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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Feb 16, 1933
Page
1
The column surveys Iowa county coroner duties, railroad regulation, and a Louisiana political machine probe. It notes Senate filibusters on the Blaine repeal bill, calls for regional railroad consolidation, and critiques a looming public deficit while urging religious unity as a counter force.
Federal grand jury in Chicago will consider indictments for mail fraud and asset concealment as part of the Insull utility collapse inquiry.Sen Samuel Insull Jr testifies as lawmakers review stock swaps and profits from Insull Utility Investments in a widening investigation.
Chicago Chief Justice delays Samuel Insull Sr and Martin Insull case to March 27 as Samuel remains a fugitive in Greece. Ontario extradition hearing for Martin set for March 6. Assistant State's Attorney Grover C. Niemeyer reports in court.
L. L. Peltier of Toronto sued S. N. Berry for 15000 dollars alleging a July 1931 letter damaged his prestige in the labor movement. The Ottawa based defendant Cedar Rapids, president of the Order of Railway Conductors, was dismissed after evidence was introduced, with the defense contending the letter was not published and authored by Berry in his role as O R C president.
New York based American Telephone and Telegraph voted to maintain the nine dollar annual dividend and declared a quarterly dividend of two dollars twenty five cents a share payable April fifteenth to stockholders of record March fourteenth. Directors elected Charles Francis Adams secretary of the navy as a director to fill a vacancy.
A longtime official defends leadership style noting stepping on toes was due to pushing necessary reform rather than personal ill will. The statement frames the department’s need for such guidance as essential for progress.
The Senate agreed to a final decision by 3 p.m. Thursday on the prohibition repeal resolution. Democratic leaders won the first skirmish by 45 to 15 approving Robinsons amendment to require ratification by conventions. The Blaine repeal effort faced a 33 to 32 vote amid party division and a flurry of amendments as both sides tested the measure.
Geneva dispatch notes Japan may keep Pacific mandated islands even after leaving the League of Nations, risking a serious dispute with the United States. Washington questions the league grant while Britain and Canada weigh allied interests and Pacific security comes under renewed focus.
Washington reports the Reconstruction Finance Corporation approved a $924,551 loan to Iowa for relief work across twenty eight counties to aid the state’s welfare programs and economic stabilization.
The Colombian and Peruvian dispute widens with a bombardment of Colombia’s fleet by Peruvians and a Colombian recapture of Tarapaca. Brazil rushes troops to Tabatinga near Levicia while Ecuador monitors developments and Colombia seeks League action.
Mrs. Alfred E. Smith wife of the former New York governor was taken to St. Vincent's hospital with an intestinal or digestive ailment. Authorities said her condition is not serious and declined to discuss her entrance.
Geneva reports indicate league committee expects full US cooperation to enforce recommendations censuring Japan. Secretary Stimson aide memoire on arms embargoes impressed the nineteen as they weigh concerted action with the United States. Yosuke Matsuoka plans talks in Washington before any decisive move.
A bill introduced by Rep Allen of Illinois seeks authority for R. L. Metcay of Omaha and W. E. Wright of Kansas City to construct a toll bridge across the Mississippi linking Davenport Iowa and Rock Island Illinois.
Washington reports Rene Leon a New York economist told the Senate Finance Committee that Britain seeks to dampen European debt paying capacity by price controls and that the British use exchanges and Indian silver dumping to push debt readjustment. He urged U.S. action including dropping price controls and threatened self defense measures such as a gold export embargo and buying 200 million dollars in world silver at a capped price.
DES MOINES AP The Iowa House rejected a constitutional amendment to extend terms of state elective officers and county attorneys from two to four years by a 92 to 5 vote. The body also set a tuberculin test bill for next Wednesday and defeated parole expansion for life term prisoners after 25 years.
Des Moines reports Governor Clyde L. Herring formally denied a statehouse rumor that he would resign. He stated he was elected to the governorship of Iowa and would not seek a United States Senate seat during his term. The rumor also implicated Congressman L. J. Dickinson and Lieutenant Governor Nelson Kraschel.
New York dispatch says former heavyweight champion James J. Corbett was considerably weaker Wednesday night per his physician Dr. G Willard Dickie. Dickie noted Corbett was conscious but his death is a matter of days due to a serious heart ailment.
London reports suggest Premier Ramsay MacDonald may visit Washington next month while a broader world economy talks agenda is set for London next summer. Britain seeks to extend or create a moratorium to delay the next June 15 war debt payment, with Britain hoping talks include the wider global economy.
In Southampton Sir John Slimon, the foreign secretary, at a rally said Sir Ronald Lindsay now understands the government's views and will likely meet President-elect Roosevelt soon after reaching New York to discuss war debts.
John Sayers, 96, claiming to be the oldest hobo, arrived in Cedar Rapids at 2 45 pm and asked for a guest room at the city jail where he was put to bed for an afternoon nap. He said he came from Waterloo after visiting a friend in Cedar Rapids and planned to head to Burlington. Sayers said he worked as a shoemaker until his tools were stolen in Atlanta.
Iowa lawmakers push grain alcohol use to cut crop surplus. Sen. Fred W. Nelson supports taxing fuels without grain alcohol and granting the executive council power to declare emergencies and regulate alcohol blends. Industrial grain alcohol plant approved for Fort Dodge. Nelson cites a test drive with a 15 percent alcohol blend showing superior performance.
The piece highlights John Wesley urging immediate good deeds and compassion. It frames time as a scarce gift and calls for faith virtue and love, noting Wesley's lifelong ministry and his belief that action should occur now before it is too late.
Neenah report of striking dairy farmers stopping a milk truck and warning the driver against future market attempts. Owner George M Danke said he would continue marketing his milk. Chicago dispatch notes thousands of Wisconsin farmers milking but withholding milk and cream for a statewide dairymen strike to push for higher prices.
Denver police report two men jailed in the Charles Boettcher II kidnaping case and say warrants were issued for more arrests within 48 hours. Chief Albert T. Clark identified W M Red Mitchell and George Zarjengo as minor bootleggers suspected in the midnight kidnapping of the 91 year old Colorado pioneer broker.
Brussels reports the government of Count De Brocqueville toppled after a confidence vote on a secondary issue. The result was 82 to 72 against the cabinet in a decisive parliamentary rebuke.
Kansas City police foiled a $15,000 extortion attempt on banker R Croaby Kemper. Wounded by a gunshot, assailant K W Lattin, 32, killed himself after threatening Kemper’s wife and child Sally Ann. Lattin, possibly a drug addict, was identified by fingerprints and left a note to his mother.
A high pressure gas main in front of 110 Crescent Drive SE Marion leaked fumes, overwhelming one man and sickening three others at Mr and Mrs W N Treichler. Treichler revived without inhalator. others treated by a physician. Cedar Rapids Gas Co workers repair the line amid explosion risk. family relocated to 319 Nineteenth Street SE during repairs.
The estate of the late President emeritus H. H. Seerley of Iowa State Teachers College was valued at 86000 in a district court inventory filed in Waterloo Iowa. The listing includes 25000 in United States bonds.
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