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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 25, 1936
Page
29
A garbled 1952 document references urging the reopening of a wan debt question. The text mentions Paris and U.S. involvement, with scattered phrases about regulatory actions and dates. No clear events or identifiable individuals are confirmed.
Reported from San Jose notes an aviator named Ferry who used a caddy and was charged a high fee at the eleventh hole of the greens. The piece recalls Ferry previously worked there as a caddy.
Sheriff James Ho Smith and Deputy Sheriff Dick Payn arrested Herb Browne and Arthur Lavermore in a Tuesday afternoon investigation of a lodging theft. The men face larceny charges after the alleged theft of apparel and wallets totaling around $600 from an apartment building on Cedar Street.
Foreign reports describe rushed dispatch of British warships toward Spain as a refugee standoff escalates. Italian and German embassies are emptied, with refugees moved to legations of Chile, the Netherlands, Norway, and Romania. Madrid faces pressure as crises unfold and nations contest shelter for those fleeing the conflict.
A probate judge in a state court will hear a case involving the killer of a wife. Details remain unclear due to garbled text but indicate a share in an estate may be involved.
A Dubuque strike case reads like a fragmented court note. The report cites Arcwe Carter and legal actions involving a peace officer and a货 company facing fines and injunctions. It mentions a planned next appearance and a toll on workers and operations due to the strike.
Death of Mrs Margaret Taylor reported from a local hospital with services planned at Beatty Chapel at 2 pm on Wednesday. Rev Ell Wherate and the LOG to conduct. Burial to follow, with the family to receive friends at the chapel Tuesday evening. Mrs Taylor is survived by six children a sister two brothers and many grandchildren nieces and nephews.
Joseph Fenton, formerly of Cedar Rapids and later of this city, died Monday in Milwaukee after a brief illness. Survived by wife Liza and six brothers in Iowa and Wisconsin, he had been with the Milwaukee railroad. Funeral services set for 2 30 pm Wednesday at Turner chapel after his body arrives from Milwaukee.
Funeral services for Loyal Reen Harner a retired Jumherrman and Cedar Rapids fuel dealer were held in Turner chapel with Reverend Ed wards Crescent Lodge No 25 and Crescent Judge pallbearers. Burial followed at Cedar Memorial Park Cemetery.
The city market will be open Wednesday and Thursday morning and will close for the season afterward. A joint meeting of the National Union for Social Justice, labor organizers, and Townsend is set for Wednesday evening at Woodmen’s Hall. postponed to December 22 at 8 pm. A household fire at 1508 Tenth Street SE caused by a bucket of burning paper damaged the kitchen ceiling. Earl Elson had been singeing cartons nearby.
C J Fitzpatrick, 52, of Amarillo Texas, was sentenced in district court by Judge A B Clark to one year in county jail on two larceny counts. He was arrested Monday after allegedly stealing shirts from Montgomery Ward and socks from Sears Roebuck. Sentences run concurrently with release on good behavior after 30 days served.
A series of birth notices: Lloyd Carpenter and wife at 516 B avenue NE welcomed a son on November 21 at St. Luke's hospital. Amos Meyers and wife at 1928 E street SW welcomed a son on November 23 at Mercy hospital. Rodney Clark and wife on route 4 Marion welcomed a daughter on November 23 at Mercy hospital. William Cook and wife at 1111 Second street SE welcomed a daughter Barbara Jean on November 20. Amity Blakey and wife at 1111 Twelfth avenue SE welcomed a son on November 24.
Eda Kemp reached a hundred years in Mexico Missouri as about 100 relatives urged her to try a cigarette for the birthday. She appeared to enjoy the moment and joined in the modern trend during the celebration.
The article reports tense moves to lift the Rebel suspension as leaders from the Armed Hat Cep and Mullinery Workers weigh expulsions or continued sanctions. Federal coordinator George L Barry and International Typographical Union chief Charles P Howard react to AFL tensions while predicting possible union withdrawals and a strained path to settlement.
Paul Chesmore 24 of near Marion was paroled by Judge A B Clark from a fifteen year indeterminate term to Anamosa state reformatory after pleading guilty to uttering a forged instrument. Deputy Sheriff Larry Condon investigated four forged checks totaling 2750 dollars, with a 10.75 dollar check used July 16 at Central City. Snakes have scales on their undersides each scale linked to a rib and move as the snake coils.
Alice Longworth argues the nation may need a constitutional convention as a remedy to partisan gridlock. She notes two state legislatures could trigger a convention to amend the Constitution and urges a modern, nationwide airing of proposed changes.
In Wise Virginia AP reports Edith Maxwell faces a second trial after failing to gain a change of venue. Her arraignment proceeds in Wise county district court with Judge Ezra T. Carter denying the defense motion. Trial is set for December.
Sigourney officers halted Cain accused of brutal attack on 70 year old man. Police say the 23 year old suspect, identified as Peck, was being held on suspicion of attempted extortion. Funeral arrangements for the elderly victim were noted as authorities investigated the Sunday night incident.
In Peornin Arizona the district attorney announced the dismissal of the long running kidnapping case against Victor Robson indicted in the 1960s. The attorney general approved the action amid procedural questions and ongoing appeals.
An old advertisement touts Bucklew’s Famous Mixture as a cure for bronchitis and asthma symptoms. It claims two to three doses with sweetened hot water before bed will give a coughless night and refreshed awakening, urging readers to buy at a drug store.
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