Iowans Praise Steiner Blows At New Deal
Iowa delegates at the republican convention applauded Senator Frederick S Steiner's keynote attack on the New Deal calling it splendid and thorough. They pressed for a strong farm plank while watching the nomination scene and reportedly backing Lester Dickinson for early ballots. Turner urged low farm mortgage rates and warehousing loans with a return to the gold standard. Rep Lloyd Thurston proposed inviting groups to rally under the Republican banner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Frederick S. Steiner
Iowa
Lester J. Dickinson
E. P. Chase
Atlantic
Corn State Group
Harrison E. Spangler
Cedar Rapids
Dan Turner
Corning
Turner
Lloyd Thurston
Osceola
Arrested 25 Times In Last Few Weeks In Iowa
Des Moines AP reports Isadore Sam Glass a former World War II captain and fur peddler claimed he was arrested 25 times in weeks across Iowa. He said arrests followed a Fairfield alert about hot furs, though he has no criminal record. Glass provided letters from police chiefs to prove his honesty. He was jailed briefly in Clarion Tuesday before officers determined he was not wanted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Isadore
Sam Glass
Glen Schmidt
State Investigation Bureau
Iowa
Fairfield
Glass
Schmidt
Milwaukee
Fresno
Calif
Clarion
Pioneer teacher Mrs Waychoff dies at Watkins home
Mrs Elizabeth Coolahan Waychoff pioneer school teacher in Linn and Benton counties and wife of Martin L Waychoff of Watkins died at the family residence Tuesday at 3 pm after a brief illness. She was born January 24 1865 at Covington Iowa and lived in Watkins forty five years. She is survived by her husband three sons John Earl Watkins Dewey Keystone and Owen C Waychoff Minneapolis two sisters Mrs Carrie Gott and Mrs Agnes Lynch New Hampton one brother James Coolahan Palo and four grandchildren. A daughter Maud preceded her death in 1913. Funeral services will be at the Catholic church in Watkins Thursday at 10 am conducted by Rev Father N A Keffler with burial in Mound cemetery near Watkins. Pallbearers named Elmer Mayhew George Newton James Gibney Anton Reider Norman McNee and John Martin. Friends may call at the Watkins home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Elizabeth Coolahan Waychoff
Linn
Benton
Martin L. Waychoff
Watkins
Waychoff
Covington
Marion
John Earl
Dewey
Keystone
Owen C. Waychoff
Minneapolis
Carrie Gott
Agnes Lynch
New Hampton
James Coolahan
Palo
Maud
Catholic Church
American Legion Auxiliary
Norway
Mound Cemetery Association
N. A. Keffler
Mound Cemetery
Elmer Mayhew
George Newton
James Gibney
Anton Reider
Norman McNee
John Martin
Deaths of Don Gaffney kin noted in Lincoln lineage
Friends in Lincoln report the death of Mrs. George Weaver of Charlevoix Michigan mother of Mrs Don Gaffney who once ran a local mortuary. She died Tuesday from a stroke while staying at her daughter’s home in Charlevoix following visits Cedar Rapids during the Gaffneys’ residence here.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Don Gaffney
Lincoln, Neb
Funeral Services for Mrs Margaret J Schissel
Funeral services will be at St Patrick's church Friday at 9 a.m. conducted by Rev Father Donald Peters. Burial follows at Mount Calvary cemetery. Rosary led by Father Peters at 8 p.m. Thursday at the home 110 Sixth street SW.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaret J. Schissel
St. Patrick’s Church
Father Donald Peters
Mount Calvary Cemetery
Father Peters
Sixth Street
Funeral services for Ray F Spray in Mount Pleasant
Funeral services for Ray F. Spray of Waterloo, formerly of Cedar Rapids, were to be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday in Mount Pleasant.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray F. Spray
Waterloo
Cedar Rapids
Mount Pleasant
Japan backs South China army in northern drive
Shanghai dispatch says Japanese advisers, pilots, and funds bolster the South Chinese army as forces move toward Canton and Changsha. About 60,000 southern troops occupy Hengchow, with rail links to Hankow severed while leaders Mao Pei Nan and Yu Han Mou face arrest for opposing Nanking.
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Shanghai
INS
Japan
Nanning
Kwangsi Province
Kwangtung
Kwangsi
Li Tsung-Jen
Nanking
Hankow
Canton
Changsha
Hunan
Hengchow
North
China
Mao Pei- Nan
Yu Han-Mou
Storm lashes the area with wind and rain
A heavy wind and rain storm struck the vicinity on Tuesday afternoon. Trees' limbs were torn loose and small buildings toppled. The strongest winds were northwest of town where windmills were blown down.
Applications for Beer Permits Due By June 18
City council sets June 18 as the deadline for class B and class C beer permit renewals and new applications. Applicants must file in the city clerk's office with a $300 license fee, $10 inspection fee, and a $3 state fee, plus four new questions to verify bona fide operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. H. Wage
Court approves sale of assets in Corn Belt Savings case
Judge A. B. Clark authorized D. W. Bates state banking superintendent as receiver to compromise settle or sell remaining personal assets in the receivership of Corn Belt Savings bank of Cedar Rapids. Walton A. Keller Horace G. Hedges and William A. Woodward named as appraisers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. B. Clark
D. W. Bates
Corn Belt Savings Bank of
Cedar Rapids
Walton A. Keller
Horace G. Hedges
William A. Woodward
Replevin Action Over Embassy Club Furnishings Filed
The Iowa Land Company in district court seeks possession of furnishings and fixtures of the Embassy Club located south of Cedar Rapids on Highway 161. The plaintiff claims title to the property valued at 560 dollars, obtained through purchase by an agent from L. H. Lowry acting for himself and as agent for Phyllis Pendergraft and Citizens Savings Bank of Anamosa on May 19.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Land Company
Embassy Club
Cedar Rapids
L. H. Lowry
Phyllis Pendergraft
Citizens Savings Bank of
Anamosa
Local Graduates Set Records as Class Sizes Grow
The largest Cedar Rapids public school graduation ever, 318 graduates, received their diplomas at a ceremony last evening. Raymond Ireland and Alma Janko spoke as members of the graduating classes. Ralph Yuill was elected Cedar Rapids Tennis Association president and Sidney Liebsohn was named secretary and treasurer. Mrs. Don Barnes and son Don drive to Troy New York for Miss Arlene Barnes graduation at Emma Willard School. Genevieve Bergstresser travels to Atlantic City New Jersey. Mr and Mrs J A Miller visit California for several weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. A. Miller
California
Genevieve Bergstresser
Atlantic City
N. J
Raymond Ireland
Alma Janko
Ralph Yuill
Cedar Rapids Tennis Association
Sidney Liebsohn
Don Barnes
Don
Troy
N. Y
Arlene Barnes
Emma Willard School
Rail workers mark 30th anniversary in Cedar Rapids
Colfax travelers Mrs Ernest Counsell and Mrs W F Hirst return home after weeks away while Mrs Joseph Danziger and daughter travel to Excelsior Springs Missouri for a stay of several weeks. J J McElrath Cedar Rapids Rock Island dispatcher speaks at the Order of Railroad Telegraphers banquet celebrating thirty years. Miss Mildred Guy returns to Cedar Rapids to serve as secretary to John Wunderlich at the Commercial club after assisting Dean Marston at Iowa State College.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Counsell
W. F. Hirst
Colfax
Joseph Danziger
Excelsior Springs
J. J. McElrath
Cedar Rapids
Rock Island
Order of Railroad Telegraphers
Mildred Guy
Dean Marston
Iowa State College
John Wunderlich
Commercial Club
Appeal Filed in Cedar Rapids Injunction Case by Currier
Herman L. Currier, intervenor, filed a notice of appeal to the state supreme court in district court on Wednesday. The case involves Shores company of Cedar Rapids seeking to preserve mail addressed to Shores-Mueller, with a receiver appointed last June. District court on May 27 blocked any Shores-Mueller representatives from diverting mail to non Shores entities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Supreme Court
Herman L. Currier
District Court
Shores Company of
Cedar Rapids
Old Shores-Mueller Company
Shores Company
Shores-Mueller Company
Shores-Mueller
Divorces Granted by District Court Judge Ring
Divorces for Fern D. Miller Marion from William Gene Miller aged 38 married August 17 1922 Josephine A Wood from Elmo A Wood 22 married February 5 1934 Holmes D Lyman from Erma V Lyman 40 married April 14 1920 Ollie Davis from Oscar L Davis 52 married April 11 1906 Cruel and inhuman treatment cited Custody awarded to Mrs Miller Real estate title quieted for Mrs Lyman and restoration of Josephine A Stinson maiden name for Mrs Wood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. C. Ring
Fern D. Miller
Marion
William Gene Miller
Josephine A. Wood
Elmo A. Wood
Holmes D. Lyman
Erma V. Lyman
Ollie Davis
Oscar L. Davis
Cedar Rapids man released on own bond in assault case
James Dunn 38 of Cedar Rapids was ordered released on his own bond after pleading not guilty May 4 to assault with intent to maim. J G Wood of 328 Second Avenue SW reported his right eye was burned by water Dunn allegedly threw during the incident several weeks ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Dunn
Cedar Rapids
Dunn
J. G. Wood
Second Avenue
Judge Dismisses Gust Pusateri Liquor Case
Gust Pusateri faced illegal possession of alcohol charges in district court on March 5 but the judge ruled the case lacks evidence. The dismissal came on a state motion in district court on Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gust Pusateri
A. B. Clark
Fairfax State Savings suit against Pirnie and Wilson dismissed
A $1,469.65 note suit of the Fairfax State Savings Bank against George B. Pirnie and James Wilson in district court was dismissed by the plaintiff before Judge H. C. Ring. The action was filed December 19, 1933.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairfax State Savings Bank
George B. Pirnie
James Wilson
H. C. Ring
Cedar Rapids Couples Obtain Marriage Licenses
Cedar Rapids residents Clifford Edward Teeple and Helen Mary Shaw. Dominic Fiala and Calista Miller. Patrick M. Phelan and Dorothy C. Davis. Edward J. Herron and Genevieve M. Flynn. William C. Sedlacek and Ora ce Edwards. Merle Waddle of Walker and Helen Justice of Millen Wis. obtained marriage licenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clifford Edward Teeple
Helen Mary Shaw
Cedar Rapids
Dominic Fiala
Calista Miller
Patrick M. Phelan
Dorothy C. Davis
Edward J. Herron
Genevieve M. Flynn
William C. Sedlacek
Orace Edwards
Cedar Raps
Merle Waddle
Walker
Helen Justice
Millen
Wis
Opening Fourth Avenue at Greene's Square for Parking
City council discussed opening Fourth Avenue SE from Fifth to Fourth streets across Greene's Square to ease loop parking. Proposals include linking to vacant high school area. use would create a municipal lot with 400 spaces. Also plans for downtown passenger loading zones to curb double parking.
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Mercantile Bureau
The
Chamber of Commerce
Traffic Safety Commission
Robert J. Vlach
Fourth Avenue
Fifth Street
Fourth Street
Grene Square
Washington High School
Loop
Sdes
Washington Building
W. C. Benesh
Public Safety
Senator ad libs at convention with Walla Walla refrain
In Cleveland a Republican convention scene shows Senator Van denberg of Michigan lip-syncing a repetitive Walla Walla line. Photographers urged him to speak, but he improvised repeating Walla and finally settled on Walla alla as a non scripted display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Senator Vandenberg
Michigan
Walla
Walla, Alla
Soviet envoy Greece? No. Big Bad Wolf tune sways ambassador
Alexander Troyanovsky, the Soviet ambassador to the United States, enjoyed the convention tunes in the hall. He bobbed his head to the rhythm from a balcony seat and called the song catchy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alexander Troyanovsky
United States
Hamilton Fish Wears Kansas Sunflowers in London Lobby
Rep. Hamilton Fish of New York, a Borah booster, walked through a hotel lobby as Kansas sunflowers were pinned across his back by London supporters who spotted him unawares.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hamilton Fish
New York
Kansas
London Rooters
Steiner keynote interrupted sixty three times by applause
A Senate event featured Sen. Steiner delivering a key note whose speech was interrupted by applause 63 times, signaling strong audience engagement and support for his message.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sen. Steiner
Cedar Rapids Woman Injured In Boston Bus Crash
Mrs J Woodbridge of Cedar Rapids is among those injured when a large sightseeing bus overturned in Boston. Cedar Rapids begins its semi centennial with a church program at the city auditorium attended by 3 000 people. Rev C W Maggart delivered the principal address. Miss Etta Regnet, Fairfax township schoolteacher, returns home for summer vacation. Thomas H Jacobs named freight agent for the Milwaukee Railroad here succeeding F F Bates, deceased.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. Woodbridge
Cedar Rapids
Boston
City Auditorium
C. W.W. Maggart
Etta Regnet
Fairfax Township
Thomas H. Jacobs
Milwaukee Railroad
F. F. Bates
DAR to unveil Greenwood marker for Malinda Gardner
Manchester D A R chapter aided by state officers to dedicate a Greenwood cemetery marker for Malinda Hammond Gardner daughter of a Revolutionary War veteran. The 2 30 pm ceremony at Masonville will be assisted by Gardner relatives and Cedar Rapids leaders Mrs Imogen Emery state regent Mrs C L Douglass and Mrs Sarah Paine Hoffman state historian.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manchester
Daughters of the American Revolution
Greenwood
Masonville
Malinda Hammond Gardner
Gardner
Imogen Emery
Cedar Rapids
C. L. Douglass
Sarah Paine Hoffman
Rs. City
Spectators Shield Eyes From Bright Hall Spotlight
Scores of women spectators wore smoked glasses and eye shades in a brightly lit hall to dodge blinding beams scattered across numerous spots in the auditorium.
Balcony incident at keynote shifts to political shout
During a keynote, a loud speaker failed and a balcony spectator shouted Look out for those democrats, Senator Steiner. The senator laughed as the moment drew attention from the crowd.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Senator Steiner
Enthusiastic Gentleman in 1932 Straw Hat Display
A man wearing a 1932 straw hat attracted attention as a blue and white ribbon proclaimed Hoo ver and Curtis. The caption notes his display and the hat’s era style.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hoover and
Curtis
Coughlin Loses Bid for Soldier Field Speech Permit
Illinois Supreme Court refused Rev. Charles Coughlin a permit to speak at Soldier Field Chicago. The ruling reversed Cook County’s writ ordering park officials to allow a mass meeting for the National Union for Social Justice, though Coughlin argued the event was not political.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Illinois Supreme Court
Charles E
Detroit
Soldier Field
Chicago
Cook County
Chicago Park District
Father Coughslin
Lake Front
Coughlin
National Union For Social Justice
Coffee drinkers set new high in 1935 per capita use
U S coffee drinkers increased consumption to a record level in 1935 with each person drinking 6012 more cups than in 1934, marking a national high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Delegates Sell Convention Tickets to Brokers
Reported whispers say some delegates face cash shortages and resell extra convention tickets to brokers. Joe Laumer, a broker, cites buyers from the West Coast as active participants in this trading.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Coast
Joe Laumer
Freight train length climbs from 38 to 46 cars
The average freight train grew from 38 cars in 1922 to 46 cars by 1934, reflecting a substantial expansion in load capacity over the period.
Marketing Plans Raise Budget for Band Sets
Joe proposes selling tickets at 25 dollars per set to cover expenses for a group preparing to tour. He notes the simplest path to reimbursement is through ticket sales and urges promoting the plan to supporters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Joe
Landon Sunflowers Flourish in Cleveland Heat
Residents of Cleveland notice rapid sunflower growth as Lan donites handed out blooms Wednesday. Flowers appeared large and dinner-plate sized, with floppy edges signaling full bloom in the sunny clime.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Landon
Cleveland
Mystery Convention Swap Revealed At Local Meeting
Bystanders noticed a man in trousers with a badge reading Mrs Birdie Kennamer. It emerged that Ralph Kennamer, Mrs Kennamer's son, stood in for her at the convention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birdie Kennamer
Mrs. Kennamer
Ralph
Wyoming Committeeman Wears Ten-Gallon Velour Hat
E. V. Roberts son, a national committeeman from Wyoming, is seen in a distinctive ten gallon velour hat in a delicate cream color with a pink band.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. V. Robertson
Wyoming
Labor plank splits AFL stance at GOP convention
Cleveland INS reports AFL leader William Green presented a labor platform to the resolutions committee amid doubt among delegates. He backed a constitutional amendment for women minimum wages but resisted extending it to men, noting workers’ rights differ from government mandates. Green faced sharp questions on NRA era wages and labor’s support for the Roosevelt administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
INS
Organized Labor
Roosevelt
William Green
American Federation of Labor
Resolutions Committee
Green
International News Service
Republican Party
Platform
Resolutions
Platform Committee
A. F. of L
Federation
NRA
Blue Eagle
Poslam Skin Remedy Ad Promises Sleep Aid
If itching keeps you awake, Poslam relieves itching quickly and reduces redness by morning. Promotes healing. available at drugstores for 50 cents or a free trial by writing Poslam Co Desk 3 254 West 54th St New York NY.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poslam CO
West 54Th St
New York
N.Y
Railroad Men Honor J. J. Melrath
A testimonial dinner honored J. J. McElrath retired chief dispatcher of the Rock Island railroad at the Montrose hotel Terrace room Tuesday night. Organizer E. W. Schiebert, lifelong friend and telegrapher at Silvis, led the tribute to one of four living charter members of the Order of Railroad Telegraphers founded in Cedar Rapids in 1886. McElrath retired May 31, 1928 after over fifty years of service. Attendants included pensioned workers and wives. Toastmaster M. J. Kelly introduced speakers C. C. Cunningham W. C. Benesh W. O. Gardner and L. C. O'Kelly. Schieber presented a money gift as Norma Jean Bud Jimmy Rissler Virginia Greer offered entertainment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. J. McElrath
Rock Island Railroad
Terrace
Montrose Hotel
E. W. Schiebert
Silvis
Ill
McElrath
The
Order of Railroad Telegraphers
Cedar
Schieber
Norma Jean
Bud
Jimmy Rissler
Virginia Greer
Stainbrook and Wolfe Tie The Knot In Nashua Church
The ceremony took place Sunday at the Little Brown church near Nashua with Rev. William Kent officiating. The bride, Bran don High School graduate, and the groom Marvin Wolfe of Brandon, son of Mr. and Mrs. H Wolfe, both reside locally and he works on road maintenance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ugh
Ralph Stainbrook
Here
Marvin Wolfe
Brandon
Little Brown Church
Nashua
William Kent
Brandon High School
H. Wolfe
Wilkinson Joins Chelsea Town Council After Benishek
At a special meeting on Monday Chelsea’s town council appointed H. E. Wilkinson to fill the vacancy left by the late James Benishek.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chelsea
H. E. Wilkinson
James Benishek
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Steiner
NEW Deal
Dickinson
Iui & x
Elizabeth Waychoff
George Weaver
Ray Spray Funeral
South China Army
Hartman’s
Third Ave. SE
Council
Court House News
Corn Belt Savings Bank
Supreme Court
Pusateri
4Th Avenue
Greene's Square
Convention City
Fr. Coughlin
Chicago Park
Standard Oil
Edward B. Lockett
J. J. Melrath
the Big Shoe Store
Men’s Oxfords
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