World Traveler G Douglas Booth to Address Lions Club
G Douglas Booth renowned international traveler and publicist will speak at a Lions club luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel next Thursday noon on Economic Nationalism and its International Consequences. He has advised British and American creditors on blocked funds in Europe and lectured widely in the United States visiting 46 cities and 200 clubs since 1932.
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G. Douglas Booth
Europe
North Africa
Near East
The
Lions Club
Roosevelt Hotel
Booth
Royal Institute of International Affairs
Chatham House
London
United States
Carnegie Endowment
New York
Rome
Vienna
Berlin
Paris
Chinese Drought Fatal To 3 000 Since Year Began
In Szechuen province a historic drought has left two thirds of residents near starvation and reportedly killed 3,000 people since January 3. Henan also faces mass hunger and cold deaths despite relief by American and Canadian missionaries over the past sixty days.
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Chungking
Szechuen
Province
China
Henan
Opposition ticket forms in Waukon race
Barely under the wire an opposition ticket formed for the March 29 election in Waukon. Mayoral candidate is S. M. Indekofer. candidates include M. C. Stoneburg in the first ward. J. L Bresnahan in the second ward. Frank Graham in the third ward. aldermen at large Ben Ludeking and Max Walker. assessor Lew Hermanson.
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Waukon
Joga
S. M. Indekofer
First Ward
M. C. Stoneburg
Dr. J. IL. Bresnahan
Frank Graham
Ben Ludeking
Max Walker
Lew Hermanson
Funeral Services Held for Mrs Al Jethea LeFevre in Los Angeles
Funeral services were held Tuesday in Los Angeles for Mrs Al Jethea LeFevre of Cedar Rapids formerly, who died in a 200 foot fall at Pacoima dam near San Fernando while visiting. Burial followed at San Gabriel cemetery. LeFevre, daughter of Mrs Josephine Cottingham, was sister of Mrs JW Ensign of 1321 A Avenue NW. Her husband and party were sightseeing near the dam when she fainted and fell. She left behind husband, two sons and other relatives noted in the notice.
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al- Jethea LeFevre
Los Angeles
Cedar Rapids
Pacoima Dam
San Fernando
Calif
Los Angles
San Gabriel Cemetery
LeFevie
Josephine Cottingham
JW Ensign
Avenue NW
Aeather
Syoux Cry
Chile
Mis A
Michahieckh
Bithouf Los Angele
Births PHAM OHARA Reet aee cae
Born to Mr and Mrs Loufek a son Saturday at Wilkin County hospital Wilkinshey Mrs Loufek is the former Miss Thelma Franks
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Pham Ohara
Mere Leotard Loufek
Ciuihia Hospital
Wilkinshuey, Py
Loufek
Thelma Franks
Bodies Of Elderly Sisters Found In Well Bottom
In Princeton Illinois two elderly spinster sisters Bess and Agnes Dann aged 53 and 56 were found dead in ten feet of water at the bottom of a cistern. A milk bottle note indicated weeks of pain and a desire to end suffering. An inquest ruled the deaths intentional drownings by suicide.
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Princeton
Bess
Agnes Dann
Mandus Frederickson
P. S
T. A. Senogle
Cemetery NRA Case Points Court Danger
The article details a long dispute over NRA influence on cemetery pricing. Johnson argues a retail monument code could illegally control prices, pressuring cemetery associations. Despite threats and delays, the NRA era ends with no decision, leaving Johnson ready for court to press for clarity.
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NRA
Supreme Court
Cemetery Association
Iowa
Johnson
Cedar Memorial Cemetery Association
Code Council
A F. Cook
Omaha
George Hoffman
John J Hughes
Des Moines
Kenneth H Dame
Hughes
C van Dermark
C. R Holmes
Noted Kansas City Pastor To Conduct Holy Week Services
Dr. Burris Jenkins, longtime pastor of Community Church in Kansas City and former editor of the Kansas City Post, will lead Holy Week services in Cedar Rapids. Noon sessions run March 22–25 at Paramount Theater and March 26 at First Presbyterian Church, with no collections. Jenkins to speak at a Y M C A dinner March 22 and attend a final open service March 26, reflecting his wide-ranging roles and worldwide travels.
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Burris Jenkins
Kansas City
Kansas City Post
Cedar Rapids
Paramount Theater
First Presbyterian Church
Y Men's Club
Dr. Jenkins
Jenkins
Cowboy Plainsman
Sherwood Eddy
France
Linwood Community
Roosevelt Defends New Deal Odds at Georgia Dinner
President Roosevelt reiterated commitment to a democracy that improves national life at a victory dinner in Warm Springs honoring Governor E C D Rivers. He praised Georgia’s reconciliation with his administration, reinforced support for the supreme court expansion, and urged ratification of the child labor amendment.
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Warm Springs
Roosevelt
Columbus
E. C D. Rivers
Georgia
Supreme Court
Democratic Organization
Rivers
Little White House
Talmadge
Red Suspender
Marvin H McIntyre
Governor Rivers
Osend
Theft case hinges on suspect’s condition and raid details
In Minneapolis a theft case against Khusesil J The Flea Tusten centers on his condition after a raid led by Justice agent Stein in a hotel on Sept 10. Prosecutors argue the arrest scene showed dirt on Tusten and that $9,000 in jewels were dumped into an alley after officers broke into his room.
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Minneapolis
Khusesil J
Freeport
Whitten
Stein
Husten
Switchman Omitted in Burlington Rail Fatality
AP report states 63 year old Robert Omterson, a Burlington switchman, was killed Saturday afternoon after being struck by a plank projecting above the rail while he stood on the engine frontboard.
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Moline SH (Ap
Robert Omterson
Burlington
Belgian Consul Acquitted in Alabama Disorderly Conduct Case
Mobile Alabama AP Belgian Consul A J Tellier was acquitted of disorderly conduct charges tied to his opposition to a sewerage tax and water shutoff at his home. Detective Arras and Officer Lynch testified the consul did not act disorderly, and Recorder D Ht Edington discharged him.
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Mobile
Ala
A J. Tellier
Edington
Tellier
Lawrence Arras
Denny Lynch
11 Bodies Pulled From Shattered Macbeth Mine
In Logan West Virginia, rescue teams extracted two more bodies from the Macbeth mine, raising the total to eleven. Crews battled to reach seven remaining miners feared trapped under tons of debris as Earl Gearhart and James Wiley were found badly mangled in the last 24 hours.
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Logan
W Va
Macbeth
Tegrimed
Earl Gearhart
James Wiley
Divorces Granted by District Court Judge H R Ring
Saturday rulings include Clara L Brooks versus Richard B Brooks divorce awarded household goods and support. Gladys B Wisehart and Charles Y Wisehart divorce grants custody of a child and support. Kercehill? from Annie A Kerehill divorce details unclear. likely Kellnersville Wisconsin marriage 1902 not fully clear in text.
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H R. Ring
Clara L. Brooks
Richard B Brooks
Rock Inland
Gladys B Wisehart
Charles Y. Wisehart
Kercehill
Annie A Kerehill
Kellnersville
Wis
Brooks
Wishart
Murphy Names Labor Peace Group of 20
Governor Murphy forms a labor peace committee of twenty to seek an injunction against 100 siteowners and to press labor harmony amid a stalemate among United Automobile Workers and major Detroit auto makers. Attacks on union tactics and court actions unfold as officials prepare for Monday rulings.
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Murphy
Labor Peace Group OF
Newton Packing Company
United Automobile Workers Union
Chrysler Corporation
Hudson Motor Car Company
Detroit
Reo Motor Car Company
Lansing
UAWA
Campbell
Wayne County
Eric Seidenberg
University of Detroit
Orville J. Bond
Michigan League of Women Voters
Caroline Parker
Board of Correction
Frank X. Martel
Wayne County Federation of Labor
Homer Martin
Richard T. Frankensteen
U. A
W. A
John Reid
State Federation of Labor
James McEvoy
Detroit Board of Commerce
John A. Fry
Michigan Store Company
Harry Lynn Pierson
WPA
Ernest Kern
Len D. Upson
Blythe Stason
University of Michigan
Edgar de Witt Jones
Leo M. Franklin
Frank Bowen
National Labor Relations Board
Roosevelt Court Enlargement Fight Tightens In Senate
Washington reports show 15 fence sitters from both parties still short of the 49 votes needed to pass Roosevelt’s supreme court expansion. Senator Carter Glass plans a March 29 national radio address opposing the plan while Ashurst questions Pittman’s fifteen‑member proposal and a constitutional amendment to fix the court size at fifteen.
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Supreme Court
Senate
High Command
Carter Glass
Virginia
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Ashurst
Arizona
Judiciary Committee
Pittman
Nevada
High Court
Justices Freshly Discuss Retirement and Presidential Bill
Ashurst stated no compromise on the President's bill and demanded a clean victory or defeat. He emphasized the bill’s soundness and pressed for action only if the justices under 70 years and six months retire.
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Ashurst
New Rails Over A Mile Long Show Success
A P report states the American Society of Civil Engineers announced rails over a mile long aimed at smoother riding and longer rail life. Four rails of 8,000 feet were laid at River Valley Pennsylvania by Bessemer and Lake Erie. others slightly longer were built by Delaware and Hudson near Mechanicsville North Carolina.
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New York
American Society of Civil Engineers
River Valley
Bessemer and Lake Erie Railroad
Mechanicsville
N. C
Delaware and Hudson Railroad
Chicago taxi strike escalates as firms hire new drivers
Violence marked the Chicago taxi strike with Yellow and Checker Cab firms hiring new drivers and planning normal service next week. Clashes injured several, with arrests reported. A newly organized taxi union claimed most of the 5,400 regular drivers had joined.
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Chicago
John F. Cueno Company
Fanny May Candy Company
Florida
Marks Express and Teaming Company
Long Waterway Warehouse Company
Yellow Cab Company
Department of Labor
Benjamin Samuels
John E. O'Connor
Thomas M Finn
Central Wins Men’s Debate Competition
Central college swept the Iowa State Forensic association meet undefeated to take first in its class. The Pella team defeated Elwood Olson and James Cass of Morningside in the finals. Simpson College and Iowa State Teachers college also placed, with several individual honors awarded to Coe College and other schools.
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Howard McKee
Ray van Henkelom
Central College
Iowa State Forensic Association
Pella
Elwood Olson
James Cass
Morningside
Simpson College of Indianola
Dorothy Carr
Avery Gage
John Reese
Simpson
Iowa State Teachers College
Mary Jane Snyder
Lenore Dippie
Charlotte Schrier
Mary Jane Stacey
Pauline Shepherd
Eloise Johnson
Fletcher
Doris Kirgis
Iowa State
Paul Albery
Howard Smith
Raymond van Henkelom
Central
Ernest Brandenburg
D. C. Eyssen
Upper Iowa University
M. B. Miller
Morningside College
Cunera van Emmerik
Communion Sunday for K of C Members Mar 21
Cedar Rapids council No 904 Knights of Columbus schedules an important meeting at the K of C hall 315 First avenue East at 8 p m Tuesday notices sent to members Next Sunday observes Communion Sunday with 8 o clock mass at St Wenceslaus church followed by breakfast served by parish women
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Cedar Rapids
Knights ‘of Columbus
K. of C. Hall
First Avenue E
Knights
St. Wenceslaus Church
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Raymond Starr
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Howard Blakesblee
Associated Press
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Champion Machine Co
Aerated Products Co
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Hanssen
Miller
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Iowa Forensic Assn
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Iowa State Teachers
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Dubuque University
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