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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 24, 1904
Page
3
A scrambled clippings collage covers politics abroad and social musings. It notes Russia owes France a vast sum, Chile politics, England sending officers to Japan, and rumors about inventions and editors. Various quips touch on wars, romances, and curiosities with scattered names and places.
Former students praised Lalradio Heart as they spoke at his funeral in Oku Bo Japan. The speakers highlighted the pen as a powerful instrument surpassing Japan's historic award, stressing the deceaseds influence and legacy.
Reported storms and fires across Iowa touch Creston Anamosa and Oskaloosa with injuries and property damage. Notable incidents include a fire injuring Father Brennan and a hotel employee, a fatal horse dash accident, and a hospital election bet theft in downtown Os enter. Three University of Iowa students cited for military excellence, plus arrests linked to a St Charles post office robbery.
Polk county records show $8101.97 collected in October from Worthington and Boynton tax offices. Hubuell paid back taxes on ~500 million in personal property. The Imean County Fete association ends. Palmview development begins with sold fair grounds. A. W. IHU of Olluma indicted for false pretense. D2 Murphy accused of payroll fraud. A fatal Great Western accident near Carroll claims Kathy Stummeyer. Edward McGargill pledges to cover his son’s bank losses. Jefferson and Redfield football game ends with on field disruption and a near missed score. James B. Potter, hotel swindler, pursued by Woodbury sheriff. Iowa Supreme Court rules interurban lines fall under streetcar laws.
A technical flaw in the November 8 biennial elections amendment submitted to Iowa voters may nullify the measure. Lawyers fear omission of the words of Iowa could defeat the amendment while others defend it as sufficient. The issue arises from the form of the question and court precedent. In a separate trial, Jimmie Seibert was acquitted of murder after claiming defense of his sister, amid family relief and emotional scenes.
Three Sioux City dairymen were fined 50 to 60 dollars each after a sensational three day trial led by state official H. R. Wright. They admitted putting formaldehyde in milk to preserve it in hot weather. Inspector J. B. Hutman spearheaded the investigation with Wright aiding.
Freight shippers from Duncan in Hancock County Iowa petition for railway relief after Milwaukee road depot closure causes delays in loading and unloading. The complaint, signed by Vrba Nomotz & Company, requests improved shipping facilities at the Duncan point.
In Dubuque on November 10 Governor Albert B. Cummins praised a proposed government tribunal with power to fix adjust and revise interstate freight rates and argued the current system is full of violent inequalities He spoke at the Mississippi River Improvement association gathering and drew long applause from delegates As Minnesota Governor Van Sant followed Cummins backing his stance and the session highlighted freight transport concerns.
Leroy Messner, 14, of 1914 Seventh Avenue, Council Bluff, drank carbolic acid after fearing arrest over a chocolate theft at a Great Western railroad freight car. He collapsed unconscious for six hours and died despite three doctors efforts. Authorities say the boy feared consequences after being told the alleged culprits would come for him.
Governors Cummins Van Sant and La Follette pressed for a strong interstate commerce law at a White House meeting with President Roosevelt. They urged broad powers for the Interstate Commerce Commission to supervise and regulate railway rates and practices nationwide. A statement to Roosevelt was prepared to present the case.
State Superintendent Riggs rules school boards cannot delegate to committees. a Forsyth County case found a board improperly let a committee handle negotiation and purchase without board action. Decision returns matter to the district board for corrective action under Riggs guidance. the ruling narrows committee authority and reinforces direct board control. Federal indictments against Sorenson and Hodge for Van Meter post office robbery. they plead not guilty. The Fourth of July holiday recognized as a legal holiday. Thanksgiving not listed specifically. A $2000 reward offered for Nell Mathews linked to multiple Des Moines crimes. Governor Cummins urges capture.
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