Three Big-9 Teams Ousted In Conference Struggle
Ohio State Northwestern and Iowa knocked out Western Conference contenders in a Saturday slate. Michigan rose as a West title contender alongside Nebraska, while Dartmouth fell to Georgetown and Pittsburgh beat Syracuse. Ohio State’s cap kick and Michigan’s steady power reshaped looming conference battles. Nebraska beat Oregon Agricultural 17 to 7 to near another western crown.
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Michigan
Nebraska
Aluatasippi
Ward
Dartmouth
Georgetown
Pennsylvania
Pomn State
University of Vittaburgh
Syracusty
New Yorkers
Stavens
Tinola
Minnesota
Ohio State
Macomber
Buckeyes
Usey
Warley
Columbus
Illneis
Jona
Kamots Tower
Purdue
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Hnovkayos
I. Jonas
Yale
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Clanis
South Dakota
Rcare
Wisconsin
Transsull Indians
Wolverines
Cornell
Ponpaulvants
Yout
Oregon Aggies
Cornhuskera
Dowdtmulf
Gibbons Dillon Bout Signed For November 17
New York Oct 23 Mike Gibbons of St Paul and Jack Dillon of Indianapolly signed to fight a ten round no decision bout in St Paul on or about Nov 17. They agreed to meet at 161 pounds at 3 o'clock with $2,500 each deposited to guarantee weight and appearance. Dillon to receive 7,600 while Gibbons boxes on a percentage basis. Prophones to be named Ab Jonat five days before the center.
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New York
Mike Gibbons
St. Paul
Jack Dillon
Indianapolly
Dillon
Gibbona
Hawkeye Score Surprises Hawkeye Fans In Indiana Clash
Iowa's football team edged Purdue 6 to 2 in a rough game at Town City Indiana on October 8. Quarterback Jenkins sparked a 60 yard touchdown run, star ends Lam and Bowlesdy injured but hospital care allowed quick recovery for Minnesota game prep. Scouts noted Nebraska interest as Iowa expects a tough week of practice ahead of the Minnesota tilt.
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Towa City
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T‘aurprino
Reoro
Raotars
Nlayora
Jenkine
Lamn
Bowlesdy
University Hospital
Minnesota
Minneapolis
Gophers
Nebraaka'e Cornhusborg
Lincoln
Town City
Brer Frank
Wror Halligan
Nebrinka
Nolthor
Frank
Turbulent Football Scores From Around The Nation
A chaotic slate of grid results features Purdug and Missouri tallying wins while Ohio State and Princeton dominate. Amid scatted names and misspellings, events include Army beating Trinity and California routing Oregon, with a notable murder report from St. Louis referencing Edward Blogunnki found shot to death near Mullanphy Pleura.
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St. Louis
Edward Blogunnki
Mullanphy Pleapura Club
St. Lote
St.Louis
Liberty Defeats Junction Team In Big Victory
Liberty blanked Junction 18 to 0 on Saturday, clinching a fourth straight win as fans packed the arena. The crowd roared as Liberty controlled the line, with McCauley and Moxhert directing the offense and Stoker, Schooley, and Buckley anchoring the defense.
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Liberty High
Columbua
Liberty
Rome
Unity
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Thome
Columbun
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Rock
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Cache
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Lews
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Lewis
Tedford
Cullbuch
Veter
Extol
Chuck
Ponce
Wort Liberty
Centar
McCann
Kinby
Ward
Tekto
Buckley
Stoker
Andg
Ottumwa Plans Welfare Conference Arrival of Delegates
Ottumwa Iowa October 21 delegates from all party of the state arrive for the eighteenth annual meeting of the Iowa Conference of Charities and Corrections opening for a three day session with a big meeting at the commercial club at 3 o clock Sunday afternoon. Between 150 and 200 outsiders including officers and social workers will be here. Topics include pensions child labor enforcement of the child labor law administration of poor relief recreation and public health.
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Ottumwa, Ja
Ottumiwa
Iowa Gonferones of Charitiad and Corrections
Secordaries
Dor Ditcunafon
Halloween Party At N G Cader Home
IRTTS October 4 Philachon Sunday gala enjoyed at the N G Cader home Saturday night with Nellie Cader and Mrs B I Snyder as honored guests. After a brief program the evening featured games and a lantern decorated home. A delicious tray of Junehuon was served. Relatives gathered for a pot luck dinner at the Hendrix country home postponed from Saturday due to weather. Guests included Ruth Waller Walter Hendrix and others from Letty, along with J M Brockway Elizabeth Darrow and others. A splendid program with music speeches and a round table accompanied the gathering.
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Sglyco
Claan
N. G
Reg Union
Mra
Hendrix
Ore
T, Wilcota
Mind Ruth Waller
Robi
Willits
Mr. Pleasant
Walter Hendrix
Pittaburgh
Nettle Robinson
Vinton
Mrs. Hannum
Letty
Muale
Relative search for man killed in fall at West Liberty high school
Officials seek Daniel McKeaver’s relatives after a 12 foot fall from a wall caused his death during construction at West Liberty High School. Clothes held panaraties and a brother in New York City along with two uncles in Ireland are named as possible heirs, but none can be located. The body may be retained 60 days and the coroner plans to return the remains to science if heirs do not appear.
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Town City
Get
Daniel McKvover
Nour
Nndtion
Darrick
West Liberty
New York City
Ireland
Iman
University
Troe
Three drunks sentenced in county justice court
Three intoxicated men were brought before Justice J. A. Rowan for varying sentences. A. Yorke received ten days for intoxication, Valentine Galtz drew fifteen days for rambling, and John Molétroy was jailed for ten to twenty days with potential further action.
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Sarve
All Nam Renult
Justice Court
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J. A. Rowan
Valentine Galtz
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Judea
J. Cy Coster
John Molétroy
John
Dudge Dextor
Townle Tha Doga
Tengo
Oriental romance explains murder in river death case
A mystery theory links a Japanese butler, Kensahuro Kayama, to the death of Wanda Tango found in the river. Investigators say Kayama, 41, killed himself at the hotel where he worked after a suspected affair with Tango.
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Auleago
Ill
Wanda Tango
Kensahuro
Kayama
German Plants Under Bombardment Reportedly Hit
Paris dispatch says a French air squadron of 24 planes dropped four tons of projectiles on German targets north of Metz and on the Matz and Thionville stations, claiming all objectives were secured. Damage details and follow up reports remain unavailable.
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Metz
Matz
Thionville
War Office
Rombach
CUMMINS AND KENYON TO BACK HARDING IN IOWA TOUR
In Sioux City on October 23 Senator Cummins and Senator Kenyon plan a two day tour of Iowa's Eleventh district to promote Warren G Harding the Republican nominee. Also joining are Congressman Nate Kendall State Senator Whitmore and others as preparations for the November 7 election intensify with campaign meetings across the state.
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Als Jbert
B. Cummins
Sqnator W
Kenyon
Nate Kendall
Buta
C. W. Whitmore
Ottummyn
Lown
W. L. Harding
Savannon
J. Saliger, Jr
Towa Sonstord
Harding
Pratsley
Fort Madison
Beams
Burlington
C. J. Pickett
Watterloo
Cranston School Ground Well Put In 190 Feet Deep
Cranston school ground work completed last week with a well sunk to 190 feet. Residents and relatives noted frequent visits and moves of local families including Hunter, Barth, King, Shailabarger, Davis, Barnhart, and Benson. Death notice reaches San Francisco as Prof. Gary’s nephew dies in an accidental shooting. Community events include Ladies Aid dinner and an upcoming oyster supper and election day plans.
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Ara
A. CG. Hunter
Satuday
Dux Moines
W. G. Barth
Charles King
Farmington
J. R. Shailabarger
Davenport
Hafner
Shelinbars Gor
W. G. Davia
Ernest Allen
Davis
Frank Barnhart
South Dakota
Jin
Brett Bingham
Barnhart
Sipoutnoy
N. J. Benson
Washington
H. N. Gates
Colorado
A.C. Hunter
Burlington
M. J
Ralph Steligbarger
Sigourney
Prof. Gari
San Francisco
Cal
Ladies Aid of
U. B
Navy
Tom Davin
Minnesota
C. M. Butle
Pat O'Tool
Man Paroled After Eighteen Months as Prisoner in Australia
Dr. A Miller, released from confinement on Naru Island in the Marshall Islands, recounts eighteen months held by British and Allied forces in Australia. He arrived in the city from San Francisco and said prisoners were treated fairly overall, with islanders largely unprotected and valuables removed by invaders.
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A. Miller
Philip Delaporte
Cedar Street
Dr. Miller
San Francisco
Naru Island
Marehall
South Seas
Raya
Marahinsk
Saxanda
Miller
Nour
Arrest report details disruption at Natlieh seed yard
Refusal to obey officers led to Washburn being ordered home and escorted by Chief Rice and Officer Matthews to the business district. Washburn promised to leave for his home immediately but reportedly failed to comply, resulting in further police action.
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Thonry Washburn
Bu Park Place
Washburn
Naltlieh
Final Second Street
Matthews
Niation
W. R. Rice
Registration Notice for City of Muscatine Voter Registration
Registrars of election urge citizens of Muscatine Iowa to register or update their records for the general election on Tuesday November ninth. Registration drives occur Thursday October twenty sixth, Friday October twenty seventh, and Saturday October twenty eighth from nine a.m. to nine p.m. at ward offices including Excelsior Hose House Cherry Street and city hall Third Street. On election eve registrars will operate from nine a.m. to nine p.m. to finalize voter lists and accommodate those who moved within the city.
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Magentine
Iowa
Pexaiot
Ainee
Ptase
Anid
Arad
Sald
Excelsior ‘Hose House
Cherry Street
New City Hall
Third Street
Mulberry Avon
Fourtie
Rotel Veteran
Breekerstroat
Knife Fight Ends In Davenport Saloon Death
In a free for all at a Davenport Rock Island saloon near the government bridge, Trainor aged 30 died after being stabbed in the heart. Brower wielded the knife. John Hughes and Abner Medahon were injured in the melee. Authorities investigate the violent incident.
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Davenport
Eta
Art Trainor
Government Bridge
Rock Island
H. Brower
John Hughes
Abner Medahon
Four Iowa towns push toward next year's gathering
The Mason City led gathering aims to convene the Lowa Conference of Chats tion and Corrections with delegates from Des Moines Muscatine Davenport and Ottumwa. W J Dixon B C Ensign A J Urick and Rabbi Eugene Mannheimer named to committees. Speakers include Lacey NG Bickle Joel Hunter and J M Hannon. Charles W Weller notes playground and recreation ties. About 150 to 200 delegates attend events across the state.
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Ottumwa
Duscentine
Magon City
Des Moines
Daven
Chatstion
Corrections
Sts An
Muscatine
Mason City
W. .J. Dixon
State Board of Control
B.C. Ensign
State University of Iowa
A. J. Urick
Eugene Mannheimer
Faom
Are
Latey NG Bickle
State Industrial Aboole For
Mitchellville
Joel Hunter
Notice of sewerage district improvements in Murcating Iowa
City Council of Murcating Iowa plans Sub sewerage District No 42 within Main Sewerage District No 1. Engineer plat and cost estimates show total project cost 8410 86. Public inspection of documents allowed at City Office before October 23 1916. Objections in writing due by 9:30 a.m. October 23 1916 at City Recorder’s office.
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Muncating
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Tila Offica
Persot
Intand Street
Sycamore Street
Iowa
Iowa Avenue
Chestart At
Val Plate
Fawerane
Muscatine
City Recorder
Lima
Chey Connell
Santa City
Glven
Gouneil
Muntuting
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