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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 15, 1934
Page
1
The piece alleges the Lee firm earned a $25,000 annual retainer from a German dye trust, yet mainly advised on German national policy and proposed U.S. propaganda contacts. It labels Lee a high‑priced press agent, a millionaire, and notes objections from countries like Mexico and Germany to public remarks by Gen. Hugh John son.
Harry Masterson, a blinded father of four, testified tearfully about the raid that left his wife Dessie Masterson dead. Federal investigator Lear Reed faced charges and was at liberty on bond while Masterson himself was held briefly under a police hold.
President Roosevelt braved heavy rain to hook a fifty pound fish near Cocos Island while aboard the cruiser Houston en route to Hawaii. He fished with his son Franklin Jr who also caught a 50 pounder, but the elder claimed the win after a shark bit the tail from his son’s catch. a marine later shot the shark.
The text notes that legal whisky profits are far below expectations and questions whether beer might be more broadly accepted as a replacement. It presents a cautious, opinionated take on liquor trends and market reception.
In a 1934 essay, Dr Newton echoes Nansen and Zweig, arguing solitude and silence forge leaders and truth bearers. He contrasts modern noise with stillness, urging quiet at home and in public life to recover inner power and moral clarity for future reformers.
June De Long, a prosecution witness in the Hollywood morals trial of Dave Allen and Gloria Marsh, disappeared from her guarded Los Angeles apartment after leaving a note saying she would be dead by her own action. A guard found the note and alerted authorities as investigators prepared for cross-examination pending in the case.
Emporia Kansas merchants placed a full page ad in the afternoon paper calling for rain to save the corn crop after a week of searing heat that topped 113 degrees Friday and remained above 100 into midnight.
Exhausted by strenuous activity in the Pacific coast maritime strike, An drew Furuseth veteran president of the International Seamen's union, was convalescing in a private hospital in San Francisco Saturday. He submitted to urging of friends who feared a collapse.
Clarence Darrow denounces the National Recovery Administration as run by amateurs lacking political economy training. Speaking at the Minnesota State Bar Association session in Duluth, he criticizes Roosevelt’s choice of NRA leadership, calls for deeper study of policy, and argues under consumption—not overproduction—drives economic woes. He urges fair wealth distribution and warns against relying on price manipulation.
C. L. Wilson, 60, of 423 K avenue NW, was arrested at 5 15 p m Saturday by Motorcycle Patrolman Albert Wilson on a charge of operating a motor vehicle while intoxicated. His car struck a Cedar Rapids Gas company parked truck on Summer street NW between E and F avenues. Wilson was not injured.
AP reports a warm stretch for the Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri valleys with above normal readings in the north. The period looks largely dry with only light local showers possible and little overall precipitation across the northern and central Great Plains.
In Harthill Scotland a miner threw a beer bottle at King George VI and Queen Mary as their royal car passed en route to Holyrood palace from Hamilton park. Police arrested John Moodies a 40 year old miner who said the bottle was aimed at a friend after a pub argument. He faced a distressing peace charge.
In Hartsdale New York investigators press fears of kidnap or murder in the disappearance of two year old Robert Connor. A letter to the Connor home and two handkerchiefs found near the house are among dubious clues as search teams broaden the inquiry. Police weigh a hit by an inexperienced driver or a possible abduction by a childless woman in a car.
Barbara Newberry formerly of the Ziegfeld follies is engaged to George Farrer of a London pottery firm. The Chicago-born dancer and daughter of Max Newberry met Farrer two months ago and plans a autumn wedding in London.
Berlin proposed a banking agreement with the United States to transfer interest on German bonds in the U S despite the moratorium. Germany denied discrimination and said foreign loan service was limited by exchange issues. Hitler’s Reichstag speech appeared to boost support, signaling continued economic aims.
Vienna faced a scare as a power outage from the Opponitz works sparked fears of sabotage amid a fascist terrorist campaign. Reports included the assassination of 34 year old Cornelius Zimmer by three suspected Nazis and a bomb damage to a Tyrolean church as authorities enforce new terrorism laws.
Akron News: Cyrus Eaton, noted steel magnate, is named in a divorce petition filed in common pleas court by Mrs. Margaret House Eaton. The action cites gross neglect and seeks alimony and custody of seven children aged 8 to 24. Eaton, in New York, did not comment.
A historical note records traffic tolls for Cedar Rapids in 1934, noting numbers of accidents and injuries and deaths in the era. The fragment provides figures 175 accidents and 0 to 8 deaths in the terse ledger entry.
A grand jury will indict Frank Martin, a convict guard, for first degree murder in the slaying of Helen Spence Eaton, the escaped female inmate. Eaton fled from Jacksonville women’s prison farm, 21, after a note claimed she would not be captured. Witnesses, including ex-penal chief A. G. Stedman, will appear as part of the probe into prison escapes and a shakeup at the facility.
John Jacob Astor III and his wife of two weeks cut their five week honeymoon short. They were due in New York aboard their private car late Saturday and planned to travel to Astor’s Newport estate Chetwode after arrival. Details remained under secrecy as the couple stayed in seclusion, with only a messenger delivering a telegram to Astor at Buffalo. The pair originally scheduled five weeks away, with plans to return to Newport and finish the season in August.
Secretary Perkins kept in touch with the San Francisco strike situation as President Roosevelt vacationed in Hawai. Navy radio service remained in contact with the cruiser Houston carrying Roosevelt. Officials anticipated no immediate labor department action to avert the general strike. They believed peace depended on settling the long shoremen's strike via the special board Roosevelt named. The federal government had no power to stop the strike.
Kohler Wisconsin workers vote to begin picketing Monday after 1200 former employees favor a strike alleging the company created an AFL surrogate union to dodge bargaining. The plant, closed since July 3, faces continued layoff as Kohler cites overstaffing and losses.
Ten week clash in San Francisco headed toward a 8 am Monday general strike as 900 delegates from 117 unions urged walkouts. A 25 member executive strike panel was chosen amid past rivalries, with Alameda county groups and Market Street rail workers slated to join the stoppage. Conciliatory factions battled leftists led by Harry Bridges, but conservative leaders failed to block a broad walkout. This action threatens the city’s remaining business operations.
Earl J. Forbeck, a youthful militant leader of the rank and file committee, filed his nomination for international president of the Amalgamated Association of Iron Steel and Tin Workers. The current president Michael F. Tighe, 77, is opposed by the rank and file for conservatism since the May convention saw a strong push for a recognition or strike policy.
After days of moderate warmth the temperature surged to 100 degrees on Saturday afternoon staying at that mark from 3 to 5 pm. By 7 pm the reading fell to 93 degrees as the heat eased.
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