Move passes after bitter fight in Des Moines
Des Moines Iowa AP town house Republicans stood with four bolting Democrats to push a 53 to 51 vote ordering the state liquor commission to halt further plans for new retail liquor stores. The measure, a concurrent resolution, carries no binding authority but questions maladministration if ignored. The fight split along party lines with Democrats opposing the resolution and Republicans defending it. Continued on page 12 column 5.
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Des Moines
State Liquor Commission
Liquor Commission
Robert D. Blue
Wright
John Mitchell
House
Tedder
Senate
Tiffin Agent Hurt as Rail Wreck Demolishes Station
George W. Seigle, a Tiffin agent, is in serious condition after a wreck that derailed 16 Rock Island freight cars and destroyed the Tiffin railroad station. X rays show a crushed chest and possible kidney injury, contrary to earlier reports of only shock.
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Iowa City
George W. Seigle
Tiffin
Rock Island
D. F. Fitzpatrick
Serge
Marion Bank to Pay Final Dividend to Depositors
Judge John T. Moffit in district court Wednesday afternoon authorized D. W. Bates as receiver of the Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Marion to pay a five per cent and a final dividend on depositors. The total payments reach one hundred per cent. Receivership opened Oct 10 1931. O. A. Conwell of Cedar Rapids is examiner in charge.
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John T. Moffit
D. W. Bates
Farmers and Merchants State Bank of
Marion
O. A. Conwell
Cedar Rapids
Wait a Bit saves a life in Japan youth crisis
A 1935 feature argues youth suicide in Japan alarms the nation and promotes Wait a Bit clubs to interrupt desperate plans. A young man recounts a murder plot he avoided by delaying, choosing life to protect others and seek a worthy future.
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Japan
Hugh
Senate OKs homestead tax exemption bill in Iowa
Des Moines AP reports the Iowa Senate approved the homestead tax exemption measure by a 39 to 9 vote, sending it to the governor. The bill would exempt the first 2500 dollars of home assessed value, offset by revenue shifts, with two major amendments rejected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
William McArthur
Mason City
Homer Hush
Essex
Hush
Condition Of Howe Slightly Improved
Washington report states Louis M. Howe presidential secretary is slightly improved after being critically ill with chronic asthma and heart disease. Howe’s condition had been monitored by physicians and aides as his health remains fragile.
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Howe
Washington
Louis M. Howe
Love Piracy Suit Ends With $100 000 Verdict in Chicago
A federal jury awarded Helen Bedford-Jones 100000 dollars in her alienation of affections suit against author Henry Bedford-Jones and his present wife Mary Bernardin Bedford-Jones. The case drew attention amid debates to outlaw such suits, with testimony noting personal disputes and family ties across Indiana Illinois California. The author was absent at verdict. motion for new trial set for April 13.
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Chicago
Helen Bedford-Jones
Henry Bedford-Jones
Mary Bernardin Bedford-Jones
William H. Holly
Evansville
Ind
Palm Springs
Calif
Bedford-Jones
Earle Ewins
Holly
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Ewins
Two to Get Chair for Kidnapping in San Quentin Break
Alex McKay and Joseph Kristy were found guilty under the state kidnapping law in connection with the San Quentin prison break last January. Two of the 11 counts carried the death penalty. The jury delivered the verdict shortly before 5 p.m. after deliberating since 11:15 a.m.
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San Rafael
Calif
Alex McKay
Joseph Kristy
San Quentin
Woman seeks divorce after 33 years. husband left to buy bread
Mrs. Nathalie Van Riper filed for divorce claiming her husband deserted 33 years ago. She said he left the home to buy a loaf of bread and has not been heard from since.
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Chicago
Nathalie van Riper
Calls for Independent Probe by Governor at Sioux City
Reporter Verne Marshall reviews a meeting in Governor Herring’s office where Attorney General Ed O Connor convened Sioux City officials to address organized crime. The piece questions who knew of the racketeering and contends the cleanup has long been promised but not carried out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Herring
Sioux
Tice
Woodbury County
Liquor Control and
Ven
Attorney General
Legislative Investigating Committee
Koracé
Inquest Finds Greene Death Accident at Montrose Hotel
An inquest jury ruled the death of Robert W. Greene assistant county attorney accidental, caused by a third floor fall at the Montrose hotel. The inquest heard from 19 witnesses and returned the verdict quickly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert W. Greene
Montrose
Court House
C. E. Irwin
G. K. Thompson
George W. Corey
Norman Bleakley
Frank N. Stepanek
James Franken
Greene
Ernest Mickel
Des Moines
John B. Turner
Victor Hasek
Earl E. Trousdale
Montrose Hotel
Earl Stanley
Harry Bachman
Ted Nesper
L. D. Dennis
E. L. Bumpas
Jack Sweeney
Donald I. Jones
Harold Mizener
Fred Fitch
George Boone
Donald P. Barnes
Tait Cummins
Gazette
A. C. Coquillette
Sheriff and Rioters Die in New Mexico Eviction Riot
In Gallup New Mexico a mob of about 100 attacked deputies during an eviction case leading to the deaths of Sheriff M R Carmichael and rioter Ignacio Velarde. Deputies Edwin L Wilson and Hoy Badgess were seriously wounded two rioters and one mob member were shot and a rioter stabbed. A woman rioter also stabbed.
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Gallup
N. M
M. R. Carmichael
Ignacio Velarde
Edwin L. Wilson
Hoy "Badgess
Wilson
Austro German Alliance Rumor Clouds Vienna
Rumors persist of a renewed Austro German alliance as Vienna plans to send an envoy to Stresa on April 11 to press for canceling the St Germain clauses. Austria seeks an army of about 65 000 with 30 000 conscripts while Clerico Fascist rule weakens amid rising propaganda and police inaction.
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Vienna
Austria
Germany
Stresa
Italy
France
Berlin
Schuschnigg
Rudiger Ernst von Starhemberg
Goering Pleads for Peace Then Warns of German Resolve
Air Minister Hermann Goering urged peace with France on Thursday night but warned that attackers of Germany would be driven away by the sound of German martial music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Danzig
Hermann Wilhelm Goering
France
Germany
Briton and Czechoslovak Leaders Seek Path Out of Crisis
Prague reports Capt. Anthony Eden and Edouard Benes held talks to align Britain and Czechoslovakia with the Little Entente on rearmament and steps to resolve the European crisis. Continued on page 20.
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Prague
INS
Czechoslovakia
Little Entente
Great Britain
Anthony Eden
Privy Seal
Edouard Benes
Cedar Rapids Gazette Kids Pet Parade Announces Line
The Cedar Rapids Gazette announces the second annual Kids Pet Parade in downtown Cedar Rapids on Saturday forenoon with plans for many entries from city and country youths. Prizes include theater tickets, gift certificates, and gear from local stores. entries must assemble at Greene's square by 9 30 a m and start procession at 10 a m.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Iowa Theater
Pet Parade
Iowa Electric Light and Power Company
Mont
Greene’s Square
Gazette
Syndicate Clothing Company
Hladley’s Grocery and Market
Sears Roebuck Company
Morgan Brothers
Hartman's
Iowa
Gene Stratton fPorter
Grand Jury Probe of Sioux City Graft Agreed
Governor Clyde Herring and Attorney General Ed O Connor will select a competent disinterested lawyer outside the attorney general office to lead an immediate grand jury inquiry into graft in Sioux City. County Attorney Max Duckworth plans to ask a grand jury, with a conference attended by City and Woodbury officials, the governor, and others. Duckworth will appear before District Judge F E H Rice at Sioux City promptly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Clyde Herring
Ed O'Connor
Sioux City
Max Duckworth
Woodbury
Clyde L. Herring
Edward L. O'Connor
Duckworth
W. D. Hayes
Woodbury County
W. R. Tice
Public Safety
Henry HH. Kuhlmann
F E. H. Rice
Marshall says he will testify before Woodbury grand jury
Cedar Rapids Gazette editor Verne Marshall told the liquor investigating committee he would appear before a Woodbury county grand jury if requested. He said County Attorney Max Duckworth already knows what he testified, and that he observed political gesturing versus sincerity during his remarks.
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Des Moines
Verne Marshall
Cedar Rapids
Sioux City
Liquor
Woodbury
Graund
Marshall
Ney
Max
Duckworth
Woodbury County
Legislative Committee
Return to urge grand jury for liquor inquiry
An official calls for the grand jury to be impaneled to conduct a thorough inquiry of all charges raised before the liquor investigating committee by Verne editor and any related matters. An assistant attorney general will go to Sioux City to aid the investigation, with every available member summoned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Verne Marshall
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Sioux City
O'Connor
Atty General Rules Chain Store Tax Bills Constitutional
Iowa Attorney General Edward L. O'Connor finds two forms of the chain store occupational tax constitutional in an opinion issued Wednesday. He doubts one section of the measure, which the Ways and Means Committee has reported for passage. The bill imposes per store fees and a graduated gross receipts tax with higher rates for larger chains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Burington- Harrington
Edward L. O'Connor
House
Ways and Means Committee
Ross
Justice Dept Seeks Supreme Court Test of Recovery Law
The Justice Department announced that an NRA case against the Schechter Poultry Corp of New York City will be carried promptly to the Supreme Court. The appeal concerns nineteen criminal counts for violation of the live poultry code and aims to test fundamental recovery law principles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Justice Department
NRA
Supreme Court
A. L. Schechter Poultry Corporation
New York City
Iowa liquor protection racket claimed in Sioux City cases
Sioux City liquor establishment owners allegedly paid protection money to avoid prosecution, with months at 65 dollars split as 50 locally and 15 to the state, according to attorney R E Rieke. He refused to name clients but offered to interview them if allowed.
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Rieke
Marshall
Des Moines
Sioux City
R. E. Rieke
Leslie E. Francis
Liquor Commission
Polk County
Charles Keeling
iniPolk
County District
Frank S
Francis
Max Duckworth
Woodbury County
Rhey Cowin
Lester - Andrews
Glidden
al Johnston
Carrol
Carroll
Ricke
Fire Chief Responds From Home To Save His Roof
Calumet Michigan fire chief Jake Kaiser was called from his home on a Wednesday alarm. He rushed to the station and returned with his department to tackle a fire on his own roof after a neighbor phoned in the alarm.
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Thompson
Greene
Court House
Calumet
Mich
Jake Kaiser
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Gustave Alesch
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W. A. Yager
Dickinson
C. L. McKinnon
Henry
Don Burington
Liquor Investigation Group
Milton Peace
Clinton
John W. Moore
George W. Groves
Hamilton
Groves
Marion Bank
Cedar Rapids News
Newton
Bedford Jones
Iowa Liquor Control Commission
Cat “Sioux
Elae-T
Paris
Goering
Gazette Kids
Clkdar Rapids News
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Armstrong Clothing Company
Neisner Bros
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Roy P. Porter
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