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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 21, 1912
Page
3
Des Moines reports estimate Rock Island losses reach hundreds of thousands of dollars as recount storms disrupt lines from Chicago to Denver. Annulled passenger trains hurt patronage and drive traffic to rivals, with wear on machinery and operating costs swelling the debit. Freight also suffers as perishable goods risk spoilage and heavy claims mount.
A Des Moines group led by G. I. Tenney James G Berry alt Jr and G Z Vincent plans to form the Iowa Public Service Company to install a cross county gas network between Ames and Nevada. They recently bought the Nevada Gas company property and will operate both towns gas systems from the Ames plant nine miles of main line will run between the towns supplying local farmers with gas.
Marshalltown March 18 That a farmers elevator can be made to pay was demonstrated by the company at Green Mountain which recently closed its fiscal year with a net profit for 1911 of 3680.19 and a showing of 69.4 percent profit on the capital stock. The company did a volume of business aggregating 193670.53 at a cost of only 2448.45 Its assets are 24975.75 with liabilities of 17103.52 leaving a balance of 7872.23 in undivided profits.
J. W. Murphy of Glenwood, famed for apple expertise, predicts persistent cold due to heavy snow delaying blossoms until May 1 unless a sudden warm spell arrives. He cautions that a favorable spring is needed to ensure a viable crop this year.
A city county school system names a new national superintendent, praising her original method and work with young women. The appointment follows debate over withheld quotes and matters surrounding March events.
In Hillsville Virginia the Sidna and Floyd Allen faction, blamed for killing Judge Massey, Prosecutor Foster, and Sheriff Webb, with Miss Nancy Ayres among the dead, suffer arrests and wounding after a tense mountain siege. Sidna Allen wounded, wife killed, others jailed as detectives arrive and a special grand jury is convened.
The Democratic bill to remove the sugar tariff was approved 198 to 103. It would cut sugar prices by about 134 canto a pound and save households around 115 million dollars annually, offset by a 53 million dollar revenue loss from duties with an income tax on earnings over 95,000 a year.
In London a coal strike stalemate continues with United Mine Workers president John P. White warning of a general suspension of work on April 1 if talks fail. Asquith presses for a settlement while unions and operators dine apart at the foreign office. Over 2,000,000 unemployed worsen civilian hardship as negotiations stall.
Three guards were wounded as three convicts killed Warden James Delahunty Deputy Warden Charles Wagoner and Guard A G Hellman at the Lincoln State Penitentiary. Police and state militia aided but the murderers escaped into the country. Guns and dynamite allegedly smuggled into the prison aided the outbreak.
The obituary notes the death of retired Rear Admiral Bowyer Dice of Tampa in a local hospital. The item identifies Bowyer M Bowyer and mentions his service rank and place of death.
In Chicago Judge Carpenter denies a move to remove the trial from the jury in the long running Packers case. Attorneys for the ten indicted men request a delay claiming lack of readiness. The hearing is continued as defense counsel argues for more time.
A suffrage rally led by Rev. Anna Shaw and Jane Addams seized the Capitol with eloquent speeches and bonnets as speakers addressed the House Judiciary committees. The packed committee room forced attendees to stand on boxes during the session.
Washington Attorney Genstal Wickereham said there is strong likelihood of a Supreme Court rehearing on the patent monopoly decision. The 8 to 4 divided bench is cited, with parties at issue pursuing a rehearing. The government, not a party to the suit, would move only through the defeated party, arguing the court did not agree on the case.
Stockholders of the American Sugar Refining Company unanimously approved a pensioning proposal for long serving employees over sixty years old. The Jersey City meeting in New Jersey noted the English council precedent and aims to extend retirement benefits to all eligible workers.
Reports describe chaos in Guangzhou with Yuan Shikai the focus of a mutinous capital. Manchu troops guard entry to the palace while foreigners are confined to legations. Riots leave headless corpses and widespread fear as Canton’s eastern quarter burns per dispatches from London.
Indianapolis defendants charged with violating federal statutes on transport of explosives. Indictments merge 64 men into one case with 128 counts including 28 conspiracy charges and 100 direct violations. References to Ortie McManigal John J McNamara James B McNamara and Herbert HoakinHoekin as alleged abettors and principals.
The fragment promotes Resinot and Otntd ointment as cures for skin eruptions itching and rash. It cites a customer spending $100 and a Dr Stevens Realnoi Ointment as alternatives with a free sample offer to Depa Chemical Co in Baltimore.
Readers encounter a damaged OCR fragment with unclear quotes and garbled phrases about a couple’s marriage and a person named Walt. The text lacks coherent context, making identification of event, place, or date impossible from the readable portions.
A jagged excerpt shows a clerical speaker lamenting halted marriages. Phrases include "dwa" and "Youth's Companion" with references to couples seeking wedlock and a brotherly reply. The garbled OCR offers little coherent narrative or clear entities.
An eight month old infant suffers eczema with facial sores and skin irritation. The report notes treatment attempts with products and references a booklet and sales details for remedies. Medical commentary implies persistent skin issues through early childhood and mentions various unrelated names and products.
An assailant fired several shots at King Victor Emmanuel II as he departed the palace en route to a memorial service for his father. The shots all missed. the attacker, Antonio Dalba, was arrested after the attempt. One royal guard was badly wounded.
State lawmakers approve workers compensation bills urged by Gov Caboyn. Both chambers adopt measures under suspension, sending a broad package through amid a contentious special session push.
Fragmentary report notes a fatal incident in Ban Antonio involving a train messenger. It mentions damages of 920,000 against a manager connected to Harlem and Buckley, with references to 2006 and a $4,000 amount.
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