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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1904
Page
3
Reports cite bitter fights among Rock Island stockholders over management of the road and calls for a receivership. Audits note solvency of Northwestern National Life, while delegates in Iowa select a People's Party ticket. estate disputes and drownings also appear in the notes.
A West Liberty livery stable burned with loss of stock and horses. Waterloo man Roy Eldred died after fire injuries from a cigarette incident. George Mitchellwaived examination in a murder case near Grinnell. Curtis Ish factory fire near Sioux City caused about $20,000 damage. Several accidents and legal actions span Jefferson to Grinnell with multiple injuries and investigations ongoing.
Vala the Aberdeen Angus owned by W B Seeley of Mount Pleasant died in Adel after a trip from Des Moines to Minneapolis. The four thousand dollar valued cow had won sweepstakes at the national stock show in Chicago and Iowa State Fair. Seeley planned to exhibit her at the Minnesota state fair but she grew worse and died last evening. The loss is heavy as judges favor her as the top animal in her class and she was expected to win at St. Louis exposition.
Davenport August 23 The Second district democratic convention was well attended with Town City sending a special train. Wade was renominated without opposition and spoke to the convention. Judge Wade discussed trusts tariffs beef interests and militarism and urged united support across the district.
Iowa Falls reports two actions against the Town of Dows over alleged defective sidewalks. Mrs. Eliza Cobble seeks 6000 for injuries from a June 7 fall, and R B Cobble seeks 5000 for loss of services and companionship. Cases set for Wright County District Court in October as the town plans to fight.
At the Haas farm in Providence township west of Widora a washing machine plug was pulled by a toddler, scalding to death the baby daughter of H. H. Powers. The washing had been left momentarily, causing fatal burns within hours.
The Grinnell First National Bank report to the currency official demands 100 percent liability from shareholders due to forged paper in assets. In Marshalltown a lumber car accident killed a Chicago man posing as Charles Miller and injured John Lynch. Miller crushed, identity later found, Lynch hospitalized with multiple injuries. No inquest. coroner rules death due to Miller’s own negligence.
Aug 29 Harvey reports a respected Ivoryman, J. Ry Wise, aged 47, hanged himself in his barn after a period of ill health. The coroner’s jury ruled death by own action. Wise leaves a wife and five children. Separately, Colfax reports a forged $500 note tied to Bank of Golfax affairs, allegedly signed by TL B Mulock, with disputes over authenticity and potential legal resistance.
Eldova witnesses a fatal shooting as Doody, a noted speculator, allegedly shoots via a single bullet striking Dietolphia in the brain after confronting his wife at H. W. Towns home. Boody’s motive unclear amid rumors of financial strain and separation. Other items note typhoid-related damages and a large damages suit of 42,000 dollars. Several incidents paint a chaotic Aug 25 26 scene across Davenport Boone and surrounding areas.
Des Moines reports on the Barnum and Bailey Greatest Show describing its vast size and logistics. Nearly 100 railway cars carry material animals and props across twelve acres of tents and stages. The tented complex seats fifteen thousand with expansive facilities and a large menagerie. Railroads offer reduced rates for Des Moines on show day.
Report from Aug 27 describes U S land office actions in Des Moines and Des Moinestul, detailing swamp land cases in Mahaska and nearby counties. Agents push settlement plans, urging closer oversight and cash payments, with ongoing negotiations and policy adjustments across state boards.
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