No Relief In Prospect For Sultry States
Heat sears the central states as winds drive temperatures above 100. Oklahoma reports 27 deaths for the week and Texas 17, with Oklahoma totaling 116 since July 13. Emporia and Lawrence in Kansas reach 112 or higher, water use restricted in Emporia, 10,000 gallons sought from Concordia. Scattered rains ease drought in parts, while Illinois and Minnesota receive showers and thunder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Middle Plains
Kansas
Oklahoma
Missouri
Texas
Kansas City
Emporia
Kan
Lawrence
Topeka
Lovewell
Concordia
Northwest
Chicago
Rockford
Ill
Iowa
Minneapolis
Minnesota
Roosevelt Seeks World Peace and Good Neighbor Policy
President Roosevelt urged a broad public push for peace and a stance of neutral, nonimperial conduct. He denied predatory aims, called for disarmament and friendship with all nations, and warned that war profits could threaten neutrality. He spoke in Chautauqua after visits in Cleveland and earlier flood areas seeking unity for peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Chautauqua
Cleveland
Great Lakes Exposition
U. S
Pennsylvania
New York
Johnstown
Binghampton
N. Y
Scranton
Wilkes-Barre
Chautauqua Auditorium
United States
Shaw held on alcohol charge after fairgrounds arrest
Shaw living between Greeley and Edgewood was in Delaware county jail on illegal possession of alcohol. He was arrested Thursday night at the fairgrounds by Deputy Sheriff Carl Anderson and State Agent Burns of Mason City. A hearing before Justice John M. Brayton Friday bound Shaw over to district court. Officers say alcohol was found on him yet Shaw claimed he had never illicitly disposed of liquor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Wird Shaw
Greeley
Edgewood
Delaware County
Shaw
Fairgrounds
Carl Anderson
Burns
Mason City
John M. Brayton
Cedar Rapids City Briefs and Personal Notices
J D Farrington of Chicago, Rock Island COO, visited Cedar Rapids for the weekend. DeMolay tryouts for Cedar Rapids chapter No 10 are set for Sunday at 2 PM at Masonry hall. Rev A Raymond Eckels of Plainsboro NJ and Mrs Eckels stay with Elizabeth Graham near Shueyville. Eckels to preach at Central Park Presbyterian next Sunday. Hugo Schenken, Montello Knapp, James Sealy fly to Des Moines in Cedar Rapids Airways plane piloted by Bob Strait. return planned today after visiting the late W J Barron. Rock Island accounting consolidation since 1932 led Maloney from Des Moines to Hamilton Park, Chicago. he has a health-related leave, as has Mrs Maloney from her railroad secretary role.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Masonry¢ Hall
A. Raymond Eckels
Plainsboro
N. J
Hugo Schenken
Iowa Culvert and Pipe Company
Montello Knapp
A. C. Allyn and Company
James L. Sealy
Cedar Rapids Engineering Company
Des Moines
Cedar Rapids Airways
Bob Strait
W. J. Barron
The
Rock Island Railroad
Maloney
Hamilton Park
Chicago
Buresh Announces Series of Speeches Across Iowa
George F. Buresh, former labor candidate for the United States senate, announced a speaking tour with events in Waukon at 2 p.m. Sunday Ryan at 11 a.m. Wednesday Springville at 8 p.m. Tuesday and Marengo on August 22 during the Jubilee program.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George F. Buresh
United States Senate
Waukon
Ryan
Springville
Marengo
Local Patient Arrested After Mt. Pleasant Fire
Harry Franks aged 56, a patient at the state hospital in Mt. Pleasant, who escaped after the earlier fire, was taken into custody Friday afternoon and is held pending word from Mt. Pleasant authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Franks
State Hospital
Mt. Pleasant
Neighbor Reports Poisoning of Three Dogs
Lynn McDowell of 921 Twelfth Street NE said Friday evening his dog died after being poisoned, while two other nearby dogs survived the attack in the immediate neighborhood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lynn McDowell
Twelfth Street
McDowell
Woman Fined for Assault in Local Court
Mrs. Ann Dvorak pled guilty to assault and battery on Mrs. C. H. Sea ton in Justice A. S. Reed's court. She was fined ten dollars and costs, suspended on condition she plans to move from her neighborhood soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ann Dvorak
A. S. Reed
C. H. Seaton
Justice Reed
Man Told to Leave City After Disorderly Conduct Sentence
William Schuller, 54, of Germany, pled guilty to disorderly conduct in police court. He was sentenced to 30 days in jail but the term was suspended on condition that he leave the city and not return. Alfred Thomas, 114 E Avenue NW, was fined $10 and costs for intoxication and jailed in default of payment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Schuller
Germany
Alfred Thomas
E Avenue NW
Traffic Violators Fined By Police Court
Leo Patten of 844 Seventeenth Street SW was fined 15 dollars and costs for reckless driving. H L Gibeaut of Mechanicsville and Ed Daley of 894 Daniels Street NE paid 10 dollars and costs each for speeding. Dr J M Knox of 517 Knollwood Drive Sr fined 1 dollar and costs for disregarding a traffic officer at the circus grounds. Sam Abram of 813 Fifteenth Street SE and C C Loomis of 1400 Second Avenue SE each paid 1 dollar and costs for parking infractions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leo Patten
Seventeenth Street
H. L. Gibeaut
Mechanicsville
Ed Daley
Daniels Street
Dr. J. M. Knox
Knollwood Drive
Circus Grounds
Sam Abram
Fifteenth Street
C. C. Loomis
Second Avenue SE
Prof Perkins Undergoes Major Operation in Rochester
Prof. C. W. Perkins of Coe College and Mrs. Perkins are in Rochester Minnesota where he had major surgery last Tuesday. Their children Robert and Judith visit their aunt Mrs. E. J. Nickles in Houston Texas at a summer home in St. Croix Falls Wisconsin. The family vacationed at Lake Okoboji from July 4 to last Sunday and Mrs. Perkins and the children plan to return to Cedar Rapids mid next week. Professor Perkins' condition is reported satisfactory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. W. Perkins
Coe College
Maloney Couple Return to Cedar Rapids Home
Mr and Mrs C H Maloney former Cedar Rapids residents return after four years away and establish residence at 1956 Fourth Avenue SE Cedar Rapids with their family in residence later plans unspecified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. H. Maloney
Cedar Rapids
Fourth Avenue SE
Trains and Truck Crash Kills Twenty Near Louiseville
Twenty people died when a 50 car freight train struck a truck near Louiseville, Quebec. Witnesses described a violent explosion and bodies scattered along the tracks and in a nearby wheat field as villagers rushed to aid the injured and pull victims from the wreckage. Fire destroyed the cab and several victims were found burned in the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Richot
Leo Louchette
Richot
Louiseville
Houle
Montreal
Armies In Spain Trade Executions
In San Sebastian three rebel army officers were shot by a firing squad after a loyalist court martial sentenced Maj. Moreno, Maj. Garcia de Morena, and Capt. Martin to death for leading the revolt. Rebels also executed two Basque nationalist leaders in reprisal as fighting continued toward San Sebastian and the sea. Gen. Emilio Mola ordered two loyalist leaders at Vittoria shot summarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hendaye
San Sebastian
Moreno
Garcia de Morena
Martin
Engineer Corps
Emilio Mola
Vittoria
Mrs Jennie Debow McLain Found Dead After Birthday
Mrs Jennie Debow McLain 58 wife of Clark McLain was found dead in bed Friday after inviting friends to celebrate her birthday. She had heart trouble but seemed well after the party. Surviving are husband and two children Ralph and Lanah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jennie Debow McLain
Clark McLain
Twelve-year-old boy breaks arm in porch accident
Leland Streliner, eight, son of Mr and Mrs Carl Streliner, sustained a broken arm at the elbow in a fall from a stepladder while attempting to erect a trapeze on a porch Friday at his home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
van Horne
Leland Streliner
Carl Streliner
Roosevelt Addresses Foreign Affairs at Chautauqua
President Roosevelt spoke on foreign policy highlighting the Good Neighbor policy and a stance against war. He stressed no predatory aims, strength with restraint, and a commitment to peace while recounting personal war experiences. He declared he hates war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chautauqua
N. Y
Roosevelt
We choose peace over profits in a line on neutrality
A columnist argues that American neutrality hinges on the President and secretary of state and warns that war profits harm the nation. The piece asserts the country must choose peace over industrial gains to avoid disaster.
A Nation Defends Its Neighborhood and Stands Strong
The speaker asserts that the United States enjoys blessings and strong ties with close neighbors while warning distant nations that if they harbor ill will they will face American defense. The tone emphasizes unity strength and readiness to protect regional interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Let Those Who Wish Our Friend Ship Look Us In The Eye
A message invites friends to meet and greet, urging mutual acknowledgment and a handshake to honor a beloved friend. The tone blends warmth with a call for personal connection and shared support.
Sinclair Playground hosts final community program night
About 900 attendees saw a Community House Golden Gloves boxing show led by local boxers Earl Carr, Robert Johnson, Amity Blakey, Milliard Washington, Harold Briggs, Herman Howard, Jackie Wilson and Dick Elliot. Lincoln and Sinclair senior boys played baseball 9 to 4. Plaques honored champions across multiple playground sports and track with named awardees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinclair Playground
Community House
Golden Gloves
Earl Carr
Robert Johnson
Amity Blakey
Milliard Washington
Harold Briggs
Herman Howard
Jackie Wilson
Dick Elliot
Lincoln
Sinclair
Gladys Tompkins
Selma Cole
Minerva Cole
Bernice Beiderman
Donald Joiner
Louis Kacere
Joe Stodola
Leo Trimble
Robert Reisdel
Russel Ferguson
Elton Ross
Lindberghs Fly From Copenhagen To England
Col and Mrs Charles A Lindbergh departed Copenhagen by private plane bound for England after visiting Denmark for demonstrations of his mechanical heart at a scientific congress. The Danish government allowed their exit without standard destination registration following a brief officials conference and Lindbergh's request to avoid publicity.
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Copenhagen
Charles A. Lindbergh
England
Denmark
Lindbergh
Air Pilot Lands Screen Test and Seven Year Contract
LaVerne W. Browne, co pilot of a TWA liner from Kansas City, flew to New York with producer B P Schulberg. Schulberg arranged a screen test after Browne impressed with his appearance. The test led to Browne securing a seven year contract on Saturday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Calif
LaVerne W. Browne
Kansas City
TWA
B. P. Schulberg
New York
Schulberg
Browne
British move to curb aircraft shipments to Spain
London reports pressure on aircraft makers to halt planes to Spain while pledging to withdraw protection for British nationals to maintain non intervention. AFrench led plan seeks a Europe wide embargo on arms and civil planes to Spain, though three De Haviland Dragons reportedly departed for Barcelona. The government warns Britons aiding either side risk aid and safety.
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London
INS
Spain
Britain
Europe
France
Croydon
Barcelona
Still Searching For Kaufman For Contempt Hearing
In Los Angeles a prolonged search for playwright George S. Kaufman continues after he failed to appear as a witness in a custody hearing involving four year old Marylyn Thorpe. Mary Astor has custody nine months of the year with Dr. Franklin Thorpe holding the rest, as deputies pursue Kaufman. The judge warned he would jail Kaufman if found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
George S. Kaufman
Mary Astor
Franklin Thorpe
Marylyn Thorpe
Toluca Lake
Miss Astor
Thorpe
Sheriff's Deputies
Kaufman
Goodwin J. Knight
Pll
American Held In Spanish Mine Gets Release From Reds
Eight and thirty Rio Tinto Mining staff including American J. O. Ambler were evacuated from the Huelva mines held hostages. They reached Huelva and will sail aboard the British destroyer Brazen, then to Gibraltar, after U S pressure on Spain to secure Ambler's safe exit.
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Gibraltar
INS
Rio Tinto Mining Corporation
J. O. Ambler
Huelva
Brazen
Huelva Harbor
United States
Seville
Ambler
Will Rogers Anniversary Reflects on Alaska Crash
Hollywood marks the first anniversary of Will Rogers and Wiley Post's deaths in the Alaska plane crash. A Memorial radio program is planned at the Hollywood Women’s Club with eulogies by William Farnum and a songs program. Oklahoma officials attend as guests of honor.
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Hollywood
Will Rogers
Wiley Post
Point Barrow
Alaska
Rupert Hughes
California
National Committee
Rogers
Woman’s Club of
William Farnum
James E. Shoemaker
Oklahoma State Society
Births in city note eight newborns in August
Born to multiple local families in August with first names and hospitals. Entries include Robert Leland Wade at Mercy, Rose Eileen Simmons at Mercy, and Barbara Ann Bearle at St Luke’s, among others with addresses and dates. Thin on details beyond birth and location.
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Leland Wade
Avenue NW
Robert Leland
Mercy Hospital
Glen Simmons
Marion
Rose Eileen
Leonard Schultz
Tenth Street NW
Arthur Bearle
D Avenue NE
Barbara Ann
St. Luke’s Hospital
J. W. Nosek
Hamilton Street
Algy Long
Twentieth Avenue
Janice Irene
Deaths Doris Havens Clark longtime Linn county official
Doris Havens Clark wife of P O Clark longtime clerk of Linn county district court died Friday at 3 pm at 138 Twenty sixth Street Drive SE after a year of poor health. Born February 16 1869 in Orange county Michigan she leaves a husband a daughter Mrs Carleton Burch of Los Angeles a sister Mrs B L Lee of Monmouth a brother J L Havens of Aberdeen a half sister Mrs Rose Owen of Grand Rapids two step daughters Mrs Sabra Reed and Mrs Adelaide Avery of Cedar Rapids and several nieces and nephews. Funeral at Yocum chapel Marion Sunday 2 pm with Dr W E Fisher presiding. Burial Mount Clark cemetery Central City.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doris Havens Clark
P. O. Clark
Linn County District Court
Twenty-sixth Street
Thomas and
Olive Havens
Clark
Orange County
Mich
Carleton Burch
Los Angeles
Calif
B. L
William T. S. Hunt dies. cremation for Iowa father note
Mrs. Clifford L. Myers of 103 Fourth Avenue SW receives the cremated remains of her father William T. S. Hunt who died January 1, 1936 in California. Born June 29, 1865 in Clinton County, he married Emma Elnora Beeson in 1886 and left two daughters Pearl E. and Lilly Maud, plus seven grandchildren. He belonged to the ICCF at Columbus Junction forty one years and to a California Masonic lodge. Burial planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William T. S. Hunt
Clifford L. Myers
Fourth Avenue
California
Mr. Hunt
Clinton County
Emma Elnora Beeson
Pearl E
Cedar Rapids
Lilly Maud
Columbus Junction
Masonic Lodge
Funeral services for Herbert W. Trimble announced
Funeral services for Herbert W. Trimble will be held in the Beatty chapel Monday at 9 30 a.m. Burial will be in the family lot in Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel from 7 to 9 p m Sunday. Coroner B L Knight who investigated the accident said it was an accidental death and there will be no inquest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. W. Trimble
Herbert W. Trimble
Beatty Chapel
Oak Hill Cemetery
B. L. Knight
Local businessman pledges move to Canada if Roosevelt wins
Julian T. Bishop a New England quail farm owner near Carthage N C says he will relocate to Canada if Roosevelt is re elected. County game protector Alex Field declines to renew Bishop deputy game warden commission stating Roosevelt will likely win and he has no authority to appoint in Canada.
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Raleigh
N. C
Julian T. Bishop
New England
Carthage
Canada
Roosevelt
Alex Field
Bishop
Field
Trotsky Denies Involvement In Moscow Plot Claim
Oslo dispatch reports Leon Trotsky denying knowledge of a plot against Russian leaders in which 16 men are jailed in Moscow. He acknowledged writing political articles at Kristiansand but said he did so to earn a living, not to agitate.
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Oslo
Norway
Leon Trotsky
Moscow
Trotsky
Kristiansand
Keota festival beauty pageant crowns Miss Keota
The Blythen-Sheets post of the American Legion organized the Keota fall festival pageant with forty contestants. First place went to Miss Helen Anderson who was presented as Miss Keota, with Arlene Lyle second and Betty Bell third. Kathryn Beery and Bernice Rains placed fourth and fifth. Berry Halden of Chariton spoke Friday night urging farmers to support self-reliance over government handouts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keota
Blythen-Sheets Post of
The
American Legion
Helen Anderson
Jacob Anderson
Miss Keota
Arlene Lyle
Miss Lyle
Wayne Lyle
Anderson
Santa Claus
Kenwood Playground Hosts Community Night Program
Kenwood playground hosted a community night Friday with local talent. About 150 people attended the program featuring Betty and Ethel Wheeler Patricia Maloney Ruth Anne Washburne George Legg Leah Rosenberg Fernand Vivian Clark Robert Barker and Mary Ellen Barker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenwood Playground
Betty and
Ethel Wheeler
Patricia Maloney
Ruth Anne Washburne
George Legg
Leah Rosenberg
Fernand Vivian Clark
Robert Barker
Mary Ellen Barker
Fred Engle to lead North Western depot at Eagle Grove
Fred Engle will supervise the North Western depot in Eagle Grove for the next six months. Mr. Whaley of Deep River is currently in charge of the local depot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fred Engleman
Eagle Grove
North Western
Mr. Whaley
Deep River
Engineer and Firemen Die in Freight Engine Explosion
In Terre Haute Indiana two railroad workers, engineer Eugene Vierling and fireman Harry Irwin, were killed when the locomotive boiler of a southbound freight train exploded near Pimento, ten miles south of Terre Haute. The blast toppled the locomotive, derailed three cars, and damaged 200 feet of track. Vierling's body was blown apart and Irwin was scalded and trapped in the cab.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terre Haute, Ind
Chicago and Eastern Illinois Railroad
Pimento
Here
Eugene Vierling
Harry Irwin
Evansville
Ind
Vierling
Irwin
Drought Blamed For Early Hay Fever Season
In Chicago the University of Illinois Research hospital reports drought caused an early hay fever season. Officials say premature plant pollination led sufferers to seek treatment about a week sooner than the usual calendar opening.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
University of Illinois Research Hospital
Trotsky and aides charged as German agents in Soviet plot
Moscow papers accuse Leon Trotsky Gregory Zinovieff and Leon Kameneff of plotting terrorism and the assassination of Sergei Kiroff. They claim ties to Nazi forces and fascist spies with plans to murder Stalin. A mass trial for sixteen exiled followers is prepared.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
INS
Leon Trotsky
Trotsky
Josef Stalin
Gregory Zinovieff
Leon Kameneff
Sergei Kiroff
Stalin
Zinovieff
Kameneff
Norway
Soviet Union
Lemke Endorsement Emerges Amid Clerical Politics
The article reports U.S. presidential politics with Father Coughlin, Dr. Townsend, and Rev. Gerald L. Smith at odds with President Roosevelt. It notes possible Townsend and Smith speeches after the convention and Coughlin’s doubts about a share-our-wealth movement behind Smith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lemke
Father Coughlin
Roosevelt
John J. O’connor
N. Y
Washington
Pennsylvania Avenue
Francis E. Townsend
Gerald L. K. Smith
Huey P. Long
Rev. Smith
National Union
Townsend
Smith
Motorist Fined After Near Miss With Patrolmen Auto
Joe Hayes of Center Point road pled guilty to reckless driving in police court. He was fined 100 dollars and costs, with the fine suspended after he surrendered his license for sixty days. Hayes was arrested Friday after his car narrowly missed colliding with a patrolmen’s vehicle near Twelfth avenue and Fifteenth street SE, narrowly avoiding several other cars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe Hayes
Center Point Road
Hayes
Simon and
Stusak
Twelfth Avenue
Fifteenth Street SE
Sunburn Keeps Jean Harlow Bedbound in Hollywood
Hollywood AP Jean Harlow stays in bed after sun exposure on Catalina Island left her with second degree burns. Dr Sidney Burnap said the sun sensitive star had been told to avoid the beach and tanning during the trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jean Harlow
Hollywood
Sidney Burnap
Catalina Island
Survivors Tell Of Ship's Foundering Off Algerian Coast
Two African American sailors picked up on the shore near Mostaganem reported that the French freight steamship Oranaise, 1765 tons with six passengers and a crew of twenty three, turned over suddenly. It sailed from Oran to Sete via the Balearics where a Spanish loyalist fleet is opposing rebels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oran
Algeria
Bosquet
Mostaganem
Oranaise
Bontly Transfer of Crescent Place Lots to Lender
W A Bontly and wife convey by deed to C R Building and Loan Association a southwest 20 foot lot 6 and northeast 20 foot lot 7 in Crescent Place for one dollar and consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bontly
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J. D. Kinsley
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Dysart
Ralph Hunger
Eden Seminary of
St. Louis
Teace Evangelical
Iowa City
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Scott Community Center
Mabel Shriver
Johnson County Board of Supervisors
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Grinnell High School
Hastings High School
Hastings, Neb
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Grinnell College
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Walter Scott
Clifford Richard
Long Grove
Zion Lutheran Church Parsonage
Clinton
George Kruger
William Scott
Calamus
Folletts
Johnson County
Works Progress Administration
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Maquoketa
Littleton
Ladies Aid Society
Methodist Episcopal Church
Effie Manross
Lucy McGlaughlin
Nellie Kruse
Lilly Hoffman
Wheatland
Elmer Agnew
Ladies Aid Society of the Presbyterian Church
Fred Busch
Charles Patterson
W. A. Mason
D.C
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