Senate race shadows Iowa primary as Haynes rises
The column urges readers to consider Col Glenn Haynes a strong Republican contender in the Iowa senatorial race, praising his World War service and leadership. Brookhart faces foes including Henry Field Louis Cook and George Cosson with Field drawing notable attention as rival contenders. The piece notes party tensions may push the selection to a state convention.
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Rainbow Division
Ceol. Haynes
Good Roads
Iowa
Col. Haynes
Washington
Brookhart
Henry Field
Louis Cook
George Cosson
Field
McGraw Quits As Giants' Manager After 30 Years
John McGraw resigns as New York Giants manager due to ill health after thirty years. Bill Terry, the club’s first baseman, will succeed him with McGraw remaining vice president and stockholder. Terry noted as one of baseball’s best first basemen, while McGraw plans to stay involved as advisor and in business matters.
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New York
John McGraw
New York Giants
Bill Terry
McGraw
Giants
Terry
Memphis
Lower house to speed final action on tax
The report notes the revenue bill moves quickly after the Senate passed it. Senator Smoot of Utah submits the conference report to the Senate, accelerating final action on the billion dollar measure.
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Washington
Senate
Smoot
Utah
William H. Cleary Former Assistant Police Chief Dies
William H. Cleary 74 of 399 Twenty second street SE died at 1 a.m. Friday after over a year of illness. A pioneer officer with 42 years of service, he held roles from patrolman to assistant chief and served under Chiefs Prancis Healy Morri son Burgin and Benesh. He joined the force March 14, 1885. Continued on page 9.
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William H. Cleary
Twenty-second Street
Cleary
Carl, Morrison
Burgin
Benesh
Phil Prancis
Mike Healy
Hausner Takes Off On Solo Transatlantic Attempt
Stanislaus Hausner of Newark begins a solo flight from Floyd Bennett Field toward Warsaw Poland in hopes of a non-stop crossing. He follows a southerly route near steamer lanes with escort, planning to drop letters en route if conditions allow.
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New York
Stanislaus Hausner
Newark
N. J
Warsaw
Poland
Floyd Bennett Field
Hausner
Paul Knappek
Chicago
London
Paris
Croydon
le Bourget
Charles A. Lindbergh
Clarence Chamberlin
Atlantic
Edmund C Preston Dies at 91 Oldest Linn County Lawyer
Edmund C Preston 91 longtime Linn County resident and Cedar Rapids lawyer died at his son I M Preston's home after a short illness. He practiced with his father and brother in Marion Cedar Rapids and helped shape Cedar Rapids in the late 1800s and early 1900s. He was widowed and survived by a son a daughter and a granddaughter with funeral set for Grace Episcopal chapel.
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Edmund C. Preston
Linn County
I. M. Preston
Thirty-fifth Street
Cedar Rapids
Preston
Marion
Col
J. H. Preston
Dayton
Ohio
Iowa City
Col. M. Preston
E. C. Preston
Cornell College
Mount Vernon
Pes
Cleveland
Cos
Deborah Eliza Twogood
Second Avenue SE
E. H. Beaven
Harold Sopousek
Turner
Chapel
Grace Episcopal Church
R. J. Campbell
Oak Gill Cemetery
Linn County Bar Association
Raskob Denies Short Selling Charge Before Senate Probe
John J. Raskob faced a Senate Banking Committee inquiry and denied short selling while arguing it can be proper when conducted correctly. He testified he mostly held long stock, admitted two technically short transactions, and defended his actions as non-manipulative with no use of campaign funds.
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Washington (Ap
John J. Raskob
Democratic National Committee
Senate Banking Committee
William S. Gray
Raskob
Glass
Dem
General Motors
Gray
Raskeb
Norbeck
Rep
S. D
Senator Wailcott
Rep. Conn
Poyes
Iowa Gubernatorial Races and Stance of Dan Steck
The piece discusses Dan Steck’s past victory over Brookhart and current consideration for Iowa’s seat, noting his prior county and district wins and recount history. It also mentions Louis Baurphy as Steck’s strong opposition and analyzes Governor Turner’s renomination bid, highlighting Turner's stance against dishonesty and his political resilience.
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Brookhart
Dan Steck
Steck
Iowa
Louis Baurphy
Republican contest for nomination to lieutenant governor
Charles Francis Clark of Cedar Rapids emerges as the radical pick for lieutenant governor. The piece paints his bid as a personal power move, noting he betrayed allies who backed his state senate run and accusing him of favoring self advancement over party unity.
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Turner
Charles Francis Clark
Cedar Rapids
Senate
Iowa
Clark
Campaigns Contrast Bennett and Clark Backed by Rural Interests
Senator Oliver Bennett of Mapleton runs a vigorous campaign against the Clark faction. Bennett, a farm owner and operator, seeks sensible tax revision but warns against harming major rural industries in a year favorable to Clark forces.
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Clark
Oliver Bennett
Mapleton
Bennett
Posing as Friend Clark Used Tax Titles to Exploit Owners
The report accuses Clark of posing as a property owner’s friend to profit from tax difficulties. He bought and sold tax titles to distressed real estate, often under relatives’ names, signaling a pattern of deception. Bennett is deemed vastly preferable.
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Clark
Bennett
John Fletcher Faces Republican Opposition in renomination
John Fletcher, noted as a fearless and decisive attorney general, faces strenuous opposition from Republicans in the campaign. Despite criticism from rival factions, he seems unlikely to be defeated for renomination. C. E. Walters, a Toledo attorney, runs as a Democratic candidate.
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John Fletcher
Fletcher
C. E. Walters
Toledo
Fischer Emerges as Front-Runner in Auditor Contest
Interest centers on Karl Fischer of Vinton in the republican bid for state auditor. Fischer, popular and efficient, has long served as Benton county district court clerk and would bring a clean, stain-free administration to the office if elected.
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Karl Fischer
Vinton
Fischer
Benton County
State race features incumbents facing limited opposition
AY JOHNSON state treasurer has opposition for renomination from O K Maben, while G C Greenwalt and Mrs. Alex Miller face no primary challengers. Mark Thornburg competes with Mrs Miraima Johnson and Guy Lambert for Republican secretary of agriculture. Two Democrats run and B M Richardson, a Cedar Rapids man, seeks renomination as railroad commissioner.
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AY Johnson
O. K. Maben
G C. Greenwalt
Alex Miller
Washington, Ia
Mark Thornburg
Miraima Johnson
Guy Lambert
Cedar Rapids
B. M. Richardson
Bryan Seeks Congress Seat as Democrat Candidate
Milton G. Bryan of Cedar Rapids declares his candidacy for U.S. Congress as a Democrat. He frames his bid amid party support and local political activity.
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Nother
Cedar Rapids
Mar
Milton G. Bryan
Congress
Presbyterians Decide Fort Worth as Next Assembly Meeting
Commissioners of the Presbyterian general assembly, after a week in Denver, plan to meet in Fort Worth Texas as their next assembly site. The move follows their Thursday session and return home to conclude the deliberations.
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Fort Worth
Denver
INS
Tex
The
Presbyterian General Assembly
Republican primary race notes in Iowa district
The piece highlights B. M. Jacobsen of Clinton opposing the Second district incumbent. Frank Elliott of Davenport leads the Republican congressional primary, with Dubuque mayor Martin B Andelsinger mounting a strong campaign. Elliott is praised as independent and capable for the house.
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B. M. Jacobsen
Clinton
Frank Elliott
Davenport
Martin B Andelsinger
Dubuque
Elliott
McGraw Quits Giants After 30 Years at Baseball Helm
John McGraw resigned as manager of the New York Giants ending a thirty year tenure in the National League. The longtime leader began his baseball career as a teen with Cedar Rapids in 1891 where he played shortstop.
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Terry
McGraw
Giants
New York
Baltimore Orioles
Andrew Freedman
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
John McGraw Friday
New York Giants
Fight Over Rum Plank Tests GOP Unity Before Convention
Washington reports a GOP struggle to draft a convention plank on prohibition that would satisfy both sides. Sources say leaders aim for a universal formula while Democrats predict a lively, democratic style fight in Chicago.
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Washington
Chicago
Jouett Shouse
Democratic National Executive Committee
Hoover
Walter F. Brown
James A. Garfield
Ohio
Ella Boole
Hiram Bingham
Rep
Long Island Sound
Legion to Build Health Camp Pool
Hanford Post No. 5 of the American Legion will dam Big Creek on Sunday to create a swimming hole for disabled children at Camp Good Health. About 100 volunteers from 8 a.m. will work toward a 100-foot dam for a three foot deep area and a downstream wading pool with a sandy beach. Henry E. Haegg will lead the project with Frank Young’s planning. Auxiliary members under Mrs. W. R. Payne will provide a luncheon at noon.
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Hanford
American Legion
Big Creek
Henry E. Haegg
Frank Young
American Legion Auxiliary
W. R. Payne
Legion
Herriot To Form French Cabinet
Paris reports Edouard Herriot radical socialist leader was invited by President Albert Le Brun to form a cabinet. Herriot accepted and said he aimed to finalize the cabinet by Saturday. All posts were decided except for three minor difficulties.
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Paris
Edouard Herriot
Albert le Brun
Herriot
Cedar Rapids Auto Toll This Year
Cedar Rapids records show the annual auto toll and traffic figures with a focus on accident counts and safety outcomes for the year. Officials report trend data and outline ongoing enforcement and road-improvement efforts amid rising motorist activity.
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Cedar Rapids
Budget bill clears House with high taxes and tariffs
Conferees deliver the revenue measure as the House moves toward final passage. The bill keeps Senate tax rates, taxes bank checks and a one cent gas tax, and retains tariffs on imports including coal lumber and copper with 1500 tons of copper entering free. Budget yields quoted around 1.117 to 1.119 billion dollars.
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Ways and Means Committee
Unap Ered Department
Crisp
House
Senate
Canada
Giant Investment Group Formed With Large Subscriptions
New York AP report says J P Morgan and Co announced a gigantic security investing corporation with $100 million already subscribed. The group plans initial bond market purchases and aims to balance the federal budget to preserve government credit.
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NEW York
J. P. Morgan and Company
Congress
Banks and banks push bond market rally in New York trading
Reports of organized support for the bond market by a group of banks spurred a strong rally in New York securities. Stocks dipped then closed mostly higher as bonds rose even more, with gains held. The tax bill moved back to both houses and a prompt budget balance was anticipated, easing a major market worry.
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New York
House
Senate
Earhart Arrives in Paris Amid Wild Welcome
Amelia Earhart Putnam, famed trans Atlantic flyer, lands in Paris from Cherbourg with George Palmer Putnam. About 5 000 people fill St Lazaire station and streets as she is cheered by crowds. Officials report she will visit Rome after changing plans.
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Paris
Amelia Earhart Putnam
London
St. Lazaire
Cherbourg
George Palmer Putnam
Norman Armour
Aan
Miss Earhart
Mussolini
Rome
Italy
Reichstag Dissolved as Germany Plans New Elections
President von Hindenburg issued a decree dissolving the reichstag. The cabinet of Chancellor Franz von Papen voted to dissolve immediately and call general elections within 60 days. von Hindenburg will sign the decree tomorrow.
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Berlin
INS
Franz von Papen
Reichstag
von Hindenburg
Will Rogers Quips On Hoover House And Big Bankers
Special to The Gazette from Palo Alto notes Will Rogers joking about a To Let sign on Mr Hoover’s house and mocks Democrats. He cites Herbert Fleischacker a rich Pacific coast banker saying he knows as little as the U S Senate about the nation’s fate.
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Palo Alto
Calif
Mr. Hoover
Herbert
Herbert Hoover
Herbert Fleischacker
J. P. Morgan
Owen Young
Carter Glass
Andy Mellon
Pacific Coast
U. S. Senate
Mercy Hospital Graduate To Be Nurse At Camp Good Health
Miss Margaret Hays, Mercy hospital graduate, will serve as nurse on duty at Camp Good Health this summer. She and dietitian Vera Murray will oversee care, with funding from the Camp Good Health Fund supported by Cedar Rapids readers. The program serves physically handicapped children through the Public Health Nursing Bureau with care durations varying by medical need.
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Mercy Hospital
Camp Good Health
Cedar Rapids
Margaret Hays
Camp Good
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Camp Good Health Fund
Public Health Nursing Bureau
Roosevelt declines to act on Walker case stance
Governor Roosevelt said he would not initiate removal of Mayor James J. Walker. He stated the Hofstadter investigating committee must present its evidence and take the lead, not wait for him to act.
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Albany
N. Y
Franklin D. Roosevelt
James J. Walker
New York
Hofstadter Investigating
Hofstadter Committee
Aged Woman Found Murdered In Church Parsonage Basement
In Hillsboro Oregon an elderly woman, 73 year old Elizabeth Koeber, was found dead in the basement of a Free Methodist church parsonage. Police pursued questions as investigators labeled the case a homicide and sought to determine motive and suspects.
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Hillsboro, Ore
INS
Elizabeth Koeber
Nathalia Koeber
Rainfall Totals Half Inch Here
Fair weather Friday followed Thursday's showers with a rainfall total of 0.55 inch. Thursday afternoon's downpour was followed by another around midnight. Temperatures advanced from 60s to the 80s with a noon reading near 80 rising to 84 by mid afternoon.
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Cedar Rapids
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