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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 13, 1934

Page

4

Demand Lifts Price Of Hogs TOP MARK ON BEST LIGHT STOCK

Hog prices surged at Chicago yards with top quotes around 4.70 and best light stock trading firm. Receipts for cattle and hogs showed notable activity with averages near 550 to 750, while sheep and lambs posted steady demand but lower bids in parts of the markets.

Chicago Chilligo TNS Cleveland Pittsburgh Buffalo East St Louis INS Ina Steandy LAMBS

Court backs Senate in Mcracken case

A chaotic courtroom scene saw Marc Cracken arrested after forcing entry to the Senate chamber and challenging a habeas corpus writ. The rapid arrest interrupted the hearing, with officials claiming contempt and contested authority as the foray unfolded into a dramatic partisan clash.

Senate M'Cracken Dornghue Marc Cracken MacCrarnen Jurne Shorts Fael Nate Tates James Hoco Teader Robinson Tong Mney Royben Toneath Garamey Roy Hye Heran MaeCraener

Vrawlor Rallies After Sixth Most Serious Relapse

Vrawlor shows signs of recovery after a severe relapse as doctors monitor his condition. Officials report strains in treatment and a cautious outlook amid ongoing medical assessments and hospital care.

Vrawlor

Markets Close for Holiday With One Cotton Market Open

Major U S security and commodity exchanges shut Monday for a holiday except New Orleans cotton market. Grain trading continued on the Winnipeg exchange.

New York

Cedar Rapids Miscellaneous Market Prices

Local Cedar Rapids market listing shows varied prices for grain, oats, hay, straw, live poultry, wholesale fruits and vegetables, and hides. Includes rates for corn, oats, hay, straw, hens, roosters, calves, and horses, plus fruit and vegetable prices such as oranges grapefruits apples and potatoes.

California

Local hogs climb to higher market levels

Hog prices rose Monday with prime grades advancing 10 to 20 cents, lifting the top price to 390. All good packers followed up by a dime, pushing the top for hogs to 270.

Produce Markets Chicago Admits New Peep Interest

Market notes show Chicago produce desks noting renewed interest from buyers and sellers. Officials report tentative price moves and trading interest across key fruits and vegetables.

Anti-Fascists Rioting in Austria and France Reported

Reports detail anti fascist riots in Austria and France with hundreds arrested and dozens wounded. In Paris suburbs gunfire and projectiles disrupted police operations while Dunkerque dock workers clashed with authorities. Paris saw widespread labor disruption as strike activity affected industry and business nationwide.

Dunkerque Paris Boulogne and Malakoff Pans Ceneralls

Willford Presses $198000 Payment Claim by Tama Indians

Washington AP report details Leeisha Jones and Rep Winford urging the Indian bureau to hear Tama Indians armed with evidence to substantiate a $198,000 payment claim. The tale mentions the Sac and Fox, the Tama, and the Iowa over a treaty and promised funds, with Congress action cited as stalled across both houses.

Willford Tama Washington Leeisiapy Winlford Dean Mareay Romer Shotech Neubask Rene Lee Morey Wadferd Theodore Ranse- Celt Wilford Indian Bureau

Bill Allows RFC Buy Assets Of Closed National Banks

A House bill introduced by Rep McLeod R Mich would authorize the Reconstruction Finance Corporation to liquidate purchased assets of closed national banks over ten years. It would allow additional security for unsecured notes and set an interest rate of 6 percent. McLeod estimated about 200 million dollars needed to ensure deposits in two Detroit banks are paid, with later certification of funds.

Washington Recontraction Corporation McLeod «R. Mich McLeod Detroit

Banghart Admits Mail Hold Up in Charlotte Case

Basil H Banghart dubbed western desperado and suspected kidnapper, captured in Baltimore after months of pursuit, reportedly admitted involvement in the $100000 mail truck holdup in Charlotte, North Carolina, on November 15. Police say about $15000 was found in his apartments and with three captured companions.

Baltimore INS Basil H Banghart Charlotte N. C John H Mintiens Banghart Chicago John Jake Terrible Touhy Jessie Touhy May Stewart Isaac Costner Roger Tommy Touhy

Barber Identifies Banghart And Coster In Kidnapping Case

John Factor known as Jake the Barber identifies Basil Banghart and Isaac Coster as two gang members who kidnapped him for a $70,000 ransom. Federal agents detained them in Baltimore for transfer to face trial with three other Touhy gangsters in a Charlotte North Carolina postal robbery case.

Chicago John Jake the Barber Basil Banghart Isaac Coster Baltimore Banghart Coster Charlotte

Dubuque Man Named General Attorney for FCA District

Frank A. O Connor of Dubuque Iowa was named general attorney for the eighth district Farm Credit Administration based in Omaha The appointment announced by L Oscar Chalman also names Walter L Brauer of Lincoln as comptroller for the same district Brauer 33 has served with the federal farm loan bureau since 1929 O Connor a longtime Democrat served in Iowa House and was U S attorney for northern Iowa 1914 1922 The eighth district covers Nebraska Iowa South Dakota and Wyoming

Omaha Neb Frank A. O’connor Dubuque Walter L. Brauer Lincoln Eighth District Farm Credit Administration L. Oscar Chalman FCA Challman Fred A Wright Oconnor Murphy Brauer Federal Farm Loan Bureau Nebraska Iowa South Dakota Wyoming Towa Frank A O'Connor United States

Grandson Held as Witness in Schleswig Grandmother Slaying

Louis Hamann 18 remained in custody as a material witness in Schleswig following the death of Mrs Chris tar Evere 70, his grandmother. Police say she was struck with a hatchet and $30 missing, suggesting robbery. A hatchet and bloodstain clues were found at the scene.

Schleswig Iap Louis Hamann Slater Christar Evere Faurd Sundas Fryers Hamram Marshal Davis Hamann Coffcers Ot Stans

House rejects CWA amendment by Senate

The House on Monday rejected a Senate amendment to the $950 million CWA and federal relief appropriation bill that would allow the President to appoint disbursing officers subject to Senate approval. The measure returns to the Senate for action.

Washington Ins House Senate

Minneapolis Mills Agreement Signed

Washington line reports a milk licensing agreement for St Paul Minneapolis and suburbs signed by Secretary Wallace. It becomes effective February 16 and eliminates resale price fines to consumers while setting minimum wholesale and retail prices.

Washington (Lp St Paul Minneapolis Wallace Monday

Butgina’s Treaty Ties to Turkey Highlighted

Butgina maintains a treaty of amity with Turkey and once viewed the nation as an adversary, revealing shifting diplomatic stances in regional relations.

Butgina Turkey

France Declares Trade War On Britain Over Quotas

Paris reports France denounces its commercial treaties with Britain effective at midnight after London demands restoring a 75 percent import quota cut. Britain warns of 20 percent retaliatory duties if not reversed, citing France's quota reductions against British goods.

Paris France Great Britain Foreign Office London England British Foreign Office United States Belgium

Foster Urges House to Adjourn Until Recalled

Rep Foster of Cedar Rapids files a motion asking the Iowa House to adjourn next Friday until the Senate acts on measures and until recalled by the governor. Adjournment would be unpaid, with employees dismissed except essential staff. The move notes most major subjects are addressed and noting Senate inaction on pending proposals.

Des Moines Foster Cedar House Senate House of Representatives

Linn Health Seal officers re elected in Marion area drive

Linn County Christmas Seal group re elected officers at a Saturday meeting with Mrs E E Parsons Central City as chair and Miss Lulu Secrist Marion as first vice president. The report noted increased seal sales and plans for an April dental hygiene diagnosis campaign and a teacher’s handbook distribution.

Linn Health Linn County Cedar Rapids E. E. Parsons E. M. Adams Central City Lulu B Secrist Marion Charles Heaton Fairfax Marguerite Pfeffer Des Moines Iowa Tuberculosis Association Janet Elder Martha Ann Young Kathryn Kassler

Outlaw Kidnappers Tied to Sankey Network in Bremer Case

Evidence links Alvin Karpis and Fred Barker to the Ed ward Bremer kidnapping and reveals they learned their abduction methods from the late Verne Sankey. A Catholic priest served as final contact man, tying Bremer to Hamm and Sankey’s circle while Karpis Barker and Sankey’s crew hovered near a house used during earlier crimes. Sankey’s funeral followed, his wife attending briefly from prison.

Karpis Barker Hamm Sankey Haskell Bohn Bremer George Machine Gun White Plains West St. Paul George Anderson Sioux Falls

Peacock Norse clash heats up in Luther rematch

Upper Iowa coach Doc Dorman readies the Peacocks for a key road tilt against Luther Norsemen Tuesday night. Rivalry sparks high hopes despite a mixed conference season, as past upsets and a strong Norse lineup promise a tough, decisive battle in northern Iowa.

Speecl Gazette Fayette Doc Dorman Upper Iowa Luther Norsemen Peacocks Iowa Luther Norse Peacock Northern Iowa Luther- Upper Iowa Vikings

West Union Country Club Elects Officers

At the annual meeting Friday evening West Union Country Club re elected all officers. President W 44 Antes and Vice President Mel Kohler of Elgin were named to their posts with H A Schaefer as secretary and treasurer. Directors named were E C Johnston R D Fallows Lorenz E Schatz and R F Estey.

Crazette West Union Ia West Union Country Club Antes Mel Kohler Elgin H A Schaefer E C Johnston R D Fallows Lorenz E. Schatz R. F Estey

Tipton Dominate Bennett In Twin County High School Hoop

Tipton high boys swept Bennett in a Friday doubleheader at Bennett. The Tipton seconds won 24 to 9, and the Tipton varsity defeated Bennett 27 to 14. Lind led Tipton with 14 points.

Gazette Tipton High Bennett High Bennett Tipton Seconds Bennett Seconds Incal Varsity Lind

Wiffy Cox Wins Texas Open Tourney in San Antonio

Smiling Wiffy Cox from Brooklyn captured the Texas open title in San Antonio with a strong 283 final score after rounds of 141 71 71. Cox earlier won the Agua Caliente event and finished with a subpar 71 in the final round.

Wiffy Cox San Antonio Tex Brooklyn

Cornell Matmen Face Nebraska In Mount Vernon Clash

Special to The Gazette Mount Vernon Cornell College wrestlers prepare for a Monday meet with the University of Nebraska. Nebraska has beaten Kansas while Cornell beat Des Moines YMCA and lost to Indiana. Likely Cornell entrants include Shafer 118 Johnson 126 West 135 Hill 145 Morford 155 Ellison 165 Osburn 175 and heavyweight Hunter or Weiler.

The Gazette Mount Vernon Cornell College University of Nebraska Nebraska Kansas Cornell Des Moines Indiana Huskers Shafer Johnson West Hill Morford Ellison Osburn Hunter Weiler Purple

Grange Leads Bears to 7–0 Victory Over Western Team

Red Grange the Illinois flash and captain of the Chicago Bears helped secure a 7 to 0 win at Kezar Stadium. Grange caught a 12 yard pass from George Corbett then run 20 more yards to the six yard line, setting up Gene Bonzant’s third period touchdown and Manders extra point.

San Francisco INS Red Grange Illinois Flash Chicago Bears Bears Kezar Stadium Grange George Corbett Gene Bonzant Manders

Dysart Sweeps Dinsdale In Friday Doubleheader

Dysart captured a double bill from Dinsdale on Friday night. The first team edged Dinsdale 26 to 18 with Vauble and Dethiefs shining for Dysart. The second team prevailed 18 to 13.

Dysart Dinsdale Vauble Dethiefs

Norwegian Girl Keeps Figure Skating Title

Miss Sonja Henie of Norway defended her world figure skating title before a large crowd in Oslo that included the king and queen Crown Prince Olaf and Princess Martha. The celebrated skater began another reign as champion.

Oslo Norway INS Sonja Henie Olaf Martha

McGregor Wins Clayton County Cage Tournament

McGregor McGregor captained the Clayton county junior high cage meet at Garnaville defeating Marquette 26 to 9 in the first round. Luana edged Farmersshore 19 to 18 in the semifinals, and Farmershore fell 17 to 13 in the finals.

McGregor Garnaville Marquette Luana Farmershore

Supreme Court Dismisses Campbell Gold Hoarding Case

The Supreme Court on Monday dismissed Frederick B Campbell's challenge to the federal gold hoarding act. Campbell had returned to the treasury twenty seven gold bars valued by the government at about $200000, prompting the government's move to seek dismissal.

Washington Supreme Court Frederick B. Campbell New York City Campbell Treasury

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