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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1904
Page
1
A jumble of riffs and jokes from the Titonka Topic page includes quips on royalty farming, sea serpents, odd marriages, and local gaffes. Snippets reference the queen of Holland, a New Jersey groom fainting, a doctor-adventuress, and tongue in cheek quips about goats, pigeons, and wages.
A Philadelphia chemist says he has discovered a process to cut radium price from 16 million dollars to under 500 thousand pounds. He argues the drop would be welcome news for the struggling poor as most goods rise in price.
The Bank of Havelock sued Western Union over a $3,500 mortgage on cattle sold by L. J. Barnes. The jury found for the Western Union, holding the mortgage should not have been released without the draft receipt, under Judge Reed’s instruction. Local coverage notes Barnes’ tarnished reputation and parallel to Shriver Brothers case.
Charles N. Dissel, a Des Moines mail carrier, is jailed on federal charges for opening and pocketing mail. A letter with $1.25 was found on him. investigators suspect other opened letters. Punishment ranges from one to five years.
Des Moines horses rout the field in the half mile dash and hub race at the firemen’s meet. Des Moines Team No. 1 defeats Slot City Team No. 1 and Davenport Team No. 1 by four-fifths of a second to claim world class speed honors. Iowa City wins novelty hub and hub race as other events feature First Chief Taylor and Second Assistant Chief Wraydy.
Ottumwa on June 25 Earl Hoxsey aged 19 sacrificed himself to rescue his brother Ray from a live wire. He freed Ray but became entangled in the same brace wire and lies unconscious in hospital with severe burns to hands and shoulders. Ray and a boy named Jesse Smith aided, Smith knocked down by the current.
The Jordan Dry Goods Company of Burlington announces liabilities around 10000 with assets near 8000. Principal creditors include Cerson Pirle Scot Co Marshall Field Co of Chicago and Ferguson McKinney of St Louis. Affairs placed in trustees hands. no other local business interests involved.
The Iowa University board of regents voted to reduce dentistry tuition from 100 to 50 dollars, with fall implementation. They may shorten the program from four years of nine months to three years of nine months or four years of six months, to be discussed at a future meeting. The committee also plans hiring an engineer to locate a new dam on the Sawae river in Prof. Sims’s absence.
Amid mixed signals from fort Arthur area reports claim Japanese forces are advancing on multiple fronts near Kai Ping and Yalu region. Chinese dispatches describe damaged Japanese ships near Port Arthur and shelling rumors while Cossack units confront Japanese troops near Mukden.
Admiral Togo's forces attacked Russian ships at Port Arthur after nightfall. Japanese torpedo boats sank a battleship and damaged others while suffering minimal damage. Shirakumo had three killed and three wounded, Chidori sustained engine room damage.
New York June 27 death toll from the General Slocum steamer fire climbs past 1000 with 48 bodies recovered and 94 unaccounted for among 4606 aboard for St Marks church excursion. Police report details survivors statements and holds authorities to fix responsibility. A coroner and inspector find kerosene and oil barrels in the launch locker.
Fire threatens many buildings around the World’s Pathy home in St Louis on June 25 causing extensive damage. Five residents die during evacuation attempts, including tenants on the second floor. Estimated loss reaches 39 000 dollars with 20 000 dollars insured and an 8 000 dollar loan to Union Banking Company. Origin suspected from an electrical wire insulation fire.
Governor Cummins proposals on tariff policy defeated at convention. Encampment site for Iowa National Guard to be decided before July 4 with Ames and Des Moines among candidates. Firefighting teams set world records at state fair. Neola and Sioux City teams shine. Des Moines Fort Dodge rail deal discussed. rail earnings rise but net income declines. Local obituary reports death of Georg Niemeyer from heart failure.
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