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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Feb 23, 1934

Page

10

Brisk Demand Lifts Hog Prices at Chicago Stockyards

Chicago buyers showed brisk demand with hogs rising 5 to 10 cents and higher on the weekly close. Receipts at major markets totaled about 33 700 with Chicago receiving 23 000 and top bids near 7.25 on the best heavy hogs, while mixed runs across Cleveland and Pittsburgh showed firm support.

Chicago Cr Cago C&uw Cleveland Prisburrah Buteo East St Louisas Pittsburgh East Buffalo East St. Louis James Dies Peel Alte Ags

Markets Shut Across U S For Washington Birthday Holiday

Leading U S security and commodity markets closed for Washington's Birthday. Limited cattle reports closed markets. Omaha and Chicago livestock listings show varied bids and prices for cattle and hogs, with some markets reporting steady to higher tonnage and others slower activity.

New York United States

Belgium to crown Leopold King without throne or scepter

Belgium ends mourning for King Albert and will crown Crown Prince Leopold as king without royal regalia. Leopold will ride in procession from the tomb to Parliament and accept an oath to uphold the constitution and national independence.

Brussels Belgium Albert Leopold Nat Larken Palace Bolaning Leopold Tit Royal Palace

Tomato Products Hearing March 3

An article outlines a March 3 hearing on a proposed tomato marketing agreement. It references prices per ton for tomatoes in several states and comments on grade-based payment rules, noting participation by New York Delaware and Michigan stakeholders.

Washington Mitch Yoon Wanda Missouri Arkansas Michigan

Dollfuss Reassures Jews in Austria After Crisis

Chancellor Dollfuss told Jewish leaders in Austria there is no danger to them as government changes unfold. He spoke with American and British newspaper men about recent events and the political shifts in the country.

Vifina Cap Engebert Dofus Austria

PaterA Kriz et al to Josephine Buresh settlement notice

A legal notation shows Pater A Kriz and others deed to Josephine Buresh. It cites undivided interest in ex school and ex ry sec 24-8257 Mindy int in SE NE see 23 and NW AW sec 24-827 with $1 valuation and affection noted dated February 19, 1934.

Pater Kriz Josephine Buresh Mindy Valcon

Heavy prime hogs inch higher on local market

Report notes prime hog prices edging up slightly on the local market with general market firmness. Mentions two new grade combinations and references to specific sellers and buyers though some lines are unclear.

Cedar Sapdtdis Wea Ns Is Nhiscellaneous

Local market list with prices for cabbage, oysters, seeds and hides. Includes per unit costs and category notes for various meat and byproducts.

Urschel Sells Oil Properties For Huge Sum

Oklahoma City The Carter Oil company acquired oil producing properties in the Slick Urschel estate in the Oklahoma City field. Estimated value ranged from 7.5 to 10 million dollars. The deal was cash with an overriding royalty. Carter Oil is a Standard Oil subsidiary based in Tulsa. Charles F Urschel facilitated the sale, a longtime associate linked to the Urschel family.

Oklahoma City Carter Oil Company Slick-Urschel Tom Slick The Wildcatters Standard Ou Company New Jersey Tulsa Charles F Urschel Shek Urschels George T Kelly Albert Bates Harvey J Bailes Leavenworth Federal Penitentiary Amyassing Tom Siresture Adnar Me Liselet Farear

Wallace Warns Farm Policy Faces Tough Shifts

Secretary Henry A Wallace told editors the shift from farm support benefits and processing taxes to a long term program poses the main challenge for farm policy. He cited dairy beef cattle and sugar programs as most controversial and noted planning resources are stretched by potential processing tax and benefit changes.

Farm Administration Henry A Wallace Thurscdas Aricultural Thesere Wallace

Catholics Barred From Sally Rand Show in Omaha

In a Lenten pastoral letter read at local Catholic services, Bishop Joseph F. Rummel forbids Catholics from attending a Sally Rand fan dance performance at a nearby theater. The directive, read Friday night, warns attendance constitutes a grievous sin.

Omaha SAP Joseph F. Rummel Sally Rand Rummel Alain the Garr Mn Anoeqe Rox Towle

Adler Kidnapers Turbulent Plot Ends In Self Destruct

Police describe Adler kidnap plot led by Mayo and Lacy at Morrison hotel Chicago with planned gagging and robbery. Adler fought back, escaping two blows, while conspirators confessed including fake names Charles Phillips and Jack Woman. Detectives traced Adler from St Paul to Chicago as motive centered on money and a baby on the way.

David Swesnik South State Street Morrison Adler Khavme Swesnik Lacy Mayo Mion Mao Charles Phillips Fred Charles Wo Mare Newark Birmingham Yomca Chicago Iren Lacs North Dakota Maso Lac Aso Jack Woman Tan Daveenport St Paul PWA Seret Kelly North Western Station Morrison Hotel Kelly Gore Anson

Government eyes break on air holding companies tightened

Washington AP reports the first serious bid by the federal government to curb air line holding company control. The Mead plan may bar air mail contracts to holding owned firms and limit interlocking stakes between flying and manufacturing units, aiming at forced reorganization across the industry.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission James M Mead House Post Office Committee Mead Electric Power House Army Navy

Adams Stock Ownership Denied by Franks Adams

Charles Franns Adams of Framingham Massachusetts told a house sub committee on naval airplane contracts he owns 500 shares of Douglas Aircraft stock. The panel had believed the shares belonged to Charles Francis Adams of Boston the former secretary of the navy. Adams denied ever owning any stock. The witness testimony clarified the ownership dispute and the former secretary was expected to testify on Saturday about related phone extracts during his tenure.

Twashington VP Farcmet Poaivasse Graeva Rami Kahn R. Calf Senate Star Chamber Brown Senate Committee Congress Farley Washington Charles Franns Adams Framingham Mass House Douglas Aircraft Charles Francis Adams Boston Hoover Navy Adams

Iowa City Girl Wins Pie Baking Contest Prize

Mary Lenore Spencer a high school student from Iowa City won $100 for a cherry pie in Washington's Birthday contest. Helen Bilder of Chicago secured second prize and Mildred Jorns of Baileys Harbor Wisconsin was runner up. Lawatn Churchill of New Era Michigan took third.

Chicago Mary Lenore Spencer Iowa City Washington Helen Bilder Lawatn Churchill New Era Mich Spencer Roosevelt Mildred Jorns Baileys Harbor Wis

Crowds Attend Funeral Rite for King Albert in Brussels

Up to 2,000,000 people packed Brussels for King Albert's funeral with some estimates doubling that figure. Rail stations ran out of tickets as villagers from surrounding areas flooded the capital to witness the rites.

Brussels Albert

Nash Motors workers strike in Racine over wage hike

One thousand Nash Motors employees in Racine Wisconsin began a strike after rejecting a 20 percent wage increase. Workers did not report for work on Wednesday and continued action today.

Racine, Wis INS Nash Motors Company

Whitney Fights Exchange Control Push in Washington

The New York Stock Exchange urged Congress to replace a strict regulatory bill with a seven member semi governmental body for market oversight. Richard Whitney led objections to minimum margin terms, while Whitney denied funding a propaganda campaign. A subpoena sought details from G V Harriss on publicity efforts tied to the effort to block the bill.

Washington New York Stock Exchange Congress Hegan Fuse Commerce Committee Richard Whitney Exchange Fletcher-Rayburn Ferdinand Pecora Senate Banking Committee Federal Trade Commission Whitney G. V Harriss Fletcher Open Market Committee Federal Reserve Board

North Western strike foiled by parley talks

Chicago up data A 26 000 worker strike on the Chicago and North Western railway was temporarily halted after a conference between company president Fred W Sargent and labor representatives The meeting followed a vote by employees on striking and was extended while vote tabulation continued Officials indicated sentiment favored a strike though no official result was released yet pending further negotiations

Chicago Chicago and North Western Railway Fred W. Sargent Sargent

Negro Chauffeur Confesses Effort To Kidnap Banker

In Indianapolis Indiana a Black chauffeur for former governor James P Goodrich confessed to planning an abduction of Elmer Kerr a Union City banker. Herschel Cece 45 led authorities to three suspects including Cece his wife and John Copeland all charged with conspiracy to kidnap.

Indianapolis James P Goodrich Indiana Elmer Kerr Union City Winchester Goodrich Kerr Herschel Cece Cee John Copeland Copeland Randolph County

Roosevelt Places Wreath On Tomb Of George Washington

President Roosevelt braved driving rain to Mount Vernon to lay a wreath on George Washington's tomb. He and Mrs Roosevelt, joined by private citizens commemorating Washington's birth anniversary, observed with bowed heads before returning to the White House.

Roosevelt George Washington Washington INS Congress White House

Marion Union Missionary Meeting Advances Community Ties

The Union Missionary society meets Friday at the Congregational church with two sessions 2:30 and 7:30. Miss May Frick of Cedar Rapids speaks on non Christian lands. events include a welcome by Mrs. Alien and a playlet by Mrs. Saunders. An evening devotional and organ prelude precede talks by Hubert Pye. public invited.

Union Missionary Society Congregational Church May Frick Cedar Rapids HO Alien Roland Fowler Kathryvn Kendall Sunshine KK. M. Saunders Harry Horn Harry Snell Dorothy Jean Ratl Ehnor Kendall Ho Alen Margaret Reinheimer Ruth Neill Anna Webber Varginia Murray Edna Roberts Hubert Pye Mission Fields

Doumergue Granted Decree Power to Cut French Budget

Paris deputies gave Premier Gaston Doumergue authority to reduce government spending by decree after he warned of resignation. The vote was 368 to 185, granting powers similar to those used by Poincare in 1926. The decree powers do not require chamber approval and focus on economies.

Paris Chamber of Deputies Gaston Doumergue Raymond Poincare Doumergue Chamber

Congress Leaders Clash Over Bonus Restoration Plans

Congress debated restoring veteran pay cuts and hospital benefits amid a McCarran amendment fight. Administration aims partial restoration with full restoration later, while Democrats consider a parliamentary tactic to delay the Patman bonus vote.

McCarran House Ways and Means Committee Rules Committee

Woman Killed by Estranged Husband in Minneapolis

Mrs. Rena Norton, 26, died in a local hospital from a gunshot wound inflicted by her ex husband Harvey Norton a former police officer. Authorities report the shooting occurred as the couple were estranged and Norton faces investigation.

Minneapolis Rena Norton Harvey Norton

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