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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1910
Page
3
The article surveys opinions on women's higher education urging purposeful study over frivolity. It shifts to naval topics, noting Britain and the United States advanced turret designs and battleship layouts, plus Alaska coal prospects and a wrecked Dewey drydock. It concludes with the Mad Mullah’s Somaliland campaign and regional instability.
May saw lower overall death rates than earlier months. Tuberculosis deaths totaled 88 in May, 10 times April, while organic heart trouble deaths fell in May to a low for the year aside from January. State institutions reported 21 deaths, nine at the Iowa Soldiers' Home. Whites recorded 1425 deaths. no smallpox deaths occurred statewide in May. Colored residents had seven deaths. marital status showed 638 married to 494 single among whites.
Detroit July 4 delegates gather for the seventh annual Catholic Educational association session at the Hotel Pontchartrain. Mer Falconio attends all sessions as apostolic delegate. A public meeting Thursday features a 1 060 choruses, Archbishop Glennon on The Home and the School, Justice Anglin on Catholic Education in Canada.
Oklahoma City hosts the Oklahoma division of the United Confederate Veterans with large attendance. Dignitaries on the program include Senators Gore Bailey General Cabell and General Van Zant. The United Daughters of the Confederacy of the state meet in session. Mintuter from Greece and Anna E Cockrell wed in Washington with many diplomats and society figures present.
Dr George M Chappel reports in the bulletin of the Iowa weather and crop service that the corn crop is in the best condition ever observed. The June 24 Des Moines note emphasizes unprecedented health of the corn, signaling favorable growing conditions.
Six people die and twenty or more are injured after a powder explosion in Helena Montana. Several buildings are destroyed and the blast damages surrounding areas. Authorities investigate the cause and assess the debris impact in the Graves district.
More than 250 jewelers and optometrists attended the Des Moines convention. The Iowa Jewelers Association elected officers: President H Nelson Dodge view president John Hind Iowa City, secretary treasurer Fred Edgar Hidora, executive committee Fred Shepherd dM Goldstone Bennett. The optometrists chose President George A Felge Des Moines and vice president H Réphagle Shenandoah with secretary treasurer George L Goodale Lenox.
Roanoke Indiana hosts a July 4 celebration by the Order of Red Men for Kilsoquah known as Mrs Anthony Revarre born 1810. Distinguished speakers included Guy Thomas R Marshall of Indiana and Judge Robert Taylor. Kilsoquah is a descendant of Little Turtle and Miami warriors, with her son Anthony living with her after earlier marriages.
A fireworks display at H. & Chase & Co. on Walnut Street between Fifth and Sixth caused a fire when a spark ignited $700 worth of fireworks. The blast shattered windows, damaged the interior to about $24,000, and forced Star theater patrons to evacuate. Mrs Newton and her son Ralph narrowly escaped fatal suffocation on the third floor. Roong was injured in the doorway during the blaze.
Burlington Iowa June 90 Dr J B Harvey longtime city physician for six years died after a brief illness at his residence. He served the state medical community and was known locally for his public health work.
The fourth session graduate school of agriculture at Iowa State College holds a public opening on July 6 at 8 p m in the new hall assembly. Secretary James Wilson of the United States Department of Agriculture will deliver an address.
Chicago marks a lively Fourth with 5000 regular army troops stationed on the lake front. Grant Park hosts a monster parade and a ten day military tournament. The camp showcases infantry cavalry artillery engineers signal and hospital corps plus aviators in daily exhibits for the public.
Chicago June 30 The Browne jury in the criminal court led by Judge McSurely failed to reach a verdict in the bribery case against legislative minority leader ONeil Browne charged with bribing Representative White for U S Senator Lorimer. The jury was discharged unofficially seven favored conviction five for acquittal.
Michael Helland, prominent banker and stock farmer from Slater, died at Methodist Hospital. He was a Republican candidate for county representative and a noted politician. The report notes his nomination and role in local politics prior to the primaries.
Centerville convict John Junkin is to have his body sold after his hanging at Fort Madison for the murder of Clara Rosen. Prof. Hoeve, noted criminalist, bought the body for $50 for brain study and skull collection, and plans to study Junkin posthumously. The deal received state consent as Hoeve pursues scientific research. Junkin’s mother, an Ottumwa resident, was his sole supporter during the Centerville trial.
Des Moines reports that Count C A Nathoo was taken to Fort Madison penitentiary to begin a twenty year sentence after Judge De Graff refused extended time for an appeal bond. Attorney Pugh sought bond extensions. clerk Maher refused the first bond and then again. The judge said Nathoo could be released on bond if a satisfactory offer appeared within short time. Nathoo later requested to keep his long hair, noting no law requires shaving.
A devastating blaze nearly wiped Wymere Neb out. Firemen from Beatrice rushed to assist as the fire consumed much of the town. Losses exceed 200000 dollars.
Mrs Mich ael Huguchek was struck by a hay fork at her Solon area farm and suffered a badly injured arm while handling hay. The incident occurred near Towa City on a farm use day in January.
OCR excerpt shows a chaotic stage scene with a father correcting a son over pronunciation and diction. Characters Willie Hewitt Jewelt discuss drafts and a girl as others rush lines and argue over the proper wording while a narrator comments on youth and vanity.
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