10 Feb 1935
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 10, 1935
Page
1
The U S Supreme Court announced no opinion for Monday in the gold clause cases sparking speculation the decision may be delayed until March 4. Observers note the court’s two consecutive pauses signal careful prep and potential dissents as the government weighs next steps and possible re hearing briefs.
A letter from a grieving mother describes sudden loss of husband and home, the strain on three daughters, and a call for comforting words. The piece reflects on enduring sorrow and suggests solace comes from divine love and shared humanity. Copyright 1938.
A probing investigation tests the Herring administration as it seeks to protect Democratic prestige and public trust amid mounting scrutiny and political pressure.
The speaker urges a full, impartial investigation to prove transparency or reveal motives. He warns that a half-hearted probe funded by partisan limits could doom the Democratic Party in Iowa ahead of 1936.
A 12 day old boy, born January 28 with a stricture of the esophagus, cannot eat. He weighs 3 pounds and has declined since birth at St Elizabeths hospital Granite City Illinois. Doctors say death is inevitable despite sugar saline injections and fat support.
The American Federation of Labor announced a major push to include a prevailing wage clause in the $4.88 billion work relief bill. Senate appropriations committee will hear Monday as the Roosevelt administration opposes and seeks reconsideration. Labor cites Parker confirmation as precedent and argues the wage plan could impact private employment and overall government outlays.
AP reports a forecast for the week starting February 11 across the Great Lakes region and central plains. Temperatures are expected mostly above normal with little precipitation in the forecast.
A Cedar Rapids toll report for 1935 records the number of accidents injuries and deaths. The item summarizes road toll statistics toward the year's end.
In mid Pacific a 187 foot Seth Parker schooner battled 24 hours of heavy seas and a fierce storm. Phillip Lord radio operator said all was well while fearing capsize. The Australian cruiser Australia rushed to assist, closing the distance to about 300 miles as NBC planned a live broadcast of the rescue tale.
A Kansas jury slept on the fate of Maj Charles A Shepard in a case charging he poisoned his wife to wed Grace Brandon a 29 year old Texas stenographer The jury retired at 7 03 p m to study two weeks of testimony but Judge Colin Neblett said he would not receive a verdict before Sunday The six year old case was built on the charge the 63 year old defendant sought his wife s death to be free to wed Miss Brandon Evidence concluded Friday night with Saturday used for attorneys arguments.
Cedar Rapids to host an auto show featuring eleven makes from February 17 to 20 at the Pla Mor ballroom First street and A avenue NE. Doors open daily 1 to 10 30 p m with entertainment by the Pla Mor Revelers twelve piece orchestra admission ten cents. Dealers display Buick Oldsmobile Chevrolet DeSoto Plymouth Pontiac Hupmobile Graham Kadiec Brothers Studebaker Dodge and Plymouth among others.
Phil Kennamer nineteen, son of federal judge Franklin E. Kennamer, faces trial for the Thanksgiving night shooting of John Gorrel Junior, a Tulsa student dentist. Prosecutors call the slaying premeditated murder. Kennamer claims self defense or insanity. The case links Tulsa society, extortion plots, and rumors surrounding the Wilcox family and Forest Hills set.
London report details the pepper pool collapse as 42 million pounds of white pepper piled up and brokers face huge margins. J F Adair Co could not meet commitments while James and Shakespeare, Ltd. neared its crash, prompting banks to weigh rescue.
Gertrude Stein plans a two week residence in the University of Chicago men’s dormitory Hitchcock Hall beginning March 1. She will serve as a technical adviser to English department students and live with her secretary Alice B. Toklas, dining at International House and observing student life firsthand.
A three member Board of Tax Appeals panel in Pittsburgh will hear Andrew W. Mellon’s income tax dispute with the government. The case seeks 3 075 103 23 dollars plus a 50 percent fraud penalty for 1931 taxes. Mellon counters with a 139 045 17 rebate claim and tax deductions for gifts.
The final rebuttal day of the Hauptmann trial focused on memory of Isidor Fisch and Violet Sharpe, with witnesses including Mrs. Dwight Morrow. Jury fate looms after state and defense outline closing arguments and a possible verdict by Lincoln’s birthday.
Mrs. Anna Schoefler Hauptmann repeatedly sought access to her husband in Hunterdon county jail by bringing a New York clergyman. Sheriff Curtiss said visits are limited to regular hours and court days stretch late, with Hauptmann declining the clergyman’s offer.
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