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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 10, 1904
Page
1
A disjointed column catalogs global figures and events from Japan to Chicago, mentioning a palace peace spring, a bequest to charity, diamond price rises, a New Jersey centenarian, and various social curiosities. It also references Manila baseball, a London women’s club, and a Louisville divorce case on a golden wedding anniversary.
A string of incidents rocks the region including a worker killed by a dynamite blast near Oak Hill, multiple burglaries in Cumbria, a postmaster jailed in Washington City for opening letters, and divorces in Charles City. Also reported are a tuberculosis death of a baby in Humboldt and a fatal fire at a Doono elevator.
A late 19th century local news round up details accusations of unlawful acts and troubling incidents. Citizens in Deathowe push to remove objectionable residents, while a bridge incident near Cornell Bluffs leads to drownings and rescue efforts. The text also notes bank audit findings showing no defalcation by T. Blake and reports of a fatal shooting at a Boone establishment amid social unrest.
Berryhill accuses a party of ballot tampering with 45 ballots marked for Prouty delegates. An election judge allegedly instructed officials to exclude supporters and substitute ballots. The credential committee condemned the fraud plan and adopted a resolution urging legislative action.
A pair of fatal shootings on Court Avenue in Des Moines left two men dead and a third wounded after saloon quarrels. William Alexander killed his brother Robert in a jealous dispute. Walter Scott and James Crippen shot Morris Shea during a separate incident. Police captured the suspects within minutes as crowds gathered.
Iowa delegation backs H. T. Reed of Gresco for the judgeship of the northern district in Washington. The vote count favored Reed amid a contentious selection with other candidates, and the appointment is expected to be made quickly with Reed assuming duties once confirmed.
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