Fire Chief Resigns Amid Assistant Appointment Turmoil
Cedar Rapids Fire Chief EB P Kohout threatens to resign after city council delays Andrew T Coleman’s appointment as assistant chief. Public safety commissioner Dan Kruidenier discussed alternatives including E A Milliken. Kohout’s stance cites morale concerns and past dissension at central station.
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Andrew T. Coleman
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Dan Kruidenier
Public Safety
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Coleman
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Monay
Kohout
E. A. Milliken
Milliken
Departmente Etapa Oe
Prohibition debates at the African convention and GOP stance
Verne Marshall surveys the African convention's split over prohibition and the Republican platform. The piece notes a push for a states rights amendment while federal enforcement continues, and questions the political implications for November. It references Iowa debate, the Kreuger cup scandal, and the Bonus Army alongside Iowa congressional votes.
Chicago Police Trap Ends in Slayings of Three Gangsters
Three gangsters attempting to extort 5000 dollars from a bookmaker were killed by police fire in Chicago. Identified victims were Harold Partner Frank Rogers and Sam Katz, all with prior robbery or burglary records. Police said the trio ranged across the Midwest and were killed within hearing of visitors returning from the Republican National Convention.
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Chicago
Harold Partner
Frank Rogers
Sam Katz
Midwest
Iowans Vote for MacNider in Nominating Ballot
A Town delegation's ballot showed 23 to 2 for Hanford MacNider as vice presidential nominee with Gov Turner and Joe Anderson dissenting. J N Darling praised MacNiders war record and public service while noting his 8000 acres of land and service as U S minister to Canada. Federal Judge Kenyon received Iowa’s two no votes on the first ballot.
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Chicago
Hanford MacNider
Turner
Joe Anderson
Thompson
MacNider
J. N. Darling
Des Moines
Darling
United States
Canada
Hinton D. Jonez
Tacoma
Wash
Hoover
Snell
William S. Kenyon
Fort, Dodge
Iowa
Spangler Approved On G O P Council
The Republican National Committee approved its new slate at the Chicago Stadium. Illinois members include H. E. Spangler and Martha McClure. other states list Bertha Bauer, Claude H. MacKenzie, Mrs. Stanley Fosse en, Dr. E. B. Clements, Grace Semple Burlingham, C. N. McCloud, and Viola J. Cameron.
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Chicago
New
Republican National Committee
Illinois
Bertha Bauer
H. E. Spangler
Martha McClure
Minnesota
Claude H. MacKenzie
Stanley Fosseen
Missouri
E. B. Clements
Grace Semple
Burlingham
Nebraska
C. N. McCloud
Viola J. Cameron
Opposition To Raw Milk Ordinance Prompts City Meeting
Mayor W. H. Stepanek and two Bangs disease experts steered a heated meeting of raw milk producers and consumers as about 75 attendees debated a proposed dairy ordinance. Dairymen faced heckling while officials sought evidence on ensuring milk safety.
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John W. Henderson
W. H. Stepanek
Board of Health
Stepanek
Bang
Malta
Vote By State Shows Complex Presidential Nomination Ballots
A scanned table lists first vice presidential ballots by state with candidates Curtis Harbord MacNider Replogle Dawes Fuller Snell and others. States like New York California Pennsylvania Illinois and Georgia show large totals for Curtis Harbord MacNider and others with several absences and mixed support across the nation.
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Replogle
Curtis
Harbord
Arizona
Arkansas
Dawes
California
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Idaho
Fuller
MacNider
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Washington
Hurley
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Couzens
Wyoming
Alaska
Pennsylvania
Illinois
Bingham
Ohio
Ingalls
Martin
Colorado
Missouri
Hartman Furniture Named Defendant In Bankruptcy Case
Chicago creditors file involuntary bankruptcy petition against Hartman Furniture and Carpet Company Inc alleging debts exceeding 1 million dollars. The action lists Hartman as the defendant with the petition filed on Thursday in federal court.
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Chicago
Hartman Furniture and Carpet Company, Inc
Hartman
Two Girls Drowned in Cedar River Near Center Point
An all night search failed to find Kathleen Miller and Leona Poulson after they were swept to deep water while wading in the Cedar river near Soko beach four miles southwest of Center Point. Another girl, Freda Hendryx, was rescued after a struggle. she remained confined at home in fragile condition. Esther Blake also swam to safety as crews continued the river hunt.
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Center Point
Kathleen Miller
Leona Poulson
Cedar River
Soko
Here
Miss Miller
C. F. Miller
Cedar Rapids
Miss Poulson
Freda Hendryx
Charles Hendryx
Robert Hruska
Bever' Avenue " SE
Robert Prastka
Mount Oneese SE
Cedar’ Rapids
Miss Hendryx
Esther Blake
Warren Blake
Thursday Scores Box Scores Highlight MLB Actions
Box scores from all major league games are featured in the sport section of this edition.
Democrats Endorse Roosevelt as Prohibition Repeal Debate Intensifies
At the North Carolina Democratic state convention in Raleigh, a wild demonstration demanded repeal of prohibition. Former Congressman John H. Small lambasted the dry platform as platitudes while submitting a minority report for repeal. The convention previously endorsed Franklin D. Roosevelt for president.
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Raleigh
John H. Small
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Prohibition Debate Rages as Curtis Dawes Talk Persists
The writer describes conversations with Curtis and Dawes about prohibition and political strategy, noting lingering objections and the need for guidance. He applauds Chicago’s conduct at the convention and praises the republicans for taking action, while urging unity for the country amid hard times.
Our Joe Scott Nominates Hoover at Chicago Rally
Will Rogers praises Joe Scott from California as a leading orator who nominated Herbert Hoover and urged attendance at the Olympic games. He ridicules Democratic controls and recalls hardships of maternity in early days, implying Hoover would ease those burdens.
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Chicago
Joe Scott
California
Mr. Hoover
Joe
Hollywood
Hoover
Herbert Hoover
Hoover Curtis swing into campaign step
Herbert Hoover and Charles Curtis began their campaign push for the November elections. Hoover accepted the Republican nomination with a White House ceremony and telegraphed Rep Snell. Sanders named next Republican national chairman to head in Chicago. Hoover plans to accept from the White House portico in late July or early August.
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Robert 8. Pickens
Washington
Herbert Hoover
Charles Curtis
Hoover
White House
Chicago
Representative Snell
Palo Alto
Calif
Sanders
Everett Sanders Named National Republican Campaign Chief
Everett Sanders of Indiana becomes the new chairman of the national committee for the 1932 campaign. Hoover favors Sanders, a former secretary to Coolidge, to lead a vigorous drive with a largely retained committee and J Henry Roraback chosen as vice chairman unanimously.
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Everett Sanders
Indiana
National Committee
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Coolidge
Hoover
Brown
Republican Party
Curtis
Daniel E. Pomeroy
New Jersey
J. Henry Roraback
Connecticut
Ralph Williams
Oregon
Alvin T. Hert
Kentucky
J. R. Nutt
Cleveland
George
Plank Adopted in Hoover Repeal Debate at Convention
Chicago AP says Republicans endorsed a platform after a rancorous session. Hoover renomination was pledged as repealists failed to secure a repeal amendment. The convention saw a division of party sentiment with 472 votes for the repeal plank out of 1,154 delegates.
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Syron Pane
Chicago
Hoover
Garner Recovering From Bronchitis With Expected Return
Speaker Garner remained at home with bronchitis on Thursday. His office said he expected to resume duties on Saturday after a week in bed.
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Garner
Washington
Senate Advances Navy Bill and Budget Adjustments
The Senate passed a Navy Department appropriation of 319.948 million after trimming 6.04 million from House figures, adding 715 thousand for aircraft and 1 million for Philadelphia naval hospital construction. The House adjusted a gasoline and oil levy to avoid a 32 million revenue loss, and approved a relief move turning over 40 million bushels of wheat and 500 thousand bales of cotton to the Red Cross.
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Navy Department
House
Senate Appropriations Committee
Philadelphia Naval Hospital
Senate
Henry T. Rainey
Illinois
Fulmer
Farm Board
Red Cross
House Ranking and Currency Committee
Cedar Rapids Auto Toll This Year
Traffic toll in Cedar Rapids rises with year to date counts. Officials report totals for accidents injuries and fatalities, noting trends and safety concerns.
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Cedar Rapids
Hoover Renomination Secured On First Ballot At Convention
The Republican convention united behind the Hoover Curtis ticket with light opposition. Hoover won renomination by a single ballot, while Curtis edged past the bloc to secure the vice presidency after a long, feverish night of speeches and demonstrations.
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Herbert Hoover
Charles Curtis
Chicago
Hoover-Curtis
Senator Blaine
Wisconsin
Calvin Coolidge
Joseph France
Maryland
Charles G. Dawes
James Wadsworth
New York
Curtis
Sunny Jim” Sherman
Pennsylvania
Hanford MacNider
Town
Ime G. Harbord
New
Yorke Alvan
T. Fuller
Massachusetts
British Steamer Ferndale Sends SOS Near Algiers
The 9,947 ton British steamship Ferndale bound for London from Brisbane sent an SOS Thursday night from 50 miles northeast of Algiers. Lloyds was informed from Malta. The position given was 36.55 north 3.55 east near Dellys Roc. The signal went out at 10 p.m.
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Ferndale
Algiers
Lloyds
Malta
Brisbane
Dellys Roc
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