American Dreadnought Gun Turret Removed For Mounting
The first of the largest artillery pieces built in the United States has been removed from Washington navy yard for mounting on a dreadnought. It weighs 4.4 tons and measures 53 feet 4 inches, costing 74100 dollars with mounting to cost 53000 more. The shell weighs 1400 pounds with 700 dollars per discharge and an initial velocity of 2610 feet per second, effective to 12 miles.
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United States
Washington Navy Yard
Probers of Prison Steal a March on Warden at Night
War den J C Sanders and the prison probe commission conducted a nighttime inspection at Fort Madison penitentiary. Attorney General Cosson, Parley Sheldon, and Judge M A Roberts joined the effort, interviewing many convicts while noting plans for possible future testimony. David Brant of Iowa City arrived with the investigators.
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Es Moines
J. CO. Sanders
Fort Madison
Prison Probe Commission
George Cosson
Parley Sheldon
Ames
M.A. Roberts
Ottumwa
Des Mouines
C. J. Dahlberg
Des Moines
David Brant
Iowa City
Iowa City Republican
Board of Control
Cosson
Frank May Seeks Rehearing in Notable Liquor Case
A motion for a rehearing is before the Supreme Court over the famous Siena City liquor case from the late term. The court will review previous rulings as parties argue the merits of the appeal.
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Frank
Siena
Supreme Courts
Church Dedication Marks Sept Sunday Across Town
A church dedication ceremony is noted with emphasis on a townwide event. The article mentions ceremonies, officials, and community groups gathering for the dedication, with details about parish leaders and local observers attending.
Machinists Association to Convene in Davenport
The Davenport machinists association plans its opening session next week with officers including GT OConnell president George Preston general secretary and Yvert Wingham chair of the executive board. The group held its opening meeting at the chief Davenport this morning.
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Ravenport
Venypart
Earine
Fb Daews
Machinis Lion
Association
GT. Ocanneh
George Preston
Seer Reed Yvert Wingham
Cheit Davenport
Harrison
Legun
Harrinen
Tr. Ie Auckerman
We Heva
Avies
Wm. Ushner
A. Ier
Christian Church of
Mendetib
X. X. Croes
Presbyterian Church of Mizeniirt Walter
Thursn &E Mondamin
Long Iowa drainage ditch project eyed at Ayrshire
Marshalltown brief notes Ayrshire to start Iowa drainage effort the longest ditched project at 2744 miles. Des Moines mentions Jess Reimer becoming citizen, George Parrison death, and other regional items across Des Moines Danbury Cherokee Boone and Fort Dodge with multiple local notes.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Ayrshire
Palo Altec
Des Moines
Jess Reimer
United States
George TE. Parrison
Cigar Men’s Union
Danbury
Rcently
St. Peter
Minn
Kate R. Logan
American Women's Jeague
St. Louls
Frank Ritchie
Morrison
Iils
Whiting
Barrows
Arthur Hess
Howe
Anamosa
Hess
Tom Cooney
Duluth Lumber Company
Cooney
Iowa City
E. W. Lucas
Ohio
Samuel J. Kirkwood
Manson
Hicks & King
St. Williams
Hicks
New Mexico
Jane
Illett
Eagle Grove
Chergkerl
Forrest Murshy
Wer
Motges
Bhaeller Lumber Company
der Algines
Fort Domge
Methodiel Episcopal Church
Blows City
Diecyes
Natichnal Brothers
Firat Methodiat Des Moine&s
B.A. Dalby
Newton
Iran
Jeff Newtnn
Mauleton
execHenk
Gnawa
Kornick Wis Rolly
Vierhickites
Acura
Fifa
Sin
Woovrine
Wonddine
Oanoordinaticn
Ottumwa
Charlies Faune
Thomas Mmcgrath
Metraih
Munner
Drs Mounts
Joan Atoines
Padianm
Tie
Mtestingnes AV
Griswostiet
Miss Wratee
Wenby
Pratrie
Spain
Ciebaway
Switaerdimad
Lend Beatin
Grisiwalditz
Paris
Denen
Isabela Punk
Mt. Aterris
Mount Plisasant
Muara Opel
I. WW
Millner
Stockholders Near Break Even in Marshalltown Co op
Stockholders of the Marshalltown Cooperative Industrial Society vote to restart business after a capital of £19,000 and $6,000 paid in. They hope selling now will net a near break even. Fort Dodge courseing club discusses a three day Wright Aviation meet Sept 22 23 and 24 with $2.60 fee.
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A. Goldsbury
E. A. Jacobs
B. N. Don Jey
JT. Troxel
C. Mealborne
Steck
GD. Mellroy
J. T. Brand
A. J. Donald
Dr. Whitney
Custer & Aeshna
A. J. Vorhter
Grayson Ecatate
L. Dutick
Wenner
Fiorck
Ter
Wwfl Tisrd
Pan
Furni 7 Fue Et AE
Tyler
Meet Market
Daun & Atentner
Ndine and Tatiding
Mercantila Company
Tee
Sag City
Sacity Ja
Berth Priday
Sac City
Curtiss Exhibition Company
Curtiss
Sac
Aew
Marshalltown
Marshalttown Coperative Industrial Society
Isek
Fort Wedee
Fort Dodge Coursing Club
Wrileht Aviation Company
Daten
Wrights
Kansas
Jack Rabblia
Uarmine Pari
Farmers' Jury Acquits Fraudulent Milkman
Des Moines reports a farmer jury acquitting a creamery manager after a district court retrial, amid debates over a salt and Babcock milk testing law. John Fletcher, assistant attorney general, expresses concern about enforcing the new rule and farmers' mistrust of price disputes.
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Des Moines
John Fletcher
Carrizon County
Storm Lake Building Boom With New Projects
Storm Lake reports booming construction with bids for new filtering and storage facilities. J. E. Russell awarded a $6,088 project for a Willieville tie project, Lewis & Sopp building $85,600 canopy, Monsen awarded two greenhouses at unknown cost, Shaw to audit storage.
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Storm Bike
J. E. Russell
Lewis & Sop
Wall
Monsen
Wide variety of shipments and local incidents across towns
Colby Motor ships touring car to Sidney Australia and Hart-Parr sends three gasoline traction engines to South America for plowing. Cedar Rapids reports a stabbing in a saloon with serious injuries. Sioux Rapids notes retirement after 29 years with Chicago Northwestern. Fort Dodge owner changes hotel. Rockwell City includes a high school accident with a finger loss. Mason City shows state fair prize haul in sheep. Fairfield protests brewing sector presiding at brewer convention. Multiple towns report labor unrest, accidents, and community notes with varied local figures and events.
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Colby Motor Company
Sidney
Australia
Hart-Parr Company
South America
Cedar Rapids
Frank Brooks
Hay Dowell
Clinton
Brooks
Sioux Rapids
W. E H. Pratt
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Pratt
The
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Fort Dodge
F. E. Coles
Wahkensa
Crawford
W. A. Hale
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Et Us
Waterloo
Tavern Club
St. Louis
Metropolitan
Chicago
Rockwell City
Dwight Leonard
Canning
E. L. Bittermann
Portland Township
G. L. Merrit
Fairfield
Methodist Episcopal Church
James Wilson
Taft
Arthur Aenand
Weleter Corey
Church Board of
Christian Church
Tits City
Rey
Toren Hows
A. McCracken
Mustertine
Raituke
McKee & Bliven
Arf Lawrenes
Warne Fisvmels
Nlunkt
Mils
EOE
Mckee
W. J. Bliven
Muscatine
Marecatina
Mekkee & Bilvan
Utcensig
FL Lange
Osage
Tawa
Srr
Anton Michaels
Stacyville
Toneer
Ute
Br. Michaels
Pasuxi
Germany
Widdhwels
Agro
Seantember
America
Minnesota
Towa
Bering Mara
Toni Theote
Consent Petition in Polk County Under Fire
Three hundred fifty witnesses are expected in the Polk County consent petition trial as dry forces allege petition signatures were altered to match poll books. Phil Wenger admits signing another’s name to align with poll book spelling, while Judge Hewitt warns against exhausting all 259 witnesses. The case, ongoing since June 2, marks a record for duration in the Polk County court.
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Bes Moines
Phil Wagner
Havner
ER. M. Dennison
Liewitt
Polk County
Cour la
Official register compiler retires after 72 years of service
Wea tlainesSeptember Fr Brewer resigns from fenit after 72 years in charge of the Official Weer and Dairy department duties. He led the Official Weer for the state, serving as editor and organizer prior to retirement.
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Tlaines
Fenit
Chares
Fia State
Aviators to entertain Keokuk dam operatives
A cryptic notice indicates aviators will entertain workers at the Keokuk dam site with a flight show. Details are unclear but reference to a £400 guarantee appears linked to the event.
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Keokuk Dam
Chicago Architect Shot by Angry Woman
Robert Prince, a Chicago architect, was shot by a woman named Mrs G T Bleney after a confrontation outside a building. He was taken to a hospital while the woman, who claimed to be a relative, was arrested and questioned at the police station.
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Chicago
Robert Prince Brat
Sept. S. Ron
Wattorn
Bt Fleney
Nhe Freel
Toassi
Yenara
Watson
Heen civ
Aid Sbate
Ospital
Bandits Kill Two Victims in Robbery
Bandits fatally shoot two men in a robbery near a mine payroll box. The victims include a contract miner and a bus driver. The robbers seized a money box containing workers' pay, and fled without leaving clues.
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Pattsyllie
Ta. Savi
Shiet
Oseph Sebner
Mel Tepid Bes
Tvunlies
Seventh Sunday School Convention Planned for 191%
London hosts the seventh Sunday school convention in 191% as chosen by the American section of the international association. The ratification cable confirms the city, following last year’s Washington meeting in May.
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London
Aurich, Sciinerlamd
International Association Today
Ratifi Linn
Washington
Thatter
Keene Improves After Surgery Last Sunday
Keene is improving daily after undergoin operat ion last Sunday for stomach trouble.
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Imndon
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