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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1902
Page
3
A jumbled collection of remarks on politics, finance, travel, and culture includes Prince and King Edward notes, Russia’s maneuvers, U S oil dividends, music trusts, and a comedy of errors on religion, journalism, and public sentiment.
The legislature considered a resolution expressing heartfelt sympathy for the Boers in South Africa. The vote was 67 to 3 against tabling as Jasper’s Hink urged blocking the measure as critical of the administration. Donahue pressed to refer it to committees amid amendments and debate.
A major blaze in Marshalltown destroyed the new Tremont hotel and surrounding block. Loss estimated at 76060 dollars. Tenants and visitors fled as the fire consumed the building. several dining room girls were injured and two guests reported serious injuries.
Adrian Sizer, war claims auditor, completed review of Iowa’s civil war claim against the state government and returned to Washington. Captain J S Lothrop fears no interest may be due since 1868 when principal was repaid. Attn General Mullan’s opinion says the 809000 civil war bond did not accrue interest until delivered to the state agent.
The executive council heard the attorney general's report detailing overpayments by the ex-binder, with expert findings by Skinner and Hedges. The analysis cites totals of about 34,638 in two years and disputed figures near 4,799, noting misbinding and unbound pamphlets billed as bound.
Police report a multi county horse theft arrest in Vinton after a night-long stakeout at John Goodfellow’s Southwest La Porte City home. The suspect, a 35 to 40 year old colored man tallied at 160 pounds with beard and mustache, is identified as Charlie Williams also known as Cook. He is linked to stolen mules traded for two bay mares and had previous county crimes. Authorities say the capture could disrupt long-running theft rings across Iowa and Missouri.
Fragmentary text indicates a tax assessment dispute over property of the Port Misia Company with figures like 7 600 000 and references to March dates and city officials. Readable items suggest a local tax law matter involving a company and an official or representative.
Iowa senates and houses pass and defeat several bills including university tax levies and railroad subsidies while appointing committees. Nationally, Secretary Hay meets Boer representatives who seek intervention. Roosevelts status remains neutral as talks aim to end South Africa conflict.
Fragmented OCR text hints at a legislative session item involving a bounty or memorial. Points to a speaker presenting in the house and references to Porta Ri and low spirits. Details are unclear due to damaged text.
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