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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
May 29, 1913
Page
6
In a crowded car at Cove Road, a woman tied to a strap challenged her husband James after unsuccessful attempts to dislodge selfish passengers from seats. She warned she would never speak to him again if he sat while a woman stood, prompting his quip about a pricey peggee.
Lord Redesdale described an adaptation phenomenon in London as grass from the country removed to the city and city grown grass flourished. The discussion centered on the King Wayward memorial fund and the laying out of Shadwell market site as a pleasure garden.
Atlantic railroad turmoil includes resignation of receiver B S Harlan on eve of trial for misusing railroad funds and appointment of W A Follette as receiver. Court orders Freeman Reed to audit books. Leslie M Shaw claims bid was compromised by J Hess. Shaw repudiates bid. Judge orders railroad resale June 2 contingent on Shaw’s bid and check. Danée Hally condemned. Public dance halls face strong censure. Mrs Homers Mille urges women’s political involvement. Federation secretary reports Varies clubs and finances totaling $2508 with $1285 balance. 51 Iowa clubs affiliated.
A fierce storm near Stairstown Benton county Iowa struck a district school, killing a teacher. The teacher was the only daughter of Herman Struckenbrudk of Belle Plaine and was in her first term. A ten year old girl ran a quarter mile through rain to reach home after the event. The belt tore through an open door and hit the teacher as she tried to close it.
Police say Captal resident John Paling died after attempting to murder his former wife Amalia Pallas at her home. Pallas was shot twice with one bullet breaking her arm and another grazing her hip. Paling, 35, had married and later divorced Pallas. no motive is known. Investigators believe he aimed to kill his former spouse before turning the gun on himself.
Injured man receives a $22,470 payment from the De lese Bros Quarray company of Davenport for the largest personal injury judgment ever returned by a federal jury. Twenty thousand dollars goes to Edward Kohl of Davenport. the rest covers interest and court costs. Kohl was blinded and seriously injured when dynamite fuse sparks from a blacksmith shop exploded.
A Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway cashier named Rickert was killed instantly in Haverhill while inspecting a track. He left a wife and eleven children. The accident occurred as a passenger train struck him. The county notes the incident as a tragic railway fatality.
A man named Randolph, claiming to act as an agent of the Universal Bible Publishing, was arrested by local police and charged with selling bibles without proper license. He faces a hearing as prosecutors pursue action.
The railroad commission urged Milwaukee and Northwestern to link their lines at Akron within thirty days or face orders. It also recommended C P M C build a depot at Ritter and appoint an agent. Farmers Elevator filed a separate complaint in the same session.
Unclear notes report Moss Craig a farmer near the Grove died in a hospital after injuries from a runaway horse and motorcycle collision. Other fragments reference Muscatine high school motto dispute threats of expulsion, divorce suit of Cora Hambel Wiley against Charles Wiley, and a Dunugue case alleging mistreatment.
Shelby county and Carroll county crews rush to replace five bridges under a state plan amid publication rules and emergency waivers. The Iowa Highway Commission, with Engineer Al White, travels to Carroll and Hardin counties to avoid delays, while Fayette and Union counties file road maps and a large petition opposes a western route toward New Hampton.
A four year old boy near Central Park West and a girl friend share evenings together. The boy tells his mother he cannot go out due to responsibilities. Night arrivals bring a quiet farewell message from nearby children about innocence and reverence. Wille found a cockroach in the tui.
An advertisement claims a herbal remedy from Tompkins Corbin Co at 322 Mitt. Avenue New York offers cures for kidney trouble and Brights Disease and invites troubled individuals to request a copy of their book and local success cages.
A playful sketch describes Willie staying up late and refusing to wake God for prayers. Mother scolds softly while the child quips that waking the Lord at that hour is pointless. The piece ends with a proverb about small gains from meddling.
Pentwater Michigan resident Mrs Darling credits Lydia E. Pinkham’s Vegetable Compound with overcoming years of weakness backache and pain. Miss Ciara L Gauwitz of Peoria Illinois also reports relief from heavy side pain dull headaches and insomnia after using the product.
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