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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1932
Page
1
The piece contrasts Jimmie Walker's Albany spectacle with Herbert Hoover's formal Republican nomination in Washington. It notes Walker's confident stance amid a possible late victory for the Tammany machine and hints at New York mayoral politics and gifts inquiry.
President Hindenburg to meet Adolf Hitler on Friday and offer the chancellorship with four conditions. The fascist leader’s rise accelerates, while the army, police role, and party power are areas of potential restraint.
President Hoover prepared to address the nation Thursday night as the Republicans rallied support for his re election bid. A garden luncheon at the White House drew leaders from across the country with Mrs Hoover, Mrs Roosevelt and Farley among guests amid market optimism and steady preparations for the acceptance speech.
Mrs. Harriette W. Evans of Cedar Rapids chosen vice president of the Iowa department American Legion Auxiliary with Mrs. Oscar Thompson of Dallas Center elected president. The convention noted Mrs. Evans ran unopposed. nominations also listed for historian and chaplain. Other offices and district results were reported, with page 14 continuing.
The American Legion auxiliary in Iowa, led by Mrs. Naomi Doebel, issued orders urging members to join men in advocating high living standards and national economic rehabilitation. The banquet in Cedar Rapids drew nearly 500 attendees including four men who sat at the speakers table. The directives pressed law enforcement, aid for disabled veterans, dependents’ pensions, and strong national defense tied to world peace, with a brief note of congratulations from national secretary Mrs. Gwendolyn Wiggin MacDowell.
Germany marks Constitution Day amid doubts over monarchist ties as Adolf Hitler edges toward power. Speeches avoid republican references while theories warn of a coming semi dictatorship. A dog star and film world contrasts close the piece.
The USSR plans a large bond issue to fund increased foreign purchases, promising to resume prior proportions. Nations from which it will buy must accept the bonds, while the market shows weak interest. The bonds carry ten percent interest for ten years, a rate likely to deter investors.
Mrs Jimmie Walker wife of the mayor jokes about retiring to a Clinton area Iowa farm inherited from her father and run by an uncle. The comment suggests she doubts Jimmie as a practical or gentleman farmer while noting his dealings with supporters who share in his reputation.
The piece argues that without a mortgage on the Walker farm Jimmie can gain peace of mind from Iowa soil. It notes few farmers own land free of encumbrances and compares mortgage-free ownership to city dwellers avoiding stock bubbles.
Henry Field, noted seed man and radio broadcaster from Iown, visited the White House and expressed he is not radical or standpatter but a business man and farmer who will support the Republican platform straight down the line. He describes himself as a conformist.
The Iowa board of education spent just under 11 million dollars last year, a 4.6 percent rise from 1924. Proponents call it a minor increase, while taxpayers may question why nearly 10.5 million was used in 1924.
Walter Nichols remained in jail in Portland Oregon after using another man s emergency relief employment card to work beyond the permitted period. The ruse was discovered and he was arrested on likely charges of working under false pretenses.
In a Reichstag ceremony attended by President von Hindenburg, government speakers proclaimed the Weimar constitution dead and pressed for a revision of the election system. Baron Von Gayl urged a return to monarchical style elections, contrasting with party lists and calling for a unified German Reich.
Des Moines AP reports 16 year old Eddie Green was injured when a channel catfish attacked his toe while wading in the Des Moines river. An ambulance carried him to Broadlawns General Hospital where staff treated the lacerations after the strange encounter.
E J Yeoman seeks a co traveller to share driving and expenses for a trip to California. He advertised in The Gazette Personal column at 44th Street and Mount Vernon Road and received six responses. Readers planning car trips should advertise in Personal ads to find willing passengers and lower costs.
Seattle reporters and W C T U leaders led by Mrs. Ella Alexander Boole awaited President Hoover's acceptance speech at the twenty eighth national convention. They sought firm support for prohibition and an anti resubmission plank. Endorsement hinged on his stance. Roosevelt faced no formal backing.
Cedar Rapids received 1.51 inches of rain with a late Wednesday storm that brought a violent electrical display but little wind. Showers continued Thursday morning as a cool front kept temperatures in the mid 60s to mid 70s throughout the day.
Zurich Switzerland Auguste Piccard said he expects to launch his second stratosphere mission at dawn Saturday weather prospects he gave were favorable.
Mrs Victor Bruce failed again in London to set a new world endurance flying record. Her so called flying bungalow landed at Felixstowe after less than sixty hours aloft.
In Seville rioters identified as communists and syndicalists attack the city after a monarchist revolt, burning buildings including the central jail and a printing shop. Civil guards fire on mobs while troops deploy to San Leandro convent as demonstrations spread.
Spain’s 24 hour monarchist rebellion collapsed as General Jose San Jurjo, the fleeing leader, was arrested in Huelva after his revolutionary machine seized Seville then faltered before government troops. Three of his chief officers were also captured.
The national Republican committee convened with Everett Sanders of Indiana as chairman and announced readiness to aid Hoover after his 8 p m keynote address. An aggressive speaking drive was planned with early starts and a heavier push by mid September. Mrs Ellis A Yost of West Virginia directed the women’s division and several regional leaders attended.
Berlin judges ruled it is not illegal to publicly credit a woman with sex appeal. Fraulein Tony Sender, a prominent Reichstag member, complained of slander though the court said the remark was ill advised and not insulting.
New Orleans report says the Cotton Stabilization Corporation will sell 650000 bales on the open market this year and donate 500000 bales to the Red Cross. All directors were re elected.
CHICAGO INS One young bandit Alex Suwanski 18 was shot to death and three companions were captured in a thrilling chase by police Thursday after they had attempted to hold up a filling station. Other young hoodlums Thomas Hayes 26 and Daniel Sparrow Ambrose 20 were shot and seriously wounded by officers when they sought to get even with their enemies. Both were recently released from jail after serving terms for automobile thefts.
Lebanon Indiana police report John By roads aged 12 died from blood poisoning after a rock wound. He refused to identify the attacker who struck him, keeping silence until death.
In Cedar Rapids, known as Uncle Hayes, a loner with a one horse cart, sells his remaining chickens after thieves steal most of his flock. He later catches two thieves in his yard, who flee after finding only eight dollars in their pockets. Police seek two suspects, a large man about 250 pounds and a six foot tall man.
Traffic toll in Cedar Rapids this year includes counts of accidents injuries and fatalities. Data show trends in collisions and impact on drivers and pedestrians in the city.
Beverly Hills editor notes Will Rogers jokes about Herbert Hoover receiving a four year term with the nation on his mind and jokes that Japan remains irritated with Secretary Stimson over policy, lampooning political drama of the era.
A mother’s fear for her baby led to the arrest of Pat L. Regan a 40-year-old fugitive known by many aliases. Police say Regan forged travelers’ checks and cashed a $100 Royal Bank of Canada check at Niagara Falls Ontario. He has a long record of forgery and escape from hospitals and prisons.
New York Mayor James J. Walker testified in Albany as Gov. Franklin D. Roosevelt conducted an unprecedented executive-chamber hearing. He protested the Hofstadter investigations and explained a $26,000 bond receipt tied to a taxicab-legislation transaction and an Atlantic City 1929 event.
Rin Tin Tin, the 14 year old German police dog star of silent films, died of old age on Thursday at owner Lee Duncan's home. Duncan said Rin Tin Tin Jr., son of the original dog, would fill the planned talking picture roles. The veteran was buried in Duncan's bone yard.
Four people arrested by Omaha authorities on counterfeiting charges remained jailed Thursday awaiting federal action. Joe Davis of Des Moines admitted possessing twenty counterfeit half dollars found in a cache learned from Charles L. Scott, his Osceola jail cell mate. Scott had been sentenced in Des Moines for counterfeiting. the others are Davis wife Earl L. Ruark of Des Moines and Robert Watson of Silvis Illinois.
In Paris an insane engineer Pierre Guillard slashed Millet's renowned painting The Angelus with a knife at the Louvre. Guards subdued him but the artwork was ruined by the attack.
Mrs James J Walker arriving in Albany with their son for Jim Walkers hearing before Governor Roosevelt mentions her inherited Iowa farm. She says the farm near Clinton Iowa is where she could retire if politics falters and she would prefer Jim to leave politics when ready.
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