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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 29, 1905
Page
3
Short items joke about a dangerous automobile and John Barleycorn. a New York millionaire elopes with a waitress. real estate on Wall Street offered at four dollars per square inch. Humorous quips include a vino-less potato, dogless sausage, and a mosquitos extermination lead.
A Yonkers alderman files suit for 25000 in damages after being accused of soliciting a bribe. The article notes a courageous alderman should pursue his case in court. In Massachusetts a 33 year old man engaged to marry an 84 year old woman, prompting skepticism about the match.
A fashion writer doubts hoopskirts will gain traction in this country. She hopes women can avoid foot entanglement with the new mechanism and keep their footwear from tangling as they adopt the look.
An amusing note contemplates a neighbor asking to borrow a car via his 12-year-old son. The speaker muses on the growing habit of borrowing and the absurdity of involving a child to relay a request for use of an automobile this afternoon.
Reports detail a dismissed assault case in Newton. a farmer found dead in a water tank near Archer with unclear causation. a Winnebago Indian drowning on the Iowa river. multiple local incidents including robberies arrests and court actions across counties.
The article notes stockings entered use in the eleventh century replacing bandages. It mentions wolf hunting proving profitable in Houghton County, with local bounties plus a state bounty of 5 per scalp. Farmers in the southern part suffer steel losses due to wolves, now numerous and bold.
Minnie Paatsch a 16 year old daughter of farmer John Paarsch was assaulted and robbed by a tramp on a railroad track near Glinton. She remained unconscious for an hour but later described the assailant a 30 year old man. Posses organized by farmers search the countryside and threaten lynching if caught.
Frank Bennett, former assistant night clerk at Kirkwood Hotel, linked to opening letters and stealing drafts from guests. Arrested in Peoria after detective work showed a $125 draft drawn on Santa Rosa Savings Bank. Previous forgery and prior release to marry a Town Hotel waitress tie into a broader scheme. Bennett disappeared after the Kirkwood incident.
Mrs. Edwin Conger shows a sacred jewel said to be worn around the neck and torn from the Dowager Empress during a recent audience. The crown jewel, described as ancient and revered, was given as a sign of guidance for Mrs. Conger on her journey home.
A fatal incident occurred yesterday when Fred Brown, age unknown, was struck in the neck during a late night quarrel with Roy Lightbar. Brown died at the scene or shortly after as medical aid failed to revive him. a 16 year old companion was also involved and injured.
An attempted dynamite blast Thursday night targeted the Clear Lake outlet dam. The explosion shook the area four miles away and damaged a farmer Ingerson's hen house. The dam suffered only a minor breach and no flood occurred. If successful, four farms and part of Mason City would have flooded.
The Rocky Mountain Limited derailed near Downey five miles east of Rocky Mountai, Iowa, killing the engineer and injuring several crew. One railworker died, brakemen injured, and passengers shaken but unharmed. eastbound track blocked, livestock and cars wrecked, conductor Nicholas in charge.
Judge Byington overturns the count of the Town County Board of Supervisors and voids the general consent for liquor sale amid a bitter petition dispute. The signed petition was marred by illegible names, miswritten initials, and numerous signer issues. Costs taxed to John R.H. Wilson, et al.
Des Moines crowds gathered at Midland Mhautataun Park for a day of events as 8000 listeners attended Tooker T. Washington’s talk. The celebration featured speakers Sam Jones, Coy, Jos. W. Wolk and others. Grounds were described as large and cool with admission set at 25 cents.
Marengo June 23 The trial of Von Kutzleben the Tonne street train wrecker was continued until October as the defense counsel showed deposition evidence would be necessary. Judge Lyington granted the motion today.
A man was found crushed in a mine shaft under a slate drift in June. Chas Carter, identified as the deceased, had been working in the Clove area. Investigation indicates he was killed instantly by a fall of slate and timber while others nearby were unaware for hours.
The bully of B. G. Harger Randolph Iowa was found suspended from rafters of a box car in a railroad yard yesterday. The body bore a tattooed name and a torn pocket contained papers bearing the name Eyenn Dal Tow a. The deceased appeared to be about 60 years old.
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