Longest warship in world slides bulk into water
Quiney Mass October 2 The USS Lexington the longest war vessel and largest ship built in the United States was launched at Bethlehem Shipyard Boston area with dignitaries including Mrs Theodore Douglas Robinson Secretary Wilbur Governor Fuller Curley and Senators in attendance. The 888 foot carrier weighs 27000 tons at launch and will reach about 3900 miles per hour. It will carry 70 planes with four turbine generators totaling 180000 horsepower and eight electric motors. The Lexington was converted from a planned battle cruiser due to the Washington Naval Treaty allowing two ships to become aircraft carriers. It will feature a deck from bow to stern and a starboard side superstructure to maximize landing space.
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Bethlehem Steel Corporation
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Lowden Accepted as G. O. P. Runner for White House
The article discusses Gov. Lowden urging farmers to share the burden of surplus production and proposing cooperative action. He argues farm capital should earn like other industries, notes a potential ten year fall in land values, and suggests producers might organize to secure favorable prices without government buying surplus.
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Washington
Gov. Lowden
Lowdo
Coolidge
Lowden Signals Government Aid to Farm Surplus
Gov. Lowden argues cooperation groups can curb farm surplus but says full self help will take years. He cites Brazil coffee stabilization and Britain's rubber plan as examples while avoiding direct endorsement. He leaves the issue open, prompting questions on a Federal Farm Board and possible presidential run implications.
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Federal Farm Board
Washington
Waterloo Theatres Coming Week Plans In Nebulous Notice
In Waterloo theatres the coming week offers plans and advisories from relatives. Ms Diener has returned after a four year residence elsewhere, with family members named in a fragmented note. The text also mentions survivors and relatives across several listed surnames and places, all part of a partially legible memorial or notice.
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Olger
Diener
Far
Hese
Ackley
Margaret Die- Nec
Ides
Pearl of Osher
Robert
Nellie Tackard
Adil Et Casatier
Siscey
Magnus Complaint Rejected as Vague by Senate Panel
Chicago October 30 Magnus Johnson former Minnesota senator must redraft his complaint against Senator Thomas Schad defeated rival. A Senate subcommittee ruled the filing too vague to proceed, Johnson's attorney withdrew it and has three weeks to file a new complaint. Schad will get two weeks to answer. The panel was led by Senator Charles Deneen.
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Chicago
Magnus Johnson
Minnesota
Thomas WW. Schad
Senate
Johnson
Schall
Jehtrsen
Charles Daneen
Ulingis
Boss Buys Second Estherville Hotel
Estherville Iowa reports E. A. Boss of Oelwein has purchased the Ortel hotel, giving him stakes in 11 Iowa hotels. He already owned the Giardston hotel, the city’s other hotel property, and holds interests in hotels in Algona, Boone, Clarinda, Decorah, Independence, Oelwein, Brown’s Lake, Webster City and Sac City.
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Estherville
E. A. Boss
Legion Convention to Eschew Politics in Omaha Session
James Drain national commander for the American Legion says the Omaha convention next week will be free of political questions. The focus will be on reviewing past year’s service and planning for greater public service in the year ahead.
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Omaha
Neh
James Drain
American Legion
Sesson
Lagion
Eve Crvetter
Opening of Grinnell State Bank Expected Soon
The Grinnell State Bank is due to open shortly and will assume about half of the obligations of Grinnell Bank. The district court papers note the transfer and expect the new bank to begin operations soon.
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Grinnell, Ta
Grinnell State Bank
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Franklin Farmer Dies of Apoplexy
Ackley reports Franklin Tiemer, 57, a farmer and resident of Yael county, died Friday at Doom. The death is attributed to apoplexy after a life of farming in the area. Funeral arrangements are pending with local services to be announced.
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Ackley
Osene Tiemer
Yael
Fumerel
Life Imprisonment for Perjury in Cook Case at Vinton
Cliver G. Cook faces a life term for perjury tied to the murder of his wife Myrtle Unwool Cook. Judge J W Willett set a trial date after Cook, pleading not guilty, answered questions from jurors and investigators in Vinton, Iowa.
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Cook
Vinton
Vintort
Cliver
G. Cook
Seeonday
J. W. Willett
Myrtle
Chacar
Chickasaw County Farmland and Buildings Values
In Chickasaw County Iowa the total farm land value is 25 million plus buildings at 8.6 million. Mortgage debt on land and buildings stands at 38.98 million. The county covers 298 841 acres with 185 588 under crops. Farm owners control 167 188 acres and renters 189 627 acres. Cash rent covers 58 215 acres and crop shares apply to 72 322 acres. The 1924 crop values include 664 186 for corn 1 044 aes for oats and 208 58 for alfalfa.
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Tes Moines
Chickasaw County
Lou J. Morgans
Three Men Escape After Burglary in Fredericksburg
Three men entered the Ed Gerlach home in Fredericksburg Iowa and looted food and clothing yesterday afternoon before escaping. The Gerlachs, alerted by neighbors, returned to find intruders in the yard and one near a car. A pursuing posse and officers halted the escape but the trio abandoned the vehicle and fled on foot.
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Fredericksburg
Ed Gerlach
Gerlach Place
Sumner
Gerlachs
Appeal Over Damages From Train Injury At Vinton Likely
The Railway faces potential appeal of a 37400 verdict awarded to Mrs. W. G. Flauser for injuries after a radiator collision in a washroom aboard a Pullman train en route to Betherville. Testimony suggested permanent disfigurement. jury debated loss amount with liability for standard Pullman equipment in question.
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W. GC. Flauser
A, R.J. & P. Railway Company
Betherville
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