Marshal Sees Corruption Abuse In Iowa Campaign
In a defiant Washington and Cedar Rapids Gazette column, the speaker denounces Herring Kraschel allies and their followers as corrupt, accuses lawyer Ralph Lynch and others of misdeeds, and urges a straight Republican vote to defeat “new deal” candidates. He cites connections with Max Duckworth Vince Harrington and calls for retirement of alleged public malfeasance. He also defends contacting underworld figures to verify facts.
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Des Moines
Washington
Iowa
Ralph Lynch
Merring-Kraschel Controlled
Joint Legislative Committee
Liquor Commission
M. X. Geske
Geske
Lynch
Lynch-Wegman
Verne Marshall
Marshall
Wegman
Herring-Kraschel
Cedar Rapids
Duckworth
Carleton Beh
State House
Max Duckworth
Vince Harrington
Sioux City
Joe Gagen
Harrington Pal of
Gazette
State University
Jessup
Legislative Committee
Kraschel
Council Bluffs
Ole Naglestad
Ole
Naglestad
Woodbury
Herring - Kraschel - O’connor
Max
Ed O’connor
O’connor
Walter Maley
State Department of Justice
Herring- Kraschel-O’connor-Maley
Herring
Cash Register
Cooper
New Deal
Congress
New Deal Workers Rush Patients to Boost Vote
A hospital electioneering case in Cedar Rapids involves Emma Hoon of Tipton who, urged by Democratic workers and notary Joseph Prochaska, signed a registration form and cast an absent ballot while hospitalized. Witnesses say workers pressured sick patients to vote Roosevelt, while hospital officials describe a long-standing practice of assisting those who wish to vote and note limited overall impact.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
H. M. Cooper
Cooper
Cedar Rapids
Meade County
S. D
NEW Deal
Iowa
Linn County
Pennsylvania
Miss Hoon
Milota
Henry J. Achter
Joseph L. Prochaska
Margaret Lahr
George Tolston
M. D
Mary Jane Stein
R. N
Tipton
Robert F. Milota
Mark
United States
State of Iowa
Cedar County
Emma Hoon
St. Luke's Hospital
St. Luke’s Hospital
Achter
Prochaska
Mr. Achter
Anna Lamey
Ray Hyland
County Auditor’s Office
Erie Hoon
Thompson
L. J. Storey
Storey
Roosevelt
Valentine
Republican Headquarters
Rush
J. P. van Horn
Wah Horn
van Horn
van Horn Sai
Mercy Hospital
WPA Client Decries Relief System and Hopkins Army
A Burlington Iowa WPA worker writes the editor criticizing relief programs while urging a vote for London at the upcoming election. He recalls being labeled a client by the Hopkins Army and argues for real jobs and self respect, urging citizens to vote for change.
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Burlington
Hopkins Army
London
WPA
Burlington, Ia
Stamp Exhibit On Wheels Sparks Curiosity In Town
A stamp collector showcases over 10 000 stamps posted on the exterior of his car. Five workers labored six weeks to arrange the rolling exhibit attracting local attention.
Politics on the air and a Halloween party
Radio schedule lists Republican, Democratic, Progressive, Socialist, and other party broadcasts with speakers including Landon, Roosevelt, La Follette, Coughlin, Farley, and Browder. A Tuesday afternoon lineup follows with Farley and others. Watkins hosts a Halloween party honoring her mother Mrs. Montague with a luncheon and guests listed.
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WABC
CBS
William Hard
WEAF
NBC
WOR
MBS
Gov
A. M. Landon
Col
Frank Knox
Sen
Robert M. la Follette
Union Party
WJZ
Charles E. Coughlin
President Roosevelt
James A. Farley
Earl Browder
Norman Thomas
Gen
Hugh S. Johnson
Bainbridge Colby
Republican
John D. M. Hamilton
Gazette editor in Iowa waves warning against new deal
Editor urges voters to reject the Herring Kraschel O Connor axis and elect a straight Republican ticket. He cites past investigations, threats to prosecutors, and calls for Alf Landon as president to combat graft, corruption, and misgovernment in Iowa.
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New Deal
Des Moines
Alf Landon
Iowa
Election Night Radio Schedule with Returns and Concerts
Radio listings show Amos n Andy to Johnny Hamp orchestra across NBC CBS WABC WJZ chains. Election returns dominate the 6 to 11 pm period with multiple stations and guest acts including Carter, Guest, and Cary. schedules blend music, drama, and live coverage.
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Amos 'N
Andy
NBC
Weaf Chain
Mary Bail
WJZ
Republican National Committee
Proram
CBS
WABC
WBBM
Connie Gates
WEAF
Lum and
Abner
WJZ Chain
KMOX
WOBT
WCCO
Wi Carter
Ayne King Yeh
Benno Fabinott
Jan Pain
Roosevelt Moe Weco
Earl Cog Woc
Joe Reichman
Teenes Henderson Orch
Francis Craig Orch
A Music Guild
Carol Deis
Happy
Hell Hollow
CCO
Bailey Axton
al Pearce
Gang
Wwoc
Ma Perkins
Vic and Sade
Cleveland String Quartet
Weco
Woc
WZ Chain
George Hessberger
Rch
Wes Mills and Company
Dog Heroes
Consumers’ Program
Weaf Oane Health
Wiz Chai
Ee Armstrong
Arthur Ravel Ord
Chapin
So Deis
Weaf Chains
Renfrew of the Mounted
Weap Easy Aces
WGST
Wgst Co
Um and Abner
Roake Carter
Leo Reisman Orch
Dude Ranch
Hammerstein Music Hall
KMO
Fred Astaire
Wie
Ib Indecarde
Nbcs
WIZ
Harmony
Roy Campbell
Weap Chain
Ed Duchin Orch
WAP
Johnny Hamp Orch
Frank Dalicy
Stanley Norris Arch
WEAP
SBC
Norris Deserted By One of 4 Men Who Drafted Him
Omaha INS reports William Ritchie a Jeffersonian Democrat and one of Norris’s four initial backers withdrew support. He cites the Mullen Norris tieup as the reason and shifts to support Republican Robert Simmons for senator.
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Norris
Omaha
INS
George W. Norris
William Ritchie
Arthur Mullen
Ritchie
Gov
Landon
Robert Simmons
Koob Seeks Union Candidate for Iowa District Congress
George W. Koob, Union party hopeful for the Second Iowa district, argues for clean politics and honest government and asks voters to elect him as the candidate who will not be bought by politicians pursuing personal interests over party welfare.
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George W. Koob
Union Party
Congress
Iowa
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Stooges
Lawyer Lynch
University of Iowa
George Wilson
Rock Island Railroad
Newt” Lynch
Fealing
Polk County
Underworld
Herring-Harrington-Kraschel
National House of Representatives
National Senate
Herring- Kraschel
Politics
Mr. Geske
Democratic State Central Committee
E. H. Birmingham
Birmingham
Snoopers
Iowa Liquor Commission
King Thompson
Gisbe
Bluebirds
Dieg Leibert
WJZ A. d
Chicago
Ginger
Cook Rt
Davin Haram
Sweet Home
Weaf ” Honeymooners
Homemakers
Giri d ‘Stone
Ted Malone
Wabco Sind
Gene One
Aeneas
Rich
Rachester Civic Creh
ABC
Kook
First Avenue
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