United States, League of Nations, and Nebraska in focus
A United Press dispatch notes the League of Nations is effectively dead and the U S faces world peace challenges while Hoover's FBI targets corrupt politicians aiding fugitives. Nebraska boasts a debt free status with a 21 million dollar cash balance and a $10 million capitol, funded without taxes. Iowa county seeks access to federal income reports to flag tax evasion, with Linn county awaiting governor action via the state tax board.
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Washington
Chief Hoover
Bureau of Investigation
Hoover
Braska
Nebraska
Inn County
Board of Supervisors
Iowa
Uncle Sam Holdings
Attorney General’s Office
Herring
Linn County
State Tax Board
Chicago police probe brutal Y W C A murder
Police in Chicago report few leads in the killing of Mrs. Lillian Guild 55 a widow and former Attleboro resident. Investigators note a fire escape entry a cleaned wash bowl and a scrubbing brush as clues while a brick or stone and a lone fingerprint suggest a possible robbery motive and a maniaclike assault.
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Chicago
Lillian Guild
Guild
Attleboro
Mass
Sherman
Taunton
Nickolaus Franzen
Senate Urges Full Report On Rural Resettlement Program
A unanimous Senate resolution calls for a full report on expenditures and activities of the Rural Resettlement Administration led by Rexford Tugwell. He pledges prompt cooperation and notes Alaska’s Matanuska project may be included. Critics say about $18,000 has been spent per family on Alaska settlers.
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Rural Resettlement Administration
Rexford Tugwell
Tugwell
Matanuska
Alaska
Two Injured As Car Flips In Ditch Near Tama
Two New York residents Mr. and Mrs. Arthur C. Fox of Cooperstown were badly hurt when their car overturned and plunged down a six foot embankment into a ditch along highway 30 west of Tama. The crash occurred in rain on a slippery road leaving both unconscious briefly. Mrs Fox had 15 stitches for a knee gash and Mr Fox eight stitches for a head wound. They remained in Tama until able to travel.
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Gazette
Tama
New York State
Arthur C. Fox
Cooperstown
Highway 30
President Roosevelt urges promotion of Addis Ababa consular staff
President Roosevelt urged the promotion of American Minister Cornelius Van H. Engert and other consular officials in Addis Ababa in recognition of their bravery during the Ethiopian crisis. He sent a radio message praising their conduct and devotion during the trying period.
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Roosevelt
Cornelius van H. Engert
Addis Ababa
Engert
Legation
Reflections on the old time home and modern youth
A 1936 column argues memory colors the past, noting homes once forged character through shared sacrifice yet admitting hard labor and drudgery. It cautions against idealizing earlier days and predicts a swing toward balanced discipline and progress without dwelling on what never existed.
Crowd to Inspect Hindenburg After Open House
Lakehurst New Jersey crowds gathered Sunday for a planned eight hour open house at the Hindenburg hangar after its 4381 mile flight from Friedrichshafen. The airship tied up safely and preparations began to refuel with hydrogen for the return voyage Monday night.
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N. J
Germany
Zeppelin
Hindenburg
Naval Air Station
Friedrichshafen
Hugo Eckener
Ernst
Geeeeigal
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Borah Campaign Charges Fraud in Illinois Primary
Edgar J. Cook, Illinois manager for Sen. William E. Borah, charges in letters to state and federal officials that Borah faced rank election fraud in the April 14 GOP primary. Knox won Chicago area by large margins while Borah carried downstate. Cook cites 100 percent Knox precincts and asks an investigation to determine apparent fraud.
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Edgar J. Cook
Illinois
William E. Borah
Homer S. Cummings
U. S
Michael L. Igoe
Tom Courtney
Borah
Cook
Knox
Cummings
Igoe
Courtney
Daniel A. Serritella
William V. Pacelli
Quadruplets born to Passaic couple at St Marys Hospital
Mrs Emil Kaspar gave birth to four healthy babies at St Marys hospital in Passaic. The newborns include one girl and three boys, all placed in incubators with two nurses watching. Kaspar earns about $20 weekly as a railroad repairman supporting two other children, Ellen and Ralph.
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Passaic
N. J
Emil Kaspar
St. Mary’s Hospital
Kaspar
Ellen
Ralph
Weather outlook for Chicago May 11 to May 16
The period May 11 to May 16 brings considerable precipitation for the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Temperatures will be mostly above normal in the south portion and near to above normal in the north portion.
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Chicago
Mississippi
Missouri
Cedar Rapids Auto Toll Range for 1936
Local toll figures in Cedar Rapids reflect a 1936 roadway surcharge plan. Officials cite traffic volume and municipal funding needs as drivers of the levy. Taxes and fees apply to motor vehicles registered in the city, with revenue earmarked for road repairs and improvements.
In Today's Gazette Section One Highlights
General world news on pages 1 and 2. Editorials and features span pages 4 to 6 with commentary on Pulitzer awards and Washington coverage. Europe war plans and cross Atlantic events fill pages 7 to 9. Local notes include Marion news page 3, Cedar Rapids social pages, and classifieds on pages 8 and 9. Sixteen pages of comics conclude.
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General News of the World
Iowa
the Gazette
Washington
O. O. McIntyre
Ed Hadley
Edgar A. Guest
Jay G. Sigmund
Europe
Herriot
Jim” Brady
Linn County Medical Society
New York
Marion
Cedar Rapids
Loot Found Along River Banks Linked to 1920s Mail Truck Heist
In Knoxville Tennessee authorities disclosed that over $200 in badly defaced 1928 series bills were found hanging on trees and corn stalks along the French Broad river. They believe the bills are part of the $105,000 Charlotte North Carolina mail truck robbery and that recent floods uncovered the loot scattered along a twenty mile stretch.
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Tenn
French Broad River
Charlotte
N. C
Anglo-Italian Crisis Seen by U S Diplomats
U S diplomats warn of a looming crisis surpassing the Ethiopian clash as Mussolini pushes toward an Italian corridor from Ethiopia to Syria threatening Mediterranean balance. Officials weigh diplomacy versus war amid Italy Britain France and League tensions and the Suez axis.
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Sudan
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Sybia
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Great Britain
Suez Canal
London
India
Australia
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League of Nations
Inspiring Mother's Day Stories Aid Camp Good Health Efforts
The Gazette highlights the Public Health Nursing association files including Mrs B and her daughter Janie whose Camp Good Health sponsorship depends on subscriptions. Mr B loses work but finds relief alternatives, then regains part time employment, avoiding county aid and supporting his family.
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Janie
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Mr. B
Paris Warns Mussolini Over Ethiopia Annexation
Paris declares France will not recognize Italy's annexation of Ethiopia and warns that League of Nations sanctions could not be dropped. French Foreign Minister Flandin relayed the stance to Rome, and Mussolini's move unsettles France, signaling possible Blum premiership.
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Ethiopia
France
Universal Service
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Charles de Chambrun
Rome
Duce
de Chambrun
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French Council of Ministers
League of Nations
Italy
Leon Blum
Blum
League
Italy proclaims Victor Emmanuel emperor in Ethiopia annexation
Geneva reports Italy's Saturday night declaration of Victor Emmanuel as emperor after annexing Ethiopia is viewed as a direct challenge to the League of Nations and to the United States and 20 other American republics that joined the Argentine anti war pact.
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Italy
Ethiopia
Victor Emmanuel
League of Nations
United States
J. J. McGonnell Dies Former Cedar Rapids Schools Leader
J J McConnell 85 of Ainsworth retired for years died at his farm home near Ainsworth on Saturday evening. He served Cedar Rapids as superintendent from 1901 to 1921 and previously led Atlantic schools. He was dean of UI College of Education and an elder of First Presbyterian church. Survived by widow, son Wright near Ainsworth, a Yonkers son J J McConnell Jr, a daughter Mary, two grandsons at Iowa. Funeral plans pending arrival of Yonkers-based son.
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Cedar Rapids
McConnell
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Yonkers
N. Y
Mr. McConnell
University of Iowa
University
School of Education
Atlantic
Northeast
Wright
Mary McConnell
Funeral Delegation For Trammell Named
Washington dispatch says six senators and five Florida representatives were chosen to attend the funeral of Senator Park Trammell. Vice President Garner appointed Senators Fletcher Ellison Smith Fletcher Minton and Russell along with Representatives from Florida to form the congressional delegation.
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Senate
Florida
Park Trammell
Fla
John N. Garner
Duncan A. Fletcher
Orn
Ellison D. Smith
Frederick Ng
Carl
Third Set Of Twins Born To Nick Family In South Dakota
MOBRIDGE S D UP It s a knack said Thomas Nick announcing the arrival this week of the Nicks third set of twins a boy and a girl increasing the Nick brood to 11?
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Mobridge
S. D
Thomas Nick
Mussolini Proclaims Ethiopia Empire as King Becomes Emperor
In Rome on Saturday Mussolini announced the annexation of Ethiopia by Italy and Victor Emmanuel III as emperor of Ethiopia. France warned it will not recognize Italian sovereignty while Germany and other powers offered cordial congratulations. The crowd hailed the decision as a new Roman empire revival.
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Duce
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Geneva
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Mussolini's Ethiopian Gain Seen as Blow to Britain
London observers on Saturday viewed Mussolini's annexation of Ethiopia as a blow to the British empire. The move heightens Italian power near Britain's route to India and its African frontier, likely diverting British attention from continental problems.
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Ethiopia
League of Nations
Great Britain
India
Egypt
Sudan
Mary Johnston Dies Noted American Fiction Writer Near Warm Springs
FICTION WRITER MARY JOHNSTON DIED AT 65 AT HER HOME NEAR WARM SPRINGS VIRGINIA. PROMINENT AMONG AMERICAN FICTION WRITERS. FUNERAL SERVICES SET FOR MONDAY AFTERNOON IN RICHMOND.
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Mary Johnston
Here
Richmond
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