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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 16, 1936
Page
2
A National Industrial Conference Board survey of 25 industries covering millions shows average weekly wages rising from $21.76 in May to $23.07 in January, with hours up 6 percent. The piece urges industry to raise payrolls and profits for workers and criticizes political demagoguery.
The League of Nations Council in London invited Germany to attend talks on the Rhineland crisis, accepting one of Hitler’s weekend stipulations and rejecting another. France and Belgium urged action under article forty three of the Versailles treaty for Germany’s March 7 Rhine troop movement, but the council postponed ruling.
In Sioux City Fred Free accuses graft probes of a Republican bid to win back the Iowa state house. In Des Moines L H Salinger argues before the supreme court that Walter Maley’s indictment was privately sought by Marshall and not properly endorsed, while a journalist faces accusation as private prosecutor for the Woodbury county grand jury.
The piece notes that Galinger and Free disagree on grounds of the graft probes in Woodbury County. It cites subpoenas linked to ex county attorney Max Duckworth and reports by The Gazette. It mentions a second grand jury, police commissioner resignation, a hung O'Connor trial, and a later dismissal for Fred Free amid corruption allegations.
In secret session the League of Nations Council accepted Hitler’s demand for equality to attend talks on German remilitarization but rejected his condition to discuss peace proposals simultaneously. Six nations led by France opposed the simultaneous discussion, with Turkey, Spain, Russia, Poland, and Roumania joining.
Paris reports France drafted a plan to have the Rhineland re occupation decision sent to the world court in The Hague. Foreign Minister Flandin also sought to align Russia Spain Romania Czechoslovakia and Yugoslavia to oppose the council on Hitler's peace proposals.
The motion argues the court should prevent further prosecutions against OConnor on the same charge across the state, contending prior rulings require this protective measure. The filing highlights a legal strategy to limit retrial risk and preserve judicial consistency.
The article argues Maley seeks to halt trial on indicted charges by claiming illegal indictment. It questions payments to Salinger to prevent court proceedings and contrasts alleged innocence with speedy court proof. It notes public opinion formed before The Gazette exposed grafters and racketeers in slot machine and liquor rings.
Walter R. Hall commercial agent for the Rock Island railroad died at his home 208 Park Court SE Saturday afternoon. Funeral services set for 2 p.m. Tuesday at Turner chapel conducted by Rev. Dr. A A Brooks and Mizpah Masonic lodge. Burial in Cedar Memorial Park. Master Masons to meet at Masonic hall 1 30 p.m. Tuesday to attend.
France accelerates a northward extension of the Maginot line between Longuyon and Laferte, edging toward the Belgian border. The move aims to bolster security as the army worries about the vulnerable flank and Belgium’s limited funds to extend fortifications.
Albany N Y Supreme Court Justice Pierce H Russell ruled the 1935 New York unemployment insurance act unconstitutional but refused to enjoin its operation pending Court of Appeals review He found compulsory employer contributions to an unemployment pool invalid as a transfer of property violating due process.
Washington AP The comptroller of the currency issued a call for the condition of all national banks at the close of business Wednesday March 4.
Des Moines reports that State Banking Superintendent D. W. Bates called on all state banks to disclose their condition as of March 4, 1936.
Prince Serge Mdivani dies after his pony veers into Cecil Smith during a polo match for the southeastern championship in Palm Beach. He collapses from a cerebral hemorrhage and is to be buried in Newport with his bride Louise Astor Van Alen accompanying the body. The tragedy follows Alexis Mdivani’s death in Spain last August and leaves Prince David aboard ship bound for Europe.
A 1936 reflection on President Cleveland amid wartime fervor over war with Spain. It contrasts Cleveland's steadfast insistence on constitutional limits with politicians swayed by popular passion, praising leaders who follow a steadfast ideal over transient tides.
Buffalo dispatch reports Mary McCormic a blonde Chicago opera singer wept when told of the death of her former husband Serge Mdivani. She was in Buffalo for a concert and said she could not bear the news of his demise.
Cedar Rapids records show winter yielding to spring with fair skies on Sunday and Monday. Temperatures rose from a 29 degree early morning low to 35 by mid morning and 42 by afternoon on Monday, while Sunday warmed from 29 at 6 am to 46 at 4 pm before easing to 39 at 7 pm and 32 at midnight per Chambers Inskeep readings.
Thousands rushed to file by midnight as income tax returns poured in. Preliminary estimates show at least 50 percent higher revenue than 1935, with $58,440,083 collected in the first thirteen days of March versus $36,230,947 in the same period of 1935. February 1936 receipts reached $42,946,798, almost double 1935’s $27,569,598.
Washington officials report House tax experts stay with President Roosevelt’s $792 million annual tax revenue target to balance the budget excluding relief costs. The Ways and Means subcommittee plans a revised corporate surplus tax aimed at $620 million plus $120 million from windfall processing taxes to reach the administration’s balance goal.
The Agriculture Department reports March 1 planting intentions show 98,775,000 acres of corn and 22,440,000 acres of all spring wheat, up from last year, with higher expected bushels for durum and other crops though weather may alter final harvest.
Iowa reports show increases in harvested acreage for corn, winter wheat and oats for 1936, with declines expected in other grains hay potatoes and soybeans. The 1936 corn harvest is forecast at about 10,478,000 acres, up roughly 10 percent from 9,525,000 acres in the prior year.
All Forward Cedar Rapids campaign workers will convene at Hotel Montrose on Tuesday at 12 noon for a luncheon to plan raising 40000 through Chamber of Commerce memberships. A previous report luncheon pledged 20413.
OSHKOSH AP reports the Putzer family welcomed their sixth set of twins an eight pound boy and a six pound girl both healthy. The parents Mr. and Mrs. John Putzer readied their home for the new arrivals as a steady stream of visitors offered congratulations.
Des Moines AP says a supreme court appeal argues editor Verne Marshall acted as a private prosecutor for the Woodbury county grand jury that indicted three graft defendants. Walter Maley and others contend indictments were invalid due to disqualified prosecutors and improper endorsement.
Donald Hadsell, 33, of 111 Tenth Street SW, jailed on illegal fishing charges, made three suicide attempts in city detention. He sliced wrists with a fishhook, then with a mattress cover, and later gouged a bandaged wrist after transfer to the county jail. He is in solitary confinement.
Thousands of building service workers end a fifteen day strike under an arbitration pact with Mayor La Guardia overseeing the agreement. A 250 strong picket lined London Terrace as former employees are denied reemployment, while Wall Street buildings faced protests. James Bambrick accuses the Real Estate Board of bad faith and vows no responsibility for ensuing disorders.
A 1936 toll schedule is listed for Cedar Rapids motorists. The notice details the toll rates, scope of roads affected, and payment procedures for vehicle use in the city.
Alfred Molyneux, 31, of Lancashire, jailed on charges of attempting to extort 200 pounds from Countess Barbara Hutton Haugwitz-Reventlow by claiming a plot to kidnap her newborn son. He admitted writing the letter during low mood and was arrested after meeting an undercover detective outside the Gaumont theater.
Voters head to polls Tuesday from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the city primary reducing 24 candidates to 11 for five council seats and a superior court judgeship. Precinct maps printed in tonight’s Gazette reflect correct boundaries, replacing Sunday’s version.
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