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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Apr 20, 1934

Page

7

New Friendship Threatened by War Debt Issue

Washington reports strained U S Soviet ties as Moscow retreats from promised debt and damage claims following Litvinoff visit. Officials worry about public opinion, credits tied to settlement, and broader trade implications amid Johnson bill impact and prior recognition. Street clashes prompt ban on a militant demonstration near city hall.

Kingsbury Smith Gopyrirnht Washington INS United States Soviet Russia Moscow Maxim Litvinoff Litvinoff Japan Russia

City rights over private franchise in utility plant ruling

The U S circuit court of appeals ruled that a municipality may build an electric light and power plant despite private utility franchise rights. It reversed an Arkansas injunction blocking Parsons Gould city plans, emphasizing public rights over granted private privileges and strict interpretation of franchise grants.

ST. Louis U. S. Circuit Court of Appeals U. S. District Court of Arkansas Paragould Ark Arkansas Utilities Company

Dillinger Tracked Amid Wandering Tour and Showy Dye

U S justice agents traced John Dillinger through a flurry of activities from a bank robbery in Montgomery Louisiana to a family reunion in Mooreville Indiana. Reports say he dyed his hair red and was seen in a Chicago tavern as federal officers detained Evelyn Frechette. An Indianapolis purchase retooled his ride while St Paul and Warsaw arrests and connections surfaced.

Chicago Department of Justice John Dillinger Dillinger Crown Point Ind Bank of Montgomery Mooresville John W. Dillinger Audrey Hancock Indianapolis Hubert Dillinger Evelyn Frechette Menomonie Wis St. Paul Con Warsaw

Extortionist Held Linked to Blackmail Ring in New York

Frederick Potter, 18, of New York, was arrested in connection with an extortion plot targeting Mrs. Barron Collier Jr. Police believe he is part of a ring terrorizing wealthy residents citywide. Potter allegedly made numerous $200 calls from an uptown telephone booth. Mrs. Collier's father-in-law serves as a special deputy police commissioner.

New York INS Barron Collier, Jr Frederick Potter

Women elected officers in Strawberry Point

Miss Mary Hanson hosted the Women’s Catholic Order of Foresters meeting at St. Mary’s chapel in Strawberry Point on Tuesday afternoon. Officers elected included Chief ranger Mrs. D. D. Ivory vice chief ranger Mrs. Elmer Schecker recording secretary Mrs. Leon Olinger financial secretary Mrs. J. M. Henry treasurer Miss Mary Hanson and trustee Mrs. Kate Hennessey.

Strawberry Point Mary Hanson Order of Foresters St. Mary's Chapel D. d. Ivory Elmer Schecker Leon Olinger J. M. Henry Kate Hennessey

Billie Dove Becomes Mother to Seven-Pound Son Allen Kenaston

Hollywood actress Billie Dove today welcomed a seven-pound son named Allen Kenaston born Wednesday in private life she is Mrs. Robert Kenaston. Her husband, a Santa Monica ranchman, noted as the child’s father.

Hollywood INS Billie Dove Miss Dove Robert Kenaston Santa Monica Calif Allen Kenaston

Other Countries Bar Trotzky Barred From France Visit

Paris AP Leon Trotzky, ordered to leave France, was barred from entry to his cottage near Barbizon by a city official. A postman was refused access as Trotzky’s agents seek a new refuge amid unconfirmed reports he may go to Spain or Belgium. His secretary says passports are hard to obtain.

Paris Leon Trotzky Barbizon Trotzky France Spain Belgium

Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules Ad

An advertisement promotes Gold Medal Haarlem Oil Capsules as a cure for kidney and bladder weakness. It claims quick results and urges customers to use the original product from a druggist, warning against other stimulants and diuretics. Symptom mentions include back ache moist palms leg cramps and puffy eyes.

Haarlem

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