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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1935

Page

9

Women accuse each other in Lang murder case

In Chicago a dramatic confrontation looms as Mrs Evelyn Smith and Mrs Blanche Dunkel each accuse the other of killing Ervin Lang whose dismembered body was found in a Hammond Indiana swamp. Both women claim the other urged or carried out the murder amid jealousy over Lang's relationship with Miss Josephine McKinley.

New York Evelyn Smith Ervin Lang Chicago Langs Blanche Dunkel Hammond Ind INS Dunkel Harry Jung Jung Josephine McKinley Smith Lang

New English Leader Horizontal 1 7 New British premier

Coroner Frank J Walsh to probe Malhe Lang death and may seek body exhumation. Estes claims room ransacked and stolen checks used as evidence in committee investigation. He lists $882 in expenses and a prior $200 check stolen from the Mayflower hotel.

Mace Hearer Mac Lang Frank J Walsh Malhe Lang Estes Washington Mayflower Hotel Great Falls Longview Tex

Hopson's Utility Profits Shadow Hearst-Tattle at Hearst Papers

The record notes a July 8 telegram from Hopson to Willam Randolph Hearst claiming pressure to pass a house bill and questioning the constitutionality. McCarthy cites AGEs records showing $23,311 paid to Hearst newspapers by July 24 as part of an ongoing inquiry into Hopson and related Texas power dynamics. Estes accuses theft as testimony touches on energy politics and press influence.

Hopson Willam Randolph Hearst House Holding Sherman Minton McCarthy Hearst Estes Carl Estes Texas Publizer Fsnatel Roon Wasington Power 1

Two Chicago Men Die When Truck Overturns Near Bartlett

James Scanlon 25 and Joseph Krajer 23, both of Chicago, were burned to death early Monday when a truck overturned on the highway near Bartlett. The truck carried bottled soft drinks bound for Rockford Indiana via Beloit Wisconsin. Officials said the cargo company sent the load.

Chicago James Scanlon Joseph Krajer Bartlett Rockford Beloit Wis

Labor chief urges boycott of Germany across United States

The labor leader called for a broad boycott of Germany citing the Nazi regime's persecution of Jews and Catholics. He urged labor unions and the public to join a mobilization against German goods and policies, arguing action is needed to confront the regime's racial and religious repression.

Germany United States

Camp Wapsie Y Camps Reach 805 Campers This Year

Camp Wapsie Y camps report 805 total enrollees so far this year with three more camps planned under YMCA auspices. The latest session, a joint Y M C A and Y W C A conference for high school students, featured talks on personality development by Edward Murray and cultural insights by Anna Marie Weber.

Wapsie Y Y W.C. A Y. M. CA Y W.ca Edward Murray Roberts College Constantinople Europe Asia Anna Marie Weber St. Mary’s of the Woods College Indiana Arthur Taylor Hans Pawlak University of Iowa Dwight Krumholtz Lida Tallman Pierre Tracy

Bank bandits leave stolen car here on highway murder tale

Contained in a police deposition a confession traces Vernon Denes and Meade to crimes in Michigan and Nebraska. Meade says the pair killed a motorist near Saginaw, shot him six times and took the car keys. Vernon denies identity and appears sullen while claiming a soft spot for murder.

Saginaw Mich Meade Major Smith Sioux City Chicago Vernon Vernon Denes Kruse Nebraska Michigan Smith Iifeo

Six Die in Colombian Plane Crash Near El Retiro

Reports from El Retiro say six people died in a tri motor plane crash near the village. The deceased include Colonel Olano of the government aviation corps, a Pensecola flying school graduate, engineer Juan B. Gonzales, a German, and three mechanics.

Bogota Columbia el Retiro Olano Government Aviation Corps Pensecola Fla Juan B. Gonzales

Ruling Upholding AAA To Be Taken To Supreme Court

An appeal of a federal court decision upholding the Agriculture Adjustment Act processing levies will go to the Supreme Court. Memphis attorney Hugh Mageveney said the plan seeks recovery of 6 863 dollars in taxes. Judge John D. Martin ruled the general welfare clause justifies the tax.

Memphis, Tenn U. S. District Court Supreme Court Hugh Mageveney Memphis John D. Martin Western District of Tennessee

Five hurt as fire tears through Tornick Iowa town

A gas explosion in the Larson home caused a blaze that destroyed the building and damaged the B L Havedahl drug store and J Q Williams hardware store. Five people were burned, three seriously, including Mrs. Victor Larson and her one year old son. Fire departments from Sioux City Sloan Whiting and Smithland fought the flames.

Tornick Victor Larson Donald Larson J. L. Harrison Hornick Larson Sioux City Fire Department Sloan, Whiting and Smithland Harrison

Swedish Steamer Jaan Ablaze Off Skager-Rak

An urgent call for help was received from the 5,230 ton Swedish steamer Jaan burning in the Skager Rak north of the North Sea. The crew's efforts to put out the fire were reported to be failing as rescue operations proceeded.

Copenhagen Denmark Skager-Rak North Sea

Sleeveless Creepers and Suits Reduced 10 Percent

Lovely little garments, many hand made and finished in white and pastels. Sizes 1 2 3 years. Regularly priced at 75c to $1.95. Now reduced by 10 percent. Third Floor.

Rugs For Your Porch On Sale At Basement Outlet

Heavy fibre rugs in painted patterns sized 24 by 48 inches offered in oval or oblong shapes. Bound with rug binding, regular 98 cent value. Two for one dollar deal advertised as Rugs For Your Porch 59c. 2 for $1.00. Basement location noted.

Wash Dresses of Best Quality Prints

New attractive styles full cub and full length dresses in quality prints. Special purchase offers them at a special low price. Sizes 14 to 48. Basement.

Silk Blouses Sale Sharp Every Size on Third Floor

Several dozen silk blouses reduced from 1.98 to 1.49 in white and pastels to darker shades. Silk crepes and taffetas in sizes 34 to 40 available for quick purchase on the third floor. Buy several at this savings.

Children sun suits at 59c and 75c values

Fast colored print sun suits in sizes 3 to 6 years offer many clever sun back styles. Regular priced 75c and 98c, with women's and children's fashions highlighted in this assortment.

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