03 Jan 1935
Page 1
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!
This newspaper page contains 21 articles. Subscribers can read the full text of each article.
Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 03, 1935
Page
1
The piece mixes the Hauptmann Lindbergh kidnapping trial with local issues. It notes a gas station certificate boast tied to the ransom, school delays due to flu concerns, a recount naming Sedlacek mayor, Rhode Island political shifts, a church choir member’s death after singing, and a vigilant passing policeman directing traffic during a fire siren event.
In a party line shift, southern Democrats in the House gain full organizational power of the 74th Congress. A new 218 rule expands petition signers to force bills from committee, signaling an administration victory. Robinson remains Senate leader. Pittman, Lewis, and Black retain key leadership roles.
A letter from a sixty five year old mother describes her six children and the four still needing support. She urges the Lonely Mother to view her role positively and pursue club work reading and housekeeping while cherishing love at home. The writer, identifying as Legion, notes many mothers share this life job and should not dwell on the past.
The speaker notes that a good policeman faces danger without harming others and that most officers are devoted to duty. He observes that while criticism exists, many officers risk their lives, with some being lazy or careless, yet most run toward danger rather than away.
Representative Eicher of Iowa announces a plan to introduce a permanent cost of production bill in Congress. The measure aims to guarantee farmers a price for farm products matching returns in industry, maintain feed reserves, protect foreign markets, and shield domestic prices from world market lows. It would base its constitutionality on Congress's power to regulate interstate commerce and money.
Emmetsburg AP reports Maurice Axtell 27 of Sidney killed himself Wednesday with a rifle on the shore of Medium Lake. He had worked at a local garage.
The Iowa state board of education asked for 6.5 million dollars annually for 1935 and 1936, 1.121 million more per year than the 1933-34 level. The request, based on a ten year average, aims to cover salaries, equipment, maintenance, and building needs as the board faces salary pressures and competition for staff.
Cedar Rapids records a January thaw as temperatures rebound from a New Year sub zero stretch. After a high of 16 at 3 pm Tuesday the day rose to 24 by 9 am with bright skies and a 38 degree peak marking the thaw.
In Cedar Rapids a 1935 auto toll report records accidents and resulting injuries and fatalities. The article notes the number of incidents and human losses with emphasis on safety concerns in the city.
Milo Sedlacek, 414 Eighteenth Street SE, Democratic candidate, became Linn County treasurer at noon Wednesday after a contest board declared him elected over Republican James H. Yuill by 28 votes following a machine recheck. Sedlacek's $10,000 bond was approved and a certificate of election issued as the county offices reopened. The board had voided Yuill's certificate and ordered delivery to Sedlacek after the recheck, with the office transfer underway and staff appointments to be announced.
In Kansas City the government rested its case against seven defendants charged with conspiracy in the Union Station slaying case at 1:50 p m Wednesday.
Sixty miners in the Baska pit of the Bobrowa coal field faced possible death as they remained underground Wednesday. Water flooded the galleries at 250 cubic feet per minute while they demanded two months back pay and a guarantee the mine would stay open. The protest follows a similar action in Europe earlier, where miners staged a long underground stand for wage increases.
Chicago INS reports Richard Loeb and Nathan Leopold Jr must complete twenty two additional years at Stateville for the Bobby Franks murder. W C Jones, head of the state parole board, says parole eligibility comes in 1957 under his reading of the laws, despite earlier statements by a predecessor.
In Flemington New Jersey on Wednesday the state moved for trial of Bruno Hauptmann for the murder of Charles A Lindbergh Jr. Col Lindbergh watched as Justice Trenchard presided and jurors were empaneled. Prosecution led by Anthony Hauck Jr. and defense by C Lloyd Fisher as the gallery crowded with press and public.
United Air Lines broke the San Francisco to Chicago speed record twice in one day. A passenger-cargo ship covered 2030 miles in 9 hours 55 minutes at 206 mph. Earlier a ten passenger twin-engined Boeing completed the route in 10 hours 15 minutes.
United Press outlines the Hauptmann trial cast with defendant Bruno Richard Hauptmann facing potential death, prosecutors Wilentz and Hauck outlining charges for the Lindbergh kidnapping and murder of Charles Lindbergh Jr. Key witnesses include Charles A Lindbergh Anne Morrow Lindbergh and Betty Gow while Hauptmann’s wife Anni Schoeffler Hauptmann defends his alibi. The case centers on evidence such as nearly $15 000 in Lindbergh ransom money and the baby’s burial near Hopewell New Jersey.
AP reports the jurors seated at the close of Wednesday included 10 men and 6 women with 4 examined. Peremptory challenges stood at 256 with 12 State challenges and 4 defense. Occupations listed include machinists widows housewives farmers laborers and insurance agents.
In Rome Premier Mussolini and French Foreign Minister Laval agreed to guarantees of Austrian independence with Yugoslavia and Czechoslovakia. Laval will travel to Rome to negotiate a military political and economic accord seen as a major postwar peace move.
Washington AP reports that over 2300 bills were lined up for introduction at the start of the new Congress. House officials note the 2820 opening-day total from the prior session may be surpassed, though 110 new members may slow introductions. Last session saw 10848 house bills and 4233 senate bills submitted, with 976 enacted.
The Associated Press reports the Lindbergh trial jury is nearly complete in Hunterdon County New Jersey. A machinist Charles Walton is foreman among jurors selected including Rose Pill Verna Snyder Charles F Snyder Ethel Stockton Elmier Smith Robert Cravatt Philip Heckenbury George Voorhees May F Brelaferd and others. Trial openings proceed with plans to hear testimony on the kidnapping and ransom note as Anne Lindbergh and Col. Lindbergh are prepared to testify. Jurors were sequestered after Wednesday's session as Hauptmann remains in custody nearby.
Wes Zacek of 1118 Seventh Street SE suffered five fractured ribs a punctured lung and widespread bruises after falling thirty feet from a tree he was trimming near 1807 L Street SW at 1 15 p m Wednesday. He was taken to Mercy Hospital by ambulance.
We want people to find what they are looking for at NewspaperArchive. We are confident that we have the newspapers that will increase the value of your family history or other historical research. With our 7-day free trial, you can view the documents you find for free.
People find the most success using advanced search. Try plugging in keywords, names, dates, and locations, and get matched with results from the entire collection of newspapers at NewspaperArchive!
You can also successfully find newspapers by these browse options. Explore our archives on your own!
Browse by location and discover newspapers from all across the world.
Browse by date and find publications for a specific day or era.
Browse old newspaper publications to find specific newspapers.