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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 09, 1932
Page
1
In New York officials defend the Kellogg Briand pact as binding on signatories and public support runs high. Tokyo seeks a detailed account, fearing implications for Manchuria. Roy Chapin becomes secretary of commerce as James Francis Burke dies suddenly, affecting Republican patronage.
Berlin AP reports President von Hindenburg approved an emergency decree proposing the death penalty in extreme cases to halt two months of political violence that has killed over 100 and injured about 1,500. Chancellor von Papen aims to swiftly establish special speed courts for terror-related crimes.
Ottawa AP report says a rift between Canadian and British delegations over trade terms clouded imperial talks. Malcolm MacDonald, son of the British prime minister, issued a statement insisting differences do not threaten a deadlock like London. Negotiations center on empire preferences, food prices, and Russia trade implications amid Canada’s manufacturing interests.
The twelfth annual Iowa American Legion Auxiliary convention opens at the Memorial building with a spirited contest for president between two sixth district candidates Mrs Oscar Thompson and Mrs Howard R Peterson. Other races include vice president where Harriette W Evans competes against possible challenger Mrs B L Williams along with re election moves for secretary and treasurer. The convention kicked off Tuesday with no clear frontrunner for department chaplain.
The Cedar Rapids convention marks the eleventh annual American Legion auxiliary meeting with seven hundred women present in the hall. Flags rise to standards as Ruth Yount and Charles Brabbit lead the patriotic display. National president Mrs. Frederick C. Williams and national secretary Mrs. Gwendolyn Wiggin MacDowell open the session with welcomes and introductions.
The Japanese foreign ministry asked the U S embassy in Washington to send a detailed report on Secretary Stimson's New York speech. It emphasized his Manchuria references and suggested possible representations if the report confirms press dispatches. Officials voiced indignation at the implication that Japan was the aggressor, against whom the world should rally.
A 1918 correspondent in an ill fitting uniform escorted Burke through France and described wartime events while urging readers in Pennsylvania to do their part. The energetic, small man with grand ideas used his sharp wit to play the political game for enjoyment.
E Roosevelt management credits the market upturn to public relief at the prospect of a Roosevelt victory in November. Earlier supporters of the governor argued the boom was political, driven by Hoover forces.
In a sharp take on national campaigns, writers say parties push blame for evils onto rivals while claiming credit for four years of progress. The piece notes political orators expect public unity, but suggests a possible shift as the public grows tougher and more discerning.
The State board of education, urged by the interim legislative committee on reducing government costs, plans a budget cut of at least $2,000,000 and announces a large coal order for Iowa miners and mine owners, as stated by W. H. Gemmill. The move is welcomed as a long-delayed good idea.
A historical note reveals Arch McFarlane, a former lieutenant governor, acted as a collector of tribute from Illinois coal sellers for the board of education. He did not oversee fuel delivery or handle the coal, yet his role underscores a delayed reform as the education board becomes increasingly educated on the matter.
Wenzel Voitech survived the Byrd South Pole expedition then visited relatives in the old country. He perished in a rowboat accident on the Elbe river, drowned amid reflections that danger comes when it is time.
Senator Dickinson accuses Gov Roosevelt of staging a Walker Seabury clash to steal attention from the Hoover acceptance ceremony. The piece notes the governor’s skill in using a two spot to maximize impact.
Iyowa's Attorney General John Fletcher travels to Washington to request a 20 million dollar loan from Reconstruction Finance Corporation for a radio wavelength project. He reports to the state house that prospects are not bright and omits details on the wavelength. Brookhart's return signals potential change, leaving the length of the project uncertain.
The claim that President Hoover and his aides caused the recent ten days' rise in security and commodity prices failed as critics realized no individual or group could influence prices that much. The text hints that if prices fall again, Hoover will be blamed.
The Scrubwoman named Randi Lerohl left her ordinary life to row the Mississippi in search of adventure. She now resides in isolation on Grand Isle in the Gulf of Mexico, where she asked to be left alone and reportedly finds contentment.
Randi Lerohl leaves behind constant striving in a quest for contentment. She pursues the end of the trail as the only success worth seeking, a goal shared by many who resist complacency and keep chasing meaning.
Governor Pinchot ordered the release of Annie Chess Pairchance, a Pennsylvania mother jailed for 20 days when she could not pay fines for killing a flicker to feed her hungry children. Her husband’s seven weeks of unemployment left the family short of food.
NEW YORK AP George Jessel stage comedian and his wife Florence have agreed on a Reno divorce. A statement quoted Mrs Jessel says she is leaving for Reno with her father and that the settlement is a mutual agreement of 100000 dollars and 10000 dollars for counsel fees.
Cedar Rapids records show 168 accidents 210 injuries and 5 deaths this year. Police and traffic officials note ongoing roadside hazards and call for driver caution and smarter enforcement to reduce tolls.
New York AP report notes a choppy stock market with frequent trend shifts and profit taking. Prices hovered in a wide range as volume rose during rallies but overall volume fell from Monday. Major movers included Consolidated Gas American Telephone Allied Chemical Air Reduction Santa Fe Union Pacific Pennsylvania Electric Power and Light American Can and J L Case with uneven gains that faded. U S Steel showed weaker performance.
Cedar Rapids officials report only about fifty eligible voters registered on the first day of the permanent registration system. The city clerk, as commissioner of registration, allows quick in office signup. City council urged all voters to register early to avoid precinct delays. three September days will be set aside to finish registrations students.
Chicago police report two men James Grippando aged 30 and John Paul White aged 19 confessed to murdering Ole Hansen, owner of a Wisconsin Dells hotel, during a Sunday morning robbery attempt. Grippando said he fired one shot and another was fired by an accomplice.
Sen. L. J. Dickinson, Iowa Republican and keynote speaker, accuses Gov. Roosevelt of diverting attention from Hoover’s acceptance address by scheduling Mayor Walker of New York’s hearing for next Thursday. He cites premeditation in setting the date and criticizes Roosevelt’s sportsmanship in a telegram.
A Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce board meeting Tuesday adopted a resolution urging the Farm Credit Corporation to take action. A companion resolution from the Cedar Rapids Clearing House is planned. The presenting committee consisted of Van Vechten Shaffer, Frank C. Welch, and Paul Huston.
Chicago authorities approve a new type of speakeasy that offers only water. A fountain donated by a laundry operates on the photo electric cell principle. Patrons whisper a word and water flows from a jet.
In this Cedar Rapids Gazette teaser, the famous heroine Boots is described as lost in a lung e during a relief mission for her brother amid a romance. Readers are invited to follow the daily adventures on the comic page to learn her fate.
Firemen police and waterworks officials freed Phyllis Wright two from a water stop box beside 601 First Avenue West after she wedged her leg in the concealed pipe. Workers excavated to three feet broke the pipe and twisted it free. she suffered a bruised leg and shock. City ordinances require owners to maintain water boxes and the city may repair and bill the owner.
Natchez Mississippi reports two society favorites face murder indictments in the Jane Sarget Merrill case. Octavia Dockery aged 60, daughter of a Confederate veteran, and Dicka Dana aged 61, nephew of the late A A Dana of New York Bath, were charged as investigators pursue the mystery surrounding Merrill a 72 year old recluse and former belle.
The entire cabinet of the Nanking government resigned Tuesday afternoon. Cabinet members in Shanghai sent a joint note to Nanking announcing the decision, with others in Nanking joining the action.
Justice 5S. C. Viles presented the 1931 annual report and the final quarterly 1931 to 1932 to the Linn county board of supervisors. He said the reports would be filed with the county auditor within the week under a board ultimatum requiring quarterly filings ending December 31 1931 March 31 1932 and June 30 1932 with penalties of removal if not filed within 20 days. The code requires justices of the peace to file quarterly sworn fee and fine reports with the county auditor.
Beverly Hills writer Will Rogers Says the Olympic Games were the greatest show in America. He notes daily attendance between 70,000 and 195,000, calls the event dignified and thrilling, and mentions the marathon winner from Argentina who fainted during its national anthem.
Washington dispatch reports the Lytton Commission preliminary finding condemning Japan for aggression in China. It lists fifteen counts including premeditated plans, zero hour warnings, and a puppet Manchukuo government, with China blamed for internal weaknesses.
James Francis Burke 65 of Pittsburgh general counsel for the Republican National Committee died Monday night at Garfield hospital moments after conferring with President Hoover. The heart attack struck during a White House visit as Burke twice sought July 4 notes for Hoover speech. Dr. Joel T. Boone ordered admission. Burke is survived by a wife and daughter.
Secretary Stimson’s Monday New York address on the Briand Kellogg pact drew irritation in Tokyo and satisfaction in Geneva. Japanese officials sought a detailed report while Geneva circles hailed a future US stance that could reassure the League. The talks signal rising focus on Sino Japanese tensions and a potential open door policy in the Far East.
CHICAGO IS. Dr. William A. O'Brien a 41 year old radiologist was charged with murder after coroner's jury returned an open verdict in the death of his 26 year old wife Vera Lord O'Brien. He allegedly administered a rare drug linked to her death. The case centers on the disputed cause of the wife's death and the physician spouse as principal suspect.
A brief plea promotes using The Gazette Want Ad columns to sell used baby gear and furniture. It emphasizes quick cash, offers a special 3 day ad rate, and urges readers to place inexpensive ads to connect buyers and sellers via phone.
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