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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 06, 1932

Page

5

Briand’s Reburial Sparks Peace Debate Across Europe

The body of Aristide Briand is moved from a Paris cemetery to a tomb near his Cocherel home. Premier Herriot and Kellogg group members attend. Herriot labels Briand a beacon of peace and urges nations to honor covenants or risk chaos. France and Britain debate armament cuts and global cooperation as Hoover’s plan gains support. Grasshopper pest control and farm ingenuity spotlight rural resilience. Prohibition and states rights surface in presidential discussion amid tax and regulatory shifts.

Aristide Briand France Paris Cocherel Premier Herriot Frank B. Kelloge Briand M Herriot Europe

Wet Drive Launched In Congress To Repeal Prohibition

Congress moves to repeal or modify prohibition laws after Chicago conventions. Senators Barbour and Gore push for constitutional amendments. beer legalization gains support. House introduces 3.2 beer bill, Britten cites potential $300 million revenue. Republican leaders oppose rider as a home brew measure.

Washington Congress Organized Drys Capitol Barbour Rep N. J Judiciary Committee Sheppard Tex Gore Okla Bingham Conn Senate Watson Indiana Britten Garner Democratic House Chicago

Drunk 38 Years Refuses to Stay in Town

Evanston police report Thomas Ryan last seen speeding on foot past the national headquarters of the W. C. T. U. He told Judge Harry Porter he had been drunk for thirty eight years and was given a choice to leave town at once or face confinement.

Evanston, II Thomas Ryan The Harry Porter

Bonus Army Marches To Capitol Then Returns

The bonus expeditionary forces led by Walter Waters marched up Capitol Hill, then down, in a brief demonstration on the senate steps. They were booed at President Hoover as they urged passage of the Patman bill for immediate bonus payment. After songs and speeches, the veterans returned to their camp.

Washington Bonus Capitol Hill Senate Hoover Walter W. Waters New York Capitol

Firecracker injures boy in unfortunate accident

Eleven year old Joseph Krzychick of Morris gripped a firecracker between his teeth and suffered severe facial injuries. He was admitted to Morris hospital with cheeks split nearly from ear to ear.

Morris, Jr Joseph Krzychick Morris Hospital

Garner Receives Ovation After Democratic Nomination

Speaker Garner is greeted by a rousing bipartisan ovation in the House as he faces colleagues for the first time since being named the Democratic vice presidential nominee. He plans talks with Governor Roosevelt in Albany, then rest at his Texas home before formal nomination.

R. White Franklin Roosevelt Roosevelt Washington John N. Garner Garner Franklin D. Roosevelt Albany Congress Uvalde Texas

Three Flyers Dead In Crash At Canadian Lake

Three flyers died when a plane crashed at Mazemot Lake near Fort Rae in the Northwest Territories. The victims were veteran pilot Andy Cruickshank mechanic L King and mechanic J Mechanic. The report reached Edmonton on Tuesday and confirmed the fatalities.

Canadian Lake Edmonton Alta Mazemot Lake Fort Rae Northwest Territories Andy . Cruickshank King

Sea lion's playful firecracker stunt ends with police

Detroit police detained Joseph Blackman after he tossed lit firecrackers to Herman the Belle Isle zoo sea lion. The animal caught and inhaled the explosions, displaying surprise but continuing to seek more. Investigation ongoing.

Detroit Joseph Blackman Herman Belle Isle Blackman

AID VETO TO HOLD CONGRESS IN SESSION

Washington reports that Senator Watson asserts President Hoover will veto the 2.1 billion unemployment relief bill and press Congress to remain in session until a new measure passes. House and Senate conferees formally report the compromise relief bill with Rainey dissenting.

Congress Washington Watson Hoover House Senate Representative Tready Mass Representative Rainey Norbeck S. D Wagner N. Y

Lost and Found Want Ads Prompt Rapid Pet Recoveries

Gazette Lost and Found ads show several pets and items quickly returned. McGuire and Van report dogs recovered within hours after placing ads, while Lynch and Williams recover glasses and a dog respectively. Ads urge Cedar Rapids readers to call 2-1121 to place notices.

R. F. McGuire C Ave The Gazette Brindie Evanston Dilal Cedar Rapids

Peace Hits Roosevelt as Tammany Pushes Homecoming

Tammany and Albany factions signal healing in the Roosevelt Smith rift with plans for a Roosevelt homecoming reception in New York City. The reception is organized by Edward J. and Daniel P. OConnell and slated for Wednesday. Roosevelt sends an Independence Day greeting to Tammany, greeted with enthusiasm by Smith supporters and allies. Mayor Hague of Jersey City vows to stay with the party as Smith and leaders pledge to back the Democratic nominee regardless of convention outcome.

Albany N. Y Franklin D. Roosevelt Alfred E. Smith Chicago Edward J Daniel P. O'Connell Smith Smith-Roosevelt Roosevelt Society of Tammany Tammany Hague Wil Beit Frank Jersey City

Legion Reaches Million Jobs for Unemployed

The American Legion reported a final tally of 996,302 jobs with late returns pushing the campaign over a million. New York state led with 79,427 positions, California had 71,608, and Illinois 67,153 in the national drive announced by the employment commission.

New York American Legion National Employment Commission Middle West Far West New York State California Tlmois

Tuesday Baseball Summaries From National League Games

National League results show New York and Pittsburgh with four to one losses, Cincinnati twelve to one, and St. Louis four to one. Only games scheduled, no American League action.

National League New York Pittsburgh Cincinnati ST. Louis

Defense rests in Ion Man Dave's heartbalm suit

In Los Angeles David L Hutton husband of revivalist Aimee McPherson Hutton rests his defense in Myrtle Jean St Pierre heartbalm suit. He accused her of past immorality while her legal team counters with objections. Rebuttal witnesses expected before jury verdict.

Los Angeles David L Iron Man Hutton Aimee McPherson-Hutton Myrtle Jean St. Pierre Catherine Eisoff Iron Cave Pierre

Still Hope To Avert Tariff War Between Britain and Ireland

London reports a surprising move by President Eamon de Valera after the Irish Free State threatened land annuities refusal. The British House of Commons passed a financial resolution allowing tariffs up to 100 percent on Free State goods, intensifying penalties for nonpayment.

Britain Ireland London INL Great Britain

Akron Sails At Night In Search For Missing Yacht

The US dirigible Akron departed at 6 36 p m to hunt for the 49 foot ketch Curlew missing between Montauk Point and Bermuda with six amateurs aboard. Commander A H Dresel led the flight southward toward the Virginia capes awaiting Navy advice before active search. The Curlew left Montauk June 25 and was in the Montauk to Bermuda race.

New York United States Bermuda A H. Dresel Virginia Capes Navy Department Montauk Point Montauk Hamilton Coast Guard Diesel Washington

Mrs Barney Denies Killing Lover in British Trial

London reports Mrs Elvira Barney, a young society figure, denies murdering her lover Michael Scott Stephen at Old Bailey. She testifies in a swift murder trial, reveals she planned a will leaving all to Stephen, and describes a quarrel over love making before a revolver discharged during a struggle.

Mrs. Barney Young Stephen London Elvira Dollores Barney Michael Scott Stephen Poe fval‘Clarke Sir Percival England Stephen Bir Patrick Hastings

Author Flees After Accident Chooses Jail Over Fine

New York report says Dorothy Fletcher author of Merrily I Go To Hell opted for a three day jail term rather than a 50 dollar fine after fleeing an accident scene. The 31 year old Santa Monica resident claimed aristocratic identity Lady Mary Cameron. She collided with Patrick Joseph Conway's new car in the Bronx and allegedly fled two miles before stopping.

New York Dorothy Fletcher Patrick Joseph Conway Bronx Missez Klaises

Check Up On Yourself With Milne Graphology Coupon

Introducing Lorne A Milne graphologist who will read handwriting and reveal traits. A page 9 coupon offers a 300 word analysis for 10 cents plus a stamped self addressed envelope. The service claims to uncover unexpected qualities aiding business or social advancement.

Lorne A. Milne Mr. Milne

Will Rogers on rural voters win in Novata convention

Will Rogers critiques the Democratic convention noting country boys defeated city slickers. He cites New York and Chicago underestimating Roosevelt and predicts the Californians exploited the situation and moved west with the loot, branding it a rural politics lesson.

Novata Okla New York Chicago Tammany Smith Roosevelt California

Ma s Romance With Hudson Blown To Bits

In Hermosa Beach California Minnie Ma Kennedy and What A Man Guy Edward Hudson clash as public romance ends. Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton's mother takes the stage with a forthright independence day speech amid a bitter cottage quarrel and looming debts. Hudson seeks work after a dramatic break.

Hermosa Beach Calif Minnie Ma” Kennedy Guy Edward Hudson Cottage By the Sea Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton Angelus Temple David ‘L. Hutton Los Angeles

Tornado injures Cedar Rapids editor's family and others

Cedar Rapids Gazette editor Harry Boyd reported his parents J J Boyd and Mrs J J Boyd and aunt Louise Pitcher were seriously injured in a tornado that destroyed their home in Washington Kansas. The storm killed neighbors and damaged two nearby school buildings while other Midwest storms caused eight deaths and multiple injuries across Kansas Nebraska and Missouri.

Cedar Rapids Harry ‘Boyd Twenty-fourth Street Drive Cedar’ Rapids Boyd Boyds Kansas City Midwest Washington, Kan Hubbell Neb Peter Gillett Alva Summitt Garland Hubka F. E. Slage Duke M. Brackney Johnson County Kansas William Hurd Virgil Scholes Topeka Mission Creek

Three Die In Paynesville Auto Crash

Three men died from injuries in a Monday night collision near Paynesville Minnesota Aaron Hille 62 and Arthur E Klohn 30 both of St Paul and Marvin A Gilland 30 of Morgan Minn killed. A young woman rider with Gilland Miss Peterson of Eden Valley Minn was seriously injured.

Paynesville Minn Here Aaron Hille Arthur E. Klohn St. Paul Marvin A. Gilland Morgan Gilland Miss Peterson Eden Valley

Intrepid Pair Takes Off at Harbor Grace for Europe Flight

Captain Bennett Griffin and James Mattern push toward a round the world record, departing Harbor Grace after fog delayed their New York start. They expected Berlin or another European port in about 15 hours, despite earlier misdirection and lost land sighting. Mattern, a former musician, and Griffin, a wartime aviator, fly NR 689 with dual gas tanks and multiple compasses.

Harbor Grace N. Y Bennett Griffin James Mattern Atlantic Europe Wiley Post Harold Gatty New York Nova Scotia Cape Freels Newtown Bonavista Bay Berlin Post Eet Gatty Post and Gatty Griffin Mattern

Roosevelt to Speak in Omaha on Democratic Ticket

Omaha reports James H. Hanley says Roosevelt may deliver a major campaign address in Omaha with agriculture policy as a key theme. No date is set for the candidate’s Omaha appearance.

Omaha James H. Hanley Chicago Franklin D. Roosevelt We Agriculture Hanley

New Navy Dirigible Nearing Completion

The navy’s giant new dirigible the 785 foot USS Macon entered final construction stages after a ceremony. A Mascon Georgia delegation joined the event. The craft has 6 500 000 cubic feet of air. flight is expected by January.

Akron, C U. S. S. Macon Mascon Opt Oe

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Verne Marshall Herriot Geneva Lausanne M. Herriot Rosewood Charles Franks Franks Willam Allen White Boy How. 2 Lost and Found Frank Lynch K St. SW the Gazette Ware I. PF. Williams Ave PEACE Tammany Scrap Legion Dave Akron Hope Radio Curlew Irving Reiss A. S. Rosenberg Nat Blum Benjamin Threeman Carl Parnes Frank Riger Larry Weiss Patrick Will Rogers Will Hudson Kin New ‘York Pacific Honolulu Brownsville Mexico City Alaska R. L. Robbins H. 8. Jones Fort Worth Grifefin Barton, Miss Lexington Carl, Cromwell San Angelo Ihe Navy
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