Bill would pay R. R. men hit by mergers
Washington reports identical bills by Senator Wheeler and Representative Crosser to shield railroad workers from job loss after mergers. The measures demand dismissal compensation or pensions, and set conditions for relocation or severance. A special adjustment board would oversee mergers with ICC involvement.
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Washington
Burton K. Wheeler
Mont
Robert Crosser
Ohio
Joseph B. Eastman
Des Moines
Interstate A Commerce Commission
Commission
ICC
Einstein Reveals New Theory of Creation of Matter
In Philadelphia AP reports Professor Albert Einstein argues gravity and electricity merge to form solid matter. He describes free invention as the logical path to truths and presents a development of his earlier idea on electrical bridges between shells of space. The 11,000 word piece was released Wednesday night as his anticipated Franklin Institute speech.
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Philadelphia
Albert Einstein
Einstein
Franklin Institute
Amanda H. Niles Funeral Set For Friday
Funeral services for Mrs Amanda H Niles will be held at the Beatty chapel Friday at 3 30 p m with the Rev Blaine Hyten officiating Burial will follow in Oak Hill Cemetery The family requests no flowers Friends may call at the chapel Thursday evening
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Amanda H. Niles
Beatty Chapel
Blaine Hyten
Oak Hill Cemetery
Turner Chapel
Elton D. Wells
Trinity Methodist Church
Oak Shade
Marion
Einstein Delivers Speech At Institute Presentation
A distinguished audience awaited Albert Einstein at the Institute as his speech was announced to be written later for publication. An 11,000 word article titled Physics and Reality emerges in the journal proceedings, revealing the lecture’s subject.
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Institute
Einstein
Proceedings
Journal of the Institute
Plan Commission Backs Brass Company Rezoning
The city plan commission favors rezoning Dearborn Brass at 805 B avenue NW from B residential and C commercial to D light industrial. A public hearing is set for March 23 after the council passed first reading and rejected a separate Sixth avenue SE rezoning petition. Neighborhood residents spoke pro and con at Tuesday’s hearing.
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Dearborn Brass Company
B Avenue NW
City Plan Commission
Plan Commission
Richard Tilson
Sixth Avenue
Sixth Street
Eighth Street
Opposition to piecemeal rezoning limits business growth
The report states opposition in principle to piecemeal rezoning and asserts no need for additional business property in the affected area, signaling a stance against scattered zoning changes and local commercial expansion.
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Plained
King Edward Worlds as cheering workers mob him in Clydebank
King Edward, touring the Queen Mary at Clydebank, was mobbed by cheering workmen as he left the ship after a seven mile inspection. The king declined to speak, but his reception illustrated his popular, informal approach to kingship. The royal speed for the Queen Mary was announced at 29 knots, rivaling the Normandie’s record pace.
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Clydebank
Scotland
INS
Edward
Teddy
Normandie
City Reports $113 822 Balance For Fiscal Year
The February cash balance fell from 181 356 22 to 171 683 32 as city treasurer M F Cox reported to the council. Receipts were 56 875 42 against disbursements of 66 548 32. Warrants issued totaled 74 852 48 while outstanding warrants rose to 47 256 97. Transfers by resolution were 7 920 98. With a budget of 1 185 809 37 spent at 1 071 986 85, 113 822 52 remains for the year ending March 31.
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M. F. Cox
Louis D Burgos
W. E. Vane
Mrs H B Morris Heads Keota PEO Chapter CM
Mrs H B Morris was elected president of chapter CM PEO at the home of Mrs O B Rogers. Officers include Vice-president Mrs F M Herr recording secretary Mrs H A Hofer corresponding secretary Mrs Wayne Lyle treasurer Mrs B B Brown chaplain Mrs W P Littlefield guard Mrs Omar Stoutner pianist Mrs H K Stewart. Morris chosen delegate to grand chapter convention in May with Mrs F M Herr as alternate. Retiring president is Mrs A D Stewart. Mrs B B Brown Mrs A G Richardson and Mrs Omar Stoutner led the program hour.
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H. B. Morris
F. M. Herr
A. D. Stewart
B. B. Brown
A. G. Richardson
Omar Stoutner
Funeral plans for boy killed by car
Funeral arrangements for Lyle Pugh 14 of 1416 Seventh Avenue SE were incomplete Friday as relatives in Teresita Missouri and Garnet DeVore and Hattie Pugh discuss services. Lyle a McKinley high school sophomore died Wednesday after a traffic incident leaving a sister Mrs Benford Smith and brother Allan, both of Teresita. Detective James Bailey learns of his brother Charles Bailey’s Colorado Springs death Wednesday with no Cedar Rapids relatives listed.
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Lyle Pugh
Seventh Avenue SE
Beatty Mortuary
Lyle
Vallery
Colo
Teresita
J. T. Pugh
Garnet
Gertrude DeVore
Hattie Pugh
Benford Smith
Allan
McKinley High School
Charles Bailey
James Bailey
J Avenue NW
Colorado Springs
Bailey
Cedar Rapids
Mrs Fannie Campbell Widow of J S Campbell Dies at Local Hospital
Mrs Fannie Zastera Campbell aged 67 died after a brief illness at a local hospital. She was born in Cedar Rapids on November 11 1876 and lived here all her life. Survived by daughter Mrs Donald Kessler of Iowa City two sisters and three brothers. Funeral at Turner chapel Sunday at 2 30 p.m. Friends may call.
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Fannie Campbell
Fannie Zastera Campbell
J. S. Campbell
Campbell
Cedar Rapids
Elijah W Stoddard Funeral Services Set
Funeral services for Elijah W. Stoddard including a committal service will be held in the coming days at a local cemetery chapel, with arrangements under the direction of the family funeral home.
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Elijah Stoddard
Elijah W. Stoddard
Turner chapel services set for Friday in Walford
Joseph Stusak died Thursday after a brief illness at a local hospital. Burial is in Oak Shade cemetery Marion with Turner chapel service at 2 p.m. Friday on request by the family. Surviving are three children and five grandchildren. widow Antonie preceded him in death.
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Henry
Frank Vorel
la Porte City
Ben
Walford
Jack Green
Cedar Rapids
Frank Stusak
Solon
Polansky Funeral
Death notice for Leonard Nelson family relative
Mr and Mrs Leonard Nelson of 9060 avenue NW received word of the death of their relative, a great grand [sic] family member, prompting local notices and condolences.
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Leonard Nelson
Avenue NW
Patrick’s Day Banquet at Local Methodist Church
A father and son banquet is planned for St. Patrick’s Day at the Methodist church. Dinner will be served by the Ladies Aid society. A committee chaired by William Bolton is arranging a speaker and an all community program. Rev. R. S. Phillips will oversee ticketing.
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Brandon
St. Patrick’s Day
Ladies Aid Society
William Bolton
R. S. Phillips
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