealth. The readable text is too garbled to extract a coherent event or names.
Angry crowd gathers as Harry Pattee is shot. Stephen Crandall, suspected, flees to a train under guard. National Guard surrounds city jail after 600 residents threaten lynching. trail of blood and a massive hunt link Crandell to the crime. Crandell surrenders. Pattee remains critical under opiate treatment as investigators pursue leads across the area.
A large corn judging school at Lietowe State College attracts 360 students from Iowa and beyond. Veterans of the trade, including a Virginia farmer and a Chicago lawyer, attend to study seed selection and breeding. Professor Holden leads agronomy with goals to raise state prosperity and citizenship through improved corn practices.
Marengo Jan 17 Judge Hedges law partner of Congressman J N W Rumple hurried to Chicago after word that Rumple lay critically ill at St Luke's Hospital. Rumple had been recovering and hoped to attend the current session. his condition worsened and a short time was foreseen. Family members remained at his side as Judge Hedges traveled overnight, showing the urgency of the emergency.
Federal authorities arrest Beller, a Garrison physician, after he faced charges for threatening letters and soliciting anonymous correspondence to former fiancée Dellk Hill. The case includes alleged attempts to force a marriage and involves custody movements and transfer to federal custody.
A man alleged to have embezzled from Boone Valley Iron Co. and tied to W. P. Dickinger & Co. claims a penny shortage is unfounded. He asserts creditors owe no criminal action and seeks bond return while denying a $21 000 shortage and a $30 500 appropriation. The issue centers on disputed sums and property claims amid forthcoming court action.
A masked robber entered Roll's restaurant in Ames yesterday with a drawn revolver and demanded cash. The thief took the money on hand and four valuables including a revolver, then fled as guards pursued but no capture occurred. The suspect wore a hideous false face, identity unknown.
The Burlington Gazette reports a potential candidate shift as Hubbard announces his candidacy for Congress in the Eleventh District while others consider reterm bids. Separate items note a robbery and embezzlement case against H K Roopke of Akron and C W Gray of Philadelphia, linked to a newspaper circulation scheme with book premiums.
Pratt, a longtime clothing merchant in Sac City, left town after a sharp downturn in business and mounting debts. Phil Schauer recently took possession of Pratt’s stock under a chattel mortgage to secure a $3,500 note, as Pratt’s creditors grow wary. Rumors claim Pratt’s recent dealings with the home of aged ten contributed to his quick financial collapse.
Governor Drake donated a new free public library in Dexterville costing over 25000 dollars. The dedication featured military exercises with Governor Cumming presiding and 300 Drake University affiliates attended. Separate reports note a fatal accident near Hickory Grove Church killing George Rutch and injuring workers including Lew Whitney.
Washington January 1948 senators briefed President on Cuban reciprocity treaty prospects. Senator from Michigan indicated opposition may back the treaty while others feared delays. Conversations touched on anti trust measures and Senate positions expected to shape passage.
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