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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 05, 1933

Page

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U S Instructs Embassies to Make Inquiry Into Bullitt Activities

The United States asks its European embassies to investigate William C. Bullitt amid Senate charges he acted as an unofficial envoy. Senator Robinson urged Logan Act action if confirmed. Castle states no confirmed information but seeks replies from ambassadors in Europe.

Washington Sea William C. Bullitt Senate Europe Bullitt Robinson Ind State Department London Paris Congress Roosevelt Castle Indiana Department Bulllitt Logan United States Department of Justice

Tobias Wilhelmi Dies at 62 Pioneer Farmer of Atkins

Tobias Wilhelmi 62 of Atkins died at home Saturday at 2 15 am after a lingering illness. Born in Germany May 9 1870 he came to the United States in 1881 settling in Benton County. Survived by wife Barbara Rinderknecht two daughters Mrs Walter Dickinson of Marshalltown two sons Walter and Karl Wilhelmi brother Peter Wilhelmi. Funeral at residence 1 30 pm and St Stephen church 2 pm Monday burial in St Stephen Cemetery conducted by Rev G Rickels.

Atkins Tobias Wilhelm Wilhelmi Germany United States Benton County Barbara Rinderknecht Walter Dickinson Marshalltown Walter Karl Wilhelmi Peter Wilhelmi St. Stephen's Lutheran Church St. Stephen's Church St. Stephen's Cemetery G. Rickels

Prussian Diet Clash Pushes March 12 Elections

Berlin reports say the Hitler cabinet declared a decree dissolving all Prussian city and village councils to force a statewide poll on March 12. The move aims to topple the Prussian diet where opposition holds sway and comes amid bans on socialist and communist papers in several regions.

Berlin Hitler Diet Franz von Papen Prussia von Hindenburg Ruhr Vorwaerts Cologne Jena Gera Hanover Breslau Mecklenburg Schwerin

Confessed Auto Theft Ring Member Sentenced in Chicago

Federal Judge Charles E Woodward sentenced George Soeders to five years and revoked a presidential pardon after Soeders admitted involvement in an automobile theft ring operating in Illinois Indiana and Wisconsin. He must serve six and a half years of a prior Detroit sentence before beginning the new term.

Chicago Charles E. Woodward George Soeders Soeders Wiinois Indiana Wisconsin Detroit

House Refuses Pay Cuts as Congress Voters Back Salaries

The House defeated efforts to trim senators and representatives pay from 9000 to 7500 and 6000 respectively, voting 172-37 and 161-2. Proposals to close restaurant losses and cut clerk and official positions failed, with supporters arguing cuts hinder work and offend constituents. Rep. F H LaGuardia defended maintaining salaries.

Washington Congressional Capitol John J. O'Connor W. M. Whittington Lambert House

Britain Accused of Secret Lobbying Against U S Shipping

Senator Copeland charged in the senate that Britain pursues secret diplomacy ahead of the world economic conference to undermine American shipping. He cited the British chamber of shipping urging cooperation to remove trade barriers and subsidies, and warned of plans to pressure delegates to favor European shipping over the United States.

Washington Great Britain Senate Copeland Dem Uncle Sam British Chamber of Shipping U. S United States Britain Johnson Calif Senator McKellar Tenn Bingham Conn America

Ohio Prison Warden Accused by Three Convicts' Relatives

In Columbus Ohio Governor George White hears from three women relatives of convicts alleging misconduct by Warden P E Thomas of the Ohio penitentiary. Thomas rejects the charges as part of an underworld plot and has hired attorney Demus Airey to present evidence. State welfare director John McSweeney signals limited belief in the women’s stories.

Columbus P. E. "Thomas Ohio Penitentiary George White Demus Airey Olive Stills Cleveland Edgar Russell Thomas John McSweeney

Mrs. Roosevelt Plans to Curtail Activities After March

New York AP report cites Evening Post filing that after March 4 Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt will reduce public engagements. She will end commercial radio work limit writings to non political topics avoid advertising uses unlikely to involve the White House and cease contracts. Money from activities will go to charity.

Mrs. Roosevelt NEW York Franklin D. Roosevelt Evening Post the Post Roosevelt Post Politics White House Todhunter School

Four Day Auto Show Opens Thursday at 2 PM

The Cedar Rapids auto show opensThursday at 2 PM and runs for four days with doors open daily 2 PM to 10 PM. Sixteen car makes fill the Memorial building, first floor features vehicles, armory hosts trucks trailers and accessories. The event features George Cervenka’s orchestra and Joe Hicks Jr organ selections each day. Sponsored by the Cedar Rapids Auto Dealers Association with Marvin Wright L J Brooks and L M Millsap on the arrangements committee.

Cedar Rapids Memorial Building George Cervenka Symphony Joe Hicksa, Jr Bob Smythe Cedar Rapids Auto Dealers Association Marvin Wright L. J. Brooks L. M

Barry Urges Libel Action as Senate Considers Ouster

Senate moves to oust 74 year old David Barry over charges of alleging bribery by congressmen in a New Outlook article. Debate centers on libel risk and seeking subpoenas for editor Alfred E. Smith and publisher Frank Tichenor. Blaine calls for thorough inquiry while Barry faces removal vote by next week.

Washington LLP Senate David Barry New Outlook Alfred E. Smith Senate Page Senate Judiciary Committee Walsh Montana Blaine Wisconsin Judiciary Committee Smith Frank Tichenor Congress

Prosecutor Hints Solution of Murder Of O Connor Girl

New York reports say District Attorney Edwards hinted detectives were close to solving the hammer slaying of 15 year old Mary Helen O Connor as three suspects were hunted. Police tie the case to a possible white slave ring and the Long Island struggle scene.

New York Mary Helen O’connor Edwards Long Island

Hoover Signs Bill for Crop Loans Funds

President Hoover signed a bill authorizing 90 million dollars in loans to farmers for 1933 crops with a possible 30 percent production cut as a condition. The measure also provides 1 million dollars for drought livestock feed loans. Opponents argued it would widen surpluses.

Secretary’ of Agriculture Hoover Senate Hearines

Chicago Weather Outlook for Week Beginning February 6

Weather forecast for the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Occasional snow in the north portions with little precipitation in the south. Temperature reversals expected in the north portions, while the south remains mostly moderate.

Chicago Mississippi Missouri

Roosevelt plans debt talks with Congress after March 4

President-elect Roosevelt sails aboard the Nourmahal for ten days of seclusion while planning to discuss Britain debt negotiations with Senate and House committees upon return. He will appoint federal commissions immediately after March 4 and plans daily fishing on the voyage.

Jacksonville Fila Roosevelt High Seas Vincent Astor Nourmahal Great Britain Senate House Congress Mr. Roosevelt Nour Mahal Plaza Square John T. Alsop, Jr Miami Commodore Dock Astor George St. George Kermit Roosevelt Frederick Kernochan New York Leslie Heider Mobile

Way To End Duplicate Federal State Tax Systems

Washington AP reports states formed a committee by the interstate legislative assembly to end the dual federal and state tax system. The group will prepare recommendations for Congress after a round table with 29 states on reducing government expenditures and coordinating tax collection.

Washington Interstate Legislative Assembly Congress Assembly

Rift Develops a Navy League in Internal Split

The Navy League of the United States faces dissension as chairman Walter Bruce Howe and executive secretary William M. Galvin resign in protest at an undisclosed internal policy decision. Other notable figures including Clement L Bouve, Anton W Wadsworth, Henry Cabot Lodge Jr, and Henry W Breckinridge also quit or were linked to the turmoil surrounding former president Gardiner’s charges and the league’s stance on naval policy.

Washington Navy League of the United States Hoover League William Howard Gardiner Gardiner Walter Bruce Howe William M. Galvin Galvin Howe Peece Clement L. ‘Bouve Anton W. Wadsaworth New York Henry Cabot Lodge Massachusetts ‘Assembly Henry W. Breckinridge Leavy

Man Pleads Guilty in Sex Crime Case in Honolulu

Henry Chang, one of four defendants in an assault case against Mrs. Thomas H. Massie, pled guilty to a sex crime charge and faced up to a 15 year sentence. District Judge Brooks postponed sentencing to Feb 11 and referred the case to the parole board. Other defendants await trial. a fifth man was previously convicted of manslaughter in the same incident.

Honolulu Henry Chang Thomas H. Massie Nolle Massie Chang Brooks Maasie Ben ‘Ahakuelo David Takai Horace Ida

East Side Homeowners Get Mortgage Relief Concessions

New York City property owners in the industrial east receive mortgage relief as banks and mortgage companies ease interest and principal payments. The New York Title and Mortgage Co seeks to reduce interest and defer principal, promising benefits to homeowners. A cooperative plan with a pool of $100,000,000 reportedly aids large mortgage guarantee firms in handling matured and defaulted mortgages.

New York New York City

Cedar Rapids Auto Toll This Year

The record reports Cedar Rapids traffic toll metrics for the year with figures for accidents injuries and fatalities. It notes 230 accidents, 12 deaths, and 380 injuries in the period.

Cedar Rapids

Milk Strike Leads to Blockade Yet Again in South Dakota

Authorities report continued milk truck blockade near Sioux City after a Friday gun battle that wounded five. R. D. Mastin and sons were among the injured. Nile Cochran faces an extradition bid as Iowa and South Dakota seek calm and legal action. Governor Berry urges sober common sense to prevent further trouble.

Sioux City Union County Sronx City Efforta South’ ‘Dakota R. D. “Markell Rik Point 8. D Harry Keats Frank Ballons He Collins Donley Nile Cochran Moville Farmer South Dakota Iowa Cochran Aun Ram Pedines Woodbury Plymouth County South‘ Dakota

Wisconsin fixes price to stop milk dealer war

Madison Wisconsin the state department of agriculture and markets ordered minimum wholesale and retail milk prices for Milwaukee dealers to prevent losses being shifted to farmers or employees. Dealers must pay producers the negotiated price each month and accept it if they buy 90 percent of milk for resale. if no agreement exists, the prior month's price prevails.

Wisconsin Madison Wis Milwaukee State Department of Agericulture and Markets

Convict Stabbed to Death in Florence Prison

In Florence Arizona Jack Hunter 26 a convict serving 15 to 25 years for attempted murder was killed Saturday by Stephen Rocema 25 a convicted murderer in the state penitentiary prison officials announced.

Florence, Ariz Jack Hunter State Penitentiary Stephen Rocema

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