Frigid Wave Causes 17 Deaths and Wide Damage Across Regions
A winter storm across the East South and Midwest leaves at least 17 dead and millions in damage. South reports five deaths while snow totals reach four to six inches in New York and up to 20 inches in Mt. Mitchell North Carolina. New York City mobilizes 2000 snowplows and 45 000 workers as Atlanta faces $2 million in outages.
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O Connor to Ask for Another Trial
Report quotes Marshall calling the jury's failure to agree a pleasant surprise and notes the state’s failure to hear Max Duckworth testify. Fice alleges a broader conspiracy beyond the indictment as Bert Bollinger testifies about protection money and payments to Park Findley. Jurors listed include residents of Sioux City Correctionsville Salix Luton Sergeant Bluff and Oto with various professions.
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Max Duckworth
Des Moines
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Fice
O'Connor
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O Connor
Free
Bert Bollinger
Fort Madison
Chicago slaying leads to police hunt and retirement twist
An early stage in a Chicago murder case unfolds as Captain John Norton, near retirement, leads the probe into a high profile killing while warning of possible imitators. A second nearby slaying, that of Leo Canzarela, is linked to a broader plot but police say it remains separate.
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Rignano
John Orton
Maxwell Police Stoon
Norton
Ted Leo Canzarela
Pansat
Eason
Bso
Eto Dioudlums
Poenone
Prateulhaly
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Group Urges Defeat Farmers Holiday of Farm Fraud
The Iowa Farmers Holiday association considered resolutions condemning the Roosevelt administration and Henry A Wallace. They denounced a cost of production plan, praised farm relief measures, and attacked the Canadian tariff treaty as a sale to big industry. The group urged farm support for storage loans and the soldiers bonus.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Associaton
Roosevelt Wallage
Loweet Lice
A F. Schrader
Ogden
Nels Hoogansen
Harlan
Leonard J. Ryan
Crescent
Agriculture
Henry A Wallace
Holiday Association
Wall Street
Three Found Dead In Walker Gas Stove Tragedy
In Walker Minnesota a family of three died from gas from a stove in their home near Walker. The incident occurred late Sunday, with authorities investigating.
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Krom
Walker Minn
Woalker
Sundar
Farmersburg School Superintendent Dies
Fragmented notice reports the death of the Farmersburg School Superintendent. The article mentions hospital visit and services planned at Mount Calvary Church, with a burial in the local area. Names and exact dates are unclear due to damaged OCR.
Public Schools as First Line Defense for Democracy
The article argues public schools must defend democracy and the American form of government by teaching American institutions and character, not promoting any other agenda. It cites Dr H M Gage and Dr Gates and warns that decay of character and ignorance threaten liberty, urging stronger civic instruction and virtue.
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United States
H M Gage
Coe College
Cedar Rapids
Parent-Teacher Council
Gates
Educa- Tonom T
Mussolini Admits Africa Campaign Costs Rise
Italian premier confirms Africa campaign expenses near 800 million dollars with total receipts estimated at about 20.3 billion lire for 1936–37. Cabinet spokesman cites military mobilization, communications buildup, and pauses in East Africa as part of a broader fight against League sanctions and economic siege.
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Africa
Finance Ministry
League of Nations
Italy
Il Duce
Mussolini admits Ethiopian war may last into next winter
The Italian premier acknowledged the Ethiopian conflict cannot be won quickly. Reports cite battles on the northern front described as the most important since the war began. With the rainy season starting in four months, military activity may pause until next fall, prolonging the war.
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May compromise on bonus payment may compromise on bonus payment
Washington AP reports sentiment for concessions to ease opposition to immediate bonus payment strengthens as Rep. Patman signals possible compromise on payment method. Roosevelt hints flexibility while press conference raises questions about administration stance and pending inflationary bill.
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Washington
Patman
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Illinois Iowa motor vehicle license reciprocity terms announced
Chicago AP reports Illinois and Iowa reached a reciprocity pact on passenger autos and trucks. Full reciprocity applies for ninety days, with separate intrastate and interstate rules and new fees, ton mile charges, and vehicle length limits for trucks and buses.
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Mli- Nois Motor Vehicle Department
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Ethiopians Move To Drive Out Italian Invaders
Ethiopia enters a large scale military maneuver to repel Mussolini forces. Addis Ababa reports Emperor Haile Selassie ordered a full battle against the invaders after weeks of escalating clash, with a vast encircling move threatening Badoglio's northern fascist troops.
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Rathke Named Acting Treasurer for G O P in Iowa
DES MOINES AP Wm C Rathke of Glenwood was named acting treasurer of the Republican state central committee by the organization's executive committee. Rathke will assume the post Jan 2, succeeding Stanley R. Smith who resigned due to illness. Rathke previously led Mills County Republicans and headed the Mills County National Bank. Ann Holland of Oxford dies at Mercy hospital Davenport. funeral at St Mary’s church. Burial in Mount Calvary cemetery. She was born June 6, 1882 and lived in Oxford all her life until three months ago. She is survived by two sisters Mrs James Ryan and Mrs New Burns and a brother James Holand.
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Wm C Rathke
Glenwood
Republican State Central Committee
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Osage
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St. Mary’s Church
T V Lawlor
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Davenport
W F Shelley
James Ryan
New Burns
James Holand
Tax Service, Cedar Rapids, alleges 287318.69 deficiency
The Iowa Tax Service delivered notice to Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids County Auditor Robert Vesely and County Treasurer Milo Sedlacek alleging a deficiency of 287318.69 in Merchants National's 1935 assessment. Discrepancy cited between Dec 31 1934 bank condition report to the federal comptroller of currency and the 1935 assessment base. The tax service is retained for Linn county tax investigations. John W. Pichner probate and will details follow. Promissory suit Gipp vs Cox settled in district court.
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Linn County
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Hauptmann Plea Date Remains Unset In New Jersey
New Jersey court of pardons did not fix a date to hear Bruno Hauptmann’s final appeal. Gov. Hoffman reaffirmed no mercy if he is completely guilty and execution remains set for the week of January 13. A possible last minute denunciation by John Condon was discussed by defense lawyers.
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Harold G. Hoffman
Hauptmann
U S Senator Weds Secretary In Chicago Ceremony
Washington senator Lewis B. Schwellenbach married Miss Anne Duffy of Seattle in Chicago. Mrs Schwellenbach has long been his confidential secretary and Seattle law office associate. The couple left Chicago for Washington after the ceremony. Schwellenbach is 42.
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Lewis B. Schwellenbach
Washington Democrat
Anne Duffy
Seattle
Chicago
Schwellenbach
Milwaukee Trustees Selection Approved
The Interstate Commerce Commission ratified three trustees for the bankrupt Chicago Milwaukee St Paul and Pacific railroad. They are Henry A. Scandrett president of the road Walter J. Cummings chairman of the Continental Illinois bank and George S Haight Chicago attorney.
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Interstate Commerce Commission
Chicago, Milwaukee, St. Paul and Pacific Railroad Company
Henry A. Scandrett
The
Road
Walter J. Cummings
Continental Ilinois Bank
George S. Haight
Chicago
Sioux City Action on Hollar Removal Stalls
Sioux City council, advised by its attorneys, voted to take no action toward removing Gordon C. Hollar as public safety commissioner. A legal opinion said councils may hear removal proceedings but should not exercise jurisdiction in this case. Police inspector Joe E. Young had alleged Hollar knew of protection ring operations.
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Gordon C. Hollar
Public Safety
Joe E. Young
Hollar
Iowa
H. C. Harper
Ethan Allen Dies at 57 Co-Op Leader in Minnesota
Minneapolis AP reports Ethan Allen, 57, a direct descendant of the Revolutionary War Green Mountain leader, died of pneumonia. He had led a northern Minnesota cooperative community and recently left it for hospital care in Minneapolis. The Itasca county venture was just gaining a self supporting footing.
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Ethan Allen
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Deep Woods
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Allen
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