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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 27, 1905
Page
3
A miscellany of remarks and anecdotes from The Titonka Topic touching health fads duels and dueling injuries literary figures and misprints. Brief items note health claims Paris gasoline a lobster weight and a wood alcohol caution while referencing New Orleans battles and public figures in a humorous unfamiliar style.
Science notes Prof Perrine reports a sixth Jovian satellite seen with a large telescope though 10 to 12 inch lenses limit observers. Royal marriage doubt clouds Alfonso and Victoria. Meredith warns America lacks a great writer. Postage stamp trials prove busy people resist extra mucilage. Mrs Chadwick rumored to smuggle over 60000 dollars via New York customs. Socially prominent ladies may view her with admiration rather than contempt.
The Pitts burg Post questions Pennypacker after past records spark doubt about his character. The piece hints the governor must prove bold leadership to silence critics and uphold his reputation.
Sioux City attorney A Pr Call mourns son Merrill Gall in Sona Tama Mexico massacre reports. Iowa freight wreck damages suit, bank assignment, assaults, a Colfax hearing, and a renown hydrophobia case in Keosauqua with Pasteur Institute care.
In Des Moines Jan 20 politicians doubt the biennial elections amendment can pass district court tests. The Story county case, led by Will Payne and Lobaugh v Cool, challenges a township vote designating a new price for holding a general election and notices. The ruling hinges on timing of polling place changes and election notices.
William Woodward was found guilty of murdering his wife near Leon. He was sentenced to life in the penitentiary after a 21 hour jury deliberation. The case involved alleged strychnine in food and an insurance motive. the wife died at their farm after convulsions.
Albert A. Smith editor of the Storm Lake Vidette shot ex County Attorney H. B. Behultz in his Storm Lake office. Behultz leaped through a glass window but survived, helped by an electric wire. Smith was arrested. Behultz gravely wounded and not expected to live. Smith cited alleged marital friction as motive.
Northwood Jan 21. Negotiations near completion to settle a 24000 shortage claim by the Farmurgy Mutual Co oper ative Live Stock association against M Tims president of the group. Milinggon has paid 9000 and mortgaged his farm. Ellingson offered 6000. Stockholders advised to accept tender and suit probably withdrawn.
Carl N Spencer longtime cashier and later head of the collection department at Des Moines National Bank was arrested on embezzlement charges. The amount allegedly diverted totals 9400 with reports of higher shortages, but bank president says under 10000. Spencer admits defalcation claiming funds were used for medical care for his paralyzed 8 year old son.
James H. Moore alias Graham, one of the gang that robbed the Reinbeck post office, was moved from Marton jail to Andross penitentiary. Sheriff’s officials sought to transfer him to Annniosa for safety. Judge Reed ordered Moore confined in the penitentiary until the April term trial.
Cherokee jury awards $10 000 for alienation of affection claim filed by Hailey against Bailey and Hailey alleges theft of love by Asa Raley and Flinders. Bailey vows appeal. both parties described as prominent farmers and wealthy.
At Sanford street crossing in Dubuque on January 21 a Great Western freight dragged Frank Sonor a 14 year old boy under its wheels after his clothing caught. He lost both legs and died at the hospital.
Fairfield reports a mother in Jan 19 saved her infant from burns after an alcohol lamp exploded in the sitting room. She grabbed a rag and wrapped the child, smothering flames before doctors say the baby will recover.
The Iowa Supreme Court granted a rehearing in Thomas Smith of Albia’s manslaughter conviction after a new point was raised. The ruling affects a case tied to a custody escape attempt and a relative’s alleged aid. The court also addressed student liability and railroad corporate notices in Des Moines and Iowa Falls.
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