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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1903
Page
1
A column of humorous jests and quick takes on wages politics and public life. Snippets include remarks on Greek cabinets, Admiral Cotton, King Peter, tobacco, Laureate Austin, Lipton, polar expeditions, herring ponds, and a Leaden-line of society chatter. References touch on Boston and New York papers, Sir Thomas, and various notable names in light, satirical quips.
Fire destroyed E Murphy s barn and a stable belonging to Hoteh and Heinsen with all contents except horses. loss about 7000 dollars and insured. In Oskaloosa Justice Kendig s court a civil suit saw Mrs Anaie McQuiston sue Mrs Ea Duffin for 76 dollars for wedding outfit services, jury returning 60 dollars plus costs. Dr L H Pommell of Ames promotes potato rot fungus bulletin to farmers.
A fire gutted a mill near Northwood and damaged a town in the county jail case. Arrests were made as investigators pursued three men linked to the blaze. A separate case reports a woman in Sioux City taking her life after marital strife. Bank competition heats up in Charles City with savings banks offering higher rates. A child died in Fayette county from a clothing fire. Local crime notes include larceny charges against Wash Lukehart and a near-fatal shooting incident at Mason City. University and library trustees plan staff changes and Carnegie donations shape new facilities.
Reports from Des Moines July hearing on railroad assessments show Governor Cummins challenging Crandon proposals. Officials from Polk, Adair, Hamilton, and other counties discuss fair valuations and New Zealand style options while executives from Milwaukee and Chicago lines attend.
Rome reports the pope lies in a coma with grave doubts over recovery. Doctors note cerebral anemia and exhaustion as he is kept alive by stimulants. Officials close lines between Italy and Europe as staff prepare for the pope’s possible death.
A chaotic report notes Britain's request for Washington to explain annexation moves including the disputed island of Borneo. The Daily Chronicle cites a tense diplomatic scene with Russia and Kishenny's negotiations, highlighting sovereignty and colonial strategy.
Lexington July 20 Captain B J Ewen, whose hotel burned and who fears assassination in Jackson, traveled by morning train to aid the state in the trials. He fears for his life and has transferred money to his wife while withholding details of a new conspiracy. Prosecutor Byrd boarded at Winchester as a special grand jury to investigate the burning and bribery case. General Wood arrives in Manila to confer on the Morg province question and to organize its government before heading to Zamboanga.
In St Petersburg on July 20 the policy commissioner in Kishinev transmitted stringent orders to police in the district following April disturbances at Wisheney. The note cites alarming reports and potential further disorders, noting many Jewish families have left the area and urging vigorous action to prevent more unrest.
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