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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 01, 1932
Page
3
The article discusses Democratic divisions over repeal and resubmission of the Volstead Act, noting delegates’ stances on prohibition and political strategies. It references presidential campaigns, state conventions, and the influence of federal job holders on voting patterns, along with editorials on public relief and university land purchases in Iowa.
A note threats a Lindbergh style kidnapping followed by the abduction of Haskell Bohn 20 from the Summit avenue home of his millionaire father D B Myers chauffeur was forced to watch. Two gunmen fled in a small Ford after cornering the pair and leaving a ransom plan totaling 5000 dollars in mixed bills. Police take charge as father Gebhard C Bohn Sr refrains from confirming payment.
Early returns from North Dakota show Senator Gerald P. Nye with roughly a 3 to 2 lead over Governor George F Shafer for the Republican nomination to the United States Senate. County results also indicate contest dynamics for Congressmen and a gubernatorial battle between Frank H. Hyland and William Langer, with a five year moratorium debt measure trailing.
Two Cincinnati and Lake Erie railroad electric cars collided head on north of Hamilton Quebec last Thursday. Six people were killed and four injured. One car carried passengers while the other was freight heavy.
An 1861 ad placed by J F Boyce at 1861 B Avenue NE generated rapid interest and sold every item listed. The notice promotes Gazette Want Ads as effective for quick cash and urges calling 2-1121 for three day rates. Items include a dining table buffet chairs and a mahogany rocker with price 8337.
Watson M. Risden former commander of the Iowa G A R and for two years chaplain of the department died at his home 1343 Fourth Street NW at 12 15 p m after a five month illness He was born December 1 1843 in New York State and enlisted in Company H 12th Indiana Volunteer Feb 8 1864 Mustered in March 16 present at battles Dalton and Rocky Face with the Union forces He was father of James F Risden chief of the Iowa bureau of criminal identification in Des Moines.
Chicago AP report says Bishop James Cannon Jr. warned the southern democracy against disintegration and urged moral forces to seek new leadership. He noted prohibition repeal plank and said a large majority will meet to decide the best procedural method.
Flemington New Jersey AP report on Curtis shipbuilder John Hughes Curtis facing obstruction of justice charges in the Lindbergh kidnapping, with prosecutors seeking to prove he hindered police by false statements while defense argues he acted in good faith and cites Dr. Condon’s handling of ransom funds.
Washington AP reports the Senate approved immediate notification to President Hoover for Gardner Cowles Jr. to begin as Reconstruction Finance Corp director. The move skips the usual two executive sessions, urged by Senator Robinson to expedite confirmation.
Chicago dispatch notes Amos and Andy won the Democratic nomination at the Chicago convention, with Eddie Dowling replacing Walsh as chairman. The piece critiques the convention process, mentions intra party conflicts, and recalls past predictions about Al Smith. It references Ely's nomination potential and Garner's nomination speech by Connally.
The sports section prints complete summaries and results from Thursday’s major league games plus late reports from the Western Open golf tournament. Only Thursday games are covered.
Washington AP reports Senator Sheppard of Texas said he would vote to submit a repeal amendment under specific conditions. He opposed immediate repeal but would support submission if Texas Democrats approve. he also opposed altering enforcement while the Eighteenth Amendment remains in force.
Senator Robinson accused President Hoover of failing to specify expenditure cuts as Congress adjourned with five appropriation bills unpassed. Hoover signed the economy measure promising savings of 350 million dollars next year and moving the government toward a five day work week, impacting federal workers. The Navy supply bill worth 319 million dollars was also signed.
The Iowa delegation at the Roosevelt nomination event energized the crowd by singing the state song Ioway led by Mrs June Fickel of Hastings. D L Murrow carried the Iowa banner as the delegation joined in the chant amid vigorous discussion on support for Roosevelt and potential caucus after several ballots. Politicians and farmers addressed the repeal plank and farm welfare themes amid debate on strategy and unity.
The Democratic convention approved a full platform by acclamation, repealing the Eighteenth Amendment plank and backing welfare work. Delegates rejected several individual planks including Murray and McAdoo positions and a soldier bonus pledge, as the party moved toward a repeal stance.
Twelve years of core party control shifts as Pat Haltigan enters the House of Representatives, with Lyle C. Wilson and others mentioned in the transition. The report highlights a significant change in leadership dynamics and policy direction.
Knights Templars of Town held their sixty-ninth annual conclave in Spirit Lake and elected C. E. Narey as grand commander. Also chosen were Chester Cole deputy-commander Henry B. Lewis generalissimo Judge Frederick Fisher captain-general Robert Grappengetter senior warden L. H. Tallman junior warden William Walker treasurer David Brownlee and George Gregory trustee.
Cedar Rapids Gazette observer Marty Boyd recalls the Wednesday night session in Chicago. The hall was hot and crowded as the anti prohibition plank moved swiftly to defeat the Eighteenth Amendment repeal. Alfalfa Bill Murray failed to impress with his amendment ideas. The afternoon session kept delegates lively, with Kentucky’s buxom singer drawing cheers and the crowd remaining seated as policy details unfolded.
At Chicago the Democratic National Convention opened with delegates and Governor Richard Russell Jr seconding Roosevelt. The roll call began as candidates urged support for the New York governor, with cheers and high tension as ballots loom. Amendments on veterans bonus and other platform changes faced swift rejection.
Marlene Thompson 6 died after her mother backed a car from the yard at their home near Vinton. The baby was left with siblings and died at a local hospital about 30 minutes later. Coroner Burrows ruled accidental death. no inquest. Survived by sisters Lucile 8 Lola 6 and brother Richard 2. Father died less than a year ago. Mrs Thompson was en route to take dinner to a workman at the Iowa Canning company farm nearby.
The Prince of Wales, at Fort Belvedere, was ordered to bed with a chill Thursday. King’s physician Sir Stanley Howett attended. Official word stated the condition was not serious.
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