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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jul 30, 1936

Page

4

Knox Ceremony Sets Stage for campaign kickoff

AP dispatch reports scattered campaigning as Chicago hosts Col. Frank Knox notification as Republican vice presidential candidate. Roosevelt plans Canada talks. Landon meets with leaders in Topeka. Predicted GOP gains in New York and Ohio surface amid party echoes.

Washington Chicago Frank Knox Chester C. Davis New Dealer Blacksburg America John D. M. Hamilton Alf M. Landon Roosevelt Campobello Island N. B Canada Quoddy St. Lawrence Landon Topeka New York Ohio William J. Donovan William M. Chadbourne Empire State Hulbert Taft New York State Chadbourne Col. Knox Knox London Wallace

Americans Refused Special Train Despite Embassy Shelter

A diplomatic move to aid Americans sheltered in Madrid follows talks with railroads for extra coaches to Alicante and Valencia. Consul reports tight banking controls, wage payments protected, and suspended exchanges as Spain endures revolutionary chaos with harsh military actions and mass executions.

State Department Franklin Barcelona Leon Jose Silva Val Carmora Lora del Rio Madrid Valencia Diplomatic Corps Fernando Chapuli Enrique Robleda Russia Germany Alba

Catalonia Declares Rent Cut and Debt Moratorium

Barcelona reports a 25 percent rent cut and debt moratorium as Catalonia moves toward socialist controls. Seizures of property expand in Madrid proclaimed areas, with 1800 buildings taken for social assistance. Naval base tours noted 25 bomb-armed seaplanes and 3000 workers in workshops.

Barcelona INS Red Catalonia Spain Madrid Social Assistance Service Bayo

Rabbits Beset King Edward's Prize Gardens

In Windsor Forest King Edward plans a three mile long barrier around his 200 acre Wind­sor residence garden to stop rabbit damage. The 3 feet high mesh wire palisade will be buried six inches and extend beyond to prevent burrowing, following the Duke and Duchess of York's example.

London Edward Windsor Forest Fort Belvedere Duke and Duchess of York Royal Lodge Windsor

Last Of Baby Doe Belongings Under Hammer

The Denver sale will auction the final remnants of the Baby Doe Tabor estate from Colorado’s silver boom era. Leather auctioneer Harry Rosenthal will describe items tied to Haw Tabor and Belle of Oshkosh lore, including a silver dollar locket and Baby Doe’s clothing and personal effects. Items from the Matchless Mine era, such as blueprints and photographs, will also go to bidders.

Denver Colorado Doe Augusta Belle of Oshkosh Tabor Rosenthal Baby Dee Matchless Leadville

4 H Girls From Jones County Visit Gazette

Fifteen Rainbow 4 H girls from Wayne Township Jones County, led by Mrs. J W Streeter and Mrs Wilbur Stoner of Anamosa, visited The Gazette plant and nearby factories Thursday with several parents.

Wayne Township Jones County Gazette J. W. Streeter Wilbur Stoner Anamosa

Wallace May Seek Heavy Corn Imports Amid Drought

Secretary Wallace told reporters a Roosevelt report may urge large corn imports if drought lasts ten more days. He warned the crucial period could cut supply to a possible 55 year low and said imports might stabilize meat prices while protecting feeds. He noted cattle purchases were ready to start but prices remained high.

Washington Henry A. Wallace Roosevelt Wallace Midwest United States Argentina

Landon Calls for Labor Rights Protections Amid Strike

Governor Landon defends workers rights to free speech and assembly during the tri state strike in Kansas Missouri and Oklahoma. He explains troops were ordered to keep peace and disarm armed civilians including guards on mine and smelter properties.

Tri-State Kansas Missouri Oklahoma Landon Thomas New York City Gov. Landon American Labor Movement National Manufacturers’ Association Cherokee Adjutant General of

Pigs Say They Sleep Clean When Compelled

Pigs can be the cleanest farm animals and will not sleep in a filthy bed unless forced to do so, indicating discipline improves living conditions on the farm.

Governor Landon Defends Free Speech at Picketing Meeting

Governor Alf Landon praises peaceful conduct during a union dispute with watchmen and patrols, noting protected meetings and pickets from violence. The letter emphasizes safeguarding free speech and free assembly amid worker protests.

Unsuccessful Oil Merger Leads to Losses for Firms

SEC disclosed details of a failed merger attempt by Interstate Equities Inc New York investment trust and Banc America Blair to unite Sinclair Consolidated Oil and Tidewater Associated Oil. The effort resulted in an $800000 loss to Interstate officials and partners amid a broader probe into investment trust practices.

Washington INS Interstate Equities Inc New York Investment Trust Banc- America-Blair SEC Commission David Scheneker Hunter S. Marston Sinclair Consolidated Oil Corporation Tidewater Associated Oil Company

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