Robert Ellis Pioneer Arrives in Cedar Rapids 100 Years Ago
A 100 year old Cedar Rapids tale recounts Robert Ellis first permanent resident entry after crossing from Ohio through Iowa to found a claim overlooking the Cedar River. He later helped shape the city with business ventures and family ties lasting into 1912.
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Robert Ellis
Cedar Rapids
Ohio
Mississippi
Davenport
Iowa
Michael Donahue
Sugar Grove
Jims
Philip Hull
Ellis
Minnesota
California
Mentzer
Marion
Sacramento
Hull
Middle West
Dubuque
Palo
Cedar
Burlington
New Orleans
Cvoft
King W. Elizabeth
Herman R
Charles G
Ralph R
Amanda
Wirt N
George W
Elizabeth
George Buchanan
Stanwood, Wash
W. N. Ellis
Cedar Rapids pioneer Robert Ellis honored by Ellis Park name
Ralph Duke Ellis notes his father Robert Ellis arrived in Cedar Rapids a century ago this May 8 and helped build the city. Ellis Park stands as a tribute to the pioneer founder and developer.
End of an era and a call for renewal
A reflective column argues that global treaties are breaking down and nations drift toward anarchy. It warns of a looming clash between tyrannies and democracies and urges a profound spiritual renewal to avert catastrophe.
Iowa and Washington lawmakers clash on subsidies and silly bills
In Washington discussions target intercoastal shipping subsidies and rail revenue impact. Iowa Republican John Gwynne ridicules two judiciary bills proposing harsh penalties for transporting stolen livestock and allowing wrongful-conviction claimants to sue the federal government.
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John Gwynne
Waterloo
Congress
House Judiciary Committee
Federal
Gwynne
Minnesota
Iowa
Senate
House
White House
Post offices and bridge projects loom in 1930s politics
The piece notes debate over a $60 million federal buildings push and a foray into post office construction in Iowa districts. It also mentions Rep Virgil Chapman seeking reports on a new Mississippi River bridge at Dubuque and plans for a hearing with Rep Jacobsen to push the measure forward.
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House
Roosevelt
Gwynne
Waterloo
Eldora
Belle Plaine
Tama
Toledo
Clarion
Eagle Grove
Grundy Center
Virgil Chapman
Kentucky
House Interstate Commerce Committee
War Department
Bureau of Roads
Department of Agriculture
Jacobsen-Gillette
Mississippi River
Dubuque
W. S. Jacobsen
Clinton
Jacobsen
Chapman
Bridge bill momentum seen for next congressional session
Jacobsen believes a speeded-up closing of this session could still move the bridge bill forward. If it makes the final line-up, it could pass automatically, and spring introduction may ease passage early next winter as with the Rock Island-Davenport bridge bill, which was introduced last summer and passed in winter.
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Jacobsen
Rock Island-Davenport
Prizes Offered to Relief Gardeners in Cedar Rapids
The Young Men's Bureau of the Chamber of Commerce posts 80 prize money for relief gardeners in Cedar Rapids under Linn County garden director E. S. Smith. Last year 500 gardens competed with judging based on appearance crop varieties and maturity. This year prizes extend to best canned vegetables and individual plots across four city sections.
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Young Men's Bureau
Chamber of Commerce
Cedar Rapids
E. S. Smith
Linn County
Smith
Bird Lovers of Iowa Gather for Ornithologists' Sessions in Cedar Rapids
Cedar Rapids hosts the sixteenth annual Iowa Ornithologists Union convention at Hotel Montrose with over 100 bird enthusiasts. The event runs Friday to Saturday, featuring papers, elections, field trips, a banquet, and visits to Amana colonies and Coe College gardens. Union leaders include Myrle L. Jones, Dr. W. N. Keck, Kate LaMar, Mrs. Petranek, and others.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa Ornithologists’ Union
Hotel Montrose
Bird Club
W. N. Keck
Coe College
E. J. Petranek
Iowa
Amana
Bert Heald Bailey
Brucemore
Iowa Ornithologists Union
Union
Iowa Bird Life
Fred J. Pierce
Winthrop
Myrle L. Jones
Pomeroy
Keck
Kate LaMar
Des Moines
Petranek
Winifred Gilbert
Cedar Falls
Billy Williams
Atlantic
Urges Nighttime Speed Limit To Cut California Accidents
California Highway Patrol Chief E Raymond Cato urges a definite maximum speed limit for nighttime driving to reduce the high accident toll. He favors prima facie daytime limits and a clear basic rule for speeds under the maximum to protect life and property on highways.
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Sacramento
Calif
INS
California
E. Raymond Cato
California State Highway Patrol
Cato
Roosevelt Hi Y to Present Comedy Doin's In The Backwoods Store
The Roosevelt Hi Y club presents the musical comedy Doin's In The Backwoods Store at 8 15 p m Thursday and Friday in Community Playhouse Funds from the production support boy summer camp and other Hi Y efforts Cast includes Warren Erbe as Pop Pennysworth with a large cast and crew listed for stage and production duties including directors sponsors and backstage staff
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Roosevelt School
Backewood
Community Playhouse
Pop Pennysworth
Pop
Stella Wiggins
Mandy Witherspoon
Ralph Pop
Ann Steele
Ralph
Warren Erbe
Bob Multhaup
Ralph Pennysworth
Kenneth Heefner
Lyle Fuller
Ambrose
John McDonald
Clarence Adams
Ike Newton
Art Miner
Melvin Buckner
Minnie Oops
Marvin Buckner
Winnie Oops
Robert Lundquist
Lucille Lernem
Ben Haddad
Frank Tripper
Lester Monroe
George W. Spears
Jack Linkletter
Fred Dice
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Commonwealth Apartments
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Milwaukee and St. Paul
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St. Louis
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Iowa City
Cedar Rapids and
Iowa City Railway
Young Men’s Bureau
Garette Want
Second Street
Coats & Suits
Bird Lovers OF
King George
Queen Elizabeth
London
Jos. Prochaska
Martin Po
Roosevelt Hi-Y
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Electr Light and Power Company
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