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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Jun 14, 1936

Page

4

Farley Attacks GOP Hoax in Campaign Speech

James A. Farley of the Democratic National Committee accused the Republicans of nominating a synthetic candidate on a counterfeit New Deal platform. He called Alf Landon the weakest GOP nominee and urged defeat, citing a pre convention whispering campaign and plans to depict Landon differently in various regions. He contrasted London’s currency stance with past inflation calls and joined postmaster general rhetoric disparaging the New Deal critics.

Washington Cairman James A. Farley Democratic National Committee Republican Party Topeka Michelson Charles Michelson Democrats Farley Landon du Pont Liberty Leaguers GOP Mid-West Far West London Roosevelt New York

Louisiana Farmer Convicted Of Cattle Dip Double Murder

Grant parish jurors found Walter Johnson guilty of the dip slaying double murder of Sheriff W. L. Hugent and deputy on April 21. He avoided the death penalty as the verdict allowed a life sentence. Johnson opposed the cattle dipping program and fired during the confrontation when deputies and federal riders attempted to seize his cattle.

Colfax Grant Parish Walter Johnson W. L. Hugent Johnson

Japanese Warships And Marines Rush To South China Ports

Japanese warships and marines moved toward Canton, with a squadron reported to have landed blue jackets at Amoy in Fukien province. The marines were said to protect Japanese lives and property, but could be sent to Canton at a moment’s notice if needed.

South China Ports Hong Kong South China Nippon Amoy Fukien Canton

Auto plunge claim kills 22 year old near Austin

Austin authorities report Clif ford Keen aged 22 died when his car plunged from Highway 218 one mile south of Austin Minnesota on Saturday. The incident details remain under investigation by local police and county authorities.

Austin, Minn Clifford Keen Here

City Briefs and Personals Highlights Local Meetings

Towns end notes show Townsend club 3 to meet Monday at 7 30 p m in the superior court room. An adjourned board of adjustment session is set for 3 p m at city hall. Morris Sanford to speak on Why Cedar Rapids is Here at Rotary luncheon. Miss Wilma Slezak discharged from St Luke's hospital after appendectomy.

Townsend Club No. 3 Superior Court Room Board of Adjustment Morris Sanford Cedar Rapids Rotary Club Roosevelt Hotel Wilma Slezak Fourth Avenue SE St. Luke’s Hospital

Calkins Returns From Denver Visit With Ill Associate

F T Calkins of 114 Twenty-fifth street drive SE has returned from Denver where he traveled with Walter L Kavanaugh also from Denver who has been seriously ill.

F. T. Calkins Twenty-fifth Street Drive Denver Walter L. Kavanaugh

Man Releived After Five Week Burn Treatment

Glenn Rhinehart of 1649 Ellis Boulevard NW returned home from Mercy hospital where he had been treated for burns received May 8. He is reported to be recovering.

Glenn Rhinehart Ellis Boulevard Mercy Hospital

Mrs Howell and daughter stay in Cedar Rapids

Mrs Maude Howell and her daughter Miss Mary-Beth Howell of Oelwein are spending the summer in Cedar Rapids living at the Merritt apartments at 1261 First avenue East Miss Howell attends Coe College here.

Maude Howell Mary-Beth Howell Oelwein Cedar Rapids Merritt Apartments First Avenue E Miss Howell Coe College

Linden Woodmen Meeting Agenda At Odd Fellows Hall

Linden camp 145 Modern Woodmen of America will meet in the Odd Fellows hall 109 Second avenue SE Tuesday at 8 p.m. Drill team members are requested to be present early for practice. Entertainment will begin at 9.

Linden Modern Woodmen of America Odd Fellows Hall Second Avenue SE

Christian Endeavor Union to Convene Year’s Final Meeting

The Christian Endeavor union holds its final meeting of the year in Bever Park’s council ring on Tuesday at 7 p.m. Officers will be elected and special music provided. The session closes with officer installation and a worship service.

Christian Endeavor Union Council Ring Bever Park

Check passes at Phillips station leads to fraud report

Frank McCarthy, attendant at the Phillips service station on 310 Third avenue SW, told police the previous day a man using the alias G. E. Miller passed a worthless 12.50 dollar check for an inner tube. The check was made out to Miller and signed S. G. Armstrong.

Frank McCarthy Phillips Third Avenue G. E. Miller Miller S. G. Armstrong

Missing Olla Mullan Sought After Disappearance

Police asked to search for Olla Mullan 38 visiting sister Mrs C E Johnson 809 Third Avenue SE who disappeared around 10 p m yesterday. Description: 38 years old, 5 feet 4 inches, 160 pounds, dressed entirely in white. She had been despondent for some time per Mrs Johnson.

Olla Mullan C. E. Johnson Third Avenue SE

Iowa Student Joins Kell Band Sail on Normandie

Glenn Skersick son of Adolph W. Skersick leaves for New York to sail with Vette Kell orchestra aboard the Normandie. The group will perform through the summer at a Lake Geneva Wisconsin hotel after returning. Glenn is a University of Iowa junior with other band members enrolled there.

Glenn Skersick Adolph W. Skersick McKinley Street New York City Vette Kell Normandie Lake Geneva Wis Glenn University of Iowa

Seel, Fireman First Class on Leave From Navy Ship

Joe Seel a fireman first class in the U S Navy is home on twenty days leave visiting his parents Mr and Mrs Wendl Seel at 1725 D street southwest His ship the U S S Holland submarine tender has just returned from fleet maneuvers near Panama and will proceed to Honolulu for further orders

Joe Seel Wendl Seel D Street Secl U. S. S. Holland Panama Honolulu

Submarine Six Player Secl Highlights Navy Football Fast Team

Secl, a Submarine Six football member noted for speed, spends five months in July with the navy. His brother plays professional football for the Chicago Cards.

Secl The Navy Chicago Cards

Vandals Damage Under Construction Home on Ninth Street

Jessie Franks builder reports $25 damage to a home at 2205 Ninth Street SW. Bricks were torn from the foundation and a building permit torn up during the incident reported to police last night.

Ninth Street Jessie Franks Franks

Bay State murder plot described with toxic liquor scheme

The article outlines a scheme where Fowler would be dosed with liquor to weaken him. A planned decline in health would go unnoticed as illness until a death occurs. If sudden, a medical examiner would rule it as acute alcoholism or heart dilation.

Fowler

Insurance suits ignite probe into Ludlow poison deaths

Boston Mutual Life Insurance sues Teresa Dynak and Walter Wadas in superior court to block policy payments tied to Frank Krol of Ludlow. Krol died after a fall at the Dynak boarding house. toxicology later found poison in his organs as investigators examine multiple Ludlow deaths.

Springfield Mass Superior Court Milltown Teresa Dynak Walter Wadas Ludlow Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company Frank Krol Krol Thomas F. Moriarty

Gazette ad recovers lost pay envelope

Local man D. M. Keister reported a missing pay envelope after a ride on a city bus. Clyde Davidson answered a Gazette want ad and found the envelope in front of his home at 435 Thirty fourth street NE, returning it to Keister.

Gazette D. M. Keister Thirty-fourth Street Twentieth Street Clyde Davidson Thirtyfourth Street

Two Autos Reported Stolen In Downtown District

Police hunted for two cars reported stolen Saturday in the downtown district. Ambrose Schamberger said his 1928 green Chevrolet coach vanished from a lot on A avenue between First and Second streets, license 57-7442. The Rude Auto Co reported a black 1930 Ford Tudor stolen from a used-car lot, license 57-10331.

Ambrose Schamberger Rude Auto Company

Proposed M and O T Railroad Reorganization Plan

Roosevelt proposes a $6 million RFC loan to the Minneapolis St. Louis Railroad as part of a new reorganization plan. The plan features a new company structure with 4 percent ten year bonds, approval by the ICC, and potential stock options for bond holders to secure future earnings, aiming to balance security holders and operational continuity.

Shipstead Philip J. Roosevelt RFC Washington Minneapolis and St. Louis New York Senator Shipstead F L M. and St. L Roosevelt Jones Merriam Junction Albert Lea Interstate Commerce Commission ICC Associated Railways Minneapolis Reconstruction Finance Corporation Associated Railway Frederick Prince Boston Minneapolis-St. Louis Railroad Company

George Nehis Graduates From St John’s Military School

George Nehis son of Mr and Mrs H L Nehis 125 Twenty sixth Street Drive SE graduated Saturday from St John’s Military School at Delafield Wisconsin with high honors He captained the first hockey team last year won two medals on the crack drill squad and drill platoon in competitions The St John’s unit won overall in a drill contest this year He also ranks high in scholastic standing in his class.

George Nehis H. L. Nehis Twenty Sixth Street Drive St. John’s Military School Delafield Wis George St. John’s School

Camp Good Health Needs Chairs and Covers for Disabled Cubs

The Gazette reports Camp Good Health in Cedar Rapids seeks donations of dining room chairs and faded slip covers for its overstuffed chairs and davenports. Director Mrs Vogel Schell Harley appeals as new interest grows. Mrs Malcolm Bolton contributed costumes and books to aid physically handicapped children. Contributions support maintenance of the camp funded solely by the Camp Good Health Fund.

Malcolm Bolton Camp Good Health Public Health Nursing Association Camp Good Health Fund Gazette the Gazette Cedar Rapids

Mental study of Zioncheck ended report awaited

Dr. Ed gar A. Bocock superintendent of Gallinger hospital said the mental examination of Representative Marion A. Zioncheck is virtually complete. He is unsure whether the formal report will be ready Monday but expects a definite announcement very early next week.

Washington (Ap Edgar A. Bocock Gallinger Hospital Marion A. Zioncheck Bocock Washington State

Seven Minute Death in Dental Chair Report

A 20 year old woman in Sheffield survived a seven minute cardiac pause during dental anesthesia. Dr Masser reports the case to the British Medical Journal detailing resuscitation efforts and the patient’s recovery with no remembered experience of death.

Sheffield Eng Mary Davenport Alfred A. Masser Masser

Baby Show Entrant Found With Upside-Down Internal Organs

Doctors in Salt Lake City reported Lamar Jess Warnick, a 26 month old entrant, has heart on the right, liver and other organs reversed, and the appendix on the left side. The mother said the child has led a normal life.

Salt Lake City Lamar Jess Warnick J. R. Warnick

Landon Says Alf or Alfred Name Doesn’t Matter

Kansas Governor says the Republican presidential nominee can be called Alf M or Alfred M. Landon adds it makes no difference to him and that reporters may use either spelling at will.

Topeka Kan Alf M Alfred M.” Landon

Sun Wading Advised Before Bathing by Des Moines Doctor

Des Moines AP reports city physician Dr. Harry E. Ransom recommends sun wading before sunbathing. He urges 20 minutes daily for five days total, back then stomach, with dark glasses and powder or oil, between 10 a.m. and noon for strongest rays, then longer exposure after week.

Des Moines Harry E. Ransom

Berry Finds Wages Lag Behind Industry Growth

Washington reports that Industry Co-ordinator George L. Berry released a study covering 1899 to 1933 showing wages did not keep pace with rising production. He warned the imbalance contributed to 1929 collapse and urged learning from past experiences.

Washington George L. Berry Council For Industrial Progress Berry

Nebraska Attorney General Prout Dies at 84

Falls City Nebraska Franklin N Prout 84 former Nebraska attorney general from 1901 to 1905 died at his home after a six week illness Funeral services are to be announced by his family and local officials remembered him as a respected statesman and lawyer across the state

Falls City, Neb Franklin N. Prout Nebraska

Adjourment Of Congress This Week Doubtful

Washington observers doubt Congress will adjourn this week as six days remain. Tax conferees stall on the $820 million revenue bill while Democrats fear progress without Republican partners. Conference reports may drift until midweek and corporate surplus tax debate could shape the end of the session.

Washington Congress West Arec Capitol

Landon to Remain Kansas Governor During Campaign

Governor Alf M. Landon announced he would continue as governor of Kansas while he campaigns for president. When asked about reports he might resign, Landon replied he would stay in office and had heard nothing about stepping down.

Topeka Kan Alf M. Landon Kansas Landon

Mercury Reaches 100 Degrees in Pierre South Dakota

The temperature hit 100 at 2 45 p m Saturday the first time this season in Pierre South Dakota as a hot south wind pushed the reading up from 73 at 7 a m.

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