Roosevelt Aims at West Coast Strike Peace via Arbitration
The White House empowered Postmaster General Farley to study ocean mail contracts and curb unwarranted subsidies. The plan links San Francisco’s general strike to a broader labor reform, proposing regional board overhaul and reduced local appointee influence, with Perkins and Garrison reshaping arbitration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
San Francisco
White House
Roosevelt
Jim Farley
Big Jim
Far West
Golden Gate City
Post Office Department
Perkins
Johnson
McGrady
Federal
New Deal
Lloyd Garrison
New Labor Adjustment Board
Miss Perkins
Labor Adjustment Board
Nationaal-Labor Board
Garrison
Administration to Blame for Labor Strife Rise
An analysis blames the administration for widespread strikes, citing delays and misread labor shifts. It credits Bob Wagner, NY senator, for drafting a New Deal labor bill while Johnson and Richberg opposed central tribunals and kept NRA control intact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Perkins
Johnson and Richberg
Ed McGrady
A. F. of L
Roosevelt
Labor
Charley Wyzanski
Wyzanski
Charley
Bill Green
AF of
Weirton
Ashington
Johnson
Donald Richberry
NRA
Bob Wagner
New York
National Labor Board
Wagner
AAA
New Deal
Richberg
Railway Brotherhoods
Senate
Mount Vernon church left $500 in Kopf will probate
The Presbyterian church of Mount Vernon received a $500 bequest in the Kopf will, probated in district court before Judge A B Clark. Other beneficiaries include Minnie Kopf Maggie Kopf Kelly Leonard Kopf and John Kopf. Mount Vernon Bank and Trust Company named executor. Kopf died July 9. will dated Sept 25 1931. A second will for Fred D Weaver Cedar Rapids probate, wife Hattie E Weaver named executrix. drawn Jan 13 1926.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Presbyterian Church of
Mount Vernon
Henry Kopf
A. B. Clark
Kopf
Minnie Kopf
Maggie Kopf Kelly
Leonard Kopf
John Kopf
Mount Vernon Bank and Trust Company
Fred D Weaver
Cedar Rapids
Clark
Hattie E. Weaver
Authorized To Enforce Stockholders' Liability
Judge A B Clark in district court Monday morning authorized D W Bates as receiver of the Commercial Savings bank of Marion to sue the bank stockholders to enforce stockholders' liability under state law. The receiver cites depositor claims near 300 000 and a 75 000 deficiency in assets to meet claims after the bank closed May 29. Appraisers named are William P Secrist C E Gordon C E Blinks George Burns Jr and J A Cooper.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Clark
D. W. Bates
Commercial Savings Bank of
Marion
Clark
William P. Secrist
C. E. Gordon
C. E. Blinks
George Burns, Jr
J. A. Cooper
Drunk Driving Charge Filed Against Kilborn
A true information charging Paul Kilborn of 1017 First Avenue E with driving while intoxicated was filed Monday by County Attorney G K Thompson. Bond posted was $500. Kilborn was arrested early Sunday on Third Street at Sixth Avenue. Co-defendant Fred Williams of Mount Vernon, 34, was fined $25 and costs in police court Monday for intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paul Kilborn
First Avenue E
G K. Thompson
Kilborn
Third Street
Sixth Avenue
Fred Williams
Mount Vernon
Receiver's Report Approved for Center Point Banks by Judge Clark
In district court Judge A B Clark approved the fourteenth quarterly report in the Linn County Savings bank receivership at Center Point covering March 31 to June 30 with cash on hand of 18085.59 and total dividends paid to date of 149312.11. The fourth report for Farmers Savings bank receivership at Center Point, covering Dec 31 1932 to June 30 1934, was also approved showing cash on hand 4403.30 as of June 30.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Center Point
A. B. Clark
Linn County Savings Bank
Farmers’ Savings Bank
Clark
Fashionable travel tweeds for early fall in 1934
In August and September travel to cooler climates calls for tweed suits and coats. Long coats, reworked suit jackets and two color patterns lead a conservative yet varied palette with browns, blues, greens and the diagonal or chevron weaves. Swagged fur collars and seven-eighths reefer coats appeal to different ages, with youth favoring snug, fitted buttoned styles. Tomorrow promises knitwear for the summer fall transition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Amos Parrish
Dillinger Gang Hid At Local Tourist Camp Near Cedar Rapids
Residents recall that the Evening Star Tourist Camp about five miles east of Cedar Rapids on the Lincoln highway hosted Dillinger and an unidentified companion for several nights. Mrs Cargin identified a gas stop by a man later linked to Dillinger while authorities had ongoing traps that yielded no arrests. A federal map confirmed the camp as a Dillinger hideout before Garrel’s death drew nationwide attention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Dillinger
Chicago
Evening Star
Lincoln Highway
Tommy Carroll
Waterloo
Carroll
Frank Cargin
Garrell
Banks Closed and Divorces in Local Court
The First National Bank of Marion faces a 1360 dollar three count promissory note suit against W. D. Taylor. Judge A. B Clark granted a divorce to Rhea E Speck aged 36 from Harry L Speck aged 50 for cruel treatment. they wed March 18, 1931. D W Bates as receiver of the Partners' Savings Bank Center Point saw a stock assessment suit against G W Newman dismissed in district court before Judge Clark.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
First National Bank of
Marion
W. D. Taylor
A. B Clark
District Court
Rhea E. Speck
Harry L. Speck
D. W. Bates
Partners’ Savings Bank of
Center Point
A. B. Clark
G. W. Newman
Hair cults 25c and Lost and Found ads appear in city brief
Pearl Van Buren was fined 10 dollars plus costs on a police court Monday for speeding. A Gazette Lost and Found notice offers help for lost purses or stray dogs. The Rev and Mrs Ward and family left for Pittsburgh after Mrs Rosella Ward died from acute appendicitis. services in Pittsburgh. Mrs Paul Ward and son Robert and mother Mrs Freedman in Pittsburgh are named as survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pearl van Buren
Woodland Drive
Frank Ward
Harold
Frank K Ward
Pittsburgh
Rosella Ward
Ward
Paul Ward
Robert 5
Freedman
Last Will of Alice Kirk Heard for Probate in Cedar Rapids
Notice states the Last Will and Testament of Alice Kirk, late of Linn County, Iowa, will be probated in District Court on July 25, 1934 at 9 AM. Clerk Edwin W Landouist, District Court, Cedar Rapids. Attorney E A Jonnson listed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Linn County
Alice Kirk
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Edwin W Landouist
E A
Jonnson
Man Who Kidnaped Trio At Davenport Flees From Prison
Davenport report says Joe Palmer, a convict from Brownsville Texas, led a Sunday prison escape and snatched three locals in Davenport to dodge capture. He seized Officer Elmer Schlueter, Al Schultze, and Dr. W H Fitch before fleeing to St Joseph Missouri where the trio was freed and Palmer was captured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Davenport
Joe Palmer
Brownsville
Tex
Palmer
Elmer Schlueter
al Schultze
Western League Baseball Club
W H. Fitch
Walcott
St Joseph
Texas
Clyde Barrow
Southwest
John Hamilton
Sunday
Schlueter
Anglers Catch Ice From Lake Bottom in Pa
Anglers on Lake Nepahwin near Towanda on a scorching day fished up a cake of ice from the lake bottom allegedly frozen there by a piece of iron. They reported ice cream replaced fish on the day's bill of fare.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Towanda
Lake Nepahwin
Receiver seeks compromise of bank loan in Cedar Rapids affair
D W Bates as Receiver of Cedar Rapids Savings Bank and Trust Company asks Linn County Court for authority to compromise a $8107.43 debt of J C and Alma Johnson totaling about $326000 and to release or record part of the mortgage and chattel mortgage securing it. Hearing set for July 27, 1934 at the Cedar Rapids Courthouse to determine approval. Attorneys Maurice Po Cahtt and George C Gorman represent the Receiver.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Neccliver
Cedar Rapids Savings Bank and Trust Company
Cedar Rapids
Lowra
District Court of
Linn County
D W Bates
Cedar Rapids Savings Bank and Trust Copany
J C Johnson
Alma Johnson
Maurice Po
George C Gorman
Recever
A Sea Breeze Pattern 1837 by Anne Adams
A fashion pattern notice describes pattern 1837 for a fluttering short sleeved frock with two shoulder ruffles and a sash. It cites fabric options peach organdie voile dotted swiss and notes sizes 12 through 40 with size 16 needing 37 1 2 yards of 36 inch fabric. Includes illustrated sewing instructions and details for ordering from Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anne Adams
Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department
West 17Th Street
New York City
Social Activities Lag As Heat Holds Center Of Stage
Heat dominates social life with near cessation of summer events as temperatures exceed one hundred degrees. Hostesses face heroism in hosting under harsh conditions while guests discuss heat. Bridge players persist with sixteen reservations for Monday luncheon at Cedar Rapids Country Club. A pool party at the Country Club on August 9 remains a welcome cool event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Contract Bridge
Cedar Rapids Country Club
Country Club
Miss Sedlak and E F Bowen Wed at St Wenceslaus
The marriage of Grace Marie Sedlak to Everette F Bowen was solemnized at St Wenceslaus church Monday at 7 am in a double ring ceremony. The bride, daughter of Mr and Mrs F J Sedilak, and groom, son of Mrs Emma Bowen, plan a home at 612 Ellis Blvd NW after a Chicago wedding trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grace Marie Sedlak
Everette F. Bowen
Wojacek
St. Wenceslaus Church
F J. Sedilak
Fourteenth Street
Emma Bowen
Eis Boulevard
Marguerite Marshall
Margaret Reha
Elsie Tichy
Phyllis Chadima
Mary Ann Stusak
William Sediak
Dale Bowen
John A. Brusha
Walford
Z.c.bj. Hall
Chicago
Bowen
Ellis Boulevard
W. R. Harmon
Mr. Bowen
Montieur Studio
Four Local Girls to Attend Chicago Fair
Miss Inez Deacon and Miss Barbara Bloomhall traveled to Chicago Sunday to attend a fair. Miss Sue Payncer will join them Thursday and Miss Edith Knox, visiting in the east, is expected to join later in the week. They plan to return home this weekend, with Deacon staying with Mrs. James W. Good in Evanston Illinois during the visit.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Inez Deacon
Barbara Bloomhall
Chicago
Sue Payncer
Edith Knox
East
Miss Deacon
James W. Good
Evanston
Ill
Princeton Men Sail to Havana for Deep Sea Fishing
John T. Hamilton II sails from New York City with Princeton classmates aboard the Grace liner Santa Paula bound for Havana. They plan a deep sea fishing trip out of Havana.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
John T. Hamilton II
Princeton
New York City
Santa Paula
Red Wing Club Farewell For Traveling Guests
The Red Wing club hosted a farewell party Friday for Mr. and Mrs. John Scannell who left Saturday for a Denver trip and for Mrs. Mary Minolt who will move to California. Hostess Mrs. Charles W. Forsythe welcomed guests at 601 H avenue NW with name postcards as favors to mail to the travelers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
RED Wing Club
John Scannell
Denver
Mary Minolt
California
Charles W. Forsythe
H Avenue NW
Epworth League Institute trip includes West Branch and Springdale team
West Branch and Springdale Epworth Leagues will be represented by nine girls and several others at the Epworth League Institute at Clear Lake this week. The party includes Rev. H. M. Grant and family, registrar F. L. Pearson, Mrs. Pearson and many children including John Dehman Mary Koch Phyllis Pearson Clara Mae Larson Dorothy Secrest Betty Jane Kemp Eunan Marie Hobbs Mary Elizabeth Kadera Marjorie Bailey Phyllis Anderson and Virginia Schneider.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
WEST
Notice of Sale of Real Estate in Cedar Rapids
In Linn County District Court the Iowa State Savings Bank as Executor and Trustee under the will of Katherine Hinerwadel will sell the East 35 feet of the West 70 feet of Lots 43 and 44 block 9 Daniels Park Third Addition Cedar Rapids at the Court House Door on July 27 1934 at 9 o'clock A M to the highest bidder for cash as directed by court order dated July 13 1934.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
District Court of
Towa
Linn County
Katherine Hinerwadel
Iowa State Savings Bank
Cedar Rapids
A. D
Katherine Winerwadel
Daniels Park
Iowa
Court House
Will Rogers Telegraph Note on San Francisco Strike
Will Rogers writes from San Francisco Bay about a proposed bridge to Honolulu if credit holds. He jokes about the strike, saying no side started it and all share responsibility for its end while noting his sailor’s view and shipboard life.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
S. Malolo
San Francisco
Calif
San Francisco Bay
Honolulu
Rogers
Closing Ceremony at Camp Huaga Honors Season
The Camp Huaga closing Sunday featured the council fire symbolizing the camp weeks Wonderland Treasure Cove Romany Rovers Pinicow Pow Wow County Fair and the favorite songs. Betty Meijer introduced costumed girls and seven points of the Camp Fire law honored with ingots while three fire makers added fagots. Elizabeth Jackson and Jane Niles received torch bearer ranks, blue banners displayed the honors, and numerous girls earned awards like Pollywog Frog Fish and health related crafts with staff members acknowledged by Miss Burr and council staff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Camp Huaga
Betty Meijer
Wonderland
Treasure Cove
Pinicow
Aliana A Burr
Elizabeth Jackson
Jane Niles
Pollywog
Mar
Jorie Sidwell
Kathryn Claassen
Dorothy Wallace
Ann Martin
Ann Mercer
Terry Ann Tester
Mary Cheetham
Bernice Fritz
Annabell Teets
Winona Saylor
Mary Eleanor Hardiman
Terry Ann ‘Tester
Evelyn Kier
Jo McNeill
Betty Niles
Marjorie Jamison
Marelene Hostetter
Christal Marie Stoffel
Georgann Buresh
Bernice Becker
la Rue Hage
Garet
Greedy
George Ann Buresh
Bessie Gallagher
Mary Gent
Marclene Hostetter
Huaga
Nadgie Rohrbach
Helen Schloeman
Terry Palmer
Bernice Hammond
Catharine Nies
L. D. Dennis
Miss Burr
Nadia Thorpe
Ruth Bruechert
Cornelia Cameron
Laila Reece
Noel Newell
Sheldon Chubb
Lillian Chapman
Betty Meier
Betty Taylor
Jean Midkiff
Florence Wilson
Costume Party Honors Miss Sparks and Harold Millhiser
Mr and Mrs Basil Waddington and Mr and Mrs Philip Groft hosted a costume party at the Waddington home 2240 B avenue NE Saturday evening for Miss Thelma Sparks and Harold Millhiser whose marriage will take place on Thursday. Awards for best costumes went to Mr and Mrs Howard Kurtz. The group presented the couple with a gift. Others attending included Mr and Mrs Lawrence Hauskins Miss June Hedin and Richard Gibbs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Basil Waddington
Philip Groft
Waddington
B Avenue
Thelma Sparks
Harold Millhiser
Euzes
Howard Kurtz
Miss Sparks
Mr. Millhiser
Lawrence Hauskins
June Hedin
Richard Gibbs
Picnic Dinner Draws Families From Surrounding Towns
Several families gathered for a Sunday picnic at Bever Park. Atthoff family from Mr Vernon, Mines of Blairstown, Larson family from Watkins, Irving family from Parnell, Eyre from Winfield, Ahoff from Iowa City, and Meeks family with Edith Larson from Cedar Rapids attended.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bever Park
George Atthoff
Vernon
Hiram Mines
Blairstown
Chris Larson
Watkins
Albert Irving
Parnell
Harry Eyre
Winfield
John Athoff
Iowa City
R. M. Meeks
Edith Larson
Cedar Rapids
Local figures visit Osage and St Ansgar leaders at Hromek home
John Lund and his son Jerry from St Ansgar along with Leonard Rissey, Osage high school superintendent, were guests today at the home of Mr and Mrs Henry J Hromek, 715 Second Avenue SW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Lund
Jerry
St. Ansgar
Leonard Rissey
Osage
Henry J. Hromek
Second Avenue
Cedar Rapids Visit Notes From Local Household
Mr and Mrs Den Adel and their daughters Helen Gene and Martha Carol were guests in the W L Harrison home at 324 Nassau Street SE for a month and will stay in Cedar Rapids for two more weeks. Miss Gene Harrison arrived from Iowa City with Miss Nelson, a nursing supervisor, to spend the day with her parents and will be at home for a month after finishing four weeks at the University of Iowa school of nursing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
den Adel
Daughers
Helen Gene
Martha Carol
W L. Harrison
Nassau Street
Cedar Rapids
Gene Harrison
Iowa City
Miss Nelson
School of Nursing
University of Iowa
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Drew Pearson
Robert S. Allen
George Terrell
Roberts
Lone Star
J. W. Concordia
Kan
Fp, K
Elizabeth
N. J
Germany
K. H
Williston
N. D
F. D. Tucson
Ariz
W. A. Richmond
Ind
Department of Commerce
Arizona
Henry Ashurst
F. D.R
Ashurst
Friends of
Jim Mead
Buffalo
Switchmen's Union of North America
Massachusetts
Edith Nourse Rogers
Secret Service
Salt Lake City
Utah
Washington, D. C
Rutherford B Hayes
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Hayes
Colonial
Court House News
Presbyterian Church At
Mt. Vernon
Dillinger Gang
O. A Conwell
Hanna Barber Shop
Miss Sedlak
E. F. Bowen
Will Rogers
Milumiser
Bever
Henry Hwromeks
Harrison
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