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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Dec 28, 1934
Page
2
Washington notes fire up around Senator Wheeler as he readies hearings on a semi government railroad corporation akin to TVA. The piece also covers Hiram Johnson’s arrival, SEC reports on stock exchange rules, and a roundup of congressional maneuvers.
Two foremen from Cleveland and Columbus were killed when a Pennsylvania passenger train derailed near West Garden. At least twelve injured as investigators suspect sabotage. a locked safeguard swatch and other warnings point to foul play.
Unclear report indicates a threatened coast strike was settled after talks involving the Pacific Electric Railway and the union. Details are garbled but reference to a labor dispute and settlement outcomes are present.
Court approves the Studebaker Corporation reorganization plan. The action follows a conference of TD court and related parties in Port Wasse, Ind, marking a key step for the company’s future structure and debts.
Washington AP reports mixed reaction to a proposed Mississippi valley resources program. Senator Wheeler backs the plan as fundamentally sound. Representative Dies warns against overreach, noting caution about a $1 billion river project over 20 years. Democrats and Republicans urge more study.
Le Mars Iowa AP Sheriff R E Rippey said one of three men tied to the Christmas Eve robbery of a Craig Iowa beer tavern pleaded guilty to breaking and entering. The man formerly gave the name Carl Rodgers but said his real name is Russell Moore of Decatur Illinois. He was shot in the legs by Vigilantes who also wounded James Kain of Aion Ta while he recovered in a local hospital. The man said he deserted from the army five years ago.
MISHAWAKA Ind (UP) three children burned to death when a can of lighter oil heated on the kitchen stove exploded. The father Harry Hammon and his wife were critically burned.
Canadian National flyer struck a holiday excursion train near Dundas Ontario after brakeman E. Lynch, thinking his idle train was on the main line, threw a switch to shunt the flyer to a siding. The collision killed fifteen passengers and injured many. Lynch volunteered to return for another locomotive and, seeing the flyer, threw the switch in panic.
Several hundred FERA workers in Butte walked out on Thursday led by communists and described as largely aliens. They protested officials refusing to substitute hand labor for pneumatic drills on sewer projects while a notable claim about national forest visitation in 1933 is noted.
fragments describe a Friday morning and afternoon schedule of NBC WEAF CBS WJZ WENR WLS and other stations with mentions of choirs bands orchestras and individual performers such as Dorothy Kendrick piano Charles Sears organist Jessica Dragonette Irene Rich and various composers and programs across multiple time slots and networks.
Justice Henry A. Stearns fail to overturn the Rapids township justice of the peace election as the four-judge election contest board dismisses his challenge. Reed and Grunewald, opponents chosen Nov. 6, led with Reed’s GOP and Grunewald’s Democratic backing, while Stearns ran as an independent for the two terms.
Ten men charged with using the mails to defraud in a $47,000 Modern Woodmen of America insurance scheme pleaded guilty before Federal Judge Robert L. Williams in Muskogee Oklahoma. Defendants include Jack Fullerton Clifford Morgan Ike Carter WJ Rodey L A Tittle James W Watkins Ewell B Short Ray Heathcock Tom C Rodey and L B Caudle all of Oklahoma towns Seminole Drumright Lane and Muskogee awaiting sentence Saturday.
The American Bar association special report doubts the validity of the proposed child labor amendment after 36 states rejected it. It urges a uniform act run by states, warns of broad federal powers, and suggests redrafting for current opinion.
Chicago reports murder indictments sought against Mrs. Anna Ericksen and two youths for the death of husband George Ericksen a saloon owner. James Senese 19 has confessed to the killing and plot to collect 2500 life insurance Elmer Krueger 22 admitted being present at the slaying.
The undersigned was appointed and qualified as Executor of the estate of Elizabeth M Ford in Linn County Iowa on December 19 1934. All persons owing debts to the estate must pay promptly and those with claims must file them with the Clerk of Linn County District Court Iowa. H E Spangler Executor Deacon Sargent and Spangler attorneys.
Ladora Oli ver E. Davis 63 dies after operation at Iowa City. Manchester garage fire damages buildings and a stored car. Scotch Grove Sanford Odell Fowler 78 buried in Scotch Grove. Marengo county FERA dental advisory group formed. Manchester Herman Hubler jailed for game birds out of season. Blaine Scheer jailed for drunkenness. Mount Vernon faculty attend Chicago and New York meetings. Lowden Eleanor Hein and Gerhard Kruckenberg wed Christmas Day. Independence Pomeranke farm house fire under bucket brigade. $700 damage. Dundee Ernest Richter 53 dies in bobsled accident. funeral held. Victor Charles G. Smith 62 dies. three sons and one daughter survive. Vinton M A Hall rehired Benton county engineer. funds shuffled between emergency, poor, and road maintenance.
Notice from Linn County Iowa states on December 19 1934 the undersigned was appointed and qualified as Administratrix of the estate of Prank A Beers late of Linn County. All debts owed to the estate should be paid now and those with claims must file them duly authenticated with the Linn County District Court Clerk.
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