Landon Begins East Tour With Three Major Speeches
Governor Alfred M. Landon plans three key talks on his first campaign trip to the east. He will address federal finances and government efficiency in West Middlesex Pennsylvania on August 22, educational issues at Chautauqua New York on August 24, and governmental efficiency in Buffalo on August 26. He drafts the texts at his mansion in Topeka before leaving for Estes Park Colorado to polish them in the mountains. He travels by train through Colorado Nebraska Iowa Illinois and Ohio making numerous appearances and meeting Republican leaders along the route. A KFNF Shenandoah Iowa poll shows Landon leading Roosevelt 82 to 18 in Nebraska and 72 to 25 in Iowa. He plans stops in Pennsylvania New York Ohio Indiana and other states before returning to Topeka after Buffalo.
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Topeka
Kan
INS
Alfred M. Landon
West Middlesex
Chautauqua
N. Y
Buffalo
Himelf
Estes Park
Colo
Denver
Colorado Mountains
Landon
Union Pacific
Omaha
Chicago and North Western
Chicago
Pennsylvania
Colorado
Nebraska
Iowa
Illinois
Ohio
KFNF
Shenandoah
London
Roosevelt
Lemke
New York State
Indiana
Fulton Fish Market Falls Into East River in Collapse
The 66 year old Fulton fish market on Manhattan’s lower east side collapsed early Tuesday and slid into the East River. Brooklyn night watchman George Clark, 73, was critically injured by falling debris. 12 others escaped. Fred Smith known as Al Smith grew up nearby and once described the market as his alma mater.
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New York
Fulton
Manhattan
Lower East Side
Alfred E. Smith
George Clark
Brooklyn
South Street
Smith
Patrick Cardinal Hayes
Brooklyn Bridge
Brothers kill suspect in sheriff escort shooting
In Dallas Georgia two brothers, Worth and Pinsen Brown, shot and killed Harry Howe, accused of killing his wife April 26. Sheriff Frank Couch said the incident occurred while Howe was being moved from jail to the courthouse. The Brown brothers were arrested afterward.
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Dallas, Ga
Frank Couch
Harry Howe
Worth
Pinson Brown
Condition Of Corn In Iowa Districts And Counties
A map summarizing August 1 corn condition by district and county in Iowa shows District 6 leading with 59 percent, followed by District 3 at 54 percent. Counties in District 6 include Cedar 70 and Johnson 48, while District 3 counties include Delaware 64 and Fayette 46. Statewide, the August 1 condition averages 37 percent versus a 10-year average of 83.1 percent.
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Leslie M. Carl
Des Moines
Iowa
Cedar
Clinton
Jones
Linn
Jackson
Benton
Scott
Muscatine
Johnson
Tama County
Delaware
Winneshiek
Allamakee
Chickasaw
Bremer
Clayton
Howard
Buchanan
Dubuque
Black Hawk
Fayette
Carl
U S reports improved business despite summer slump
A federal survey shows mixed signals with optimism from agencies and stronger earnings from some firms while unemployment remains high and the national debt grows. The Commerce Department notes cautious recovery tied to a balanced budget, and home loan activity reaches a seven year peak in June.
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Washington
Commerce Department
Federal Reserve Board
Labor Department
Department of Commerce
Federal Home Loan Board
United States
Bonus Bond Payments End Here After Aug 15
Cedar Rapids post office will stop paying adjusted service bonds after business on Saturday Aug 15. Since June 16 the office has issued 807650 in treasury checks for bonds surrendered by veterans. After Aug 15 bonds will be forwarded to Des Moines, the sole paying office in Iowa.
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Cedar Rapids
United States Treasury
Des Moines
Iowa
Place Dies In Shakopee Transient Camp At 60
Robert Place, grandson of a noted French astronomer tied to Napoleon, died in a Shakopee Minnesota transient camp at age 60 after business failure. Officials attributed heart disease as the likely cause. His sister Lillian Place of New York awaits instructions as the body is held.
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Shakopee, Minn
Robert Place
Napoleon Bonaparte
New York
Milwaukee
Des Moines
Place
Shakopee
Pierre Simon de la Place
Napoleon
Bonaparte
Lillian Place
Radio found in suspect's possession traced to Des Moines shipment
County officials reported a radio found Sunday in the possession of Donald Weaver 27 of North Manchester Ind. was traced to an Oskaloosa store run by Harold Morgan. Deputy Payn said the set was shipped from Des Moines July 25 and Morgan confirmed it missing after notification. Weaver claimed he bought the radio at a Sigourney carnival.
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Donald Weaver
North Manchester
Ind
Harold Morgan
Dick Payn
Weaver
Des Moines
Payn
Morgan
Sigourney
Will Of Bert Busby Admitted To Probate
The will of Bert C. Busby 82 Linn county supervisor at death July 29 admitted to probate in district court. George E Busby and Dorothy Hussey named executors with several grandchildren and relatives receiving defined shares. The will dated Sept 3 1935. Also Frank Henry Siechert will admitted to probate with his children as beneficiaries. dated June 5 1933.
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Bert C. Busby
Linn County
George E. Busby
Savanna
Ill
Dorothy Hussey
Maywood
Busby
Mary Morrison Thompson
Dorothy Morrison Dykehausen
Cedar Rapids
David Klink
Kathryn Klink
Marion
Charles E. Busby
Cora May Busby
George S. Busby
Waterloo
Frank Henry Siechert
William Siechert
Walter Siechert
Frank Siechert
Vera Fuller
Arno Fuller
Coluia Casualty Company and Insurer Named in Action
The report notes that Concern and the Columbia Casualty Company were named as parties to the action.
Divorces Sought By Chapman and Lauderback Couples
Ruby Chapman asks for a district court divorce from Merle Chapman on cruel and inhuman treatment and seeks custody of a daughter. Fay Lauderback files for divorce from Arthur Lauderback alleging a felony conviction in October 1935 following a Missouri marriage in April 1934.
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Ruby Chapman
Merle Chapman
Fay Lauderback
Arthur Lauderback
County records hog death under gunfire near Frontier Park
County officials believe a 350 pound hog died after being shot at the Frank Keutny farm south of Frontier park. The animal was found wounded late Sunday afternoon, and Deputy Sheriff Dick Payn noted neck wounds that appear bullet caused.
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Frank Keutny
Frontier Park
Dick Payn
Fairfax Man Pleads Not Guilty in Assault Case
Joe Jansa of Fairfax pleaded not guilty in district court on Tuesday before Judge A B Clark to assault with intent to commit murder. He allegedly beat Ignatz Kremendy and threatened his life Saturday night. Bond was set at 1500 dollars.
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Joe Jansa
Fairfax
A. B. Clark
Jansa
Ignatz Kremendy
Perpetual Savings and Loan Sues in District Court
In district court the Perpetual Savings and Loan company seeks a legal remedy against a party to enforce a loan agreement and recover alleged unpaid sums. The filing outlines the plaintiff’s claim and requests relief such as judgment, interest, and costs.
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Perpetual Savings and Loan Company
District Court
Judgment Secures $4,073.94 Against Collards
A court awarded a secured note judgment totaling $4,073.94 against Fred E. Collard and Bertha Collard. The action established the lien and equality of the debt with interest and costs.
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Tal
Fred E. Collard
Bertha Collard
Motorist Fined On Charge He Kissed Wife While Driving
Norman Horowitz 30 of New York City pleaded guilty in Westport town court to violating traffic rules after the car swerved as he kissed his wife while en route to Worcester Massachusetts. He was fined five dollars plus ten dollars forty cents costs by Judge Frank McMahon.
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Westport
Grand Jury Names Two Japanese In Farnsworth Case
Two Japanese believed to have left the United States less than a month ago were named in an indictment by the grand jury with John S Farnsworth. The suspects Yosiyuki Sumiya and Okira Yamaki allegedly conspired to obtain valuable Navy Department information. They were not named in the presentment, possibly due to diplomatic immunity or jurisdiction, and the move sets a potential espionage precedent.
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Washington
INS
United States
John S. Farnsworth
Navy Department
Yosiyuki Sumiya
Okira Yamaki
City Br iefs and Personal s
No rehearsal for the boys band this evening. The Woman's Labor bureau No 17 meets Thursday at 7 30 p m at the labor temple. Firemen responded to a false alarm at 1895 Ellis boulevard NW. About 100 Sinclair playground children visited the ice cream plant Monday. Fire company No 6 put out a grass fire at the rear of 2309 Mount Vernon avenue SE Tuesday morning. Lumir Trachta 31 of 1870 Wenng road NE cut a deep gash in his left hand while cutting a tree and was taken to Mercy hospital. Mr and Mrs Jack Davis 15406 First avenue E left Tuesday for Mendota Mo to attend the funeral of Mr Davis father who died Sunday. Mrs John A Wooden 97 Second avenue SE improving after major operation Sunday at St Luke's hospital. Rev Galen T Lehman pastor of the Church of the Brethren will be guest pastor at the First Baptist church Wednesday at 7 30 p m. Walther league of Trinity Lutheran church meets Thursday at 7 45 p m in the church assembly hall. Ed Simek 212 Sixteenth avenue SW fined 25 dollars and costs for intoxication and disturbing the peace. Proceedings against Joe Pettit 1020 Eleventh street NW for harboring a vicious animal were dropped when Pettit sent his dog to the country. Mr and Mrs Robert Leith 1218 J street SW returned Monday from three weeks in Alaska sailing from Vancouver and visiting Denver Seattle and the Royal Gorge. Col M H Taulby of Des Moines commander of Iowa district US army recruiting stopped in Cedar Rapids Monday afternoon to inspect the recruiting office run by Sergt William Melton in the federal building.
Clinton Mayor Seeks Stolen 1930 Buick Couped
Clinton police are asked to watch for a 1930 Buick coupe stolen from Mayor Howes on Tuesday. The car was recently painted black and bears license 23 7468.
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Clinton
Howes
Stocking Clinic at Martin's By Elaine Tripp
A stocking clinic is conducted at Martin's department store this week by Miss Elaine Tripp an expert in hosiery selection and care. She explains causes of runs in hose and describes the proper hosiery for different occasions.
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Martin’s Department Store
Elaine Tripp
Miss Tripp
Ed Reed Arrested After Violating Leave Condition
Ed Reed was fined 100 dollars and costs in police court on July 27 for intoxication and disturbing the peace by fighting with a suspended fine conditional on leaving the city. He was arrested in Greene's Square Monday and jailed for 30 days for failing to depart.
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Ed Reed
Greene’s Square
Bicycle Rider Hurt In Alley Collision
Steve Santos a 12 year old of 1410 Third street SE suffered a cut right hand when his bicycle struck the side of an automobile driven by H L Jones of 316 First avenue W on Monday afternoon. Jones was exiting an alley onto Third street between Fourth and Fifth avenues.
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Steve Santos
Third Street
H. L. Jones
First Avenue
Jones
Fourth
Fifth Avenues
Compensation Claim Is Granted for Driver's Widow
Judge H C Ring in district court awards Luella Smith, widow of Earl Smith, $6 weekly for 300 weeks from May 22, 1935, in a workmen compensation case after a hearing before Deputy Industrial Commissioner Ralph Young. Earl Smith injured May 16, 1935 while driving a wagon for Krebs Dairy Foods Inc. died six days later.
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H. C. Ring
Luella Smith
Earl Smith
Ralph Young
Krebs Dairy Foods, Inc
Smith
Krebs
Locomotive Sparks Start About Nine Percent of Forest Fires
A regional report states locomotive sparks cause roughly nine percent of forest fires, highlighting the role of rail activity in wildfire risk.
Siebke And Taylor Move to Former Luberger Location
Cedar Rapids oldest jewelry firm Siebke and Taylor will relocate from 215 Third Street SE to the west half of the ground floor at 221 Second Avenue SE, in the former Luberger furniture building. The move, set for early September, includes remodeling and a front redesign. A removal sale is announced.
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Siebke and Taylor
Cedar Rapids
Third Street SE
Luberger Furniture Company
Second Avenue SE
Liebke and Taylor
First Avenue E
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AL Smith
VIAVI
Miss McAndrews
Roosevelt Hotel
Wed
Viavi CO
M. E.garmoe
Optometrist
8Rd St
Twapello
Tpuvmouth
O ° Brien
Marrison
EMMET
Greene
Audubom Guthrie
Ene
Boone
Quallas
Mis
Adair
Igi.s
Taylor
Franklin
Mitchell
Fieve
Butler
Smarshall
POL
Vasper
Clarke
Decatur
Jefferson
van Buren
Henry
U. S
Court House News
Oskaloosa
Bert Busby
Farnsworth
Woman’s Labor Bureau
No. 17
Labor Temple
Ellis Boulevard NW
Sinclair Playground
Monay
Fire Company No. 6
Mount Vernon Avenue
Lumir Trachta
Wenng Road
Mercy Hospital
Jack Davis
Mendota, Mo
Davis
John A. Wooden
St. Luke’s Hospital
Galen T. Lehman
Church of the Brethren
First Baptist Church
The
Walther League of Trinity Lutheran Church
Ed Simek
Sixteenth Avenue SW
Joe Pettit
Eleventh Street
Robert Leith
J Street
Alaska
Vancouver
Seattle
Royal Gorge
M. H. Taulby
United States Army
William Melton
Federal Building
Santos
Martin’s
Home Oil & Gas Co
9Th Ave
Fourth Avenue
Cedar Rapids Gas Company
Siebke and
Luberger
Philco
Cedar Rapids Appliance Company
Dial
Petar
Norge
Rollator
Norge Rollator
Norge Concentrator
Borg-Warner Corp
Detroit
Mich
Cedar Rapids Appliance Co
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