Employment rolls drop as strikes cut June payrolls
Secretary Frances Perkins reports a 119000 drop in employment and a $5 million pay decline reflected in both durable and nondurable manufacturing. She notes longshoremen strikes on the Pacific coast and sporadic disturbances as contributing factors, while public works and RFC projects expanded employment and wage payments.
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Washington
INS
Frances Perkins
Pacific Coast
Federal Relief Administration
Civilian Conservation
Reconstruction Finance Corporation
RFC
Indianapolis Mother Convicted Of Killing Her Former Lover
Mrs. Ann Sandstrom of Indianapolis, 38, mother of a 15 year old boy, was found guilty of manslaughter by a Coles county jury in Charleston. The victim, Carlev Thompson, an Indianapolis casket salesman, was shot in a Mattoon hotel weeks earlier during a thwarted reconciliation attempt. Sandstrom received a sentence of one to fourteen years in the Dwight women's reformatory.
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Charleston, II
Ann Sandstrom
Indianapolis
Coles County
Carlev, Thompson
Thompson
Mattoon, I
Sandstrom
Severe hailstorm hits Wabasha Minnesota in history
Severe hailstorm sweeps Wabasha in southern Minnesota shattering windows and damaging crops. Winona logged a high of 98 after 84-degree readings the next morning as cooler air moved into many Minnesota cities.
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ST Paul
Wabasha
Minnesota
Winona
Grand Old Shipsman in the Picture? A Puzzle Reveal
The clue list points to a famous maritime figure, likely the renowned yachtsman featured in the image. Across and down entries hint at nautical terms, body parts, and era references, weaving a complex crossword style tribute to a celebrated sea captain. The horizontal asks identify the celebrated merchant in the picture, while vertical clues fill related nautical and historical terms.
Iowa News in Brief Brooklyn Read marriage report
IOwa News in Brief covers several items. Lillian Parker and Harold Walker wed at Danville July 16 with Parker a Brooklyn high school and Iowa State Teachers College alumna. Vernon Ohman injured after fall from Brooklyn bank building top story. James Fitzpatrick, Elkader veteran and Legion adjutant, died suddenly with funeral at St. Joseph’s. Richard M Steiner to pastor Portand Ore Church of Our Father. Lucile Bruner to join Missouri relief director post Aug 1. Funerals for Mrs. Thomas Parry and Thomas Bisinger listed with burial details.
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Brooklyn
Fred Read
Lillian Parker
Harold Walker
Robert Walker
Grinnell
Methodist
Danville
Brooklyn High School
Iowa
State Teachers College
Cedar Falls
Brooklyn School
Burch and Eschhorn
Hawkeye
Vernon Ohman
Frank Ohman
National Bank
Elkader
James Fitzpatrick
Fitzpatrick
American Legion
K. of C
St. Joseph
St. Joseph's Church
St. Joseph’s
Richard M. Steiner
Requiem Mass Held for Calvin Riddle and Ill-Fated Biographical Note
Funeral rites for Calvin Riddle were held at the family home after his sudden death. The report also covers Rev Father Gregor leading requiem mass with Sacred Heart choir, notes Bisinger born in Bohemia in 1842 and settling at Baldwin before moving to a farm, mentions his marriage to Rose Divoky and five children, Agnes predeceased, sons Frank Louis John. Burial at Mayflower cemetery. In What Cheer J D Bolton, 66, died in Oskaloosa, survived by wife two daughters Laura Harbeson and Elsie Bolton, two sons Edward and Myer, funeral at Episcopal church with Highland cemetery burial.
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Gregor
Sacred Heart
Mr. Bisinger
Bohemia
Baldwin
Rose Divoky
Agnes
Frank
Cedar Rapids
Louis
John
Mayflower
Mount Vernon
Calvin R. Riddle
Everett C. Moorhead
J. D. Bolton
Oskaloosa
Florence Wake
Ship Subsidies Seen as Peace Weapon in Strike Talks
Washington reports say Postmaster General Farley joins federal mediators in San Francisco to assist arbitration talks on maritime subsidies and coast shipyard disputes. Labor and shipping leaders weigh subsidies as leverage should owners refuse to arbitrate. Farley to probe subsidy policy.
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Washington
James A. Farley
San Francisco
Farley
Frances Perkins
Miss Perkins
Congress
Lord Ashley Accuses Wife and Fairbanks In-Charges
London AP reports continued misconduct alleged by Douglas Fairbanks Jr and Lady Ashley since their February divorce filing. A supplementary petition filed in the Somerset House registry requires an answer within fourteen days if Fairbanks and the respondent wish to resist. Notices will be served on their lawyers. The couple had traveled to Paris and are now in Monte Carlo with her sister. The petition cites various places and dates for the alleged misconduct.
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London
Douglas Fairbanks, Jr
Lady Ashley
Lord Ashley
Somerset House
Fairbanks
Ashley
Paris
Monte Carlo
Local Boy Chosen An Eagle Scout Guard At Mackinac Island
Bruce Bucknell 16, an Eagle Scout of Troop 7 and the local Sea Scout group, is selected for the Eagle Scout camp at Mackinac Island Michigan and to join the Eagle Scout Honor Guard there for two weeks starting Sunday. Bucknell, son of Mr and Mrs R E Bucknell of 372 Nineteenth St SE, is one of 48 Scouts chosen for service. Transportation is his responsibility. park officials cover other expenses plus a $2 weekly allowance. Scouts serve as island guides and honor guards under an official governor’s commission with five hours daily guiding guests.
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Bruce Bucknell
Mackinac Island
Mich
Bucknell
R. E. Bucknell
Nineteenth Street
Zamp
Michigan
The
Park Association
Byrd Abandons Lone Polar Vigil At Hut
Rear Admiral Richard E. Byrd orders a motor tractor crew to depart from Little America between July 23 and 28 to abandon his isolated Ross Ice Shelf hut. Dr. Thomas C. Poulter commands, Bernard Skinner drives, Amory H. Waite Jr. handles wireless. two meteorologists will replace Byrd until October. The trek crosses crevasses and blizzards in semi darkness.
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Little America
Antarctica
Mackay
Rossice Barrier
Richard E. Byrd
Thomas C. Poulter
Bernard Skinner
Amory H. Waite, Jr
Byrd
Herring Works Long Hours In Home State Heat
Gov Clyde Herring stayed at the Des Moines office from 6:20 a m to 7 p m amid 90 degree heat. He kept windows closed and blinds down to beat the heat while conducting conferences and state business.
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Des. Moines
INS
Clyde Herring
Bubs Quinlan Slain by Unknown Shooter in Chicago Cafe
Chicago police hunted a lone killer who shot Michael Bubs Quinlan, a top prohibition era public enemy and Al Capone lieutenant, as he dined with Thomas McLaughlin in a Cottage Grove Avenue restaurant. The killer, hatless, left the scene amidst passing crowds.
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Chicago
INS
Michael “Bubs” Quinlan
Quinlan
Cottage Grove Avenue
Thomas McLaughlin
al Capone
Gresham
South Side
Chicago Crime Commission
Roosevelt Praises Farley Over Department Surplus
President Roosevelt sent congratulatory praise to Postmaster General James A. Farley on a department surplus of about 5 million dollars for the last fiscal year ending June 30. He noted the first surplus since 1919 despite postage reductions and revenue adjustments. The message was delivered aboard the cruiser New Orleans as the Macon dirigible carried news to the mainland over 1,200 miles at sea.
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New Orleans
Roosevelt
INS
mid-Pacific
James A. Farley
Los Angeles
Califf
Post Office Department
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Macon
U. S
Houston
Cedar Rapids V F W Members To Attend National Convention
More than 100 members of VFW Post No 783 and the Boys Drum Corps from Cedar Rapids will travel to Louisville Kentucky for the 35th annual national encampment September 30 to October 5. Acting Commander Frank Vlasek reports Louisville is preparing for about 25 000 VFW delegates. A committee including Aaron Delbridge Frank Siebert and Vlasek will finalize details of a joint auxiliary post Summer picnic set for August 19. Glenn Thomas was elected junior vice commander to fill a vacancy from Florian Francik’s resignation.
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Cedar Rapids
United States
Louisville
Frank Vlasek
Aaron Delbridge
Frank Siebert
Glenn Thomas
Florian Francik
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Minn
America
Scotland
India
Ceylon
Vy Little Devi
Continent
Lillian Russell
Iowa News
Iowa City
Lucile Bruner
Iowa, City Social Service League
Missouri
Miss Bruner
Vinton
Stephen Jewett
Thomas Parry
Primghar
Charles G. Fort
Evergreen Cemetery
O'Brien County
Eli
Ralph Parry
Blanche Potter
Nellis Roach
Oxford Junction
Thomas Bisinger
Sacred Heart Catholic Church
Post
General Foods
Notar Ory
Rus
Ok& Mriey
Duster Bros
Third Avenue SE
Oakland Ave
32Nd St
Duchess
Sunkist
Libby
Pabst Blue Ribbon Beer
KNEIP
Rowen
Cottage Chees
Pork Cheeks
Auauuauis
A&p Food Stores
Polar
Herring
Bubs’ Quinlan
Public Enemy
V.F.W
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