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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 05, 1933
Page
1
Albert Schwartz of New York, famed for inventing a compact machine gun and a bulletproof vest, dies by his own hand leaving assets of twelve cents. The item notes the paradox of wealth pursued in wars and mentions other political and social currents of the era.
Chicago detectives probe ride slaying of Captain Edwin Schildhauer as stains on Carl Bradberry’s car rear seat prompt renewed questioning of Bradberry and Frances Schildhauer. Authorities seek former attorney Paul Walton, while Miss Roberta Lubbock’s testimony links Walton to the couple’s rumored romance.
Lieut Thomas Duffy and Sgt Michael Blake questioned Roberta Lubbock at her Cedar Rapids home amid a wider police inquiry into the past and married life of the slain Chicago school band master and his wife.
Milwaukee AP David Stark 28 planned to marry at the courthouse and buy a $40 suit but was found hanged at his parents home at 1 pm with 51 cents in his pocket. The case outlines a grim sequence leading to a fatal act before a 2 pm meeting.
The house rules committee approved a domestic allotment plan for farm relief backed by President-elect Roosevelt to allow rapid debate and amendments. Rep. Haugen voiced cautious support while Republicans criticized the measure. The bill would pay bounties to farmers cutting output about 20 percent, funded by a processing tax on millers packers and similar users.
The Cedar Rapids board of supervisors Wednesday reduced salaries for county engineer overseer of the poor county home superintendent and janitors with all over 900 cut except Lillian Landmesser who earns 1890 yearly. William Behrens the county engineer saw his pay drop from 3400 to 2400 per year.
In Phoenix Judge Howard Speakman refused to quash the accessory indictment in the trunk murders against J. J. Halloran. The defense filed a demurrer and a hearing was set for Thursday as Winnie Ruth Judd could take the stand to testify.
Six gunmen roared into the Milwaukee railroad station in Minneapolis Tuesday night and seized four bags of registered mail. Inspections say at least $170,000 in bonds currency and negotiable securities were taken. One bag reportedly came from the Minneapolis Federal Reserve. The gang shattered Lonquist office glass and seized sacks before fleeing in an automobile.
Post office inspectors report two armed men robbed a San Joaquin Valley registered mail sack valued at $10,000 during a spectacular holdup at the Southern Pacific station Tuesday night in Los Angeles.
A Tuesday night tremor in Seward Alaska rattled buildings but caused only cracked windows after a Wednesday check found no structural damage. The quake, lasting about 20 seconds, measured as heavy and was recorded at 6 p.m. local time.
In Taylorville Illinois 300 state guardsmen moved into a six mile front after a miners battle at the Peabody mine near Kincaid left two dead and twelve wounded. A woman, Emma Comerlatto, died, and Vincent Rodems 20, a mine guard, was killed. Deputized miners faced more gunfire near Jerseyville and ToVey. Adjutant General Black ordered troops. 45 warrants issued for participants and twenty arrests made as wage disputes sparked renewed conflict between miners and unions.
Chicago report cites Capt. Thomas J. Callaghan of the U S secret service revealing a large international counterfeiting plot. Henry DeChow once called Count Enrique Dechow Von Buelow was arrested in Newark after inquiry linked to Berlin origin operations. The ring passed thousands of fake hundred dollar bills in Chicago New York and other cities.
Autopsies on the four charred bodies found in a San Francisco apartment fire were ordered to determine if any occupant had been shot to death.
Mrs. Marie Howard mother of Rt. Rev. Edward D. Howard Archbishop of Portland died at her home in Portland from a heart attack. She came to Oregon in 1926 from Dubuque Iowa when the archbishop was enthroned. Funeral services will be held by her son Thursday with interment next Monday at Cresco Iowa.
Senator Frank C. Byers of Cedar Rapids and Representatives of Penick and Ford Cedar Rapids refining company conferred with Iowa State College specialists on use of corn and small grain in producing alcohol gasoline blend to use agricultural surpluses.
John R Weber 79 longtime Lincoln lore keeper died at his home 1932 Fifth Avenue SE after two years illness from a stroke Funeral services set for 3 30 p m Thursday at the Weber residence Rev Dr Robert Little to officiate Burial at Oak Hill Cemetery Pallbearers named Luther A Brewer W R Boyd Lyle Sutton Clinton and B L Wick Honorary pallbearers W L Crissman Ernest B Cameron Judge W N Treichler and Will Howell Des Moines Weber born Springfield Illinois June 22 1853 spent boyhood learning Lincoln history and prepared a manuscript on Lincoln life now with B L Wick
Cherbourg reports the Atlantique, a 42,500 ton French luxury liner, burning in the lower English Channel with a probable 30 to 35 dead. Crew of 225 aboard, 127 rescued by Ruhr and Allegro, ship left Bordeaux for trial after overhaul.
A Gazette Want Ad led B. F. Currell of 870 Oakland Ave to sell his shotgun. Within hours thirteen men who wanted to buy answered the ad and could have bought more if available. The notice touts the quick cash sale and urges using the Want Ad for inexpensive advertising. Dial 2-1121 to place a WANT AD.
In Geneva the Japanese delegation warned of possible complications after the Shanhal kwan capture inside the Great Wall of China. A spokesman said negotiations may lead to a prompt settlement, but warned clever local Chinese maneuvers could complicate matters. He also doubted extending military action into Chinese territory proper. Manchukuo claims Jehol Province originally belonged to Manchuria.
Tientsin dispatches report General Nakamura demanding neutralization of Shanhaikwan and apologies from Marshal Chang and the Shanhaikwan commander. Tokyo would gain railway control if accepted. Chinese officials deny formal demands. A Peiping note says Chang prefers Nanking talks. In Nanking, officials accuse Manchukuo police of blowing their own doors to stage a pretext.
An avalanche swept Mammoth canyon at Mace near Wallace Idaho on Wednesday killing E. J. Powell his wife and their five year old son Glenn and leaving Dr. Herbert Lowery coroner of Shoshone county buried and near death. Six others were injured as snow and ice buried houses and blocked a highway. Rescue crews reached the coroner but he remained unconscious.
Chicago reports Wilson and Co. Inc. a leading packing firm posts a net profit of 51336 for last year after a loss of 2017156 in 1931. Thomas E. Wilson, president, announced Wednesday.
Beverly Hills columnist Will Rogers jokes about New Year predictions and politics. He quips on unemployment, debt, prohibition, and governance, noting ignorance and hardship before any optimism, suggesting relief requires change and a new approach.
W S Gilman announces Ed Brown former Polk County representative will head the Iowa Association for the Reduction of Public Expenditures program. The interim committee requests county tax committees support to pass proposed legislation. Final report sent to the governor. will be submitted to the legislature for action.
Washington AP Senator George and Rep Cox Georgia democrats introduced a bill to refinance farm mortgage debt via the Reconstruction Finance Corp. The plan would allow direct loans to farmers to refinance mortgage obligations on farm lands to ease home owners’ burdens and offer a path to work out of hardship.
Washington report says a senate judiciary sub committee postponed completing a repeal resolution due to Senator Walsh absence. Chairman Blaine hopes to finish drafting tomorrow or Thursday. The measure aims to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment with protections for dry states and prohibition of the saloon. The panel must decide how to present the issue to the states.
Washington AP report details a Senate debate sparked by Johnson of California attacking France and other defaulting nations while Borah of Idaho defends Hoover’s push for backing a debt readjustment with Laval. Watson disputes Laval talks as Borah stands firm, ending in impasse.
Paris report says Jack Pickford brother of Mary Pickford died Tuesday in an American hospital. His body will be taken to New York aboard the liner Europa, sailing Saturday, for burial in California and Grace Moore, Pickford's secretary, will accompany it.
Hollywood film comedian George E Arthur filed a $50,000 civil action against businessman Thomas Beyrle in connection with a traffic altercation. The suit alleges assault and battery and seeks damages.
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