Larimer and Shaffer Tax Settlement Progress Report
In district court Judge C J Haas continued the Larimer and Shaffer case to June 15 after two days of talks and reports that settlement agreements are in place. Linn County would take $4 000 of the tax claim as priority with the remainder subordinated. total indebtedness about $124 000.
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Larimer
Linn County
Thompson
Larimer and Shaffer, Inc
Cedar Rapids Sand and Stone Firm
Haas
D. W. Bates
American Trust and Savings Bank
Cedar Rapids
Shaffer
E. R. Moore
Moore
Larimer and Shaffer
Ellis Park
James Franken
George Claasseen
Claassen
Robert I. Larimer
Chicago Stop-Gap Relief Measure Up For Signature
Gov Henry Horner prepared to sign a 4.5 million stop gap appropriation to rapidly distribute food to 91 000 Chicagoans who had subsisted on federal ration allotments for a week. The measure, approved by the House Monday, passed the Senate early Wednesday and reached the governor in five days. A companion bill empowering Illinois emergency relief commissions to raise allotments also passed and awaits signature.
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Chicago
Henry Horner
Illinois Emergency Relief Commissions
Cedar County Supervisors’ Ouster Hearing Details
Louis Hansen testifies in the Cedar county board ouster case with Supervisors Daut Goldsmith and Jensen, describing a Des Moines trip in January about county engineer changes and rental of two snow plows at 50 dollars per month. He notes Phelps approved December’s rental and questions arise about road work 1934-35 and meeting notices.
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Tipton
Louis Hansen
Cedar County Board of Supervisors
Hansen
Des Moines
Fred G. Daut
G. D. Goldsmith
John P. Jensen
Howard L. Phelps
Phelps
O. K
Cedar County
J. C. France
Jensen
J. H. Maurer
Burglars Break In Across Two Schools Stolen Money Mentioned
A break in at Franklin high cafeteria yielded a small cash box and candy while Roosevelt junior high offices and classrooms were ransacked. Officers Earl Stanley and Jim Bailey noted the burglars likely sought money but caused extensive vandalism.
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Twelfth Street
Roosevelt School
Estella Swem
Miss Swem
Miss Swein
Operation for Sight in Tucumcari Returns Hope
Physicians said Wednesday a delicate operation could save the sight of two year old Johnny Houston who suffers a rare eye malady causing the lower lids to turn under and irritate the eyeball.
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Tucumcari
N. M
INS
Johnny Houston
Survivors of Rock Break Facing Death at San Quentin
In San Quentin’s gas chamber two surviving Alcatraz escapees face possible murder charges after a failed attempt to break out. Royal Cline died 26 hours after being bludgeoned in the prison shop. Suspects Ru fus Franklin James Lucas and Thomas Limerick were wounded. Limerick died. authorities plan first degree murder filings.
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San Francisco
INS
San Quentin
Alcatraz Island
Royal C. Cline
Marine Hospital
U. S
Frank J. Hennessey
Rufus Franklin
Alabama
James C. “Goughie” Lucas
Texas
Thomas R. Limerick
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Cline
Alcatraz
Devil's Island
James Johnston
Wearin Voting Shows Conversion Sparks Debate
WPA director criticizes Hopkins and summarizes Wearin voting history across seven congresses. The piece notes Wearin shifted from New Deal support to voting against key measures while aligning with administration on recent relief bills, with absence noted on the current relief act.
Rail Loan Bill Seen Effectively Chloroformed
Speaker Bankhead said the $300 million emergency railroad loan bill appears effectively chloroformed for now in Washington but may be revived later. He suggested the measure lacks enough support to pass at the moment.
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Washington
INS
Bankhead
Birth of Son Paul Hamilton Chap man Chicago Couple
Word has been received of the birth of a son, Paul Hamilton, to Mr and Mrs Robert E Chapman of Chicago. Mr Chapman is the nephew of Mr and Mrs Raymond A Reid of 5312 Knollwood Drive SE.
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Paul Hamilton
Robert E. Chapman
Chicago
Chapman
Raymond A. Reid
Knollwood Drive
Grinnell Justice Ponders Thompson Case Decision
Grinnell Justice George Smiley heard final arguments from state and defense in the Thompson reckless driving case. Malcolm Thompson Jr. faces charges after a May 11 crash near Grinnell involving a gravel truck. The judge took the case under advisement and will rule in coming days. Kenneth Dohrn and Ruth Rice testified for the state but defense argues their evidence does not prove reckless driving.
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Grinnell
Malcolm Thompson, Jr
Cedar Rapids
Here
George Smiley
Ruth Rice
Thompson
Wheeler Attacks Hopkins Over Neutrality Charge
Senator Hiram W Johnson denounces Harry L Hopkins for alleged interference in Democratic nominating contests while leading the federal relief agency. He argues the President remains neutral and urges correction of the record to avoid implying deceit. Wheeler counters by noting Hopkins’ Iowa ties and political pressure on Wearin supporters.
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National Relief Agency
WPA
Democratic Party
Iowa
Hopkins
Towa
Congress of the
United States
Wheeler
Ickes
Oregon
Wearin
Administration thwarts bid to earmark New Deal recovery funds
The administration threatened a presidential veto to block a Senate coalition from earmarking every dollar of the 3.247 billion recovery bill. Senators Copeland Bailey proposed amendments directing 865 million for public works and could derail relief aims. Barkley vowed to strike a rival amendment blocking WPA funds for municipal power plants.
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Washington
Senate
Royall S. Copeland
N. C
Josiah W. Bailey
N C
Public Works Administration
Alva B. Adams
Colo
Roosevelt
Alben W. Barkley
Nebraska Gains "Little TVA" Via Utility Purchases
Washington report notes on Wednesday the Public Works Administration tentatively approved creating a "little TVA" in Nebraska. The plan buys ten private utilities by the state's three public power districts to shape regional power development.
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Little Tva
Nebraska
Washington (Lp
Public Works Administration
Judy Garland Injured in Car Collision
Hollywood actress Judy Garland suffered a sore shoulder in a two car collision involving her chauffeured car. Doctors said she was not seriously hurt.
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Judy Garland
Hollywood
INS
Wage Bill Fails Last Ditch Challenge in House Vote
The house approved the wage bill by 314 to 97 after a long session, with 46 Republicans joining 256 Democrats 7 Progressives and 5 Farmer-Laborites in support. Opponents included 56 Democrats and 41 Republicans. The measure sets a graduated minimum wage starting at 25 cents and rising to 40 cents in three years, with a 44 hour week falling to 40 within two years.
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House
Congress
Rules Committee
Biermann
Board of Trade speaker criticizes U S crop curtailment
Clarence Henry educational director of the Chicago Board of Trade told Kiwanis members at the Montrose hotel luncheon that grain is the most domestic thing in the world and that country elevator operators overlook how their services extend globally. He attacked current American agricultural policies noting Europe produces more.
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United States
Europe
North America
Mr. Henry
Clarence Henry
Chicago Board of Trade
Kiwanis Club
Montrose Hotel
Henry
Camp Fund Nears Halfway Mark For Health Camp
The Camp Good Health Fund, the sole income source for Camp Good Health's operating expenses, seeks donations. The camp serves physically handicapped Cedar Rapids children aged 6 to 12 from needy homes and is run by the Public Health Nursing association. Send contributions to The Gazette Cedar Rapids Iowa.
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Camp Good Health
Public Health Nursing Association
Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Arrest Solves Grocery Breakin in May
Police Tuesday evening solved the robbery at A. Rossey grocery 2831 First Avenue East. Elmo Bramow age 20 of 1509 East Avenue NE confessed to the burglary and theft of $50 plus a $41.58 check. Bramow drove to Shellsburg after the crime and bought a tire in Urbana, cashing the check there. four colored wheels on his car drew police suspicion. Bramow is detained for further investigation and faces possible brains and entering charges.
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A. Rossey
First Avenue E
Elmo Bramow
E Avenue NE
Bramow
Eas
Stanley
Dectectives
Shellsburg
Urbana
Early life insurance and long service at National Life
The interviewee joined National Life Insurance forty one years ago in the Actuarial Department to set premium rates reserves and dividends. The company began business in Iowa in 1873 and has remained active here since. Both the interviewee Robert O. Bickel C.L.A. and John B. Heidel affirm pleasant relations with citizens and the State Insurance Department.
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National Life Insurance Company
Iowa
National
State Insurance Department
The
National Life
Cedar Rapids
Plane Crash Adds Mystery To Twin Engine Failure
The Cleveland airliner crashed hours after both engines failed. Victims include Texaco district credit manager and several executives from New York and Chicago. Pilot Bran don and co pilot Merrifield were on board. Radio reported ship over Parkman at 4 000 feet with all OK before loss of contact.
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Texaco Oil Co
C. F. Lickel
New York
A. and
M. Maraghousian
Cleveland
John Berry
James C. Wynne
Women Lead St Luke's Drive In Weekend Pledges
Women outpaced men in the St Luke's drive with Mrs. W. C. Danforth toppeing the weekend pledges at $1,110 and movie tickets awarded to the woman with the most six payment pledges. Prof. C. L. Rich of Mount Vernon won the men’s tickets with thirty-nine more peace represented.
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St. Luke’s Drive
W. C. Danforth
C. L. Rich
Mount Vernon
Campaign Announces Bequests Counting Toward Drive
In a financial campaign update announced Wednesday three bequests to the hospital were written into wills. These cannot be included in the total reported to the drive.
Park River Improvement Talks In Cedar Rapids
Bartholomew Confer and Park Commissioner Ed Stefan led a discussion on river bank beautification proposals in Cedar Rapids. City plan officials and a St. Louis expert reviewed ideas from Kosek and Stefan, with financing and WPA funds noted as uncertain at this formative stage.
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Sion
Ed Stefan
Bartholomew Kosek
Stefan
St. Louis
City Plan Cor Mission
Cedar Rapids
Bartholomew
Warrner
Immaculate Conception Pupils Visit The Gazette Building
Forty eight fifth graders from Immaculate Conception School toured The Gazette building Wednesday afternoon. Ascension Day services will be held at St John’s Church on Nineteenth Street and Park Avenue SE with a Holy Communion and a 4 a.m. sermon. Jay Oliphant, 33, of 1314 Avenue NE Rock Island, received treatment at St Luke’s Hospital after a laceration split his left index finger when a jack slipped under a box and caught his hand.
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Immacula‘ Conception
Gizette Building
St. John’s Church
Nineteenth Street
Park Av Nue SE
Jay Oliphant
Avenue NE
Rock Island
Short Employe
St. Luke's
Brooks Farm Fire Claims Two Young Boys
In Eagle Pass Texas a husband and wife W E Brooks lose two sons aged 2 and 4 when a fire destroys their farm home on Tuesday. The incident was reported by AP.
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Eagle Pass
Tex
W. E. Brooks
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