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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 30, 1932
Page
1
The piece notes Will Rogers’ popularity at a stalled Chicago Democratic convention as delegates faced the Volstead Act questions. It contrasts Democratic and Republican stances on repeal and resubmission, warning voters that the outcome could shape state conventions and liquor policy.
Early returns show Senator Gerald Nye holding a 3 to 2 lead over Governor George Shafer for the Republican U S Senate nomination. J H Sinclair and Thomas Hall led for congressional nominations, while Frank H Hyland led over William Langer in the GOP gubernatorial race and a five year private debt moratorium proposal trailed two to one.
Two gunmen abducted Haskell Bohn, 20, from the Summit Avenue garage of his millionaire father Gebhard C. Bohn Jr. A note demanding 35 000 in small bills warned against disclosure and hinted at a Lindbergh style case. D B Myers, the chauffeur, witnessed the scene and delivered the note to police.
In Flemington New Jersey a defense motion for directed verdict in the John Hughes Curtis hoax trial was denied after argument over a local paper’s claim that the prosecution had implied the defendant was almost convicted. The court resumed after witnesses including Captain John M. Lamb of the state police testified amid courtroom scrutiny of the article.
Editor Harry Boyd reports from Chicago as the Democratic National Convention session lurches into debate on repealing the Eighteenth Amendment. Hitchcock anchors the platform reading, Oklahoma's Alfalfa Bill Murray reads amendments, and crowd reaction ranges from deafening to boisterous as proceedings stretch toward a potential Willi outcome.
A head on trolley crash north of town kills six people and injures four as one car, speeding northward with passengers, collides with a heavily loaded car. H. P. , general claim agent, said no cause has been found for the accident.
J F Boyce of 1861 B Avenue NE placed a small Want Ad in The Gazette. After the ad appeared, calls poured in and he sold every item advertised, proving the effectiveness of Gazette Want Ads.
Watson M. Risden former commander of the Iowa G A R and chaplain of the department for two years died at his home 1340 Fourth Street NW at 12 15 p m Thursday after a five month illness. He was born in New York state December 1 1843 enlisted February 8 1864 in Company H 128th Indiana volunteers and served in Louisville and Nashville with the unit nicknamed Hovey's Babies. His son James F E Risden of Des Moines heads the Iowa bureau of criminal identification.
In Cedar Rapids on June 30, 1931, the thermometer reached 92 by 1:30 p.m. after starting at 59 at 4:30 a.m and peaking earlier at 88 and 78 in the morning. The day proved hot but did not surpass the prior year’s high despite the heat being tempered by a brisk breeze.
Episcopal services will be held at the Iowa City cemetery Saturday afternoon for William P. Powell, a former Cedar Rapids insurance man found dead in St. Petersburg Florida. Death is believed caused by carbon monoxide poisoning. Pallbearers include Dr. John Hamilton, James Hamilton, Ralph Ellis, Sutherland Dows, Malcolm Bolton, Preston Coast, Curtis Dye, and Herbert Reed. Family requests no flowers.
Will Rogers comments from Chicago depict the Democratic National Convention as slow and chaotic with Iowa in hospital counts and factions vying to stop Roosevelt and Smith while Huey Long remains a focal point amid mockery of delays and adjournments.
Iowans burst into the corn song Ioway at the Roosevelt nomination rally in Chicago as Iowa delegates led the parade. June Fickel of Hastings pushed onto the platform to demand the organist play the song, with D L Murrow carrying the Iowa banner and others following.
Cedar Rapids three building and loan associations report dividends. Perpetual Savings and Loan pays its 115th semiannual dividend totaling 143 dollars. Cedar Rapids Building and Loan pays its 83rd for 76981 dollars. Bohemian Savings and Loan has not yet totaled its dividend.
Senator Sheppard of Texas signals support to submit repeal unless Texas voters approve in July. The Democratic platform in Chicago favors repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and early Volstead Act modification. Senator Bingham of Connecticut also pushes four percent beer. Idaho plank backs bi met al lism. Mrs. Caroline O Day advocates welfare work.
The Prince of Wales was confined to his estate Fort Belvedere in Sunningdale with a chill. The king's physician Sir Stanley Hewett attended, and officials said the condition is not serious.
Washington AP reports Representative Rainey said no further votes this session on prohibition. Chicago UP notes the Democratic convention adopted the plank by an overwhelming majority.
The document advocates repeal of the Eighteenth Amendment and urges Congress to propose a constitutional amendment for state ratifying conventions. It calls for temperance measures, openness of liquor traffic under state control, and federal power to curb importation. It also proposes Volstead Act modifications to legalize beer and similar drinks and generate revenue.
At Chicago convention, Democrats vote four to one to repeal the Eighteenth Amendment and modify the Volstead act to legalize beer and wine. The split within the party signals a shift after years of intra-party bickering as Pat Hartigan comments on the movement.
The Public Health Nursing bureau camp for physically handicapped children offers a Friday night program with arts and crafts. Children make dishpan gardens, forage for materials, and build miniature landscapes with toy birds and cement bridges by quiet lakes as part of their health recovery. Most stay two weeks. one girl needed University hospital care. The camp relies on the Camp Good Health Punch for funding.
Chairman Welsh announced after the Roosevelt demonstration that balloting would be postponed until Friday. The convention would convene Thursday night to hear nominating speeches.
Chicago AP reports Alfred Emmanuel Smith denies withdrawing from the Democratic nomination race and declares he will stay in and be nominated. He asserts his commitment amid circulating rumors about a withdrawal.
Senator Tom Connally of Texas presented the nomination of Speaker John Nance Garner as Texas favorite son for President before the Democratic National Convention.
At a Chicago convention Roosevelt supporters urged uniting on Franklin D. Roosevelt for president with John N. Garner for vice president. Garner delegates from Texas and California totaling 300 were approached to join Roosevelt’s ticket.
In Chicago, a tumult erupted at the Democratic National Convention as Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt of New York had his name presented as a presidential candidate. The disruption followed Judge John F. Mack of New York speaking Roosevelts name.
A tally sheet printed on page 17 provides radio listeners with a way to follow voting at the Democratic National Convention. Directions for use appear at the top of the tally sheet.
The Roosevelt forces sparked a lively rally at 1 18 pm as New Hampshire backed Roosevelt with the first primary victory. Delegates from Nebraska and many states followed in orderly procession praising Roosevelt with banners and cheers led by Judge John E Mack of New York. One placard read Out of the Red with Roosevelt.
At the Democratic National Convention delegates hear the slate of candidates for president on a wet platform. Governor Franklin D Roosevelt of New York is the first to be nominated amid rapid state roll calls and strategy to place his name first.
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