Federal agents smash $2 million Boston narcotics ring
Federal narcotics agents from New York Detroit and Boston, with G men and local police, arrested 18 men and 2 women in a eight week drive. The Boston ring allegedly did a $25,000 weekly business and purchased $3,000 weekly from a New York source. Drugs were cut six to one and $25,000 in heroin and equipment were seized at the ring headquarters in the West End.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Harry L. Anslinger
Federal Narcotics Bureau
Washington
New York
Detroit
G-men
West End
U. S
William T. McCarthy
Sargent Stresses Soil Conservation
Senator Sargent urges soil conservation and farm prosperity through protecting American markets and cooperative farming. He lauds Farm Bureau gains, emphasizes strong churches and schools for good farmers, and praises Iowa State College and its extension work led by Rex Conn. He cites German unity lessons and commends Ames based Iowa State College for influential agricultural progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sargent
East
America
Iowa
Iowa State College
Ames
Agricultural College
State Agricultural College
Rex Conn
Linn County
Farm Bureau praise highlights farm lifestyle value
Mr. Sargent urged keeping a key figure for life while praising Farm Bureau club work for youth. He contrasted city life as glamorous but enslaving with farm life. Mrs. Don Wherry of Wyoming praised Farm Bureau efforts for girls. Dave McCreery of Alburnett led the meeting as Linn County president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Sargent
Farm Bureau
Don Wherry
Wyoming
Six Arrested in Chicago Accident Broker Ring
Chicago police announce the capture of six people connected to an organized group that used a radio and informants to chase ambulance customers. The operation maintained offices with listing files of lawyers doctors and ambulance owners and coordinated calls to secure commissions from accident cases. Individuals arrested include Estelle Gallant Lucian Plant Dorothy Plant Elizabeth Plant Harold Allen Leo Nemewoski and William Evans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Estelle Gallant
Lucian Plant
Plant
Dorothy
Elizabeth
Harold J. Allen
Leo Nemerowski
William E. Evans
Youths Arrested in Manchester Check Forgery Ring
Investigation into a series of check forgeries in Manchester and Monticello areas tied to about 120 dollars ends with the arrest of Elvin Beasley 16 and Clark Tharp 18 at Hopkinton by Sheriff Harry G Utley. Donald Gray remains in Anamosa custody and authorities allege the youths and Gray are implicated. some forged checks bore signatures of Frank Kehoe Hopkinton I M Dawson E G Dunning and William Wilson of the vicinity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Monticello
Hopkinton
Elvin Beasley
Clark Tharp
Harry G. Utley
Donald Gray
Anamosa
Frank Kehoe
I. M. Dawson
E. G. Dunning
William Wilson
City Briefs and Personals Item Highlights Local News
Dr James A Smrha a local physician is confined in Mercy hospital with the flu. H H Glackin of 1726 A avenue NE reports a new pair of skis stolen from his garage Thursday. The Cedar Rapids Airhawks plan a 7 pm Friday meeting in their basement club rooms at City Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James A. Smrha
Mercy Hospital
H. H. Glackin
Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids Airhawks
Glenn Stebbins Returns to Lincoln Hotel Home
Glenn Stebbins, after an operation at Mercy hospital, has returned to the Lincoln hotel where he resides, resuming his residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glenn Stebbins
Mercy Hospital
Lincoln Hotel
Chiropractors hold Linn County clinic at Montrose Hotel
Dr. J. E. Slocum of Des Moines chaired a National Chiropractors Association PR clinic at the Montrose hotel Thursday afternoon attended by thirty Linn County chiropractors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. E. Slocum
Des Moines
National Chiropractors Association
Montrose Hotel
Linn County Chiropractors Society
Fire crews respond to two chimney fires in city homes
Firemen made two runs on Thursday. The first at 2 15 p m to the home of G L McCalley 1007 Fourth avenue SE where sparks from the chimney ignited the roof. The second at 10 20 p m to the W K Hootman residence 816 Sixth street SE to extinguish a chimney fire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
G. L. McCalley
Fourth Avenue SE
W. K. Hootman
Sixth Street SE
Local court fines for overtime parking in city zones
Edward Cohn of 1570 Third avenue SE and John Bowman of 1500 Bever avenue SE were fined 1 and costs each in police court for parking overtime in a 15 minute zone. John Frasher of 413 Fifth Street NE paid 1 and costs after being fined for parking in a prohibited zone.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward Cohn
Third Avenue SE
John Bowman
Bever Avenue SE
John Frasher
Fifth Street
Motorist Sought After Parking Lot Collision
J O De Groat reports his new car damaged on Third street near Fifth avenue between 11 a.m. and 12 15 p.m. Friday while parked. He seeks the identity of the driver of the vehicle responsible.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. O. de Groat
Third Street
Fifth Avenue
Shueyville Church Sets Morning Worship and Youth Sessions
The Shueyville United Brethren will hold Sunday morning worship at 9 30 with the sermon God Is Still On His Throne Sunday school starts at 10 30 and Senior Christian Endeavor meets at 7 30 p m with The Christmas Carol as the subject.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shueyville United Brethren
Christian Endeavor
Chamber of Commerce Young Men's Bureau Christmas Party Plans
Leroy Kling of 317 Twenty-fifth Street Drive SE spoke at the bureau meeting about his recent Hollywood trip. After the session, members packed candy and other gifts to be distributed at next Wednesday night’s annual Christmas party for needy children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Bureau
Leroy Kling
Twenty-fifth Street Drive
Young Men’s Bureau
The
Chamber of Commerce
Hollywood
Bureau
Cedar Rapids Labor Federation shifts meeting for Christmas
The Cedar Rapids Federation of Labor moved its semi monthly meeting a week earlier due to Christmas eve. A bazaar at the C S P S hall raised over 1800 for the Central body. Sign Writers union No 1096 was formed. Next meeting set for January 14 1937 with officer elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids Federation of Labor
Labor Temple
C. S. P. S. Hall
Sign Writers’ Union
Wally Cocktail Is New Boston Creation
In Boston a new drink named the Wally cocktail debuts at local bars. It mixes French brandy parfait amour benedictine lime juice and cracked ice with a bartender joking Three of em and you’re gone with the Windsor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Wally Cocks
Jury weighs Zody injury claim after long trial
Witnesses test the claimant Zody’s ability to work at La Plant Choate after an emery wheel accident. Doctors disagree on his condition while foreman Henry Houseman details Zody’s lifting duties and pay. Trial began after the car collision on First avenue near Twentieth street E in December 1934. verdict delivered December 19, 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
la Plant-Choate Company
Zody
John Hamilton
la Plant- Choate Company
van Epps
van Epp
Henry Houseman
Thirty-second Street
la Plant-Choate
Houseman
Hauseman
C. W. Maplethorpe
Toledo
Maplethorpe
First Avenue
Twentieth Street
Ann Winslow
E. F. Winslow
Ring
Kraschel Leads Wilson by 2440 Votes in Iowa Governor Race
An unofficial tabulation from the secretary of state shows Nelson G. Kraschel ahead of Republican opponent George Wilson by 2,440 votes. County totals read Kraschel 524,186 to Wilson 21,746. official canvass to be conducted by the state legislature after it convenes January 11.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Secretary of State
Nelson G. Kraschel
George Wilson
Kraschel
Wilson
Extra Employees Added To Cedar Rapids Post Office
Seven extra carriers and one additional clerk were on duty at the Cedar Rapids post office Friday to handle the increasing Christmas mail volume.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Man Embezzlement Case Ended By Mercy At Mission
Joel Simmons 52 admitted taking 100 from employer while a salesman for Oelwein Chemical. After a talk at Sunshine Mission Cedar Rapids he pledged sobriety and told police he would repay. The company declined prosecution and urged him to return to work to make good the loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joel Simmons
Joel
Steward
Ill
Oelwein Chemical Company
Oelwein
Illinois
Iowa
Cedar Rapids
Sunshine Mission
Thomas J. Hinkin
Hinkin
Rock Island
Mr. Hinkin
Earl Stanley
Stanley
Court Hearing Over Horse Deal Led to $250 Suit
Judge A B Clark heard E E Doupnik versus Ed Smahel in district court on a March 5 farm sale of a horse team near Western. Doupnik alleges the team was warranted for wind and work and one horse was lame. Smahel says Doupnik was satisfied over forty days after the sale. The case was taken under advisement with written briefs to follow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Clark
E. E. Doupnik
Ed Smahel
Doupnik
Smahel
Will probated for Breneman and Pavlis estates
In district court Thursday probate was granted for the will of Charles F. Breneman who died November 12. Beneficiaries include wife Mary F. Breneman as executrix, son Frederick E. Breneman and grandson Charles R. Breneman, with the will dated February 24, 1928. Also probated Thursday was the will of Frank O. Pavlis who died December 3, leaving estates to daughters Alma Pavlis and Bessie Pavlis and son Frank J. Pavlis, with Joseph F. Pavlis named executor. will dated September 24, 1935.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles F. Breneman
Mary F. Breneman
Executrix
Frederick E. Breneman
Charles R. Breneman
Frank O. Pavlis
Alma
Bessie Pavlis
Frank J. Pavlis
Joseph F. Pavlis
Pettis Battle Seeks Separate Maintenance Decree
Ruth Pettis asks district court for separate maintenance de cree against Clifford Pettis on cruel and inhuman treatment. The couple were married December 20, 1935, according to the petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth Pettis
Clifford Pettis
Tolson Recalls Brunette Capture and Tear Gas Defense
Clyde A. Tolson of the Justice Department describes the New York raid that captured fugitive bank robber and kidnapper Harry Brunette. He notes Brunette fired two guns dry before fleeing under tear gas and emphasizes Brunette must never be released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunette
Tolson
Washington, D. C
Clyde A. Tolson
Department of Justice
G- Men
Harry Brunette
New York City
California
Alcatraz
Edgar Hoover
New Jersey
English Church and State Tie Weakened
The piece notes the push for disestablishment as the Church of England loses revenue and popular support after rejecting the 1928 prayer book. Wales separates church from state amid Methodist and Baptist majorities, while Scotland remains Presbyterian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Church of Scotland
Commons
Laborites Reveal Storm Over Archbishop’s Radio Sermon
In the House of Commons a Labour filibuster exposed a growing rift over Archbishop of Canterbury's criticisms of Edward VII. Ernest Thurtle read a speech not allowed in debate, accusing the archbishop of using a religious service to attack a former king and urging restraint and Christian spirit in the farewell broadcast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
INS
House of Commons
M. P
Canterbury
Edward
Ernest Thurtle
Thurtle
Windsor Castle
Prophecy Fulfilled as Man Dies After Dogs Seized
Fred Georges aged 73 died after humane society officers removed twenty two underfed dogs from a shack where he lived. He had warned that he would die if the dogs were taken. His illness followed the seizure and he passed away Thursday in San Francisco.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Fred Georges
Humane Society
Georges
Mrs Miller backs plan to separate road patrol from secretary of state
Des Moines secretary of state Mrs Alex Miller, popular for anti accident work, favors enlarging the motor vehicle department but removing it from her jurisdiction. The separate department would have more highway patrolmen and operate free of state political control, with Miller no longer responsible to a state official.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
INS
Alex Miller
Secretary of State
Chelsea Couples Lead List of Marriage Licenses
William Novak and Emily Chaloupek of Chelsea. Harold J. Caldbeck and Gladys M. Wells of Cedar Rapids. Gus Drafahl Jr of Palo and Irene High of Cedar Rapids obtain marriage licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Novak
Emily Chaloupek
Chelsea
Harold J. Caldbeck
Gladys M. Wells
Cedar Rapids
Gus Drafahl, Jr
Palo
Irene
Businessman Fulfills Hidden Teddy Bear Dream
Cecil I. Jenkins of Pittsburgh, Kansas, long sought a teddy bear Santa never gave him. He bought two live cubs from a stranded show to fulfill the wish, but the bears later attacked and ruined his wife’s expensive fur coat, ending in regret.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburgh
Kan
Cecil I. Jenkins
Santa
Iowa District Court Divorce Notice in Linn County
In Linn County District Court a petition for absolute divorce has been filed by January Lyse against Harle Parsons on grounds of two or more years of desertion. The case sets a January 5 1937 start date in Cedar Rapids for appearance. failure to defend by January 2 1937 noon could lead to default judgment. Edward J. Dahms represents the plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brunette
Tolson
New Jersey
Wisconsin
Cedar Rapids
J. W. Tolson
Twelfth Street
District Court of the
State of Iowa
Linn County
Pritt Marlargare Parsons
Harle Parsons
District Court of
Iowa
Edward J. Dahms
Enraged officer commits multiple Pittsburgh area killings
Sullivan, a police officer, killed five people after fleeing a Duquesne jail visit. The victims included a housekeeper and her husband, a ten year old girl’s mother and brother, and a social worker. He surrendered at the station saying the job was done and noting he had used six bullets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sullivan
C. Dewain King
Duquesne
Gallagher
Allegheny County
Pittsburgh
Bendas
Benda
Bacon
Carnegie Illinois Steel Company
Thompson death row case hangs on last appeal
Thompson, condemned in Iowa for murder, lost his final appeal when his lawyers failed to file a petition for rehearing on time. Governor Herring must decide on execution date or clemency as Tallents confession prompts questions. An investigation may delay any date until Kraschel takes office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tallent
Thompson
Nels G. Kraschel
Herring
D. N. Johnson
FE. R. Hicklin
Trotzky Welcome In Mexico If He Obeys Anti-Politics Law
Mexico City AP report says Leon Trotzky has asked permission to reside in Mexico and will be welcome if he obeys laws governing political activities of refugees. The request was filed with the Paris legation and reviewed by Interior Minister Silvestro Guerrero after conferring with President Lazaro Cardenas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mexico City
Leon Trotzky
Russia
Mexico
Trotzky
Paris
Silvestro Guerrero
Lazaro Cardenas
Guerrero
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