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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 15, 1905
Page
3
A collage of odd items and quips from Titonka Topic style notes. Reflections on fashion costs, New York revival chatter, a lightning strike at a Troy baseball game, and comic asides on social trends. Various brief vignettes include a London auction, a bank loss, and local curiosities.
The passage discusses students choosing between studying Dickens during dinners or tackling Browning for clearer meanings. It questions whether Browning’s insights would become lucid and notes the students’ indifferent attitude if they do not engage with Browning at all.
Judge Blair issued a permanent injunction against six Independence saloons. Ira S. Moyer, a bigamist, sentenced to 2 years 5 months in Fort Madison prison. Receiver pays 10 percent dividend to Grinnell bank depositors, totaling about $200,000. Indictments in lead theft case and a New York style child labor committee election are noted along with a rail line incident and a fatal fire loss at Sheldon store. Several minor injuries and local legal actions are reported.
The article notes Joseph Greagor of Yeartus & Greagor drowned in the Des Moines River above Humboldt after a fishing trip near the dam. The body remains in the water as recovery is unlikely until it rises.
Red Oak June 6 Tom Dennison an Omaha politician was acquitted by a jury after two hours and a quarter of deliberation. The verdict read Not guilty at 11:23 p.m. Dennison and his supporters celebrated as attorneys and court officers looked on. A heated exchange occurred between opposing lawyers after the verdict with threats and insults exchanged.
The June flood drenches Keokuk and nearby areas causing extensive damage to farms, rail lines, bridges, lumber yards and canning operations. River levees fail and losses exceed 3 million dollars, with drowning reported as Riley Smallwood of Alexandria perished while attempting to cross a stream.
Henry Lochty an elderly German and ally of DuBois testified in Judge Howe's court that DuBois shared the secret of his three wives and their addresses just before death. Lochty admitted composing telegrams to summon the women and said he kept silent to avoid involvement.
In Marshalltown a severe storm struck June 10 killing Sheridan Wickman about 17 when a bolt hit a dairy barn. S. M. Rubee was shocked near Riverside cemetery and narrowly escaped. A large elm near him was struck, tearing bark and knocking him down briefly.
In Des Moines on June 6 it was reported that Sarah Kuhn died at the Anamosa state prison Sunday night after three weeks of agony from a self inflicted poison. Authorities say the exact poison remains unknown and the throat and stomach were severely burned, with medical aid unable to save her.
Des Moines June 10 Midland Chautauqua presents a star lineup including Gov Folk of Missouri Bryan Bam Jones Holden Tay Okichi Iyenaga Booker T Washington Thos McClary and Meistersingers. Season tickets cost 1.00 covering July 4 with Folk. daily tickets 25 cents other days. Writes for camping or event details to Midland Chautauqua Circuit Des Moines Jr for information and catalogs.
Des Moines team Jack and Tack won the free for all race at Corner Bluffs breaking their own world record with a time of 1 16.00 the same pair set a 1 28 4 5 last year. Black and Tan from Des Moines finished second with 1 19 Sioux City took third and fourth.
Frank Kuyper a 50 year old section foreman was struck by a freight engine and killed yesterday morning at Carroll. Kuyper resided in Templeton and worked for Milwaukee. He stood on the track watching a train pass when another freight approached from the opposite direction. Local authorities are investigating the accident.
Senator W. S. Allison Congressman Robert G. Consing and Mrs. Morton plus Miss Morton sailed Saturday for Europe aboard the steamer New York. The trip includes officials from Iowa and the secretary of the navy’s wife.
A circulating library for the blind has opened, boasting about 400 German volumes. The initiative aims to provide accessible reading material, supporting blind readers with a blend of literature and educational works.
Davenport June 9 Attorney J A Harney Fred Lambach and County Clerk William Gruenwild form the Acott county board of insanity commissioners return from Mount Pleasant hospital inspection and mail a report to the state board of control praising evident economy in feeding patients while urging more varied food and portions.
Risala favors Paris as the base for negotiations while Dome 16 Washington warns that Japan may insist. The Associated Press reports def intite knowledge that Japan and Russia have accepted Roosevelt’s proposal for a joint meeting of representatives. Washington notes Japan’s capture of the president’s off ort god will have reached the state department by cablegram from Din jgter Griscom. Russia’s reply is expected to be released today.
St Petersburg reports Russia favors opening negotiations in Paris with Japan, with Tsarist leadership divided on continuing the war. An extraordinary council at Tsarskoye Selo debated terms and agreed peace would be unlikely if Japan pressed harsh surrender demands.
Washington reports Rear Admiral Train said Russian warships Manila have been interned. Governor Wright transmitted Taft an order that the ships leave harbor within hours under custody of officers. The ships, detained under gunfire, face conditions requiring no further pay and travel through specified routes.
Incomplete OCR item mentions a June date and penalties but lacks clear entities or context. The readable terms include numbers and scattered words, preventing a full, accurate summary of people, places, or actions. More source text is needed for a precise card.
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