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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 13, 1913
Page
3
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The Oregon plan bill cleared the Iowa Senate by eight to eight with one vote to reconsider. Senator Wilson of Appanoose cites party control and notes Governor Clarke will sign if no fatal defects exist. Several Democrats opposed, and amendments for direct election are discussed.
The Iowa Senate debated a bill to allow town banks to loan money on property located outside the state within limits. The vote stalled at 28 to 12 and failed to reach the constitutional majority of 26. Senator Schrupp urged reconsideration as supporters argued for border-city safety loans to farmers. Two other bills advanced on professional conduct and ward protection. Rabbi Eugene Mahnheimer offered prayer.
Washington dispatch reports that free city delivery has been ordered with service to begin on June 1. A Minneapolis firm to build a new elevator in Plymouth County and a cooperative system to operate elevators is noted. In LeMars a short course for farmers failed, and Merritt’s new direct electric heating system began operation at a cost around $6000. Mrs. Eli Harter of Sac City died from burns after kerosene on clothing caught fire. Several agricultural demonstrations and an upcoming poultry show in Marshalltown are announced, along with local court actions and a death in Luverne, Minnesota.
Dr Anson F McCarty of Carroll has earned a commission as dental surgeon in the United States Navy and will report to the naval training school in San Francisco. He recently graduated from the dental department of Iowa University after studying in Washington in January for the examination.
A 1912 tax case centers on Couto Bluis-Tha of First National bank of Cagnell luis. Judge Thorwell ruled the bank stock transfer to individuals is legal. The tax payment amounts to about 56000 dollars, with an agreement that a Supreme Court ruling could trigger a refund if Thorwell's decision is overturned.
Ira L. Knapp a leading Mason City businessman and long time resident died at his home at 63 from acute Brights disease. He served as president of the Vulcan Ironworks for eight years and was active in hardware and real estate ventures in Mason City and in Noty Springs.
The Northwestern Town Teachers Association will confer in Fort Dodge from March 12 for a three day session. Notable speakers are secured and vital subjects will be considered in a program described as of urgent equal importance.
Chicago Rock Island and Pacific west bound freight train derailed near New Hampton causing heavy track damage. Twelve hundred feet of rail torn up and all cars derailed except the mull car. No fatalities. one injured. Local reports note a strong turnout at the New Hampton short course event amid community enthusiasm.
A massive explosion near Hawkins Point in Baltimore Harbor toppled the British steamer Alum Chine and wrecked the collier Jason. About 60 people died and more than 100 were injured as 360 tons of dynamite aboard detonated, with debris damaging nearby properties and causing alarms across the region.
Elections completed in four cities with Antsalood forces victorious by a slim margin. Other items note the wreck of a Niagara flag ship, a torpedo boat destroyer sunk near Heligoland, and court martial actions.
A fragment from a New York report on a March 10 match highlights a bout involving Mt. Motrin and Beaty Bylttan. The text is incomplete but indicates a competition result and participant names tied to a metropolitan venue.
A damaged notice outlines the reincorporation of a long-standing insurance company in Iowa. It notes twenty years of operation, a sale term of another twenty years, and claims of low costs and prompt settlements. Contact secretary C. S. Harsh in Des Moines, Iowa for particulars.
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