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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1935
Page
1
Hornell New York faced its first flood conditions as a massive gasoline tank within the city limits ignited after rain stopped. Firefighters battled the blaze with chemicals and equipment amid fears a tank explosion could send burning gasoline through the swiftly moving floodwaters threatening the town.
Floods in central New York cause massive loss with at least twenty three confirmed deaths and about twenty more feared dead. Officials report fifteen missing and property damage likely surpassing ten million dollars as farms and crops are submerged across multiple counties.
A reflection argues that true religion cannot be spoken or taught through creed but lives in inward faith. It notes words disappoint while life and actions reveal belief, citing a Galsworthy tale of a father and son sensing God without talk. The piece urges lived virtue over dialogue.
British reports indicate President Mussolini arranging dispatches to bolster operations in East Africa. Leaders in Rome and London debate war prospects as Allied forces mobilize, with officials signaling inevitable conflict and intensified signaling from German and Italian fronts.
Sioux City officers seized eight letter files two ledgers two bundles of cancelled checks and two voucher books at the Eagles clubhouse as part of the Woodbury county graft investigation. Bank officials testified and several defendants were indicted in a widening probe with a third partial grand jury report expected.
Colflesh announces a second gubernatorial bid next year seeking the Republican nomination. The seasoned politician asserts readiness to lead, citing prior service and a plan to address state issues amid current political dynamics.
An editorial remarks on a 1934 and later campaign expenditure supplement by Feuling, former Democratic state chairman, noting prior legal trouble for incomplete reporting. The piece questions the delay in presenting a complete report, fears further omissions about distillery cash contributions, and urges timely disclosure by the state house. It laments possible additional loss of records and urges accountability.
Jackson Mississippi AP The office of Governor Sennett Conner announced a full pardon for Dr Sara Ruth Dean Greenwood physician convicted in the poison highballs slaying of Dr John Pearson Kennedy Greenwood.
Gov. Cisde Herring's office denies a letter to Mrs. Lucy Dean at Sioux City about licensing slot machines in Iowa. Officials released correspondence claiming the letter concerned a Waterloo city park bell project. Warranted evidence tied the Dean home to letters mentioning a “feed deal” to shield operators and a plan to legalize gambling in the state.
In Van Buren Mecy Imte Maker 12 year old victim died after a holiday party. Prosecutor Fitts Baidbelur said Imte Maker tied to a chair, later found dead. authorities traced Geisinskog Ber to the suspect. Ed Ehmithead testified to archon involvement and details of the killing at the event.
A weekend of fatal accidents across the United States and Canada leaves the death toll approaching 100. Dozens are injured, including many critically, as car train wrecks, multi-vehicle crashes, and single-vehicle incidents claim lives in Indiana Missouri New York California and elsewhere.
Five pirates seized a gambling barge off Long Beach, forcing the crew to surrender. The attackers demanded 22000 in ransom, fought guards, and restrained crew members with ropes and a barge was set to secure loot while police approached.
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Secretary Morgenthau told the House Ways and Means Committee that wealth distribution taxes could raise from 118 million to 901.5 million annually. The White House said no general tax revision was planned and the President favors levies on high inheritances high incomes and a graduated corporate tax to replace the flat rate. He urged revenue growth to meet current expenditures and reduce the debt while avoiding tax burdens that delay recovery. Republicans challenged the plan arguing proposed taxes would hit debt reduction and recovery goals.
Defendants in a federal extortion case were held for the U S grand jury after prosecutors presented evidence. The proceedings addressed alleged bribe schemes and the involvement of named individuals tied to a Cedar region crime ring.
Thirteen Minnesota milling firms in federal court challenge the New Deal processing tax on wheat and AAA checks as unconstitutional. They seek to permanently stop tax collection and to undermine the AAA, saying the levy benefits a special class and could affect farm recovery. The case likely travels to the Supreme Court, with government opposition and jurisdiction questions raised by the district attorney.
London AP report says the head of U S Tobacco, a veiled American executive aged around 60, married his 20 year old secretary at Caxton Mall register office. Nine relatives attended as the couple announced happiness despite media curiosity.
Adem Richett the turnslone prisoner linked with Charles Ployd faced execution in Kansas City. Accused of planning a jailbreak and violent acts, Richett allegedly tried to manipulate the gallows and escape, with prosecutors detailing his assault and the threats against guards as the case moved toward trial.
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The House Rules Committee gains sweeping power to subpoena witnesses and expand the probe into government and business ties. A separate measure seeks 50 000 dollars to fund the inquiry, sent to the appropriations panel for action.
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