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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 27, 1904
Page
3
The Titonka Topic notes a string of humorous observations on public figures and trends. It cites Uncle Sam, the sultan of Turkey, the czar's baby, Harvard and Yale rivalries, and lighter takes on travel, fashion, and science. It also jokes about pumpkin yields, whisky consumption, and a New York arrest for loud laughter.
Mary Chesser, about 35 and a longtime Smoky Row figure, was killed near midnight as she stood on her porch after a party. A stranger heeded by gun backed attackers, fired, and vanished. Police scour the city for the unknown killer. husband Dave Chesser serves a four year theft term.
Attorney W L Chrisman reports Lillooet shortage about 16000 with Miller and Bliss responsible. Hawkeye shortage undetermined. item of 116000 held in Town Falls panic. Bliss has about 40000 in property beyond exemptions to cover shortages. bondsmen responsible.
Des Moines reports the Iowa Supreme Court ruling in Dowling & Allgood v Wilber Wood. The decision allows garnishment against a married wage earner if the worker actually agrees to the suit, waiving the ninety day exemption for wages and charging the railroad with securing a debt. The court notes the waiver is not like a mortgage and cites possible motive of wage withholding after layoff.
Charles Morton, a colored porter with Harris Emery, was arrested after a morning assault outside the Harris-Emery building left an unknown man dead at Mercy hospital. Morton was jailed to answer for the death as witnesses described a sudden strike in West Seventh Street area.
A large underground chamber near Big Spring south of Canton was opened to the public in a costly accident. An ox or animal fell into the cave while grazing on an elevated ridge above the Maquoketa river, breaking through the surface and dying from injuries. The site lies a few miles northwest of the Maquoketa caves which attract visitors. TAKE 2 000 GHICKENS.
Des Moines reports a new Iowa doctrine restricting deadly force in misdemeanor arrests. The Iowa Supreme Court rules it better for a misdemeanant to escape than to kill for a minor offense, setting a precedent that peace officers may not use lethal force to prevent escapes. Thomas Smith of Monroe County is sentenced for manslaughter in Sarver’s death during a rescue attempt. Other notices include local business assignments and a child accident in Woodbine.
Oct 21 report says two thieves were spotted near a chicken house. a farmer fired at them and claims a hit. A Radcliffe surgeon later removed shot from a wounded man. Hardin county residents vow action as authorities investigate the case in Garden City area.
Dun’s weekly review from Chicago reports steady production by leading manufacturers to meet demand, with rising prices in furnace products. New orders rise in shipbuilding and rolling stock amid expected transportation growth by lake and rail, signaling improved business confidence.
Grand Master Tulford announced officers for the Juwe Odd Fellows lodge in Mason City. Names include Grand Marshal CO Stevens of Cedar and guard C Peterson of Anamosa. Other appointments list Grand Herald A M Anamosa and Grand Dapkin Ray Evans of Des Moines with Kelley of Afton and W H White of Woodbine among appointees.
Max Guhlke first violin of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra shot himself after receiving a telegram from Marian Wranko inviting him home from Germany to report for rehearsal. His sister said he was overwhelmed with joy and could not bear the emotion.
Ardmore Oklahoma October 24 The Chickasaw Nation refuses to cooperate with federal authorities on a public school system and will not participate in the $100,000 appropriation for schools in the territory.
James Fletcher, a Morganfield farmer, shoots Carl Duchatian a school teacher in Louisville. Duchatian later whips Fletcher's daughter, according to the damaged clipping.
Reports from Montgomery indicate Gordon, a town in Atlantic county, has been destroyed by a fire. No further details on casualties or cause are provided in the dispatch.
Des Moines reports the higher court extends a husband's right to seek damages for his wife's instant death caused by railroad negligence. The Seney case sets precedent, applying statutory provisions on loss of wife services to male claimants, while rejecting similar damages for other relationships.
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