Illinois Gov Horner seeks federal aid as relief funds stall
Governor Henry Horner says Illinois will receive no more federal unemployment relief funds unless the legislature approves a 3 million dollar monthly state match. Relief agencies face shutdowns and hunger threats outside Chicago, with Hopkins warning the House to act by Wednesday. Horner plans to appeal to President Roosevelt if needed.
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Horner
Roosevelt
Amini
Harry L. Hopkins
Menry Horner
Illinois
White House
State House of Representatives
Tlinois
Hopkins
House
Chicago
Bars Bringing Legal Liquor Into State
Des Moines Municipal Court ruled that it is illegal to bring liquor purchased in another state into Iowa. Judge Ralph Powers held Paul Fairgraves for grand jury investigation over importation of Illinois liquor bearing the Illinois seal. The ruling upholds Iowa law and the state liquor control act against Reed Amendment challenges.
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Des Moines
Ralph Powers
Paul Fairgraves
Ilinois
Illinois
Fairgraves
Ted Sloane
United States Congress
Iowa
Relief Measures Advance Through House on Tax Funds
The House passed a relief bill by 85 to 12 allocating 4,000,000 for property tax relief and 3,000,000 for poor tax relief, with sales tax funds. It provides 750,000 quarterly from July 1, 1935 to Jan 1, 1937 for education and CCC activities, plus 125,000 semi annually to 1937. It moves to the Senate.
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Monpeady
House
Ednter
Senate
Chicago crime tally falls with 1935 early quarter drop
Chicago crime reports show a sharp decline from 1933 and 1934 levels. Through the first three months of 1935 the city recorded 50 homicides, down from 73 in early 1934 and 93 at the 1933 peak, with similar drops in lesser crimes.
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Chicago
Chicago Mariner
Edward Kelly
A Man Remakes Life Through Night School Resolve
A 34 year old recounts a life wasted as a drifter, credits his father's death and night school with turning him toward purpose. He urges that a fixed aim and steady work can remake a life, urging others to learn a trade and persevere.
Wagner Labor Bill Sent to Senate by Senate Panel
Washington AP The Wagner labor relations bill advanced from the Senate labor committee with a single strengthening amendment. The panel voted to report the measure to the full Senate once printing and reporting are completed. The added clause makes it an unfair labor practice for employers to refuse to bargain with employee representatives chosen under the bill’s method.
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Washington
Senate Labor Committee
Senate
Walsh
Jury Completion Delayed in DeLong Murder Trial
West Union reports 36 jurors examined for the Elen DeLong murder case with four excused for cause and sixteen challenged. The final panel will be chosen Tuesday as the jury completes the panel for the trial of Mrs. DeLong.
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West Union
Elen DeLong
Henry Ford Plans Huge Coke Plant in Dearborn Detroit
Henry Ford announced a new $4,000,000 coke plant in Dearborn to produce coke and by products. A $2,000,000 contract has been awarded for construction of two batteries of sixty one ovens each, with the remaining $2,000,000 to fund auxiliary equipment.
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Detroit
INS
Henry "Ford
Dearborn
Air base plans stir Canada chiefs over border
Canada requests from the U S State Department the secret testimony of air corps chiefs before the House Military Affairs Committee. Washington faces a diplomatic balance as Ottawa seeks details on potential landing stations near the border while the War Department objects to public disclosure. The era’s Rush-Bagot anniversary tablet is unveiled as the issue surfaces.
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Washington
INS
State Department
Legation
House Military Affairs Committee
Air Corps
Army
War Department
Canada
Wilcox Air Base
Charles E. Kilbourne
United States
William Phillips
Ministerial Association Commends Gazette for Clean Governance
The Cedar Rapids Ministerial Association voted to commend Verne Marshall, editor of the Cedar Rapids Gazette, for exposing political graft and corruption tied to liquor control. The letter praises his courage, pledges support, and acknowledges the risks of leadership in pursuing a decent public life. Signed by President I. E. Linkletter.
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Cedar Rapids News
Cedar Rapids Ministerial Association
Verne Marshall
Cedar Rapids
I. E. Linkletter
Executive dies after 31 years at Chicago Tribune
William E. Donahue, 51, advertising manager of the Chicago Tribune, died Sunday in Sacred Heart sanitarium of pneumonia. He resigned last fall after 31 years with the newspaper in Milwaukee.
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Milwaukee
William E. Donahue
Chicago Tribune
Sacred Heart Sanitarium
Demand for Immediate Action Against Iowa State Graft
The Gazette urges prompt vigorous action by the current Iowa administration and legislature to root out extensive graft beyond the liquor scandal. It cites documentary evidence of campaign fund schemes from road contractors and manufacturers, with assessments up to 10 percent, and warns that impeachment may follow. Federal authorities are monitoring, but state leaders must act now to purge the system.
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Iowa
The
Gazette
Des Moines
Liquor Commission
the Gazette
Towa
Atley
Mesa
Tate
Ite
General
Assembly
Roosevelt Asks Passage of Four New Deal Bills
President Roosevelt, in a national radio address, endorsed four bills including the banking bill and NRA extension, urging a national crusade to destroy enforced idleness while warning against those who seek to confuse the public. Senate opposition looms for the banking bill and NRA extension as Congress debates recovery.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
House
Senate
Senate Finance Committee
NRA
the Nation
Sen
Huey. P.long
Charles E. Coughlin
Suspect Arrested in Attempt on Italian Ambassador
In Boston a man named Eugenio Camini, 42, was arrested outside the governor’s hall as Italian ambassador Augusto Rosso arrived for a two day visit. Detectives seized a spring loaded dirk carried openly in his hand.
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Boston
Augusto
Rosso
State House
James M. Curley
Eugenio Camini
Police
Delhi Commercial Club Asks Assembly Probe for Corruption
The Delhi Commercial Club asks Delaware County and state legislators to launch an immediate investigation into graft and political corruption in the state. The club commends The Cedar Rapids Gazette for uncovering dark corners and says a copy of the letter was mailed to state capitol representatives.
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Delhi Commercial Club
Delaware ‘County
Cedar Rapids
Delhi
the Gazette
State Capitol
J. D. Irmscher
Sioux City Hears Plea for Outside Lawyer in Ouster
Sioux City commissioner of public safety Henry Kuhlmann faces ouster action. An outside attorney is sought to aid prosecution, requested by County Attorney Max Duckworth to Woodbury County board of supervisors. Ground jury linked graft charges against Verne Marshall of Cedar Rapids Gazette.
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Sioux City
Henry Co. Kuhlmann
Sioux ‘City
Strikers Attack Street Car Riot in Omaha
In Omaha the ten day strike of 400 Omaha Street Railway workers led to violence as about 100 strike supporters attacked a street car, smashed windows, beat crew and guard, and stoned other trams near Nineteenth and Dodge. Police released tear gas as a crowd of as many as 3000 gathered after a parade dispersal. Several victims including motorman R. W. Phillips and guard Alfred Ciracusano were assaulted. no serious injuries reported.
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Omaha, Neb
Omaha and
Council Bluffs
Nineteenth
Doge
R. W. Phillips
L. Wakenight
Alfred Ciracusano
Clarence Bush
Iowa Legislature Seeks Broad Corruption Investigation
A two house file a sweeping resolution calling for a legislative probe into corruption graft and malfeasance in state government the liquor commission and the attorney general. The senate and house laid over the resolutions after debates over suspension of rules and procedural timing.
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Ed O'Connor
State Liquor Commission
Senate
DES Moines
Iowa
Equor ‘Commission
Claude Stanley
Corning
A. J. Shaw
Pocahontas
John K. Valentine
Centerville
Stanley
A. H.,avery
Spencer
Robert D. Blue
Eagle Grove
B. B. Hickenlooper
Cedar Rapids
House
Edward L. O'Connor
Iquor
Iowa Attorney General declines graft inquiry resolution
The Des Moines report cites Attorney General Edward L. O’Connor as the only state officer named in a Monday resolution for a sweeping graft probe. He says the measure has not passed and he does not think it necessary, noting public statements may be made about it but he will study the resolution.
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Des Moines
Edward
L. O'Connor
Marshall Letter Not To Be Opened Until Recovery
The Iowa executive council decided Monday not to open Verne Marshall Cedar Rapids editor's letter until Gov Clyde Herring recovers from illness. Herring felt better and expected to return Wednesday. The letter demands the council take steps to remove Attorney General Edward L O'Connor.
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Marshall
Herring
Des Moines
INS
State Executive Council
Verne
Cedar Rapids
Clyde Herring
Mr.Marshall
Executive ‘Council
Edward L. O'Connor
Move to exempt gas stations from chain store tax
Reports Monday warned of threatened closing of oil stations in at least one city as Sen. E P Donohue of New Hampton prepares a proposed amendment to the chain store tax bill. The plan would grant an exemption to businesses in which 90 percent of revenue comes from petroleum products sale or distribution.
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Des
Moines
E. P. Donohue
New Hampton
Officials Seek Probe Resolution With Broad Powers
An article fragment describes a proposed state investigative committee with two attorneys, one Republican and one Democrat, empowered to subpoena witnesses and pursue civil or criminal actions. It notes potential hearings across the state, including Sioux City, and references funding and power to compel time investigations. The piece hints at a split among lawmakers and a call for action beyond current assemblies.
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Sioux City
Civis
General ‘Assembly
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