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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 10, 1912
Page
3
The article reflects on how measuring athletic greatness changes over time, noting that records cannot capture raw grit. It highlights wireless progress linking the British empire, a Pretoria high power station, and the value of balanced living through a businessman’s tale of family, order, and simple joy.
A fragmented report notes Berlin struggles with fly breeding sites and limited cleanups while American cities are warned to target problems at the source. A Philadelphia boy found and returned a sum of 5250 with a reward, illustrating broader themes of honesty and reward in public life.
Readers react to reports about the old maid becoming a bachelor girl, noting social expectations and changes. A Pittsburgh genius claims an anaesthetic bullet could lull a person to sleep, while a newspaper editor’s fine hints at punitive measures against criticism.
The Clapp committee hearings reveal Theodore Roosevelt stating no promises were made for campaign funds before his presidency and that neither he nor aides pressured for contributions. J Pierpont Morgan testifies he gave 150000 in 1904 and 40000 in 1908, citing fear of Democratic victory. Charles Duell confirms no direct Archbold donations under his name.
The Syracuse convention hall event lists Gay, John A. Dix, William Sulzer, Herman A. Metz, George B. Burd, and Martin H. Glynn among nominees with Sulzer acclaimed after withdrawals. In Boston Stephen B Dow is arrested on charges of larceny from Franklin Mining, and Washington reports six powers meeting to press payment of the Boxer Indemnities.
In Cumming Georgia on Friday four militia companies from Atlanta helped preserve order at the courthouse. Two Black residents were convicted of injuring a young woman of the community and her death.
Wiknington Del Oct 3 The Central Fuel Oil company an oil producing firm chartered in Oklahoma was adjudged bankrupt by Judge Bradford in the United States district court on Tuesday.
Former Elgin mayor David F. Barclay who led for ten years and later served as president of the First National Bank is remembered for his role in Elgin's civic and commercial growth. The obituary notes his death in Michigan in October, reflecting on his public service and local impact.
Dover dispatch reports the British submarine G2 was rammed by the HamburgAmerica liner Amerika on a patrol near the South Foreland off Kent. Fifteen crew members perished, with Lieut Richard Palleyne the sole survivor, recovered exhausted at sea after the split.
A Boston New York express derailed at Naugatuck Junction on Thursday while switching tracks. The engine toppled down an embankment, killing the engineer and fireman, with nine bodies recovered at first and more later. Baggage car derailed. Pullman cars caught fire from burning coal and in an hour were mostly destroyed.
Balkan mobilizations rush toward declarations of hostilities against Turkey as Bulgaria Greece Serbia and Montenegro advance on Adrianople and Constantinople. Reports from Ath en indicate plots and assassinations while Britain sends ships to the Levant amid rising international tensions.
Ralph de Palma driving a Moertedes car won the Vanderbilt Cup on the Wauwatosa road course finishing in 4 hours 25 minutes 41.04 seconds for 299 miles 2 704 feet and earning 3000. Hughie Hughes in a Mercer placed second and Spencer Wishart in a Mercer third. De Palma’s win was aided by engine trouble that eliminated Toddy Tetzlaff and his Fiat after 200 miles.
At Lanning Michigan the National Progression party unveiled its first state ticket. Lloyd M. Otis led delegations in a patriotic rally while the slate named Howard H. Battdor Battle Greek for secretary of state Frank C. Holmes Alpena for treasurer Herbert F. Baker Sheboygan for auditor general Julius P. Kirby Snethan for attorney general Oscar O Linden Escanaba Tuanee for land commissioner Edward H. Lyons St John long term and Willard G. Turner Muskegon short term for supreme court seats.
Bandits held up north bound passenger train No. 4 three miles north of Poteau Oklahoma at Tarby Profile. They boarded the train from Frisco crossing and looted the express car, stealing registered mail while passengers were confined in one coach. Bloodhounds were requested and the robbers fled the scene on the same train. Obvious number of bandits observed, with one man holding a pistol and another searching passengers. Flight details place the incident near Spiro twenty miles north. Aviator Charles F. Walsh killed in Trenton fair accident following a fall from 2,000 feet due to mechanism failure.
Detroit officials outline tentative lakeside itinerary for the Perry victory centennial celebration parade. The plan lists dates in July September and August 1913 with Hilo Pa first and cities including Cleveland Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Green Bay Chicago Buffalo Lorain Sandusky and Put-in-Bay expected to participate.
Alfred, Itred and Harry Graves will be hanged January 5 for the murder of Kenneth Lea near Port Williams in June. Interrogations show the three began a quarrel with Lea and one struck him with a pistol butt, unintentionally discharging the weapon and killing Lea.
Kankakee WI October 6 a major blaze struck the city inflicting about 200000 dollars in damage. The fire destroyed two city blocks of buildings and caused the death of four horses in the flames.
James J. Corbett showed improvement after an appendicitis operation at a local hospital. Attending physicians said he is progressing and they hope for a speedy recovery.
A westbound Pennsylvania Railroad train struck a car at Wood Street in Wilkingburg suburb. Three occupants including a man and a woman were killed.
Milwaukee reports the death of millionaire auto racer David Bruce Brown from injuries after his Vanderbilt Cup car veered into a ditch and overturned. Mechanic Scudder was seriously injured as the Fiat, traveling about ninety miles per hour, burst into flames following the hairpin turn on the Vanderbilt course.
American vice consul Allen Moe Coughlan at Durango, along with Robert L. Russell manager of the San Juan Taviche haciendas and James N. Cliff owner of the game property, were killed Wednesday near Durango by Mexican rebels. The U S consul in Turango informed Ambassador Wilson, who demanded Mexican troops to pursue the murderers.
Mrs John Maxwell known to readers as Mie Braddon quietly celebrated her seventy-fifth anniversary Friday at her Richmond home. The veteran novelist lives along the River Thames area, a noted residence near London.
New York October 7 Archbold defendants fail to respond to a subpoena to appear as witness in a case involving Wetere Plerse and Blanding at Utigat. Several fouls noted as the commissioner presides.
The notice promotes Dr Caldwell's Syrup Pepsia as a mild laxative for constipated children. It warns against harsh purgatives and urges mothers to keep bowels regular with a gentle nightly dose. Readers are invited to request a trial bottle from Dr W B Caldwell in Monticello, TX.
In a west bound ocean liner two days out from England a smoking room poker game ends with four bald players. The youngest notes Mr Blank wears a wig and is bald, prompting a joke about his getaway. Blank then disappears from the room for the remainder of the voyage.
A minister and a physician named Chalmers lived together. A visitor asked for Mr Chalmers. The physician answered and claimed it was his brother who preaches and practices, noting the change since last heard him preach. The visitor was greatly astonished.
Miss Mary Bresle Harvey becomes Baltimore’s first female police officer. The previous legislature created five police matrons with full powers, and Harvey is the first of the five to be appointed.
The text presents garbled remarks about a husband and wife, with a mention of a person named James Sean and remarks on character. It hints at personal tensions and possible blame within a troubled relationship, but lacks clear actions or outcomes.
A short account recalls a proposal scene in a canoe as part of a larger social tale. The question of acceptance remains implied, with the canoe capsize providing a dramatic local detail.
Rural life frames a quiet farmer tale as Sims toils in fields. The article recalls his steady work style and little fame, contrasting with harsher paths while noting the resilience of farming communities.
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