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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Dec 21, 1935

Page

6

Woman Bank Bandit Held At Albert Lea

AP report details the capture of Mary Rean Moore after a Thursday bank robbery at the Twin Lakes State Bank. She surrendered to authorities near a blind road five miles from Twin Lakes as a posse closed in. Moore faced robbery charges in Albert Lea, Minnesota, with county attorney Frese RoOoPe presiding.

Albert Minnie Minnesota Gret Cnd Bedav Attornes Frese RoOoPeerson Agais Vis Tryon Bert Heldur Lake State Okerson Peters Twin Lakes Petese

Couple Who Wanted To Sell Their Son Get Relief

Chicago report says Mr and Mrs Edward Hardt two deaf 27 year olds sought to sell their three month old son Frank for 10000 dollars to feed themselves and Warren. They lowered the price to 1000 after learning sale was not allowed.

Chicago Edward Hardt Frank United Charities Herman N Bundesen Board of Health Warren

Oil Strike Near Governor's Mansion Shocks Oklahoma City

An oil well roared in near the Oklahoma Governor's Mansion delivering an estimated 450 barrels per hour. Operators say the find signals a vast oil dome beneath the area. The discovery by British American Oil No 1 Piersol lies just outside the city’s non drilling zone, indicating a westward and northward Wilcox sand production trend from the Pennsylvanian Ondiebi belt.

Oklahoma City Governors Mansion Statehouse British American Oil No 1 Piersol Oklahoma Cty Wilcox

Yuletide Accident in Ulabana Leaves Child Injured

A woman in Ulabana suffered a fractured left leg after climbing a ladder to trim a cedar branch near a Chevstros tree for her children. The mishap occurred during a Yule display and left her unable to walk.

Ulabana Mrets Kauffmar If West Tiberts Tovotan

Supervisors and Physicians Confer on Medical Relief

The Linn County board of supervisors and physicians from the Linn County Medical Society held a two hour conference after courthouse hours to discuss a contingency medical relief plan to replace the state program set to end December 31. Details of negotiations were not disclosed, with officials signaling tentative progress and inviting further explanation from medical leaders.

Linn County Board of Supervisors Linn County Medical Society Linn County Daters Dee 31 Srmbors Davenport Rares Bradas

Unemployed Groups Endorse Strike Over WPA Wages

At a mass meeting led by Joe Lew, the Town Workers Alliance and WPA workers endorsed a strike to press state officials for prevailing wage rates. The group, affiliated with Workers Alliance of America and AFL units, aims to shut WPA projects until demands are met.

Judd Barden Aebon Petiaen

Tax Liens Filed Against Hopson Associate in $3.14 Million Case

New York AP report states James J Heey, IRS collector for the second district, filed eleven tax liens against John I Mange, an associate of Howard Hopson in the Associated Gas and Electric organization, plus three utility affiliates, totaling 3 142.534 93 dollars.

NEW York James J Heey Internal Revenue John I Mange Howard Hopson Associated Gas and Electric Company Associated

Sixty two acquitted of strike riot charge

Sixty two textile union men charged with rioting during the Pelzer strike disorders on Labor Day when Mrs Gertrude Kelwwo was killed were acquitted by a general sessions court at Pelzer. The case involved Pelzer textile workers and the riot near Pelzer’s mill scene.

Anderson Pelzer Gertrude Kel- Wwo Kels Geo DD Jarerston Sir Ke

Grandson Of T R Slurt Involved Car Incident

A fragmented Boston AP report suggests a car incident involving the grandson of T R Slurt. The text is garbled with names and places unreadable, offering no clear date or location.

T. R. Slurt

Denial questions in graft trial as jurors weigh silence

Court sessions focus on why O Connor and Walter Maley did not testify while prosecutors tie conspiracy charges to gambling racket in Des Moines and Sioux City. Key witness Lynn Geil cited as core, with references to slot machines and paid payoffs as jurors consider the defendants roles and potential corruption in high office.

Ty de Fang Walter Maley Conner Walter Males Ygdas Bess Gensit McNaughton O Connors Havner O'Connor Matey Matey Joe Gagen Tom Conroy Kirkwood Des Moines Gagen Gagens Sioux City Lynn Geil O'Conner Wrt Cistle G Gerowno Siox City Sioux Creare

American Trust to Begin Dividend Payments Saturday

JR Drake announced that 3 300 depositors will receive a 20 percent dividend on deposits in the American Trust and Savings Bank receivership. The total payout will reach about 128 000 with funds accumulated since the receivership began in May 1938. About 5 000 of 9 000 school savings accounts will await claimants, totaling around 3 000, and youths are urged to visit the bank to collect.

JR Drake American Trust and Savings Bank D W Bates RFC Drake

Man Climbing Pole Ends Life After Bank Larceny Charge

Frederick Abel, 29, climbed a 50 foot steel high tension pole on Northern Boulevard, tied a rope to the crossbar, and hanged himself as hundreds watched. Police later said Abel was wanted on a grand larceny charge from the Bank of Manhattan for attempting to cash a bad check and planned to marry soon.

New York Frederick Abel Abel Northern Boulevard Bank of Manhattan Company

Cedar Rapids records 10 below as cold wave hits

Temperatures in Cedar Rapids plunged to 10 below zero at 7 am Friday with a 14 minus state low and a 2 above peak at 3 pm under clear skies. The National Weather Bureau predicted a rise late Friday into Saturday and Winter's official arrival is set for Sunday. Two trolley breaks disrupted interurban lines, causing delays up to 45 minutes.

Cedar Rapids State Weather Bureau C C Wyde University of Iowa Marion Fifth Avenue Fifth Street First Street Chambers Inskeep Company

Mrs Sallie Newman Of Garrison Dies

Mrs Sallie Newman wife of the late Joseph M Newman died at her home in Garrison after a long illness She was 82 born in Kentucky and moved to Iowa Survivors include son Charles of Garrison two daughters Minta Harvey of Cedar Rapids and Frankie Bonebreak of Garrison fifteen grandchildren and twelve great grandchildren Funeral services will be held Sunday at 2pm at Todds with Elder W C Wilson presiding Burial will be in Dunkard cemetery near Midway

Speeia Garrison Sallie Newman Joseph M Newman Kentucky Iowa Joseph Newman Charles Minta Harvey Cedar Repids Frankie Bonebreak Ichildren Church of Christ At Todd Alle Furer Todds W C Wilson Dunkard Midway

Abandoned Auto Taken to Fairfax Garage

A discarded vehicle on highway No 149. Near Fairfax the car was moved one mile north and to Fairfax garage. Deputy sheriff Dick Payn reports Bertur courts license No 3% 8 with no registration found inside. The machine had stood near the highway for two days per James E. Smith’s office notes.

Wiauppet Couch Fairfax Depsneerff Dick Payn Farfax Bertur Courts Payns Whine Ser James E.i Smith

Britain pressure on nations to mobilize promises

Chancellor Neville Chamberlain told the Commons that Britain sought the most complete assurances of aid if Italy attacked. He noted nations were not ready to fulfill promises as France recently said it would take two weeks to mobilize for battle.

Italy Neville Chamberlain Commons Britain France

Laval declines to sign resignations amid cabinet talks

Paris AP reports Premier Laval decided not to re sign after meetings with President Le Treun and rightist cabinet members. Laval said there may be an epidemic of resignations but he does not feel affected. French press portrays France as last major power resisting league of nations peril.

Paris Laval Letrun France League of Nations

Britain Leads Med Front Against Mussolini Two Inconsistent Moves

Rome officials were startled by Britain taking command of a ready to fight Mediterranean front against Mussolini’s Ethiopia campaign. They viewed it as extraordinary amid reports the oil embargo was shelved and peace talks were referred to the League of Nations.

Rome INS Britain Mediterranean Mussolini Italy League of Nations Committee of Thirteen Anthony Eden Samuel Hoare Eden Portugal Greece Iraq

Truck Collision Injures Three Near Third Avenue

At 12 50 am Friday a heavy transport truck driven by Clyde Garrison 32 of Denver collided with a car driven by Robert Smith of North English. Garrison suffered a fractured left shoulder and was taken to St Luke's hospital. Smith was uninjured but passengers Belva Newton 25 and Marjorie Cowgill of 1319 Second Avenue SE sustained minor back injuries and bruises. they were treated at St Luke's and sent home.

Third Avenue Tenth Street SE Clyde Garrison Denver Robert Smith North English St. Luke's Hospital Smith Belva Newton Marjorie Cowgill Second Avenue SE

NRA Remains To Be Divided Up Among Departments

President Roosevelt said at a Friday press conference that the New Deal will divide the remains of the NRA between two or three executive departments for the remainder of its legal life. The plan outlines how the agency's functions will be allocated.

NRA Washington Roosevelt

Bellevue Bank Pays Out 100 Percent

Bellevue AP Depositors of the closed First National bank of Bellevue receive a final 30 percent dividend totaling 114000 for 1200 depositors, completing 100 percent of deposits. Payments start Saturday as George A Gibbs, receiver, completes asset liquidation avoiding assessments on stockholders.

Bellevue First National Bank of Bellevue Santa Claus George A Gibbs

Counterfeit Five Dollar Bills Circulate in Davenport

Davenport Iowa authorities warn that counterfeit five dollar bills are being passed. Scott County Clerk Nic Legrand reported a counterfeit note received at his office Thursday and police are tracing the person who presented the bill.

Davenport Ia (Ap Nic Legrand Scott County

Marshalltown Pair Granted Marriage License

Lee Burrows and Esther Mikseh of Marshalltown obtained a marriage license, with both parties listed as residents of the city. The filing confirms their intent to marry.

Lee Burrows and Esther Mik~ Seh Marshalltown

Two Convicted Of Plot To Embezzle Risk Firm Assets

Gustav Lindquist, former Minnesota insurance commissioner, and Abraham Karatz, former St. Paul lawyer, were convicted of conspiracy to embezzle assets of Abraham Lincoln Life Insurance of Springfield. They received 1 to 5 years in prison and a $1000 fine. new trial motion filed.

Chicago Gustav Lindquist Minnesota Abraham Karatz St. Paul Abraham Lincoln Life Insurance Company Springfield Joseph Burke Joseph Baiala

Wife Convicted of Killing Girl in Queens Court

A Queens jury found Mrs. Etta Reisman guilty of first degree manslaughter for the slaying of 23 year old Virginia Leigh, wife of her husband Arthur Reisman. The jury recommended mercy, sentencing ranges from ten to twenty years, while the defendant claimed the shooting was accidental.

New York INS Queens County Court Etta Reisman

U S Signs Trade Pact With Holland

The United States signed a reciprocal trade agreement with the Netherlands on Friday. Details of the pact will be released publicly on Monday.

U. S Holland Washington INS United States Netherlands

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