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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 07, 1909
Page
1
A garbled survey notes wheat prices in Chicago facing volatility while beans and steel markets rise. It mentions Patten’s forecasts, large wheat stocks, and optimistic trends in housing, credit, and general commerce amid evolving food costs and demand.
Fire destroyed the west side of Hia street including the post office and several businesses. Losses total about 47 700 with insurance. seven buildings burned and surrounding properties damaged by heat. Authorities list multiple claimants and insurers, noting no insurance on the passengers’ building and extensive stock losses.
President Taft preached sermons in Portland Oregon as he laid a cornerstone. He praised religious and moral values and praised church experiences while addressing attendees at the ceremony. His travel continued by train to Sacramento after a midday luncheon hosted by city officials.
Richard Updyke Upshaw Jr, son of the vice president, wed Miss Eleanor Miller in Calvary Episcopal Church Utica. Updyke, 25, teaches mathematics at Hamilton College and shares his father’s and brother’s love of outdoor sports, gaining local popularity.
Thomas H. Swope, noted philanthropist, died suddenly at his home after a stroke. He was 81 years old.
Pittabure Pennsylvania October 1 two men died and eight passengers were seriously injured when a streetcar wreck occurred near the rough end area of this city.
Des Moines Iowa October 4 General order No 4 from Commander M McDonald of the Town department G A R lists new staff aides and includes a report noting 529 veterans registered at Iowa headquarters in Salt Lake City with 348 now in Iowa and 283 in other states. Addendum notes the death of Mrs McDonald and extends condolences to the family.
An alleged suspect named in a Des Moines murder inquiry denied involvement, claiming drunkenness and no recollection of the events. He appeared with Chief of Police Day and three witnesses, while others testified about the confession implicating him as an accessory.
A large blaze swept a farm at Nick Bure berdt farm destroying a barn, crib, granaries and multiple structures. Several outbuildings burned, horses were lost, a bull injured and later killed. Firefighters fought the blaze, with damage estimated near ten thousand pounds.
Fifteen men died and several were seriously injured in an explosion in a shaft of the Northwestern Improvement Company mine in Dioaeter Roglyn Washington on October 1. Fire and collapse hindered rescue efforts as crews fought flames through the night.
An unknown man shot Bukida in the head at the hall of fame event at Now You university in New York. The body was moved to the morgue.
The Des Moines analysis shows Iowa corn acreage down and total crop value near 400 million dollars this year despite drought and lower yields. Government estimates differ. John Cowan and Wells disagree on total production with bank opinions noting favorable money conditions amid a large crop movement.
The American Humane Association begins its thirty third annual gathering at the old capitol on Wabasha Street St Paul Minnesota with three days of sessions. President William C Stillman of Albany presides. Topics include animal protection laws humane boards juvenile delinquency and child welfare.
State flood relief plan discussed by local officials in West Union with Buffalo and Turkey River noted. City approves Molinos plan for a new government relief scheme after a business meeting on October 4.
Chayley R Crane the new minister to Ching sails from San Francisco for his post. He expects to arrive in China around October 15. Accompanying him are Mr and Mrs R L Grane and other passengers.
Hawley intersste consolidates to merge Central Minneavalla St Louis Chicago Allan Clover Leth Chesapeake Oliver Chicago Louisville lines into a single system linking Atlantic seaboard to Southwest. Officers named for Chicago & Alton and other lines outline a unified corporate structure with stock bonds totaling $40,466,000.
An official circular from Geare Ross, new vice president of Iowa Central, outlines the appointment of department heads at Iowa Central and Minneapolis Louis railways. Peter Maler of Bloomington Wisconsin named superintendent of motive power. W D Taylor named chief engineer. F All gre named purchasing agent. W G Bett named general agent in New Haven Connecticut as part of the formal plan.
A Milwaukee incident details Jay Robins falling from a height amid unclear circumstances. The report notes Traimi Dibuque and Get connected to the event while McGregor is identified as the conductor on scene. Further investigation pending.
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