Submarine defenses debated at House hearing
Admiral Fiske testified before the Naval Committee on sea defenses noting British submarines might have repelled German cruisers raiding the English coast. He said the U S navy is well prepared for sea control but lagging in mines and aircraft compared to foreign powers, and warned of a possible quick attack on the American coast. Senator Lodge introduced a bill based on Secretary Garrison plan to expand the mobile army and form an army reserve.
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Washington, D. C
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Birth of Daughter for Howard L Kern in Porto Rico
A cablegram received at noon today by Mr and Mrs P W Francis informs of the December 14 birth of a daughter to Attorney General and Mrs Howard L Kern of Porto Rico Mrs Kern is the daughter of Mr and Mrs Francis
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Fifth Street
Porto Rico
Kern
Francis
January bookings at Grand Theatre set records
Manager Gray reports record January bookings at the Grand Theatre with a packed lineup including Blue Bird on January 11. The Muscatine house lists eighty performers for Materling's drama and schedules six weeks of attractions from December 19 to February 11, noting potential cancellations but urging patronage to support future features.
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Grand Theatre
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Blue Bird
Muscatine
Materling
Father
Henry
Prince of
Railroad Shanty Fire Damage Limited at Corner Front and Spring
Firefighters responded about 10 30 this morning to a blaze in a railroad storehouse at Front and Spring streets. The oak shims stored inside were treated with a tinder like preparation, but the quick arrival of the fire brigade prevented any major loss.
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Front
Spring Streets
Woods May Be Paroled Amid Rock Island Theft Case
Rock Island reports indicate a parole effort for Rex Woods, once a Muscatine man, arrested last Saturday night as an embroidery thief. Judge Nels Larson reportedly believes Woods is not a hardened criminal and may be paroled to county probation officer W A Goldman.
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Rock Island
Rex.Woods
Nels Larson
Woods
W. A. Goldman
City Board of Health proposes bottled milk delivery rule
Muscatine health officials plan to adopt an ordinance forcing milk dealers to bottle all milk for delivery to protect public health. Davenport and Clinton precedents are reviewed, with Mayor Kern advocating bottled milk and cream. The measure would regulate dairies and milk depots and require sterilization of lacteal fluid.
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Focal Board of Health
Kern
Davenport
Clinton
Iowa
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