Editorial Reactions To Gazette Pulitzer Award
The Iowa Supreme Court reversed indictments in a Sioux City graft case, signaling that many technicalities blocked justice. The Cedar Rapids Gazette earned the Pulitzer for public service in journalism, led by Verne Marshall, for its graft reporting. The ruling leaves 45 defendants with no verdicts of guilt, while public opinion notes perceived corruption and political bias in Iowa. Feuling pled guilty and was fined $500. others face dismissal of charges or no trial.
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University of Iowa
H. M. Havner
Maurice E. Rawlings
Cedar Rapids
Havner
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Woodbury County Board of Supervisors
Edward O’connor
Walter Maley
Harold M. Cooper
Liquor Commission
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Ee O’connor
Marshalltown Times-Republican
Towa Daily
Sioux City Journal
Oelwein Register
Newton News
Daily News
Woodbury County
Register
E. P. Chase
Atlantic
Clayton
Statehouse
Des Moines
Edward L. O'Connor
Ray Harrison
Joe Gagen
C. W. McNaughton
Henry C. Kuhlmann
State Supreme Court
Gazette Pulitzer Prize Overturned by Supreme Court Ruling
The Davenport Democrat reports that the Cedar Rapids Gazette earned a Pulitzer for prosecuting Iowa officials in Sioux City, but the Iowa Supreme Court voided the indictments for procedural flaws. It cited improper appearance by Special Prosecutor Havner and Rawlings and a $700 payment to Havner as conflicts.
Pulitzer Prize honors Cedar Rapids Gazette for anti corruption work
The Cedar Rapids Gazette and editor Verne Marshall receive the Pulitzer for distinguished service in exposing corruption in Iowa. The prize acknowledges efforts against graft in state liquor seals, official appointments to liquor interests, and vice rackets reaching Des Moines. The Hawk-Eye Gazette notes this honor reflects public service and urges recognition of genuine achievements over faked performances.
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Legislative Investigating Committee
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Daily Hawk-Eye Gazette
Public opinion weighs in after graft cases dismissed
Marshall and The Cedar Rapids Gazette win Pulitzer for public service as cases against indicted officials are dismissed on a technicality. Iowa papers differ on guilt, noting public sentiment supports action and questions remain about slot machine graft and justice.
Marshall’s crusade praised by Council Bluffs Nonpareil
The Nonpareil defends Marshall saying his actions were justified by state conditions. His knowledge and bold use of his funds exposed corrupt public officials who avoided prosecution due to a grand jury flaw. Random newspaper verdicts show broad Iowa public sympathy for his aims and results.
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Iowa
There Is Still a Ruler in Israel in Iowa Graft Case
A Only in Iowa editorial lauds Verne Marshall for seeking justice in graft probes. The piece argues the high court’s indictments were voided by a technical flaw in grand jury procedure, not merits, and defends Marshall’s Pulitzer win.
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Council Bluffs
Cedar Rapids Gazette Wins 1936 Pulitzers Honor
The Cedar Rapids Gazette and editor Verne Marshall receive a 1936 Pulitzer Prize for “the most distinguished and meritorious public service” for Marshall’s fearless graft and corruption campaign at the statehouse and Sioux City. The piece notes resistance from the attorney general and Des Moines agencies, but lauds the paper’s impact on Iowa politics.
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Des Moines
Daily News
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Pulitzer honors Cedar Rapids editor for crusade against corruption
The Cedar Rapids Gazette editor Verne Marshall receives the Pulitzer Medal for his year long crusade against the slot machine racket and state corruption. The prize highlights his role in stirring grand jury actions in Sioux City and prompting indictments and political fallout across Iowa.
Iowa Supreme Court Whitewashes Officials in Graft Case
Retired Iowa citizens urge that the state supreme court shielded public officials from grand jury indictments amid graft allegations. The column notes Verne Marshall denies paying a prosecutor while praising his Pulitzer for exposing corruption and argues public opinion remains the ultimate power.
Verne Marshall Honored as Courageous Gazette Editor
Davenport writer praises Verne Marshall of The Cedar Rapids Gazette for fearless public service in journalism. The piece commends Marshall and his staff while railing at press subservience to political and business elites.
Pulitzer Prize Honored Cedar Rapids Gazette Leader
The Morningside News notes Verne Marshall’s Cedar Rapids Gazette won the 1935 Pulitzer for work aiding the common people amid Iowa gambling racketeering. It also reports Iowa Supreme Court's quashing of indictments, citing Havner’s pay ties and attorney claims.
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Sioux City
Wheel of Fortune
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Iowa
Supreme Court of Iowa
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Lou Salinger
Midland Packing Company
Court of Public Opinion
State Supreme Court
Tribune salutes Verne and The Gazette for Pulitzer honor
Cedar Rapids Tribune praises Verne and The Gazette for winning the Pulitzer gold medal for distinguished public service. It notes the award honors a newspaper's fearless crusade against slot machines and gambling rings despite prior indictments being white washed.
Gazettes Win Pulitzer for Public Service in Journalism
The Cedar Rapids Gazette and editor Verne Marshall receive the Pulitzer Prize for distinguished public service in journalism. The same issue notes the Iowa Supreme Court invalidating thirty one Sioux City graft indictments, sparking criticism of Iowa politics.
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Gazette
Iowa Supreme Court
Sioux City
Marshall
Distinguished service honors Iowa and Minnesota papers
The Cedar Rapids Gazette and the St Paul Daily News received national recognition from the Pulitzer committee for crusades against corruption and misgovernment. The Cedar Rapids paper earned the prize, while the St Paul News received honorable mention for its exposure efforts.
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Cedar Rapids Gazette Wins Pulitzer for Sioux City Clean-Up
Verne Marshall of Iowa earns top journalism prize for initiating a clean-up in Sioux City. The award draws praise from Iowa as Marshall outpaced Des Moines and Sioux City papers in coverage. The Supreme Court decision freeing all prisoners is noted as a backdrop to the acclaim.
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Sioux City
Supreme Court
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Marshall
Gazette wins Pulitzer for graft crusade in Iowa
Decorah Public Opinion reports Cedar Rapids Gazette awarded the annual Pulitzer for meritorious public service for graft revelations led by editor Verne Marshall. The opinion notes the Gazette’s honesty, aggressive policy, and strong appeal to discerning readers.
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Cedar Rapids
Pulitzer Honors Cedar Rapids Gazette For Sioux City Graft Exposé
The Cedar Rapids Gazette won the Pulitzer Prize for meritorious public service by exposing graft in Woodbury County Sioux City Iowa. Editor Verne Marshall led with courage and knowledge to reveal a corrupt slot machine racket and payoff system in Sioux City.
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Sioux City Mirror
United States
Cedar Rapids
Sioux City
Daily Papers
Marshall
Cedar Rapids Gazette wins 1936 Pulitzer prize
The Cedar Rapids Gazette and editor Verne Marshall receive the 1936 Pulitzer for crusading against graft and corruption in Iowa. The prize includes a gold medal of $500 as the panel honored reporting that exposed alleged statehouse corruption and led to grand jury indictments and legal battles.
Gazette Receives Top Honor After Sioux City Trial Controversy
The piece defends the accused who avoided trials on technical grounds and condemns the state court process as a travesty. It notes O'Connor freed by Duckworth’s refusal to testify and asserts public opinion justice after the Gazette and Verne Marshall are honored by a distinguished committee.
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Verne Marshall Receives 1935 Gazette Pulitzer
The Cedar Rapids Gazette editor is honored for exposing graft in Iowa public service. The supreme court ruling concerns attorney representation before a grand jury, not guilt, and does not vindicate those indicted in slot machine conspiracies. Public opinion remains unchanged by the technical decision.
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Cedar Rapids
Woodbury County
Board of Supervisors
Pulitzer prize praise and Iowa graft critique
A Cedar Rapids Gazette article defends its Pulitzer win calling it an honor while criticizing Iowa graft in the past year. The piece links Verne Marshall’s crusade to national graft headlines and questions Iowa politics and the state’s reputation.
Supreme Court Validates Indictments in Sioux City Graft Cases
The Supreme Court sustains indictments against state officials and others in the Sioux City grand jury graft probe. The timing offsets a separate report of an award to the editor, aligning with publisherly interests.
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Cherokee Daily Times
Supreme Court
Sioux City
Public interest cited as Iowa graft indictments wiped out
The Iowa supreme court yesterday set aside all Sioux City graft indictments. The ruling, while not addressing guilt, highlights alleged technical irregularities in grand jury procedures and spares Walter F. Maley and thirty others from charges. The piece criticizes the laws that produced the ruling and notes the justice department did not defend the grand jury action.
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