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Newspaper
Titonka Topic
Location
Titonka, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 30, 1909
Page
1
A chaotic scene outside city hall as gongs and smoke alarm stirs pigeons while Mayor Reyburn speaks to reporters. The event triggers a quip about spending on public works versus keeping the peace, reflecting local tensions and commentary from contemporaries.
The German American Press Association of the West held an annual session in Arlington Ta. The meeting planned the creation of a national organization with editors from German Catholic and other religious publications invited to join. Prohibition was discussed with a stance opposing it. Officers elected included A. D. Peterson Davenport Park Iowa president J. P. Peter Omaha first vice president Peter Klein Aurora Illinois second vice president Henry Heing Muscatine Iowa secretary August Hilmer New Hampton Iowa treasurer and an executive committee with G. Lohmann Burlington IA C. Tuts Sioux City Hans Demath Sioux Falls Gustave Donald Davenport IA and Ceeilee Wels Arlington Nebraska. The next meeting was set for Omaha in connection with the Northwestern Sängerbund gathering.
The second biennial convention of the National Women's Trade Union league opens in Chicago with about 30 delegates led by Mary Morton Kehew of Boston. Delegates travel from across the country and Europe to push better conditions and wages for working women. The event includes a public meeting at the Central M F Hall and visits to University of Chicago settlement and local institutions.
Officers at Camp Cogan speculate Brig Gen Morton will retire in March at 64 and may replace Maj Gen Weston as commander of the department of the Missouri. Rumors also say Col Gardner could be named to lead the department. Separately John Smeltzer faces murder charges, bound over by a grand jury as details emerge from police court proceedings.
A disputed tax case reviews liens on property and attorney fees after a filing. Judge Rowell upholds a claim while Judge Howell questions the scope of liens and payment timing, referencing a contract and work completion. The decision involves Teméth and Yaw, and a $60 purchase condition cited in the record.
Mrs Nelle Taylor of Ottumwa admits throwing the infant into a vault after killing it in Des Moines Union Park, then watches from a swing seat. She traveled to the depot waiting room before trains carried her toward Ottumwa where authorities tracked her down. Her father says he cannot believe the accusation and notes Ottumwa farming ties.
Knoxville Iowa September 27 event features Gannon at the national house with a walk of honor. Benatop Cumimna delivers Wednesday address and other prominent figures invited. Attendance expected to be largest in city history for the home county celebration.
A leaked preview reveals Bradebaker interests backing a major Studebaker rollout with 1920 Flanders designed models. The plan foresees 25 000 Ford priced cars, built for nationwide distribution through Bradebaker and E M Company Detroit, to meet high demand while maintaining low per unit costs.
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