Iowa Capital Relocation and Centered Hope in Des Moines
The article recounts Iowa’s capital history from Iowa City to the Des Moines site chosen at the Des Moines and Raccoon rivers junction. It notes the 1857 constitutional declaration naming Des Moines the permanent capital, with the state capitol building later erected and offices remaining in Iowa City until 1884.
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Roosevelt and Untermeyer clash over stock changes plan
A vivid account traces the fight between Franklin D Roosevelt and Nelson W Aldrich Untermyer over reforming stock exchanges. It covers proposals, Senate hearings, the Pujo investigations era, and key figures like Morgan Pecora and Thompson, highlighting the battle around the New Deal financial framework and the influence of Wall Street.
President faces pressure to order action on NRA and Blue Eagle plan
Washington reports growing belief among President’s allies that the raffied feathers of the Blue Facile era must be organized and the NRA saved, with General Hugh Johnson urged to step aside though loyalty and safeguarding the New Deal’s narrative delay decisive moves.
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Washington
NRA
Hugh Johnson
Jor Risor
Contagious Promoter Blame and GOP Feud in 1934
In 1934 a blistering critique targets Rex Tugwell and Johnson over New Deal codes, blaming overreach and misapplied control on small business. The piece also details a rift between George Moses and Jim Watson, who vie to place a publicity hire with Senator Hastings backing Warren Wheaton, revealing GOP infighting and political maneuvering.
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Jim Watson
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Smau
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Dan O Hastings
Republican Congressional Committee
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Washington Day in Review: Roosevelt Morgenthau Discuss Proposals
AP report notes Roosevelt and Morgenthau weighing legislation to expand monetary bases. Senate debates stock market control, NRA telegraph code set, Foulois alleged purchase violation, and rail fares policy faces ICC rejection. Senate banking panel backs 25 million Reconstruction fund loans. 50 thousand for corporate salary probe. ND grain embargo injunction upheld pending final ruling. Amendments to stock market bill eyed. five-member committee proposed to probe campaign expenditures.
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Burgus Authorized To Seek PWA Grant For Water Extensions
City council authorizes L. D. Burgus finance commissioner to apply for a 30 percent federal grant from the Public Works Administration to fund water main extensions from Oakland Avenue to the Kenwood area. Project cost about 38000 dollars. city share 70 percent covered by cash, no bond issue needed.
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Public Works Administration
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Held For Intoxication After Jail Release
Fred Burdick aged 35 of 219 Sixth Street was released from county jail Sunday morning after thirty days for intoxication and again jailed Monday afternoon for intoxication. He was arrested by a special deputy in the courthouse basement.
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Fred Burdick
Sixth
Two Assault And Battery Cases Disposed Of In Court
John Lynch aged 39 of 224 Third Avenue BW was charged with assault and battery in an information by his wife. He received a suspended fine of 100 dollars and costs from Justice A. Reed. Merle Leggett, 27 of Anamosa, originally charged with assault and battery in an information by Harold Knapp, Mount Vernon Avenue SPF, received a suspended fine of 19 dollars and costs for intoxication from Justice Teed.
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Anamosa
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Mount Vernon Avenue
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Justice Teed
Woodin burial held at Pine Grove cemetery Berwick
The body of William H. Woodin first Secretary of the Treasury in Roosevelt's cabinet was buried at Pine Grove cemetery in Berwick Pa. Thousands including many of Woodin's boyhood friends and neighbors attended the brief services.
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William H. Woodin
the Treasury
Jones tells Senate Committee on RFC loan bill
Jesse H. Jones chairman of the RFC told the Senate banking committee that the recovery is strong as banking and other debts repay RFC loans at about 3 million dollars daily. He won committee support for a bill allowing direct RFC loans up to 250 million dollars to business and industry with individual loans up to 1 million.
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INS
Jesse H. Jones
RFC
Senate Banking Committee
Jones
Ten Others Named With McLaughlin In Kidnaping Warrants
Chicago report says Joseph B Keenan ace prosecutor in kidnap drive directed removal proceedings against four suspects charged with abducting Edward G Bremer a St Paul banker Keenan appeared in Chicago after arrival from an undisclosed location to oversee the case and issue warrants alongside McLaughlin in the ongoing crackdown
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Edward G Bremer
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Keenan
Warrants name 11 plotters in Bremer kidnapping case
St Paul issues a certified warrant naming 11 men as plotters who held Bremer for 22 days until after a 200000 dollar ransom was paid. Defendants include John J McLaughlin and son, Philip Delaney, William E Vidler, Frankie Wright, Ray Gray, Alvin Karpavics, Arthur P Barker, Izzy Jones, and others. The investigator Keenan declined to reveal who among them were actual kidnappers versus ransom money handlers.
Three Railroads To Cut Passenger Time To Pacific
Chicago AP reports three major railroads between Chicago and the Pacific coast will launch faster schedules on May 20. The Santa Fe Chief and Grand Canyon Limited, the Southern Pacific Overland Limited, and the Rock Island Golden State Limited will cut 55 to 61 hour runs by over two hours. The Navajo on the Santa Fe will trim ten hours from its 63 hour trip.
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Pacific Coast
Santa Fe Chief
Grand Canyon Limited
Southern Pacific Overland Limited
Rock Island Golden State Limited
Santa Fe Road
Fire razes town in Polish frontier area
Wlocodzimircze Poland scene of devastating blaze that left two thousand residents homeless after a fire swept through the town destroying about 200 buildings on Monday.
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Wlodzimircze
Poland
Fletcher Denies Brain Trusters Wrote Stock Bill
Senator Fletcher of Florida opened debate on the stock market regulatory bill arguing corrective measures are needed. He flatly denied that brain trustees or brain trusters wrote the measure and said the bill aims to curb speculation.
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Washington
INS
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Senate
Four Iowa Students Hurt In Davenport Collision
Four Iowa City college students were injured when a car driven by A T Johnston 21 collided with a truck driven by Fred Burkle Bettendorf on Hickory Grove road near Davenport. Johnston and his wife were hospitalized. riding with them were David Turnbull and Jack DeMichaels from Monmouth IA. Turnbull and DeMichaels had minor injuries while Johnston suffered severe facial cuts and his wife knee cuts.
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Jack DeMichaels
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Arrival of latest American car models boosts Belgium auto business
The entry of new American automobiles has revitalized Belgium's automotive sector, enhancing sales and sparking renewed interest among dealers and customers. Domestic networks report stronger showroom traffic and upcoming model displays.
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