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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 08, 1904
Page
3
A scattered column of satirical notes from Titonka topics and national events mentions war paintings missed by Verestelagin, Japan and Russia, neutral China, czarist figures, labor shortages in New York, rising wheat prices, and various eccentric public opinions, with references to Schwab, Miss Peek, Edward Atkinson, and other prominent names.
Details of a rail accident near Dubuque where conductor Charles It. Eigan fell from a car and died, a suicide by Mrs. P J Rack at Mercy hospital, and a federal court denial of a new trial for the Western Union Telegraph case. Treasure pearls found at Palisade park after a prophecy, injuries to Miss Brand from a fall near Lamont, and a Chinese farmer in Hardin county turning to farming. Plus bank stockholder assessments at Grinnell and local deaths and accidents in Iowa.
Reported in the Nashua races at the big free fair a sulky kick toppled John Leeno of Waverly, fatally injuring him. Separate items note George Lee losing 125 at Des Moines saloons, and a record 24 mile rural mail run by GW Tanner on a 20 pound buggy.
In Carnarvan near Sac county the night of September 1 to 2 a liquor joint was sabotaged with dynamite and fuse set for explosion but the assailants fled before completion. Swender’s bloodhounds traced the scene, revealing local suspects and promising further disclosures if more incidents occur.
Reports from Iowa describe powerful winds and lightning strikes across multiple towns. Barnum & Bailey tents burned and damaged in Iowa City while fatalities and structural destruction are reported near Coon Rapids Mason City and Sigourney.
Onslow County druggist A Daugherty of Anamosa dies after ingesting a solution containing corrosive sublimate. He prepared electric acid two weeks prior, mixed a small amount of the substitute poison, suffered violent pains and vomiting, and fell into a coma before death. He was active in Modern Woodmen and Mystic Shrine circles.
James Burke attacked by fellow inmate John Hansen in a county farm dormitory during the night. Spectators heard screams and restrained Burke, Hansen removed to hospital, Burke jailed. Grand Jury holds Burke in mind for possible charge.
In a new filing in a U S court the Woodmen of the World seek $100,000 on a deposit loss after the Woodmen bank closure. A. N. Bort head banker and the Woodmen press for judgment while bondsmen challenge the indemnity bond as invalid and misrepresented. Bidders named include H G Krantz and many Ida county residents.
The case of M. W. Wheeler versus the city of Fort Dodge moved to a second trial in district court. Wheeler seeks $20,000 for injuries from a July Fourth fall linked to the Hasmus tragedy when Clara Rasmug was killed and Wheeler was briefly believed injured.
A man described as unable to quit drinking caused his death by placing a dynamite stick in his vest pocket and exploding it five miles south of the city. The blast killed him, tearing away his breast and lung, leaving his family destitute.
In Council Bluffs Aug 31 317 Charley Amterson a one year old boy from Shenandoah was killed Friday when a moving railroad train struck him at a crossing. The incident occurred near a public road where witnesses reported the wheel and debris injuries. Local authorities investigating the case.
The Wisconsin Democratic convention nominated former Gov. Peck for governor by acclamation after a bitter two faction fight over a radical platform. The delegates adopted a conservative set of planks on tariffs corruption reform and corporation regulation while Vilas efforts to force a primary vote failed 404 to ...
Mrs. Cait Seonger sues Peoria County Schools Superintendent Claude Vy Stone for 10000 damages alleging denial of permission to teach music under contracts with county schools. She claims Stone demanded an Apache examination and alleges a conspiracy.
A severe wind storm toppled a big tent and damaged structures at a circus in Iowa City. Barnum show equipment and animals were moved to safety as management refused to admit thousands. One worker was seriously injured amid chaotic conditions and widespread property damage reported near Ottawa at the same time.
A Sept 2 note from Washington describes an auditor for naval affairs distributing prize money from a historic sea action. Admiral Dewey and his officers are noted in the struggle with a Spanish force, with mention of the Governor General and London authorities involved in the incident.
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