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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 16, 1932
Page
1
Fragmentary lines mention Marshall and precedents stirring discussion. No clear event or outcome is specified. context suggests an ongoing legal or administrative debate around property or policy precedents involving a figure named Marshall.
The text outlines debates over prohibition and national policy, noting party maneuvers and the White House conference. It discusses the league’s stance on international plans, Roosevelts leadership, and calls for unity amid war pressures and fiscal fears.
Libby Holman Reynolds and Ab Walker are discharged after the North Carolina state moves for a nolle prosequi due to insufficient evidence. Judge A M Stack orders the case formally dropped and bonds released, though the door remains open for future prosecution if new evidence emerges.
Rail executives and securities groups pressed opposition to the U S Canada St. Lawrence waterways pact before a Senate Foreign Relations subcommittee. Alfred Thom and Fred N Oliver argued added facilities are unnecessary and wasteful. Thom named Midwest rail leaders backing the view as the hearing reviewed the treaty.
The astral testimonials for today highlight lively social activity and happiness in domestic and affectional realms. Justice indicates profit and felicity through courtship, marriage, and home energies, with a lively year ahead for those born on this day. Notable nativity: Henry G. Davis.
Ruth Elder, famed aviator, won a divorce from Walter Camp in Reno Nevada. The closed hearing lasted under five minutes with Elder accusing Camp of cruelty.
Tom Dennison, 13yearold political leader, testified in his defense in a federal liquor conspiracy trial that he did not meet Al Capone in Chicago nor plan to imitate Capone’s syndicate. He disputed a government witness who claimed Dennison offered $1000 to tail Harry Lapidus to Chicago and have him killed, a charge tied to Lapidus’s December shooting in Omaha.
Samuel Insull Jr testified in Chicago on December 14 1931 tying the standstill agreement with bank creditors to staving off insolvency of the Insull empire. He described collateral limits and market outlook as the disclosure underscored the depth of the bankruptcy crisis while a separate Texas bank robbery report noted three masked gunmen robbing First State Bank of Stinnett and kidnapping cashier G Newsome with $5000 missing.
Geneva AP reports France proposes a disarmament plan linking all nations to abandon neutrality in war. The plan endorses Paris pact breach as a common concern, calls for concerted actions, and outlines steps to enforce the outlawing of war.
Bettie Richeson of Smithflat California died in a Bennkelnan hotel Tuesday from poison. A coroner's jury found it was death by her own action. Labels on poison containers by her bedside were unreadable.
In Belfast 12 000 guards will accompany the Prince of Wales during a three day stay to dedicate Stormont parliament buildings with 4000 armed guards among them. The security plan follows recent Belfast street clashes as the heir travels from London to Liverpool for a ship voyage.
J M Dinwiddie eighty held a noon luncheon at the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce honoring his milestone. City business and civic leaders joined farmers and educators as Dinwiddie recalled pioneer Cedar Rapids, memories of his banking career, and life with his mother and early community.
Washington AP reports a world debt crisis driving talks between President-elect Roosevelt and Hoover with Britain and France seeking an examination of roughly 8 billion dollars in obligations. Democrats and Republicans clash over moratorium versus default while calls for European concessions and possible international readjustments surface at the Capitol.
In East Boston a drum of gasoline exploded near the tunnel entrance, injuring more than twenty people, mostly children. Eighteen were taken to a relief hospital as a crowd stood watching firefighters struggle to extinguish the blaze before the blast sent liquid fire over bystanders.
In Tegucigalpa official reports say San Pedro was recaptured from rebel forces with other federal gains. unofficial counts put casualties at more than 200 killed or wounded.
Washington report notes sixty senators and representatives with relatives on the federal payroll are leaving public life after the 1932 election. Of 169 known cases, 109 lawmakers remain connected to relatives on taxpayer funds across current or prior terms. Speaker Garner held two government posts, while several Republicans and one doubtful Democrat, Andresen, depart as payroll links persist.
Will Rogers critiques Herbert and Franklyn over foreign debt moratorium. He suggests Herbert faces blame if extended or reduced, advocates a 50 50 split after talks, and hints at a presidentially shared approach. He declines the invitation and notes a planned trip to South America on March fourth.
In Springfield Illinois unemployed demonstrators clashed with state lawmakers on the house floor during a half hour of near fistfights. Police intervened but struggled to eject the 100 demonstrators as Comrade Lebau and Weber led the protest demanding 100000000 for unemployment relief.
In Springfield the Illinois House adopted a resolution urging Governor to summon a special session to repeal the dry law after Rep. Raymond O Keefe of Chicago rendered How Dry I Am. The final tally was 68 to 21 in favor.
Illinois Democrat and House floor leader Rainey says the short session will need a new revenue bill and doubts beer legislation can pass until the Seventy third Congress. He favors a manufacturers tax as emergency revenue but opposes it as a principle.
President Hoover, en route aboard the presidential special train, signals openness to a nonpartisan wartime debt discussion with Governor Roosevelt at a White House conference next week. A one year moratorium remains his preferred path, while aiming for a durable basis for post term negotiations amid possible shifts toward a new deal for foreign debtors. The journey covers 8383 miles in 22 states over thirteen days as crowds greet the President and Mrs Hoover across the Midwest.
The Belgian government, echoing the notes from Britain and France, asks for revision of its war debt and postponement of $2,125,000 interest payments. Ambassador May delivered the note to Secretary Stimson as President Hoover plans immediate study of the issue. Belgium’s funded debt totals $417.78 million, with $246 million post Armistice borrowing. interest is paid only on the postwar portion.
A rug set on a Harrisburg Pennsylvania sidewalk two weeks ago to show its wear resistance was part of a furniture store display but was stolen Monday night. The incident was reported by local authorities.
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