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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 15, 1904
Page
3
A sprawling column surveys absurdities and headlines from across realms of sport science and society. It notes a famed boxer Jeffries, Patti the singer, Maxim’s flying machine, Uruguayan dream, and Panama Canal dynamite orders, weaving weathered anecdotes into a brisk, satirical snapshot.
Marshalltown judge rules the Civil War veteran preference act unconstitutional as class legislation. Captain C A Shaw sought mandamus to become city clerk against current appointee Derby. City Solicitors demurred, citing Iowa constitution and federal amendment. Appeal to state supreme court possible.
Kane a St Louis bartender confessed to Chief Purdy that he killed Robert Reynolds of Cedar Rapids and George Green, stating the strike breaker motive. He claimed the double killing followed Reynolds drawing a revolver, and added details of his background and the events leading to the crime.
The 12 year old son of farmer K J zon in Hamilton County fell from his father's horse in the barn yard and died instantly when the horse allegedly stepped on him after the fall. The accident occurred about five miles southwest of the town. The only witness was a neighboring woman who reported the horse became frightened and trampled the boy.
Davenport dispatch says Buffalo residents watched as Gus Stortenbecker faced an attempted homicide trial after arsenic poisoning sickened his wife and daughter. The women refused to testify and the jury discharged him, amid townwide excitement.
Mrs Lydia Chamberlain filed for divorce from D S Chamberlain a Des Moines patent medicine man alleging cruel treatment. She claims he circulated rumors that she was mentally unsound before their 1930s marriage and notes past art exhibitions in Des Moines. The couple’s prior settlement gave her West Grand Avenue property and other considerations. they have no children, but Mr Chamberlain’s son is heir to the estate.
Des Moines report: Walter Smith of Council Bluffs sues State Treasurer Gilbertson in the Sioux City Gas and Electric Co case to recover 1163 paid to Secretary of State Martin for incorporation filing. He alleges extortion and questions two acts’ voting thresholds and legality, claiming the correct fee was 352 and seeking refund of the difference. Thousands at stake, with Rock Island cited.
In Des Moines on Sept 16 the Wood estate seeks to collect 5000 from groups tied to George D. Wood Colfax banker who died by self harm last December. The Yeomen face 3000 policy plus 2000 carried by the Legion of Honor. The Brotherhood of American Yeomen will seek a court order to open Wood's grave amid reports a dummy was buried. Corry attorney for the Yeomen vows to pursue the claim to guard against fraud.
Carroll County grand jury indicts Chas Butterfield and Mrs Tintle Welch of Glidden for adultery after Butterfield stayed with Welch while his wife and son worked to move in Cedar township. Will Morgan's death ruled as fist-era violence with no intent to kill. Rev J W Ferner requests leave from ministry after sudden speech loss during pulpit duties.
Dan's weekly review notes the return to work by packing house strikers easing tensions and boosting production across machinery, woodwork, and clothing. Demand strengthens in leading departments as rail mill contracts grow, ship building may absorb plates, and distributive trade advances with brisk buying in dress goods and household items. Retail stocks deplete while interior stock is drawn down. provisions show irregular movement and hogs and sheep see price gains. Chicago district failures drop to 23 from 26 last week.
Leeds Sept. 123 Trades union congress adopts a resolution denouncing a South African labor ordinance. They protest government action as against British workers interests and anti-slavery traditions of the empire.
Two youths entered the Pomeroy county treasurer’s office and forced Treasurer J. J. Chase at gunpoint. They looted the vault taking about $3000, then locked Chase in the vault and escaped.
President Roosevelt presents the library with the chair he received as New York governor and fifty history volumes. The gift underscores his support for the Oyster Bay Free Library.
Manila Sept 12 Frederick Hy Scow once a private in the Twentieth United States Infantry will be hanged for commanding insurgents against his former comrades as the war moves toward a final resolution unless presidential intervention occurs.
Rev. Mr. Abrams of the State Antisaloon league targets saloonkeepers in Buchanan county with legal suits. He plans to press actions at every saloon in the county as part of his campaign to close drinking places.
In Bremwell West Virginia on September A2 Louis Dillard entered the room of Robert Barser and killed him and wounded an officer. Authorities pursued and captured the suspect.
Cincinnati report notes Eva Wilson King now widowed and living with family at 1817 Vine Street. She began life connected to Brown law Klig since age nine, married young and became widow after her husband’s death. She remains described with youthful appearance and attends public schools soon.
Six people were injured when a south bound limited car and a northbound local on the Indianapolis and Northern traction line collided twelve miles north of Noblesville Indiana. The Roberta family of Noblesville and Meadows family of Indianapolis suffered head and back injuries. Lucy Mason and Mrs. Philpot sustained facial cuts and broken bones amid bruises.
Mrs. Ellen Davis of Kishwaukee seven miles south of here celebrated her hundredth birthday on Sept. 9, 1802 birth date. Born in Prince Edward Island Canada she arrived in Illinois in 1846 and lived in Winnebago County since. She married at 18 and had eleven children with many grandchildren and great descendants.
The corner stone of the Greenville Carnegie Library was laid Friday by Grand Master Wright of Effingham and local Masonic lodge members. Charles Whelan of Madison delivered the orb. Lieutenant Governor Northcott gave an address. The library is to cost 10006 dollars.
In Guayaguit Ecuador on Friday afternoon Sept 12 a total solar eclipse darkened the sky from 4 to 5 o clock with a preceding earth quake shock. The sun reappeared minutes before 5.
New York date Sept 12 reports a victory for the domestic potters as the United States general appraisers sustain an advance of 10 percent on crockery imported from Holland by Appraiser Whitehead.
A passenger train killed Mary in New York as Mark Cross Leather Goods of London general manager Edhalm, with European branches, was fatally struck at Larchmont.
Chinese ambassador Cheng has returned to Washington for the season and opened relations, coming back early to attend the geographical congress.
Forest fires rage along Spirit Lake shore and near Rathdrum Idaho with authorities reporting spreading flames and firefighting efforts. Residents in Coeur d'Alene City area are urged to monitor updates and evacuations as conditions evolve.
In Pavo Georgia on September 12 a violent confrontation looms between white and black groups after a hall used by a club was burned. Both sides are armed and tensions rise as authorities call for restraint.
Mrs Annie Winchell died instantly when lightning struck her Duncan's Falls residence during a severe storm on September 13. Authorities say the bolt caused fatal injuries and left the home untouched.
A first consignment of lumber begins its journey from Mobile to a canal project in Panama. Details describe the initial shipment leaving the Alabama port bound for construction efforts overseas.
Secretary of Agriculture Wilson returned to Washington after a campaign tour of Vermont and Maine. James Bryce, M. PB, the English author, arrived in Boston aboard the Steamship Baxonia from Liverpool.
Inland Iowa notes cover a potential new trial for Busse tied to intoxication evidence, plus state questions on constitutional amendments, biennial elections, and capitol decoration costs. Also included are brief comments on prison policy and public notices from Des Moines.
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