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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jan 06, 1933
Page
1
A column reflecting on Calvin Coolidge’s rise to power and its era ending with his private life. It weighs his political skill, the police strike, and the unintended paths to the presidency, plus Iowa and national budget debates and wartime veterans' costs.
Inquest opened into the death of 80 year old Ashley Downing a reputed money lender and large landowner eight miles northwest of Oelwein Iowa. He was found at his kitchen entrance with a shotgun wound and his wallet missing authorities suspect robbery.
The Iowa University Fine Arts building bids were rejected by the building committee of the state board of education after all bids exceeded the $100,000 endowment. A redesign is expected to cut costs as the board considers next steps.
Washington AP reports a bid to strike hogs from the domestic allotment farm relief bill failed by two votes in committee amid debate on continuing hog inclusion. Sponsors note hogs complicate the plan but argue aid to corn belt regions requires their inclusion with processing tax adjustments and staged price values through April and into 1933 34 season.
Hollywood star Will Rogers spoke through tears about his friendship with former President Calvin Coolidge. He recalled telling jokes about Coolidge yet praising his character and expressing deep respect for the man and his qualities.
Huntington meets Calvin Coolidge as part of a committee from the American Society of Agricultural Engineers drafting a report on agricultural conditions. The 1927 exchange follows Coolidge’s “I do not choose to run” statement. Huntington praises Coolidge for rapid understanding and incisive questioning during a brief White House discussion.
President Hoover sent a special message to Congress announcing the death of former President Calvin Coolidge. He praised Coolidge for a lifetime of devotion to the country and noted his eminent services and high contribution to mankind.
A delegation of eleven Democratic congressional leaders arrived in New York at 3:15 p.m. Thursday night and went directly to President-elect Roosevelt's home for a two hour discussion on the legislative program at the upcoming short session.
Chicago police say the Edwin Schildhauer slaying may be resolved soon as Earl Bradberry promises to reveal all with his lawyer present. The bandmaster was killed Dec. 10 and found beside a road. Bradberry denies involvement.
President elect Roosevelt requests a meeting with Secretary Stimson to discuss international affairs and Hoover approves arrangements for the conference to occur.
Cedar Rapids figure Col. C. B. Robbins and Mason City’s Col. Hanford MacNider, longtime aides to the secretary of war under Calvin Coolidge, react to the president’s death. MacNider recalled Coolidge as a paragon of American citizenship while Robbins noted the loss to the country and to him personally.
The summary traces Calvin Coolidge born in Plymouth Vermont on July 4 1872 through his education at Plymouth Black River Academy Ludlow St Johnsburg Amherst College and law study in Northampton It notes political roles in Northampton Massachusetts state offices and the rise to governor vice president and president highlighting the 1927 vacation statement I do not choose to run for President in 1928 and his retirement in 1929.
Gov elect Glyde Herring said the upcoming Iowa General Assembly would provide relief for farmers as he acknowledged the crisis. Judge C W Pitts urged a five to seven month moratorium on foreclosures and courts in money-judgment cases. He did not rule out Pitts plan but promised a definite proposal next week. Farmers in Plymouth county faced tax sales and a foreclose raid at Le Mars.
In Plymouth County Iowa a one month moratorium on farm mortgage foreclosures was enacted after a confrontation in Le Mars. A sheriff sale was halted by about 500 farmers following an assault on an attorney who bid on the property. District Judge C. W. Pitts convened the Plymouth County Bar Association which suspended foreclosures for at least one month and will reconvene to decide on possible extension.
Calvin Coolidge died at noon of a heart attack in his bedroom at The Beeches. Mrs Coolidge found him after returning from shopping. He was 60 on July 4 1932. Funeral planned Saturday at Ed wards Congregational church in Northampton and then Plymouth Vt for committal.
Washington reacts to the death of Calvin Coolidge as President Hoover issues a national mourning proclamation. Congress adjourns in respect, flags are lowered, and White House aides assist with funeral arrangements while leaders form memorial committees in both chambers.
NEW HAVEN Conn AP john Coolidge son of former President Calvin Coolidge was stunned by news of his father’s death in Northampton Massachusetts. He was at lunch when a call from Harry Ross secretary to the late president informed him. John and his wife daughter of former Governor John H Trumbull planned to travel to Northampton at once.
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