No Satisfactory Reform for Jobless Says Iowa Labor Leaders
The piece argues no single leader can fix unemployment relief and frames a WPA strike in Iowa over wages. It cites J. C. Lewis of the state federation opposing starvation wages and notes the WPA threat that workers on strike receive no aid while idle. It criticizes state liquor seal controversy and urges humane relief administration amid reported shortages and injustices.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Des Moines
Iowa
J. C. Lewis
State Federation
WPA
Lewis
Hauptmann Offers Lie Test to Aid Clemency
Bruno Richard Hauptmann, in a letter to Governor Hoffman, requests a lie detector test for himself and hopes it will persuade Dr. John F. Condon to undergo one too. He argues the test could demonstrate his innocence and hopes to influence clemency proceedings as his execution date nears. The governor disclosed the letter after consulting authorities, with a pardons court likely to hear Hauptmann’s request soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
N. J
Bruno Richard Hauptmann
Harold G. Hoffman
John F
Jassie’ Condon
Hauptmann
Ste
Flemington
Dr. Condon
Luther A. Campbell
Court of Pardons
Labor Board Orders Fruehauf to Reinstate Seven Workers
The National Labor Relations Board ordered Fruehauf Trailer of Detroit to reinstate seven employees fired for union activities with back pay dating from discharge and to abolish its force of spies. The firm was directed to adhere to the Wagner-Connery act.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
INS
National Labor Relations Board
Fruehauf Trailer Company
Detroit
Johnson Co Farm Bureau elects Raim president
IOWA CITY AP Joe Raim of Solon was elected president of the Johnson County Farm Bureau at the annual meeting attended by over 200 members. Elected officers for 1936 include William Warren of Iowa City as vice president Robert N Spencer of Iowa City as secretary and George M Hunter of Iowa City as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Joe Raim
Solon
Johnson County Farm Bureau
Willam Warren
Robert N. Spencer
George M. Hunter
Local Man Saves Youth in Cedar River Rescue
North Western switchman E Homan of 847 A avenue NE aided by police, firemen, and a switch crew saved 14 year old Lyle Tompkins of 1032 Eighth street NW after he broke through the Cedar River deck near Cedar Rapids.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar River
Cedar Rapids
Co. K. Homan
A Avenue
North Western
North Western Y
Lyle ‘Tomp‘kins
Eighth Street
Rescue on river ice saves youth encountered by calls for help
At 1:24 p.m. Tuesday a youth fell through ice near the dam while crossing the river from the west to the east side. Police, fire department, and railroad workers aided by climbing rescues and a ladder rope saved the boy, with both he and helper Tompkins reaching shore safely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metter Young
Tompkins
Simon, Moore
Funke
Stodola
Marshall
Haberle
Homan
Old City
Thelma Todd Found Dead In Los Angeles Car
Thelma Todd film actress was found dead in her car in Los Angeles after a May party. Coroner investigation began as police noted blood at the mouth and nose but no immediate foul play. Todd had received extortion threats earlier this year linked to Abe Lyman and others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Los Angeles
Thelma Todd
J. P. Sampson
Miss Todd
Santa Monica
Pacific Ocean
May Whitehead
Fred
New York
Abe Lyman
Pichner Local Leader Dies After Brief Illness
John W. Pichner, Cedar Rapids banking and plastering firm president, died at 50 at his home after a brief illness. He led First Trust and Savings bank and King's Crown Plaster, with other roles including What Cheer Clay Products and Onslow Lumber. Funeral services planned at Turner chapel with Crescent Masonic lodge honor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King’s Crown Co
Cedar Rapids Bank
Onslow
What Cheer
Cedar Rapids
John W. Pichner
First Trust and Savings Bank
King’s Crown Plaster Company
Fifth Avenue SE
Pichner
Public School
Iowa City
C. H. Swab, and Company
King's Crown Plaster Company
What Cheer Clay Products Company
Onslow Lumber Company
Wyoming
Cedar , Rapids
Loan’ Association
Peoples Church
Masonic
Rinchiding
Crescent
el Kahir
Sokbl Society
Maven
Jan Huslodge
Eleanora Riddle
North Liberty
Kenneth Kennedy
Eleanor
Marilee Kennedy
Teressa Pichner
Arthur Hromek
Frank Vesely
Joseph
John Pichner
Turner Chapel
Melvin L. Welke
Crescent Masonic Lodge
Bohemian National Cemetery
Linn County School Teacher Fatally Stricken
Miss Georgia L. Miller a veteran Linn County teacher at the Buffalo school seven miles north of Cedar Rapids suffered a cerebral hemorrhage at 4 pm Monday and died half an hour later at the school. Her brother Frank Miller called for medical help. death was due to natural causes with no inquest. Her body was taken to Beatty's mortuary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgia
L. Miller
Fourth Street
Buffalo
Cedar Rapids
Linn County
Miss Miller
Frank
E Ave
Man Wins Right to Keep Mother-in-Law Out of Home
Rochester New Jersey AP report says County Judge William Kohlmetz suspended sentence for Edward Bullock after he stabbed his mother in law Clara Williams with a penknife during an argument at his home. The judge ruled a man has right to prevent intruders from entering his residence. Bullock claimed his mother in law provoked the attack by beating him with a chair and mop handle.
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Rochester
N. J
William C. Kohlmetz
Edward Bullock
Bullock
Clara Williams
Kohlmetz
Small deeds carry vast meaning in daily life
A gracious philosopher extols the power of tiny acts and concise language. He cites Jesus and a Newman anecdote to show that small gestures, like a cup of water or a silk handkerchief, possess deep moral weight that endures beyond time.
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Jesus
John Henry Newman
England
Kid Cann Identified as Liggett Slayer Again
Minneapolis police announce Esadore Blumenfield alias Kid Cann has been identified for the second time as the shooter in Walter Liggett’s assassination. Eyewitness Wesley Anderson aided by a man who knew Cann placed him near Liggett’s home when gunfire ended the editor’s life.
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Minneapolis
the Tribune
Wesley Anderson
Walter Liggett
Cann”.Blumenfield
Esadore Blumenfield
Kid Cann
Walter
Liggett
Cann
Republicans pick Cleveland for 1936 convention amid tight race
The Republican National Committee selected Cleveland as the site for the 1936 presidential convention with Chicago and Kansas City close contenders. The decision follows reports that the New Deal is slipping, and the party moves to set delegate rules and fill committee vacancies including Reed and Metcalfe.
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Ohio City
Fletcher
Washington
Republican National Committee
Cleveland
City
Chicago
Kansas City
Pittsburgh
Walter F.brown
Ohio
Brown
Henry, T. Fletcher
Roosevelt
Andar
Tthe
National Committee
David A. Reed
Pennsylvania
William S. Ware
Jesse. H. Metcalfe
Rhode Island
Frederick S. Peck
Daniel F
Field
Maine
E. Weller
Maryland
Arthur M. Curtis
Missouri
Charles E. Runyon
Oregon
Kesse’ F.cannon
Utah
Edward V. Robertson
Wyoming
Christine Bradley Smith
Kentucky
Downtown Stores to Stay Open Nights Through Dec 23
The mercantile bureau of the Chamber of Commerce announced stores will be open until 9 p.m. Wednesday evening and continue through Monday December 23. On Christmas Eve shops close at 6 p.m. Christmas carol programs are set for Wednesday Friday and Monday at the Plaza starting at 7 p.m.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mercantile Bureau of the
Chamber of Commerce
Young Men’s Bureau of the
I Want You Only serial by Elenore Meherin
The Cedar Rapids Gazette will begin publishing a new novel I Want You Only by Elenore Meherin tomorrow. The author of Chickie offers a romance about Nell Doran and her determined fight for love amid hardship and depression, with the author’s acclaimed dramatic power.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elenore Meherin
Return Of Slots In Carroll County Note Admitted In Court
A 1934 note by Walter Maley first assistant attorney general ordered Sheriff Frank Buchheit to release two seized slot machines to owner M M McCullough. Maley wrote the instruction in the sheriff’s presence, with McCullough to receive machines and cash totaling $30.70. The note was admitted as evidence in the gambling conspiracy trial of Attorney General Edward L. O Connor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Walter Maley
Carroll County
Edward L. O'Connor
H. M. ‘Havner
Jerome Drees
Frank Buchheit
M. M. McCullough
Buchheit
Maley
M.M. McCullough
Carroll
Glenn ‘Schmidt
Jurie
Havner Seeks Dismissal of Duckworth Appeal in Iowa Graft Case
Havner petitions Iowa Supreme Court to dismiss Max E. Duckworth appeal from Judge Peters contempt ruling. Oral arguments set for Tuesday. Gordon contends Duckworth appeared voluntarily before a grand jury and the ruling violates constitutional provisions on bail and cruel punishments. Duckworth cited November contempt and jailed, then released on stay during review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H.M. Havner
Woodbury
Iowa
Supreme ‘Court
Max E. Duckworth
Earl’ Peters
Duckworth
Havner
George Gorder
Sioux City
Woodbury County
Edward L. O'Connor
Peters
Supreme Court
Court
Joe Havner
Gorder
Farmers and Business Men Honor Champion Baby Beef Feeder
IOWA CITY a banquet honoring Cleo Yoder a 19 year old Johnson county 4 H club member who showed the grand champion baby beef calf at Chicago’s international livestock exposition drew over 650 attendees. Charles Yoder Eli Yoder and Irving B Weber led the program with speakers Eugene A Gilmore Pat Donahue William L Davis Emmett C Gardner and Ray Murray from the university chamber of commerce and state agriculture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa City
Johnson County
Cleo Yoder
Chicago
Charles Yoder
Here
Eli Yoder
Irving B. Weber
Eugene A. Gilmore
University of Iowa
Pat Donahue
Holbrook
Yoder
William L. Davis
Iowa City Chamber of Commerce
Emmett C. Gardner
Ray Murray
State
Hoover outlines four fold plan to ensure clean elections
Former President Herbert Hoover addressed the John Marshall Republican club of St Louis proposing a four fold plan to decentralize relief control, cut federal allotments to states, and ease human distress to shield elections from politics. He criticized Roosevelt's remarks and warned of political meddling in relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
ST. Louis
Herbert Hoover
Roosevelt
America
John ‘ ‘Marshall
Republican Club
Atlanta
Hoover attacks New Deal and federal relief costs
Former President Hoover criticizes the New Deal in strong terms, accusing the Hoover regime of mismanaging assets and predicting public debt rising to 32 or 33 billion by July. He taxes federal relief costs as excessive and politically driven while accusing media of sensationalism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover
Bank
Rae
New Deal Unemployment Relief Organization
Benton County Farm Bureau Elects Officers in Vinton Meeting
Allen Kline of Vinton was re elected president of the Benton County Farm Bureau at the Van Horne meeting. Herman Franzenburg Keystone was chosen vice president Charley Inman of Vinton was re elected secretary and A M Godel of Vinton was re elected treasurer. About 200 attended with a majority voting to raise the membership fee from 5 to 10 dollars. Harry Welchman of Newhall reported on the Chicago national convention. Inman noted the bureau has 693 members this year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vinton
Alen Kline
Vin‘ton
Benton County Farm
van Horne
Herman‘ Franzenburg
Harry Welchman
Newhall
Chicago
Inman
Benton County Farm Bureau
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Rich Anderson
Relief Administration
Gazette
Bruno
Self
Doctor Condon
Jassie
Hoffman
B. Richard Hauptmann
N. J. State Prison
Labor Board
Johnson Co. Farm Bureau
Raim
Tee
JW. Pichner
Linn Co
Joseph Fort Newton
DR. Newton
Cedar Rafids News
Meherin
Charles V. Warren
Sangek Havner
High ‘Court
Ra New
Deal
Col. Og
Allen-Kline
Benton Farm ‘Bureau
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