Launch of the battleship Iowa at Cramp's shipyard
A distinguished gathering of six representative Iowa citizens and Gov Drake witnessed the launch of the battleship Iowa in Philadelphia. Miss Mary Lord Drake christened the vessel as Washington dignitaries and 300 attendees looked on. The ship, built in just over three years, costs exceed 3 million for hull and engines with additional funds for guns and appurtenances. Iowa's displacement surpasses earlier prototypes and it features a 16 knot speed, heavy armor, ram, and multiple batteries including four 12 inch rifles and numerous rapid fire guns.
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Iowa
Craimps
Philadelphia
Mary Lord Drake
MM. Drake
Indiana
Massachusetts
Oregon
The Battleship Iowa Excursion and Naval Power Hype
A mid length account describes a naval excursion to view the battleship Iowa, detailing dignitaries present and praising the ship’s supposed superiority. It speculates on vast engines and armament, promising immense power and future utility for the U S Navy.
London trial on foreign enlistment act regarding Transvaal prisoners
Principal evidence in London aimed at showing Transvaal prisoners violated the foreign enlistment act tied to the telegraph wire disruption. The examination was adjourned to April 2 to allow arrival of South African witnesses.
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London
Transvaal
England
South Africa
Burlington Hoodlums Break Up Crime Ring in City
A Burlington gang led by an 18 year old boy terrorized neighbors and lured a boy into a vacant house where he was bound tied and nearly burned alive before bystanders intervened. City records show mayoral accounts were not fully reported and past officials faced scrutiny amid defamation threats. A separate tragedy struck Lloyd Baker's family when his wife struck her head and son William was injured while unloading grain, leaving two brothers injured and Baker dead.
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Burlington
Trotter
Alayor Pierce
Marshalltown
Pierce
Gapt Ames
Lloyd Baker
Pierson
Baker
Wiliam
John
William
Christiaa Fekstrom
Garlington
Stirlingios
Ekstrom
Tie
West Burlington
Henry Whitten
Wiliam Schaelkopf
Lkstrom
Sill
Firstrom
Tadroaom
Schoelkopff
Waitten
Wkstrom
Mkstrom
Hovey Creek
New Wine
Indemnity Claims by Des Moines River Settlers Challenged
A delegation of settlers along the Des Moines river engaged Des Moines counsel to seek indemnity for preemption claims tied to lands on the river later affected by the Des Moines River Navigation Company. They seek inclusion in next Congress indemnity legislation or federal Court of Claims suits. Claims total several thousand dollars.
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Des Moines
Londa Hoa
Deu Moines
Londa
Dee Moines Iver Navigation Company
Audh Aettlera
Adaw
Auita
Court of Claims
River Land
Supreme Court
Death Toll Soars From Livery-Barn Fire and Explosions
A Wesley fire destroyed Groves livery barn and seven horses, with related blazes burningcarriages and outbuildings. Several nearby structures and hay were lost, total damages estimated high. fires drew in regional responders and insurance details were noted.
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Weasley
Sam Grove
Groves
EL Grove
Wesley
Fweilva
Alaeher
Waa
Melhor
J. E. Bacon
S.C. Gayler
Asta
S. B. Groves
TS. Gallagher
G. McPherson
FE. G. Galler
Avery
Chestnut Farming in Emilie Pa Promises Large Profits
An Emilie Pennsylvania farm with 140 acres and about 1000 grafted Paragon chestnut trees six years old shows six to eight quarts per tree in a season. Analysts note chestnut imports into the United States exceed two million dollars annually and price levels remain high. The article urges profitable diversified farming and highlights cleanliness in dairy handling and new tools for soil and crop rotation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Emilie
Evry
Rome-Made Clover Crusher and Moisture in Soil
An article describes a Rome-made crub crusher built from wooden disks and joints, discussing its use in agriculture. It cites Prof W P Gibbs on the need for water in corn growth and the value of conserving soil moisture through weed control and proper cultivation. It also offers tips on protecting trees with resin and copperas, and suggests rotating onion beds to avoid disease.
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W. P. Gibbs
Ohio
Paris
Fall Plowed Cow Peas Boost Nitrogen for Next Crop
Experiments at an Alabama station show cow peas plowed under in fall yield about six and a half times more nitrogen in vines than those left for spring. Losses occur from decomposition and leaf wash. plowing under after pen vines ripen followed by wheat gives best results. Cow peas offer stronger fertilizing properties than common clover.
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Alabama Station
Farming Principles and Cautions From 19th Century Manuscript
The article offers homestead farming guidance on feeding corm to birds, thrifty farming practices, farm management, and crop tips. It discusses pear and apple grafting, top grafting with various root stocks, profitable cow farming economics, and notes Armenian corn as a recent grain novelty with uncertain regional value.
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Frersons
Washington
Drake
Stevenson
Mias Herbert
Micoutary
Misa Morton
Efarinen
Congress
Alabama
Miesane Atall
Naval
Army
United States Navy
Doate
Holmes
Wiliam OA
Shomnaker
Youn
Philadelona Dawyer
Rohnes
Lawwvet
Storada Tore
Mershalltown
Tdoyd Saker
Washington County
Humane Society
Marsh Tira
Mazon City
HMO
Mousy
Baccroft
North Kossuth
United States Revenue
William Windem
Dubuque
Cairo
Til
New Orleans
Wm. Hopkins
Iowa Iron Works
Baltimore
R. Dawson
Charles Schmidt
Augusta
Taik
Edword
Jefferson
John Fleck
George
Beilence
Fleck
Brown
Chariton
Judge Burr
Twelfth Judicial District
Sioux City
Edward Hamstreet
Clear Lake
Malabar Spice Company
Fred Trofuth
Chicago and Northwestern
Midway
Missouri River
Sargeant
Michael Kiley
Davenport
Snyder
Dyersville
Clara Blase
Danville
Jules Adelsin
Iowa City
Trump
John Lewis
M. Bresster
Town City
Clinton Herald
Josiah Given
Waterloo
Capitol
Edson
Rose Lifer
Keokuk
Henry Gilroy
Code Commission
J. F. Pease
Arbor Hill
Vas
Port
Losa
Yowa
Inividual Deposita
National Banke
de Awe Siete Banka
Bankers
Fond Banka
Aome- Made
Diod Crugher
Larry
Hutter-Making
Creamery Gazette
Dirk
Celtares
Chenatipess
Wisconsin Strate Phordienlinurad Society
Lrooder
Crowe
Byer
Joe
Nokhinat
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