Reinstating Max Duckworth Sparks Graft Scandal Questions
The piece denounces former Woodbury county attorney Max Duckworth for seeking readmission to practice law after confessing to bribery and conspiring with state crooks. It argues the Iowa supreme court should deny reinstatement given his sworn 1935 grand jury testimony and his role in shielding criminals.
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Max Duckworth
Woodbury County
Ed O’connor
Duckworth
Iowa Supreme Court
Blizzard Traps Nevada Rescue Party in Open Cold
A blizzard trapped a five person rescue party and a body for more than a week 90 miles northwest of Las Vegas in Yucca pass. The group including three seriously ill were believed to spend a night in zero degree cold awaiting gasoline and aid. An aerial observer reported a crude snow message asking for fuel. The rescue crew faced impassable roads and sub zero conditions before locating the marooned party five days after the incident.
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Las Vegas
Nev
Yucca Pass
Here
Prettyman
Duckworth’s Immunity Undercuts Iowa Graft Case
The text claims Duckworth faced pressure from Woodbury county authorities after confessing to a grand jury but later avoided punishment. It states he testified for the state against O Connor yet received immunity he did not deserve, revealing a wider web of racketeers and Des Moines figures. Had his testimony in the O Connor trial stood, the graft case would have reached a different outcome.
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Duckworth
Woodbury County
Grand Jury
O’connor
Woodbury
Iowa
Des Moines
Duckworth's Bid for Lawyer License Amid Iowa Corruption Fallout
The piece chronicles AD Duckworth alleging graft from Sioux City to Des Moines, detailing how his potential grand jury testimony could have exposed a wider corruption network. It notes his shift to avoid testifying against O'Connor, the acquittal of O'Connor, and the fate of indicted cronies, framing Max's bid to regain his license as a last stand against official corruption.
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AD Duckworth
Sioux City
Des Moines
Duckworth
O’connor
Max
Iowa
British Banker Sails to New York on Secret Mission
Sir Otto Neimeyer, director of the Bank of England, has sailed for New York on a secret mission. Observers link the voyage to Walter Runciman’s U S visit to discuss the long pending Anglo American trade treaty with President Roosevelt.
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London
Otto Neimeyer
Bank of England
New York
United States
Walter Runciman
Board of Trade
Roosevelt
Temperature Rebounds After Subzero Near Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids records show the temperature dipped to 2 above zero from midnight Friday to 7 a.m. Saturday then rose with bright sun to reach 20 above by 1:30 p.m. Friday. The day's high was 7 above at 4 p.m. and 4 above at 7 p.m. per Chambers Inskeep Company records.
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Cedar Rapids
Chambers Inskeep
Everyday Living and the Frugal Wisdom of Franklin
The piece reflects on Benjamin Franklin as a teacher of common sense and thrift, highlighting his Poor Richard maxims and the maxim to save time and money. It recounts a Philadelphia hatter parable about signboard wording and ends with a call to curb excess words.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enjamin Franklin
Richard
Philadelphia
John Brown
Jesus
Washington High School Fire Suspects Four Boys
Four high school pupils admitted starting a Friday evening fire at the old Washington high school on Fifth Street SE. A burning desk and scattered papers prompted investigation, with inner tubes burning on wastepaper can covers and a can of sweeping compound found in the room. Authorities questioned the youths who confessed to starting the blaze.
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Washington High School
Fifth Street
Fourth and
Fifth Avenues
Robert Vlach
E. P. Kohout
Earl Stanley
Flooded States Struggle as Cold Brings Suffering to Refugees
Thousands of refugees huddled in shelters as flood waters receded across six central states. Cold intensified hardship while government observers predicted relief and a return home by Monday as river crests fell and levees held against further spills.
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Chicago
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Kentucky
Indiana
Illinois
Missouri
Little Hendrickson
Ravenswood
Indianapolis
Masury
Harrisburg
Upper Ohio
Ohio River
Little Miami
Cincinnati
Aurora
Ind
Sullivan County
National Guardsmen
WPA
Black River
Poplar Bluff
St. Francis
Rombauer
Kennett
Cardwell
Senath
Arkansas Line
Portuguese flyer crashes on flight from U S to Brazil
Joseph Costa of Corning New York left December 13 to fly to Brazil. His plane crashed in fog at Serro 130 miles from Belo Horizonte. Costa was reported to have escaped with minor injuries.
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Rio DE Janeiro
Joseph Costa
Corning
N. Y
Brazil
Serro
Bello Horizonte
Costa
National Telegraph
Parkyakarkas Engaged to Thelma Leeds in Hollywood
Parkyakarkas whose real name is Harry Einstein becomes engaged to marry Thelma Leeds brunette film singer in Hollywood with the wedding planned for next month.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollywood
Calif
Parkyakarkas
Harry Einstein
Thelma Leeds
Brown U Head Dies After Long Illness
Providence Rhode Island Dr Clarence A Barbour 70 retiring president of Brown University died Saturday after a long illness He was to retire February 1st but had obtained a leave of absence several months ago
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Providence, R. I
INS
Clarence A. Barbour
Brown University
Will of Irene Hazeltine Douglas Bequeaths Estate to Daughters
The Cedar Rapids philanthropist Irene Hazeltine Douglas died January 7 and her will, filed in district court, leaves Brucemore and all Cedar Rapids real estate to daughter Margaret Douglas Hall along with 3000 shares of Penick and Ford stock to fund a maintenance trust. Ellen Douglas Jaeger receives the Chicago club membership and home furnishings in Charlevoix Michigan. Barbara Douglas Burch gets Michigan real estate near Charlevoix. The remainder is split into three equal shares with trusts for Jaeger and Burch and their children. Executed December 6, 1934.
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Cedar Rapids
Irene Hazeltine Douglas
H. C. Ring
Douglas
George B. Douglas
Margaret Douglas Hall
Ellen Douglas Jaeger
Lake Forest
Ill
Barbara Douglas Burch
Pasadena
Calif
Brucemore
Hall
Defense Granted New Trial In Zody Winslow Case
New trial ordered after Judge Ring cites newly discovered evidence in the automobile accident suit between Fred Zody and the estate of E. F. Winslow. The judge found the verdict of 14500 was procured by fraud and would likely have differed with the new material testimony from doctors Van Epps Miley and Maplethorpe and Zody’s own statements.
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Fred Zody
E. F. Winslow
H. C. Ring
Zody
Ring
la Plant-Choate Company
W. T. Saxon
Collins Radio Company
Judge Ring
Barrymore Silent On Elaine Barrie Divorce Filing
John Barrymore remained silent Saturday while reading newspapers about Elaine Barrie’s divorce suit accusing him of threats to kill her. Attor ney Henry C. Huntington said Barrymore is working and has no statement to release, and no cross-complaint decision has been made.
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Hollywood
INS
John Barrymore
Elaine Barrie
Elaine
Henry C. Huntington
Barrymore
Huntington
John
Barrie Divorce Bid Sought by Elaine Barrie
Elaine Barrie seeks reasonable alimony and a property injunction in the divorce from John Barrymore. She claims he roughed her at a New Year's party and threatened harm, while she was pursuing a stage career and rehearsing for The Return of Hannibal. Barrimore declined comment at his trainer Ken Kelly’s home where he has stayed since separation.
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Los Angeles
Elaine
Ariel) Barrie
John
Caliban) Barrymore
New York
Hollywood
Barrymore
Yuma
Ariz
Ken Kelly
Miss Barrie
Automobile Strikes Twice In Tyler Man's Street Clash
Charles Stewart was struck Friday night in downtown Tyler at the same spot where he was injured in a similar crash three years ago. He sustained leg injuries in the latest incident, underscoring the odd repeat of bad luck on the same street.
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Tyler
Tex
Charles Stewart
One Minute to 8 Tonight Ends Want Ad Deadline
The Gazette announces the last minute to place Want Ads for the BIG SUNDAY section. Call 2-1121 for toll or mail options if you cannot come downtown.
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The
Gazette
Ann Harding To Wed Werner Janssen In London
Actress Ann Harding and orchestra leader Werner Janssen filed intent to marry in London. Harding, 34, and Janssen, 37, expect the wedding soon. Harding has been in England filming and pursuing custody of her daughter from her ex husband Harry Bannister. Janssen, formerly guest conductor of the New York Philharmonic, has led European orchestras and reportedly declined Ford’s $100,000 offer for Detroit concerts.
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London
INS
Ann Harding
Werner Janssen
Miss Harding
Janssen
Harry Bannister
England
New York Philharmonic Symphony
Henry Ford
Detroit
Europe
Bannister vows custody fight despite Harding marriage plan
Former husband Harry Bannister declared he will renew his bitter legal battle to gain custody of their young daughter. He said he bears no hostility toward Ann Harding, except over their child, and wished her luck in her new marriage.
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New York
INS
Ann Harding
Harry Bannister
Miss Harding
Bannister
Ann
Woman Declares Mission To Claim Nobel Prize Money
Police seized the passport of a mystery woman in Oslo who claimed to be Alexandra Kreutzberger seeking the 37 000 dollar Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Carl von Ossietzky. She said she was secretary to Dr Kurt Wannow of Berlin and acted on orders, denying personal knowledge of Ossietzky. The press suggested Nazi authorities aimed to seize the prize funds.
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Oslo
Norway
Karl von Ossietzky
Alexandra Kreutzberger
Kurt Wannow
Berlin
Ossietzky
Bomb wrecks U.S. Malaga Consulate in Spain
A high explosive bomb destroyed the U.S. consulate at Malaga, Spain. No injuries reported. consul Herbert O. Williams said the building was completely wrecked and deserted at the time. The consulate had been closed during fighting for the city between loyalist forces and insurgents. Consul George M. Graves is now at Vigo.
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Washington
INS
United States
Malaga
Spain
State Department
Herbert O. Williams
Gibraltar
Department
George M. Graves
Vigo
Americans Still In Chinese Danger Zone
Willys R. Peck of the American embassy returned from Sinan capital of Shensi province reporting all was quiet yet another attempt to evacuate twenty seven Americans there would be made next week. The crowded plane prevented adding any other Americans.
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Shanghai
Willys R. Peck
Sinan
Shensi
Kidnapping Suspect Said To Be Behind Everett Dugout Find
State patrolmen probing the Charles Mattson case uncovered a dugout cut into a well wall on a Silverlake area ranch. A blood stained mattress and other evidence suggest the boy was held and killed there before his body was found near Everett.
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Tacoma
Wash
INS
Everett
Charles Mattson
Silverlake
Charles
Tim
Highway Patrol
Kidnapping slayer in Everett case traced amid grisly discovery
A 10 year old Charles Mattson was abducted from a Tacoma home Dec 27 and found dead near Everett, with autopsy indicating stabbing and blunt force trauma. Police, guarding a blue clay pit and burlap sacks, suspect a bearded knife thrower linked to a prominent local family, while bedding theft adds to the investigation.
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Everett
Wash
Charles Mattson
Charles
Mattson
W. W. Mattson
Tacoma
Martha Raye Struck by Influenza in Hollywood
Hollywood star Martha Raye, noted for her wide-mouthed comic persona, contracted influenza while on the set and is expected to be away from work for about a week. The AP reports she is the latest influenza victim in the movie colony.
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Hollywood
Calif
Martha Raye
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