Raid victims recount protection payoffs in Kuhlmann hearing
Testimony at the removal hearing of Henry C. Kuhlmann, former public safety commissioner, described protection money paid to prevent raids. Sam Stevens testified he paid around $100 for relief after his beer parlor was raided, and other proprietors spoke of payments to patrolmen and city officials. The testimony detailed threats, raids, and police involvement in racketeering tied to liquor enforcement in the era.
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Sioux City
INS
Henry C. Kuhlmann
Public
Sam Stevens
Jim Pontralo
Pontralo
Fenitrale
Stevens
John Diebert
Diebert
Nile Luke
Caine
Luke
John Kline
Charles Stewart
Roy Luthers
John Gibeau
Glenn Scott
Gibeau
Scott
Oakie
Secret deeds of a generous neighbor inspire quiet charity
A 1935 reminiscence tells of a sour yet kindly town neighbor who hid acts of help from public view. He funded coal for families and settled medical bills without acknowledgment, teaching that true joy lies in anonymous giving and divine secrecy.
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Dumas
Dorie
Jesus
Wallace Defends Farmers Caravan In Capitol Debate
Secretary Wallace defended the farmers caravan to Washington amid charges the marches were staged to press AAA and NRA bills. Hastings accused the ag department of financing the invasion, while King and Connally questioned intimidation and motives in the congressional push for legislation.
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Washington
Wallace
Senate Chamber
Congress
AAA
NRA
Hastings
Del
Agriculture Department
Capitol
Senate
Roosevelt
Chamber of Commerce
White House
King
Utah
Senator Connally
Tex
Woodbury and Polk county graft probes push for action
The Cedar Rapids Gazette reports a Woodbury county grand jury inquiry into liquor and gambling protection racket that yielded no indictments. Faced with public pressure, a second Polk county grand jury indicts State Democratic Chairman Feuling while other officials are implied. The Gazette vows further witness digging if needed to expose state graft reaching Des Moines.
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Woodbury “County
Cedar Rapids
Sioux ‘City
Gazette
Sioux’ City
Woodbury County
Sioux City
F. Bo Rice
Woodbury ‘County
Weedbury County
Hitle Comecen
The
Polk County
Iowa
Des Moines
Bretton
Polk
Polk County Grand Jury
E. J. Feuling
Ciey Sess
Feuling
Polie County
Grand Jury
Fealing
Eay
Attorney General's Office
Gasette
Roosevelt Veto Warning on Cash Payment Riders
President Roosevelt signaled a veto threat to any administration bill with a cash payment rider. Bonus organizers pressed for cash payments while Congress debated the NRA extension and social security measures. Some senators warned of possible new bonus marches and recruitment in Los Angeles.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Congress
Capitol Hill
Patman
Senate
Los Angeles
Hastings
Del
Capitol
NRA
Sion
Clark
Harrison
Senate Finance Committee
Cedar Rapids Auto Toll for 1935
Readable text shows a fragment about a Cedar Rapids auto toll in 1935 with unclear figures and damaged phrasing, mentioning insured and numbers. The readable portion implies a local infrastructure note or ordinance affecting motorists in Cedar Rapids during 1935.
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Cedar Rapids
Navy program passes Senate big peace time bill
The Senate approved a record peace time Navy appropriation of 460 million dollars by a 55 to 18 vote to build 24 new ships by 1942. Funds include one aircraft carrier two light cruisers twelve destroyers over 1500 tons and six submarines with 29.38 million for construction. The House had provided twelve ships and conference negotiates differences.
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Washington
Senate
Navy
United States Navy
House
Italy Accepts Mediation Path In Ethiopian Crisis
Italy agreed to mediation terms with Ethiopia after a late session of the league council. The plan reaffirms arbitration under the 1928 treaty, sets a time limit for conciliation, and schedules another league meeting in August if arbitration fails. Delegates hailed the move as averting a major crisis, amid fears of withdrawal from Geneva.
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Geneva
Italy
Ethiopia
Benito Mussolini
League Council
League
Mussolini
Japan
Germany
Geneva Organization
Reed condemns AFL strike threat by William Green
James A. Reed a former U S senator from Missouri denounces the AFL leader William Green for threatening a general strike. He says the menace should be condemned by every American including organized labor itself.
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Kansas City
INS
James A. Reed
United States
Missouri
William Green
American Federation ‘of Labor
Organized Labor
NRA extension eyed as Senate House push to avert deadlock
White House talks with Senator Robinson weigh a two year NRA extension or a shorter term. President Roosevelt seeks compromise to avoid NRA lapse on June 16 while House and Senate clash over scope. Officials warn of strikes and business impact if no extension by next week.
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Washington
Roosevelt
NRA
William Green
Senate
House
White House
Robinson
Arkansas
Ways
The
Justice
Department
Move To Recall Arizona Senator Who Backed Bonus Veto
PHOENIX Ariz INS A recall move against Carl Hayden Democrat junior United States senator from Arizona was launched Friday over his vote to sustain President Roosevelt's veto of the Patman bonus bill Veterans organizations backing the recall reported 100 Cent said 10060 of the 19000 signatures needed for a special election had been obtained A similar recall drive was announced against Senator Henry Ashurst Democrat after
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Phoenix
Ariz
INS
Carl Hayden
United States
Arizona
Roosevelt
Veterans
Henry. Ashurst
Parole Bid Ties to Beer Distribution Job Claim
Federal Judge Dewey heard Pete Rand’s request to obtain a beer distributor job while he serves a prison sentence for conspiracy to violate internal laws. Rand’s attorney seeks compensation for his client during months in prison, noting the parole move could be humorous if not tragic.
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Des .Moines
Charles ‘A. Dewey
Pete Rand
Rand
N' Rand
Bevington
Iowa Democrats Seek Feuling Successor After Chair Departure
DES MOINES AP Gov Clyde L Herring and allies plan to name a new chairman for the state Democratic Central Committee to replace Eugene Feuling. Party tensions risk strong opposition if the choice leaks, with possible contenders including Drennen and Tinley amid factional maneuvering and behind the scenes discussions.
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Drennen
Sixth District
Iby
Oines (Cap) Letter Questions Pole Tribute and Charges
A garbled note questions attendance and charges linked to L O Connor and legal actions. The fragment hints at a dissinary hearing, a returned plea, and possible cancellation of a dictment plan spoken by a general office attorney.
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Ward
L. O'Connor
Azec
Farley denies Iowa fund solicitation by Beck for Democratic Party
Postmaster General James Farley says he never heard of Cornish Beck and that the Democratic Party to his knowledge received no funds from Iowa. A Roosevelt official laments the Iowa situation and Feuling pleads guilty to failing to report campaign contributions. Murphy’s fate as party leader is unclear.
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ED Wapazy
Washington Correm
Washington
D. C
Poest
James Farley
Democratic
Iowa
Cornish Beck
Sioux
E. J. Feuling
Harold
Feuling
Party High Command
Louis’ Murphy
Farley
Murphy
Strong
Roosevelt Proposes Relief Fund Reforms to Ease Borrowing
Washington AP reports President Roosevelt outlines changes to works relief funds. Aimed at simplifying borrowing for communities, the plan reduces interest on balances and reallocates 45 percent of total costs to a public works fund. The policy splits responsibilities among districts and states to speed program administration.
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Roosevelt
Worka Relief
Joan
Epg
Federal Treasury
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