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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

May 12, 1936

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Frazier Lemke Moratorium Act Upheld as Unconstitutional

A U S circuit court rules the Frazier Lemke moratorium act violates the Fifth Amendment when enforced. The act, declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in Brandeis’s era, is again found unconstitutional as amended. North Dakota sponsors continue property raids amid inflation worries and looming federal legislation.

St. Paul United States Circuit Court of Appeals United States Supreme Court Brandeis North Dakota France Germany Justice Brandeis

Inflationary fears and Mussolini at Geneva stir world politics

The piece surveys rising inflation fears, the Frazier-Lemke act and Brandeis' view, Mussolini’s League of Nations move, and Italian depature from Geneva. It notes the council's sanctions stance, Ethiopia’s reaction, and the Duce's claim that the league seeks to punish Italy.

League of Nations Council Geneva Mussolini Italy League Caesar League Council Rome England France INS Chile Baron Pompeo Aloisi League For Good Wolde Mariam Ethiopia Il Duce Abyssinia

Mayor Manning Attacks Dickinson Supporter in Election Drama

Ottumwa mayor condemns an easterner for befriending Senator Dickinson’s bid for re election and urges cessation of letters to Iowans. He campaigns for the toga and argues senators serve the nation, not just their states, accusing the current Congress of servility.

Manning Ottum- Wa Dickinson Harry M. Blair Washington, D. C Congress

Judge Aids Banker Just Out of Prison

Superior Judge Dudley Valentine helped Richard L. Hargreaves start a new life by assigning him $250 monthly, while reducing alimony to his first wife Grace Bryan Hargreaves from $300 to $50. The banker’s second wife actress Helen Ferguson Hargreaves accompanied him. Hargreaves must also repay $5,000 in back alimony starting next November. Grace is daughter of the late William Jennings Bryan.

Los Angeles INS Dudley Valentine Richard L. Hargreaves Grace Bryan Hargreaves Washington, D. C Helen Ferguson Hargreaves Hargreaves Grace Hargreaves William Jennings Bryan

Negro seeks portion of Lindbergh reward

William Allen who found the Lindbergh baby body four years ago is seeking at least part of the $25,000 New Jersey reward. He has hired a lawyer to watch his interests and recently met with Governor Hoffman to discuss the matter.

Trenton N. J William Allen Charles A. Lindbergh, Jr New Jersey Allen Hoffman

Wallace Urues Score of New Processing Taxes

Secretary of Agriculture Wallace urged the Senate Finance Committee to adopt a broad set of processing taxes on agricultural commodities to raise about 220 million dollars annually. He argued the taxes would be a small burden on consumers and help provide a continuous revenue source for farmers, countering political risks to farm programs.

Senate Finance Committee Washington INS Treasury Wallace Ways and Means AAA McNary- Haugen

Shupp Named County School Superintendent at Linn County

Walter A. Shupp of Troy Mills was elected county superintendent of schools at the Linn county courthouse on Tuesday. He succeeds Lulu B. Secrist after six years in Troy Mills and six ballots, with a 22 to 18 final vote. Shupp will take office in September after a twenty year career in education.

Walter A. Shupp Troy Mills Linn County Lulu B. Secrist Miss Secrist Shupp I. L. Gritman Walker Carl R. McCalley Alburnett Coe College Kenwood Park

Mrs Sydney E Sinclair Dies After Acute Angina

Mrs Sydney E Sinclair long Cedar Rapids resident died at home Arden 2233 First Ave E Monday at 4 p m after an acute attack of angina pectoris She came from Belfast in 1883 and lived mostly in Cedar Rapids with a brief period in Liverpool Her husband was president of the T M Sinclair company until his death in 1917 She is survived by a daughter Mrs Hiram Carson of Omaha a son S Mervyn Sinclair of Harrisburg Pa and eight grandchildren Funeral services will be at the home Thursday at 10 30 a m

Sydney E. Sinclair Arden First Avenue E

Last Year’s Health Camp Story Aims For Repeat Help

The Gazette asks Cedar Rapids readers to fund Camp Good Health for 111 needy children. Edith, once frail and underweight, spent a summer there thanks to a donor family and improved finances, gaining weight and health. The fund supports physically handicapped children whose parents cannot provide care.

the Gazette Edith Camp Camp Good Health Public Health Nursing Association Cedar. Rapids Camp Good Health Fund Cedar Rapids Iowa Public Health Nursing Association For

New Deal Lobbying Sparks Inflation Debate in House

Washington work centering on a farm mortgage bill triggers sharp clashes as Rep. Lemke accuses the New Deal of lobbying against the measure. The Farm Credit administration argues the bill harms farmers and could destabilize the land bank system, while lawmakers debate provisions and funding ideas amid inflation concerns.

National House of Representatives New Deal Farm Credit Administration Washington Roosevelt House William Lemke N. D Frazier- Lemke Federal Land Bank Lemke Federal Reserve Rep Cooley North Carolina

Leche Inaugurated Louisiana Governor in Baton Rouge

Thousands gathered in Baton Rouge to witness Richard W. Leche sworn in as Louisiana governor successor to Huey Long. The ceremony on the steps of the state capitol honored Long, who was killed last September in the same building.

Baton Rouge Richard W. Leche Louisiana Huey Long Bayou State Capitol Gardens Long

Septuplets Born In Nicaragua Prompt Aid From Govt

In Managua the Nicaraguan government announced aid including money nursery equipment and medical support for Sinforosa Martinez mother of septuplets. Two babies died and two girls were reported living at Rivas hospital while the seventh baby’s fate remained unknown.

Managua Nicaragua INS Sinforosa Martinez Belen Juan B. Sacasa Rivas Lake Nicaragua Sacasa The Republic Poza Azul Antonio Lopez Juan Hernandez Felix P. Zepeda

Births Reported by Mayor of Belen in Augmenting Message

The mayor of Belen notes the birth of babies of Sinforosa Martinez in an today message arriving at 6 a.m. The note is part of a longer dispatch continuing on page 2 column 7.

Rivas The Republic Sinforosa Martinez Belen

Campbell Pleads Guilty in Bremer Kidnapping Case

Harry Campbell pled guilty in federal court to taking part in the $200,000 kidnapping of Edward G Bremer. Judge M M Joyce sentenced him to life in prison.

ST. Paul (Ap Harry Campbell Edward G. Bremer M. M. Joyce

Grill Mrs Hines In Investigation Of Elkader Murder

Clayton county authorities returned from West Union after questioning Minnie Hines and Maynard Lenox in the Dan Shine murder case. No new developments were disclosed. officials hinted at resuming questioning of Jim Hines, uncle of Pearl Shine, Tuesday night.

Elkader Clayton County West Union Minnie Hines Maynard Lenox Dan Shine Jim Hines Pearl Shine

Murder suspect held in Lillian Guild case at Y W C A hotel

Chicago police disclosed the arrest of Sylvester Cikoski a hotel night clerk and watchman who knew Mrs. Lillian Guild the 59 year old Y W C A hotel murder victim. He was seized after hotel handyman Nicholas Franzen spoke of a strange story and hinted at possible involvement. Police cited lie detector notes and fingerprint results not matching Cikoski.

Chicago INS Sylvester Cikoski Lillian Guild Dan Healy Nicholas Franzen Harry Hoffman Behavior Clinic Criminal Courts Franzen Hoffman Cikoski

Stoll Kidnapper 1 Captured At Glendale Cal

Thomas H Robinson Jr the alleged Stoll kidnapper was captured in Glendale California and flown to Louisville Kentucky. U S District Attorney Bunk Gardner said death penalty would be sought with trial set at the earliest date possible. Gardner anticipated insanity plea but pledged readiness.

Louisville Thomas H. Robinson, Jr Department of Justice Alice Speed Stoll Louisville Society U. S Bunk Gardner United States Elwood Hamilton Robinson G-men Glendale Calif Alvin Karpis Karpis-Barker Harry Campbell William H. Mahan Gardner

Robison admits violence in Stoll kidnapping case

Thomas H. Robinson Jr admitted after his California capture that he subjected Mrs. Alice Speed Stoll to merciless violence while holding her captive. The confession, under the federal kidnapping law, makes him eligible for the death sentence. Hoover said Robinson used a lead pipe on Stoll and that five firearms were found on him with $2,360 of the $50,000 ransom paid. He suggested possible underworld links but denied a tip from Alvin Karpis.

Washington Thomas H. Robinson, Jr California Alice Speed Robeinson J. Edgar Hoover Federal Bureau of Hoover Robinson Alvin Karpis

Rain Benefits Gardens and Lawns in Cedar Rapids

A steady soaking rain fell Tuesday from mid morning to early afternoon in Cedar Rapids, easing warmth and boosting gardens and lawns. The low and high temperatures ranged from 52 to 70 degrees with rainfall measured at one inch by mid afternoon.

Cedar Rapids Mercury

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Iowa Democratic Club Herring Leslie Hughes Cedar Falls Pius XI America Minneapolis Duce Council of Nations H. R. Knickerbocker Council Argentina Ecuador Buddie Mike General Pershing Pershing James Black Scotland Theologue Black James Moffatt Moffatt DR. Newton Judge Negro Lindbergh Wallace Urues W. A. Shupp Sydney Sinclair Cedar Rapids News Cedar Rapids Auto Dealers Assn Silver Chain Junior Circle the King’s Daughters Reere Anna Ziek Frank Kratoska Westminster W. S. Myers Leche Campbell Grill Stoll Cal Bulletin
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