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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jan 21, 1934

Page

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Monopolies Debate Tests NRA Policy and Trade Orders

Controversy between con f and NRA continues as Johnson presses codes and a presidential order to backstop unit pricing. Nye Borah and Ad hoc aides weigh senatorial probes while the trade commission seeks to curb price fixing and discriminatory practices in the industry.

NRA Johnson Nye N. D Velt Trade Commission Eiye Iiplamant Donald. R. ‘Rich Istrial Law F Unit Indus i Admin S Nye Borah Adhor Johnson Johnimself Trade Commission Adistrator New York

Illinois to install short wave radio for highway police

Governor Horner said plans are under consideration to install a short wavelength radio system for Illinois state highway police. He believes all officers could stay in constant contact with a central division point through the system.

Springfield Ill Illinois Henry Horner Horner

The Power of a Great Idea in Felix Adler’s Thought

The essay extols Felix Adler and the Ethical Culture Society, arguing great lives stem from a single guiding idea. It cites Lincoln Wesley Mazzini Ruskin as exemplars and urges readers to find a decisive mission to avoid purposeless living.

Felix Adler Ethical Culture Society Lincoln Wesley Mazzini Ruskin Sas

Local Women Take Runner-Up In C R Bridge Trophy

Final two events of the Iowa state championship bridge tournament concluded in Des Moines. Cedar Rapids trophy winners were Des Moines pair Mrs. W. H. Usher and Mrs. Victor Shewbert, with defending champions Mrs. F. Co. Byers and Mrs. Carl Jordan of Cedar Rapids as runners-up. In the Sheaffer men’s event Burt Vaughn and Dale Z. Goode of Bloomfield won, Peter Gough and Max Fisher of Perry finished second.

DES Moines Cedar Rapids W. H. Usher Victor Shewbert F. Co. Byers Carl Jordan Burt Vaughn Dale Z. Goode Bloomfield Peter Gough Max Fisher Perry

Forced feeding under way for Urschel kidnapers

Albert W. Bates and Harvey J. Bailey, serving life terms in Leavenworth for the Urschel kidnapping, are being forcibly fed after hunger strikes. Bates began Jan 7 with feeding starting Jan 19, Bailey on Jan 15. They are in single cells with exercise and library privileges under Public Health Service supervision.

Washington Albert W. Bates Harvey J. Bailey Leavenworth Department of Justice Federal Penitentiary Justice Bates Bailey U. S. Public Health Service Keenan Albert Bates Harvey Bailey Leavenworth Prison

Weather Outlook for Chicago Week of Jan Twenty Two

Weather outlook covers Jan 22 to 27 for Chicago and surrounding regions. Appalachian and nearby valleys see not much cold air. overall week will stay fairly dry with limited cold snaps in southern portions.

Chicago Mississippi Missouri Great Plains

Fugitives From Kansas Penitentiary Escape Desperate Chase

Seven fugitives from the Kansas penitentiary eluded hundreds of troops and posse men across three states after escaping prison. Led by Bob Brady and Jim Clark, the group included Bonnie Parker and possibly Clyde Barrow associates. Authorities fear a significant gang operation as the men blended into civilian life with disguises and stolen cars.

Lansing Kan Kansas Penitentiary Bob Brady Jim Clark Oklahoma Clyde Barrow Lewis Dresser Kansas Bartlesville Oklo Bonnie Sal Parker Brady -Clark Dallas Tex Brady Clark Victory Junction Onaga Paolo Olathe Barrow Texas Crockett Ray Hamilton Arkansas Missouri Jefferson City Hamilton Bonnie Parker Jesse James

Ex Husband Best Man As Ex Wife Marries Brother

In Reno Nevada AP report recounts Goldie Cohen divorce from Edward Cohen in district court. She then wed Edward's brother Louis Cohen with Edward as best man, paying two dollars for the license. The couples divorced earlier in October and the ceremony charged little ceremony.

Reno, Nev Cohens Goldie Cohen Denver Edward Cohen Colorado Springs Curler Raton N. M Moran Cohen Louis Norfolk Edward

Wallace Turns Down Policing Of Milk Market

Chicago faces a bitter milk price war as Secretary Wallace declines federal policing of the city market. Distributors push cash and carry prices down from 10 cents to 9 cents, independents average 7.5 cents, and unions threaten wage cuts to widen the spread. Producers fear the conflict jeopardizes the $1.85 per hundred pounds farm price and the government cites lack of authority.

Chicago Wallace

Recount Ordered of Chicago 1932 Vote Fraud Probe

County Judge Edmund K. Jarecki ordered a full recount of every vote cast in Chicago and Cook county in the 1932 general election. The move followed calls from prominent citizens and a wards sampling that exposed various frauds. The effort led to a municipal court judge being unseated and several election clerks and judges facing charges.

Chicago Edmund K. Jarecki Cook County Jarecki

Nebraskan Who Slew 2 Held In Colorado

La Clede Stevens 37 a bakery owner was charged with first degree murder in Nebraska for killing his estranged wife Frances Stevens and her father John De Rolf. He was captured in Kersey Colorado and held in Greeley awaiting further move by authorities.

North Platte Neb la Clede Stevens A. J Salisbury Stevens Greeley Colo W. W. Wyatt Kersey John de Rolf Frances Stevens de Rolf

Want Ads Offer Wide Range of Rooms Cars and Goods

Today in the Want Ads readers find rooms apartments and houses for rent a variety of used cars bargains in household goods radios musical instruments and miscellaneous items plus listings of farm and city real estate with a broad array of bargains and opportunities Read the Want Ads for profit.

Guaranteed Results Want Ad Week Sparks Cash-in Push

The ad feature promotes rapid cash gains through want ads inviting readers to place listings. Local publishers highlight quick results and customer appetite for promotional placements during the campaign period.

Kidnappers Claim Silence Ends With Bremer Case

Hope of contact with Edward G. Bremer's kidnappers grew as authorities awaited a ransom payment. The Commercial State Bank owner was seized last Wednesday with a $200,000 demand. signals to his family hinted negotiations could resume after three days of silence amid death threats and a bloodstained car find.

PAUL Edward G. Bremer Commerceial State Bank Minneapolis Bremers

Roosevelt Bill Cuts Gold Content and Funds Stabilization

The House approved Roosevelt’s plan to reduce the gold content of the dollar, transfer gold to the Treasury, and establish a $2 billion stabilization fund. FTC empowered to hear NRA complaint appeals. Eastman urged public rail ownership later, not now. Ristine named to probe ocean and air mail contracts. Chamber urged gold fix and limit presidential power. Ickes signed oil marketing pact. Fed officials target $10 billion borrowing in months ahead. Bates and Bailey hunger strike at Leavenworth.

THE Associated Press House Roosevelt Federal Reserve Treasury Chamber of Commerce Congress

Japan’s Hirota Signals Pact Plan And Peace Aim

Tokyo diplomats expect Foreign Minister Hirota to stress Japan’s path to peace and stability in Asia while pursuing informal talks with the United States on naval limits and potential peace guarantees. Observers note a shift toward less belligerent Soviet policy amid Moscow envoy talks and growing concerns over Far East military power.

TOKIO United States Japan Asia Koki Hirota Stanley K. Hornbeck American State Department Hirota Hornbeck Manchukuo Manchuria Stimson Yasuya Uchida Great Britain Washington London Soviet Union Tokyo Roosevelt Moscow Siberia

Ickes Approves Marketing Code for Petroleum Industry

Secretary Ickes approved a $12 trillion oil industry purchase and marketing agreement intended to stabilize the sector after weeks of study. The pact replaces the proposed price fixing schedule and reflects adjustments made by industry members.

Washington Ickes

Forty congressmen vote against administration gold bill

Washington reports that forty congressmen, all Republican or Democratic, opposed the administration's gold bill on Saturday night. Among those voting no were Andrew of Massachusetts and Andrews of New Jersey, with a mix of party members and former laborites later noted as supporting the measure.

Washington Andrew Mass Andrews Bacon Bakewell Conn Beedy Bolton Ohio Brumm Burnham Calif Claiborne Clarke N. Y Cochran Crowther Darrow Ditter Fish Goodwin Guyer Kan Hancock Hollister Jenkins Kahn Luce McFadden McGugin Marshall Merritt Millard Plumley Reed Wadsworth Wigglesworth

Wynekoop Presses On With Murder Trial

In Chicago Dr. Alice Lindsay Wynekoop, accused of murdering her daughter, declares she feels better and hopes the trial continues. Three physicians’ reports on her illness will guide Judge David’s Monday decision, amid strong protest from Assistant State's Attorney Dougherty regarding a possible mistrial.

Chicago Alice Lindsay Wynekoop Wynekoop Jaspheta Rade Joseph _B David Charles 8. Dougherty

Two Women Charged With CWA Fraud

Los Angeles AP report says two women were arrested by federal agents on conspiracy to defraud the federal government by taking commissions and brokerage fees from truck owners who won Civil Works Administration assignments. Plaintiffs Laurette Hasker, 24, assistant in CWA purchasing agent James T. Richey’s office, and Mrs. Emily C. Baddleford face the charges. The case follows graft and waste accusations raised by John B. Elliott, vice-chairman of the state Democratic Committee.

Los Angeles Civil Works Administration Laurette Hasker James T. Richey CWA Emily C. Baddleford

Cummings Joins In Probe Of Air Mail

The probe into ocean and air mail contracts moves to a new phase as Attorney General Homer S. Cummings names a special assistant to lead the Justice Department inquiry. Gari L. Ristine of Lexington Missouri was chosen to determine whether there is basis for legal action against those named or to be named in Senate testimony. Senator Black of Alabama says a resolution to broaden the inquiry and add 25000 for expenses was driven by Hudson and Manhattan Railroad access denial. Walter F. Brown, former Postmaster General, chairs the railroad board.

Hudson and Manhattan Railroad Walter F. Brown the Road

Stetson University President Dr Lincoln Hulley Dies

Dr Lincoln Hulley, 69, president of Stetson University in Deland Florida, died Saturday after suffering a severe heart attack Friday.

Stetson U. Hfad Deland, Fla Lincoln Hulley Stetson University

Cedar Rapids Auto Toll For 1934

Fuzzy OCR fragment notes counts for accidents injuries and deaths in Cedar Rapids tolls for 1934. Ambiguous text includes stray words and numbers not clearly tied to a complete report or official figures.

Cedar Rapids

House passes Roosevelt gold seizure and devaluation act

The House approved President Roosevelt's gold seizure and devaluation legislation by 360 to 40, crushing amendments and sending the measure to the Senate for rapid action. Administration leaders push for a Senate vote this week while Democrats oppose the bill.

Senate Washington House Roosevelt Pesh Yeas

Greek government stands firm on Insull ouster despite appeal

In Athens officials reaffirmed the decision to deport Samuel Insull after Jan. 31, rejecting renewal of his residence permit. Interior ministry aides said the state council’s ruling is expected to favor expulsion, as government law grants broad power to regulate foreigners.

Athens Samuel Insull State Council Chicago

French royalists storm Paris Bourse during stock trading

French royalists stormed the Paris stock exchange shouting Down with Chautemps and Bennett. Gendarmes locked doors, corralled protesters, and arrested four of about forty demonstrators in Saturday afternoon turmoil.

Paris Chautemps Bennett

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