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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 07, 1936

Page

15

Lewis Threatens to Prosecute Morgan in Steel Drive

John L. Lewis warned of prosecuting J. P. Morgan and company if lawlessness attends the campaign to organize 500,000 steel workers with the Amalgamated Association. He accused bankers and executives of backing opponents and urged action against lawbreaking in the industry.

Washington J. P. Morgan and Company John L. Lewis Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers Committee For Industrial Organization Steel Empire Lewis United States Steel Corporation American Iron and Steel Institute Federal Circuit Court of Appeals St. Paul National Labor Relations Board St. Louis

Ohio Strike Ended as Wheeling Steel Wins Labor War

In Portsmouth Ohio Wheeling Steel Corp victory ends six week strike by 5500 workers. Agreement reached in Pittsburgh with Amalgamated Association leaders and Parker F Wilson, but terms not fully released. Strikers return to work at prior wage. five leaders to be non rehired. councils stay with company. Ratification awaited.

Portsmouth Wheeling Steel Corporation Pittsburgh Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers Parker F. Wilson Wheeling Company Amalgamated John L. Lewis

Shrine Officers Honor Visitors From Virginia

Shrine officers and past potentates of El Kahir temple hosted an informal dinner in the Montrose hotel Cedar Rapids. They honored James H. Price of Richmond imperial recorder and his assistant E W Jacobs who stopped over for twelve hours en route to the imperial council session in Seattle. Price is in his eighth year as lieutenant governor of Virginia and is mentioned as a potential 1937 governor candidate.

el- Kahir Temple of the Shrine Montrose Hotel James H. Price Richmond Imperial Recorder of the Shrine E. W. Jacobs Cedar Rapids Imperial Council of the Shrine Seattle Wash Price Virginia

Century Plant Blooms 92 Years Too Early

A century plant in Greenfield, Ohio, bloomed at the Ellenbergers’ home, shattering the 100 year timetable by flowering 92 years ahead of schedule. The six foot specimen produced two white blooms that stayed open for about six hours.

Peterson named to National Archives position

Harry R. Peterson an instructor at Franklin high school is appointed assistant in the reference division of the National Archives in Washington D C. He receives a one year leave of absence from the board of education to take the post and will return after the year. He is the son of Mr and Mrs Magnus Peterson of Swea City.

Harry R. Peterson Franklin High School National Archives Washington, D. C Board of Education Peterson Magnus Peterson Swea City Coe College Alice Cave Des Moines Washington

Borah Declares No Intention to Bolt Republican Ticket

Senator Borah announced he will not bolt the Republican ticket, a stance welcomed by GOP leaders. Governor Landon praised Borah’s cooperation as he prepares for nomination acceptance speeches and campaign planning. Borah’s Boise statement shows backing for the platform but unclear on campaigning role, and confirms he will not join any opposition group.

Washington Borah Landon Kansas Topeka Idahoan Boise Knox-London

Borah Hints at Possible Senate Bid Amid Newark Speech

In Newark Borah warned no party alignment would control him if the Republican convention dodged a question. Both parties opposed monopoly. Borah gave no firm renomination answer, but ally W Scott Hall said Borah was likely to run.

Newark N. J Borah Senate W. Scott Hall

Demand for Tennis Court Permits Surges in Cedar Rapids

Cedar Rapids reports strong demand for park use with 3000 tennis court permits issued in the last month, far above last year. Hundreds were turned away 4 to 8 PM as demand exceeds supply. 150 ball diamond permits and 250 picnic requests fulfilled.

Cedar Rapids Marie Miller

32 Girls Enjoy Outing At Camp Conservation

Thirty two local girls aged 10 to 18 enjoy two weeks at Camp Conservation under Community House and Waltonians auspices. July 13 marks the end of this period with planned cook outs, day camps, starlit hikes, and a Major Bowes program. Fireworks for July 4 funded by Baker Paper and Morris Sanford. August hosts boys camps.

Camp Conservation Community House Waltonians Bowes Baker Paper Company Morris Sanford Company

Missing Boy Found Near Mt. Graham

Gordon Jensen, five, who had been missing since Saturday, was found Tuesday in the rugged Mt. Graham country by a party led by Sheriff Hugh Talley in Safford Arizona. The report also notes planetary temperatures on Mars reaching midday summer lows between 10 and 20 degrees below zero.

Safford Ariz INS Gordon Jensen Mt. Graham Here Hugh Talley Mars

Japs Blame Naval Pact for Revolt

Japanese officials say younger army officers aimed to rid the empire of elder statesmen who signed the London naval treaty. Seventeen ringleaders were condemned to death, and evidence linked the revolt to tensions from 1931 and 1932 and the execution of LtCol Aizawa. The plan extended through rural barracks and civilian groups.

TORIO INS Japan Aizawa Imperial Bodyguard

Court OKs Sale Of Cedar Rapids Bank Property

Judge A B Clark authorized D W Bates receiver of Cedar Rapids Savings Bank to sell the site at the southeast corner of First Ave and Fifth St E to W H Lightner for 20000 dollars. J R Drake examiner filed the application. Receiver's deed approved. Site measures 150 by 140 feet.

A. B. Clark D. W. Bates Cedar Rapids Savings Bank and Trust Company First Avenue Fifth Street W. H. Lightner J. R. Drake

Pratts and Kreinbring Estates Admit Probate In District Court

The will of W. T. Pratt who died June 28 is admitted to probate. Beneficiaries include daughter Hortense Given as executrix and three sons Fletcher Lovell and Virgil Pratt. Also probated is the will of John Kreinbring who died May 20 with estate left to his children and George Kreinbring named executor. The Kreinbring instrument dates Oct. 23, 1933.

W. T. Pratt Hortense Given Executrix Fletcher Pratt Lovell Pratt Virgil Pratt John Kreinbring Lisbon George Kreinbring

License plates stolen from car on Fourth Avenue

F J Hogan reports to Sheriff James H Smith at 10 a m Sunday that license plates were taken from his automobile while parked in front of his residence the previous night.

F. J. Hogan Fourth Avenue SE James H. Smith

Will of Rachel C McClain admitted to probate in Utah

The will of Rachel C. McClain of Salt Lake City Utah who died April 24 1934 was admitted to probate in district court Monday as a foreign will by Judge A B.

Rachel C. McClain Salt Lake City Utah A. B

Probate action awards Equitable Life $7089.07 in Utah

The will of a Salt Lake City testatrix dated August 24 1927 with two codicils is probated executor Paul B Bradley named. Equitable Life Assurance Society receives $7089.07 in a secured note judgment against John F Currell and Florence Currell. Other district court actions seek partition of real estate and rental claim against Louis and Zella Blake.

A. B. Clark Equitable Life Assurance Society of the United States John F. Currell Florence Currell Lillian Foster Eva May Timberlake Florence Walter J. R. Drake

Felon Expects Clemency On Fateful June 24

Huntsville Texas inmate Bill Coupe believes he will receive clemency on June 24, the date he claims brings him luck. His unlucky June 24 record includes a 1932 robbery in Lubbock for which he was indicted and a 1933 illegal reentry into the United States leading to immigration arrest.

Huntsville Tex Bill Coupe Texas Lubbock Doupe United States

Aviator Coupe Decorated Twice in World War I

The report notes Coupe, an aviator with Canadian forces in World War I, was decorated twice for bravery. It details jail break events: a 10-year sentence in 1934, a jail break in 1934, arrest in Oregon in 1935, a 15-year sentence upheld in 1936, and subsequent appeals.

Cers Lubbock Oregon Coupe

Sandhill Crane Conservation Efforts to Save Endangered Bird

Conservationists race to prevent extinction of the sandhill crane. The tall bird is a prime hunter target and its flesh has been described as palatable and sometimes bootlegged as turkey.

Turkey

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