Britain and Italy May Trim Demands in Key Talks
London and Rome push toward mutual concessions as Earl of Perth and Count Galeazzo Ciano lead negotiations. Italy seeks naval parity in the Mediterranean and pledges on Ethiopia and Libya, while Britain demands Austria Hungary sovereignty guarantees and Spanish nonintervention.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
INS
Britain
Italy
Anthony Eden
Mussolini
Neville Chamberlain
Earl of Perth
Count Galeazzo Ciano
Mediterranean
Kenya
Red Sea
Ethiopia
Austria
Hungary
Germany
Europe
Spain
Spanish Mediterranean
Italian
Libya
London
France
British Dominions Reject German Colonial Concessions
London reports that several dominions will not concede to Germany’s demands for the unconditional return of former German colonies under mandate. Joachim von Ribbentrop arrived to begin Anglo German talks amid fears of renewed communist demonstrations and police guarding.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Germany
Joachim von Ribbentrop
Adolf Hitler
British Commonwealth of Nations
Ribbentrop
ICC Ruling Adopts Modest Rail Rate Increases
The ICC approved rate changes effective upon 10 days notice. Agricultural products excluding some items rise 5 percent, anthracite coal 10 cents per ton, other items 10 percent with heavy loading items already raised last fall included. Fresh milk and refrigeration see no change.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Baby Donald Lawler Loses Big Infant Title After Weigh-In
Detroit reports Donald Lawler, born 3 days earlier, is officially 12 pounds 1 ounce after scales show weight drop from earlier readings of 18 pounds 4 ounces. Earlier estimates suggested a possible American living-baby record. A note mentions a new hangar feature on an English aircraft carrier mother ship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Donald Lawler
INS
America
American Medical Society
Railroads Gain Partial Rate Hike Amid Shaky ICC Stance
ICC Commissioner Eastman and lawmakers approve a 10 percent overall freight rate increase with adjustments for autumn boosts. Coal, and several commodities see 10 cent or 5.9 percent rises while bituminous coal, iron ore, and dairy services are declined. Industry leaders praise and lament the move, citing higher costs and insufficient relief.
Gunmen Rob Pedestrian On Rail Line Delay
Ray Morris reports two men held him at gunpoint Tuesday between 10 30 and 11 p m along the Illinois Central tracks near the roundhouse and Weing road NE. They searched him for cash but found none and warned him to move on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ray Morris
Weare Avenue
Illinois Central Railroad
I. C. Roundhouse
Weing Road
Morris
Confession Clears Up Des Moines Murder Case
Detective Inspector John A. Brophy said he received a written confession from James E. Burgett 58 that he shot Floyd Alloway 36 during a holdup on December 18. Police also hold Keith Young 20 and Irving Hildreth 19 for questioning. both implicated Burgett and described a robbery plot for money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
John A. Brophy
James E
Beeler) Burgett
Burgett
Floyd Alloway
Keith Young
Irving Hildreth
Alloway
Births Reported for Three Local Families
Born to Mr and Mrs R O Pinch at St Luke's hospital a son on March 9 at 900 Central avenue Marion. Born to Mr and Mrs John Rose at Mercy hospital a son on March 8 at 165 Twenty-ninth avenue SW. Born to Mr and Mrs Thomas Svoboda at Mercy hospital a son on March 9 at 1307 L avenue NE.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
R. O. Pinch
Central Avenue
Marion
St. Luke's Hospital
John Rose
Twenty-ninth Avenue SW
Mercy Hospital
Thomas ‘Svoboda
L Avenue NE
Bund Out Of Chicago Hall After Riot At Germania Club
The German American Bund, labeled pro Nazi, must relocate after a near riot at the Germania club. On Wednesday, club directors announced the hall would no longer be rented to the Bund in Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
INS
Bund
Germania Club
Vote Looms on Farm Law Quotas for Cotton and Tobacco
The Agriculture Department set up polls in 20 states for a Saturday vote on invoking control provisions of the new farm law. More than 2,000,000 cotton and tobacco growers may decide on a quota system to restrict surplus. A two thirds approval among participating farmers would activate quotas for cotton and for flue cured and dark tobacco. Some opposition was reported in Texas Oklahoma and the Carolinas. Corn and wheat growers will vote later this season on similar proposals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Agriculture Department
Department
Wallace
AAA
Texas
Oklahoma
Carolinas
Funeral services for Dr John Scholten
Dr John Scholten secretary of the Iowa Dental Association dies at home 1800 Higley avenue SE Tuesday. Funeral will be held Thursday at 2 p.m in Moon chapel conducted by Dr Robert Little and Mr Hermon Masonic lodge. Cremation to follow. Survived by wife and parents a brother William of Pender Nebraska and sister Mrs Wilhelmina Kroon of Sioux Center. Master Masons to meet at Masonic hall at 1 30 p.m. Thursday for services. he was a member of Mount Hermon lodge No 263 AF and AM and a Royal Arch Mason.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Scholten
Iowa Dental Association
Higley Avenue
Moon Chapel
Robert Little
Hermon Masonic Lodge
Lambertus Scholten
William
Pender, Neb
Wilhelmina
Funeral set for George William Sinclair in Cedar Rapids
George William Sinclair, born September 23, 1875 in Bloomington Illinois, died at his Cedar Rapids home Tuesday evening after a brief illness. He married Nellie Childers in 1913 and leaves wife, a daughter and a son, plus siblings. Funeral at Turner chapel Friday at 2 pm with visitation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George William Sinclair
Thirty-fourth Street
Cottage Grove Avenue
Bloomington
Oclwein
Cedar Rapids
Dubuque
Nellie Childers
Obituary of Mrs Florence Keiser with Cedar Rapids ties
Mrs Florence Keiser widow of John Keiser died at her daughter Mrs Ernest Cray 167 Nineteenth avenue SW at 1145 p m Tuesday after a lingering illness Born August 8 1870 in Dubuque she had lived in Pasadena California before moving to Cedar Rapids in 1937 She is survived by her daughter sister and a son Harry Mase who died in France in World War The Moon chapel will conduct the service at 4 p m Thursday with Rev Robert Little The body will be cremated Family requests no flowers Friends may call at the chapel Wednesday evening
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Florence Mase Keiser
John Keiser
Ernest Cray
Nineteenth Avenue
Dubuque
Pasadena
Calif
Cedar Rapids
American Legion Auxiliary
First Presbyterian Church
Cray
S. J. Chadwick
Chicago
Harry Mase
France
Moon Chapel
Robert Little
Funeral Services for Mrs Louise Meyer in Cedar Rapids
Mrs Louise Meyer longtime Cedar Rapids resident died at home after a year long illness at 811 F avenue NW. Funeral services are set for 2 p.m. Thursday at Turner chapel with Rev E J Wykle and Rev Frank Ward officiating. Burial follows in Oak Hill cemetery. Friends may call at the chapel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louise Meyer
Cedar Rapids
F Avenue NW
Turner Chapel
E. J. Wykle
Frank Ward
Oak Hill Cemetery
Mrs Caro Line Zimmerman Markert Funeral
Funeral services for Mrs Caro Line Zimmerman Markert will be held at Beatty chapel at 2 p.m. Thursday led by Rev C W Hook and the Pythian Sisters. Burial is in the family lot at Linwood cemetery. Friends may call 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caroline Zimmerman Markert
Beatty Chapel
C. W. Hook
Pythian Sisters
Linwood Cemetery
Daranyi Cabinet Resigns in Hungary
Budapest AP reports Premier Koloman Daranyi led a 17 month government to resign. Regent Admiral Miklós Horthy accepted the move and asked the prime minister to form a new cabinet while ordering retired ministers to stay on temporarily.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Budapest
Koloman Daranyi
Nicholas Horthy
Daranyi
Marriage Licenses Issued For Ewart and Hoffman
Jacob P. Ewart and Maurita E. Hoffman, both of Springville, were issued marriage licenses. The couple plan to wed in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jacob P. Ewart and
Maurita E. Hoffman
Springville
The People's Forum on Bunyan Niemoeller and Democracy
BEN DAWSON argues that historic minorities like John Bunyan and Martin Niemoeller suffered for faith and conscience, while modern democracy must guard liberty against majority rule. He cites the Constitution and the Dred Scott decision and calls for strengthening democratic checks amid economic power imbalances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Bunyan
Bedford
England
Pilgrim's Progress
Bunyan
Martin Niemoeller
Kaiser
Niemoeller
Supreme Court
Dred Scott
Martin
Ben Dawson
Seventeenth Street
City
City Briefs and Personals Highlight Linn County Events
William Ward, 44, of Omaha, held for investigation after a Highland grocery cashing a $5 bill allegedly netted him 95 cents in profit. William Badaux, Des Moines executive secretary, spoke on Iowa trade at a Linn county lumbermen dinner with 30 dealers. Capt. Walter W. Proescheldt to address Linn county RES officers on artillery tactics at 730 p.m. in the federal building, preceded by a Reserve Officers meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Ward
Omaha
Highland Grocery
Thirteenth Street
William Badaux
Des Moines
Iowa Lumber and Builders Material Association
Iowa
Linn County
Roosevelt Hotel
Walter W. Proescheldt
Field Artillery Reserve
Federal
The
Reserve Officers Association
Holy Name Society Meeting at St Matthew's Church
The Holy Name society of St Matthew's church will meet in the church auditorium Thursday at 8 p.m. Robert Vesely will discuss The Taxes of 1938. Donald Johannes will play a violin solo Jeanette Newman will present a dancing number and Barbara Teeters and Lyndall Davis will give a song and dance number.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holy Name Society of
Townsend club social features vocal trio and Barn Dance orchestra
A Tuesday evening program at the E. P. hall offered community singing, Bishop trio performances, Margaret Reese vocal solo, Aker man quartet, a clown act, and Barn Dance Silver Kings selections. The night concluded with dancing as Snodgrass orchestra provided the music.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
E. P. Hall
Townsend Club
Bishop Trio
Margaret Reese
Akerman
Barn Dance Silver Kings
Snodgrass Orchesra
Prayer as guilt evidence in Moscow treason case
In Moscow a scribbled prayer tucked in a traitor’s clothing was presented as further proof of guilt during the seventh session of a blood purge trial. Prosecutors said the talisman symbolized religious loyalty, while the defendant claimed his wife placed it for protection and denied any religious allegiance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moscow
A. P. Rosengoltz
Andrei Y. Vishinsky
Rosengoltz
Vishinsky
Eminent Doctors Accused in Soviet Leaders Murders
A court heard that Maxim Pechkoff and Vyacheslaff Menzhinsky were harmed by treatments from three physicians accused of murder. It also alleged Valerian Kuibish eff suffered heart illness neglected and that poisonous fumes were sprayed in Nikolai Yezhoff office by Genrikh Yagoda. Dr J N Kazakoff testified fear led to stopping treatments to save Menanna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maxim Pechkoff
Vyacheslaff Menzhinsky
Secret Police
Valerian V. Kuibisheff
Nikolai Yezhoff
Genrikh Yagoda
Yezhoff
J. N. Kazakoff
Menanna
Divorces Granted in Cruel and Inhuman Treatment Actions
Court records show multiple divorce petitions under Judge Haas and Judge Hans on cruel and inhuman grounds. Cases include Lila C. Bales v John E. Bales Jr Mavis L. Robinson v Guy A Robinson Agnes Mannen v Harvey Mannen Victor Pierson v Dorabelle Pierson and Wa neta Peal v Bassle Peal with de crees granted in Pierson Bales and Peal rulings. Cross entries note custody awards and name restorations for Lila Daniels and Pearl Leone Ather on.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. J Haas
Lila C. Bales
John E. Bales, Jr
Rock Island
Mavis L. Robinson
Guy A. Robinson
Nashua
Agnes Mannen
Harvey Mannen
Cedar Rapids
Victor Pierson
Dorabelle Pierson
Waneta Peal
Bassle Peal
Haas
Pierson
Bales
Peal
George W. Riedel
Johnston
Riedel
Melsa
Pearl Leone Atheron
Judgments Granted In District Court Actions
F W Barta and Son and Mrs Beulah Raftis were in an account case. Judge Ellison awarded 25767 cents. Christine Work received a default judgment of 825 with interest against Ar lynn M Carleton on a note action. A decree quieting title in a partition suit involving Orton Minor was filed. Harry J Minor was plaintiff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. W. Barta and Son
F. O. Ellison
Beulah Raftis
C. J. Haas
Christine
Arlynn M. Carleton
Orton Minor
Harry J. Minor
Culvert Contract Awarded by Linn County Supervisors
Linn county supervisors awarded the culvert contract to Iowa Culvert and Pipe Co. of Des Moines after low bids totaling 7 091.50. Work covers 1400 feet of 15 to 30 inch corrugated steel culvert and 2100 feet of 18 to 48 inch corrugated iron culvert. Klauer Manufacturing of Dubuque also bid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Culvert and Pipe Company of
Des Moines
Linn County
Klauer Manufacturing Company of
Dubuque
Also Faces Check Charge
County officials said Mrs. Lottie Carr of Jud sonia Ark 47 was arrested Tuesday afternoon on a defrauding a hotel keeper warrant and is charged in a preliminary information with false uttering of a $15 check. The check was given to the A-Drive-It company January 22 drawn on Cedar Rapids bank and trust and signed Modern Maid Co by L W Carr president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lottie Carr
Judsonia
Ark
James H. Smith
Guaranty Bank and Trust Company
Cedar Rapids
Modern Maid Co
L. W. Carr
Admits Slaying Tale Was A Hoax In Colorado Case
Edward J. Melford 60, a self described murderer, confessed the 1912 killing story was a hoax said to be a spirit of adventure. He claimed no victim, no wife connection, and that the confession contained many repudiations of facts. Authorities had considered dropping prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Gunnison
Colo
Edward J. Melford
Melford
Detroit
Howard Carpenter
Carpenter
Railroad Employes Drop 14 Percent
The Interstate Commerce Commission Bureau of Statistics estimates 939663 employees on the nation’s class one railways in February 1938, down 14.26 percent from February 1937 and 2.08 percent below January.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission Bureau of Statistics
Edwards Discusses Peace and Naval Strength
Mr. Edwards argues peace rests with English speaking peoples and a strong US Britain naval alliance. He asserts world peace hinges on keeping balance of power, calls the league of nations a proven force, and notes US Britain self sufficiency and draft of scrap iron sales amid global tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Edwards
United States
Great Britain
Mr. Edwards
Japan
Italy
Haly
League of Nations
League
Anthony Eden
Neville Chamberlain
Capt. Eden
Chamberlain
New Seattle Mayor Vows Impartial Labor Stance
Arthur B. Langlie, elected Seattle mayor, says he will remain neutral on labor issues and not attack unions. He defeats Victor Meyers 79,997 to 48,114 after surging vote across 508 precincts. Langlie will take office June 6, succeeding Mayor John F. Dore, ally of the Teamsters and Dave Beck.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Arthur B. Langlie
Langlie
Victor A. Meyers
Meyers
John F. Dore
Dave Beck
Teamsters’ Union
Beck
Teamsters
Dore
All Pending Iowa Court Cases to Be Placed on Trial Calendar
An order from Judge George C. Scott received by the deputy clerk states that all cases pending in the Cedar Rapids division of the northern district of Iowa as of March 21 1938 will be placed on the April 1938 trial calendar regardless of whether trial notices have been filed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States‘ Court
Federal
George C. Scott
Cedar Rapids
Northern District of
Iowa
Iowa Bakers Discuss U S Windfall Tax at Roosevelt
Members of the Iowa Bakers club met at the Roosevelt hotel to discuss mutual problems including the windfall tax due March 15. Wilmoth explained the tax and its implications to attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Bakers Club
U. S
Roosevelt Hotel
Wilmoth
Whitney Securities partners' shares and debts laid bare
The partnership articles list Whitney 49.42 percent, Morgan Jr 22 percent, Rodewald 21 percent, Mygatt 3 percent, Condon 3 percent, McManus 14 percent. Whitney, suspended from the exchange and in bankruptcy, awaits subpoena service as receiver Jo seph Lorenz takes charge. Rosenthal cites firm loans totaling about 1.2 million with a 474 thousand unsecured loan from J P Morgan and Co. The total partner indebtedness reaches 3.911 million, offset by 3.093 million in credits, with several secured loans noted from major banks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mygatt
Whitney
Edwin D. Morgan, Jr
F. K. Rodewald
Daniecl G Condon
John J McManus
McCall
Stock Exchange
Joseph Lorenz
Rosenthal
New York Trust Co
National City Bank of New York
Corn Exchange and Trust Co
New York
Chemical Bank and Trust Co
Callaway Fish and Co
Intermediaries Offer in Levine Kidnapping Case
In New Rochelle New York two prominent residents Rabbi Abraham Nowak and Philip Grabel offered to act as go betweens in the Peter Levine kidnapping. The boy disappeared thirteen days ago and the father Murray Levine seeks negotiations as authorities advise a hands off approach by police and federal agents. The ransom was reported to be 60000 then lowered to 30000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Rochelle
Peter Levine
Murray Levine
Abraham Nowak
Philip Grabel
New York Journal-American
Mrs Roosevelt In Reviewing Stand On Mother In Law Day
Amarillo Texas hosts a 12 mile parade honoring mothers in law with Mrs Franklin D Roosevelt in a reviewing stand. Gene Howe originated the day five years ago to promote better relations among in laws and to honor mothers who have made good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Amarillo
Tex
Southwest
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Gene Howe
Jury absolved in Labor Day Nancy Glenn death case
The Philadelphia jury that freed Mary Keen and O’Connor in the Nancy Glenn death case was absolved by a legislative committee. After reviewing the trial record and juror testimony, officials found no basis to doubt the verdict and concluded the jury acted on the evidence presented.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
INS
Mary Keenan O'Connor
Nancy Glenn
Hickenlooper enters race for Iowa lieutenant governor
The first Republican candidate to announce for lieutenant governor is Hickenlooper, a 41 year old Cedar Rapids attorney born in Blockton Iowa. He faces Democrat John Valentine, centerville, in the race with both parties pressing issues of state governance and integrity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hickenlooper
John Valentine
Centerville
Blockton
Taylor County
Iowa
N. O. Hickenlooper
Ringgold County
Iowa State College
University of Iowa Law School
Cedar Rapids
Methodist Church
Consistory and Shrine
The
Odd Fellows
Elks Club
United States Army
A.E.F
France
American Legion
Twenty-first Street
Wolfe to Speak at Stanwood Schoolmasters Banquet
A. L. Taylor, executive secretary of the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce, misses Cedar County Schoolmasters banquet in Stanwood due to illness. Chester L. Wolfe of the Chamber speakers bureau will substitute as speaker at 6 30 p m Wednesday at Stanwood High School.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
A. L. Taylor
Cedar Rapids
U S Ships May Use Singapore Navy Base
The United States and Great Britain reached an agreement allowing American naval vessels to use Singapore's naval base. Britain reserves the right to suspend the pact in wartime, with no guarantee of continuance during war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Singapore
Washington
Sns
United States
Great Britain
Britain
Dr Bogaard Undergoes Knee Cap Operation
Dr Kenneth Bogaard a 28 year old veterinarian of 625 A avenue NE underwent an operation at St Luke's hospital on his right knee cap fractured in an auto accident February 20. The knee cap was broken in two parts and the bones were drawn together and held with silver wire. Swelling delayed the operation until after the accident. By Wednesday afternoon his condition was reported fairly good.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kenneth Bogaard
A Avenue NE
St. Luke’s Hospital
Bogaard
Concert by English Bay Choristers Cancelled
The English Bay Choristers concert at Grace Episcopal church Wednesday night is canceled due to illness in the choir. Telegram to Rev. C F Edwards from Derek A Inman, choir manager, confirmed the postponement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
English Bay
Grace Episcopal Church
C. F. Edwards
St. John’s Episcopal Church
Derek A. In
Grace Church
Chas
Edwards
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ICC
Baby
Willie Willis
Pug
Eastman
Wheeler
Mont
Lea
Carl Gray
Union Pacific
George Harrison
Ralph Budd
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Norman Call
Richmond-Fredericksburg and Potomac
Pennsylvania
Public Utility
Richard J. Beamish
Dr. Scholten
George W. Sinclair
Florence M. Keiser
Mrs. Meyer
People’s Forum
People's Forum
Maxim Gorky
Court House News
Mack
Jacksonville
Illinois
Bakers Clubs
Bakers
Whitney Securities
Levine
Mrs. Roosevelt
Tarzan
Cedar Rapides
Mount Ayr
Awe ‘Alin
Tampa
Sioux City
Orleans
Tyne
Galveston
Charles City
Miles Angeles
Nien Moines
San Francisco
LaCrosse
al Dubeaue
Republican Party
Ll. C. L. Wolfe
Stanwood
Dr. Bogaard
Univis Lenses
J. C. Landenberger
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