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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Nov 29, 1933
Page
1
Iowa and national issues swirl as the Senate debates a tax revision and federal aid measures. Governors and bystanders voice opinions on mob violence, labor, hog markets, and public works, while Cedar Rapids seeks federal funds and local councils weigh development.
In St Paul a federal court acquitted four members of the Roger Touhy gang Chicago of kidnapping William Hamm jr wealthy brewer They faced two indictments including transportation of Hamm to Wisconsin and conspiracy The defense credited alibis while the government relied on Hamm and a key witness Factor The quartet faces Illinois trial on capital offense charges despite the acquittal
A Touhy gang member told United Press that a St Paul jury acquitted Roger Touhy and his companions in the Hamm kidnapping, asserting the verdict echoed actions five weeks earlier by a gang kangaroo court. The source warned he could be exposed.
Pan American Airways announced Colonel and Mrs. Charles A Lindbergh plan a non stop flight from Dakar West Africa to Natal Brazil. They were at Porto Praia Cape Verde Islands and planned a dawn departure for a 350 mile leg to Dakar before the 1 715 mile ocean crossing to Natal.
Cedar Rapids records show a 24 hour low of 31 at 7 am with 23 at 9 and 48 at 1 30 pm under fair skies. Temperatures climbed to a 60 degree top at 3 pm then eased to 48 at 7 pm and 41 at midnight as the day warmed again.
A federal department orders rejection of Ford’s bid because it was lower than the initial price. The action reflects a policy that bids must meet or exceed the government’s set minimum to proceed.
In Natchez Mississippi Judge R L Corben halted the trials of Octavia Dockery and Richard H Dana after more than 300 jurors were examined and found biased. The Merrill murder case remains in court records with no immediate revival.
The Lily Benka Gaines murder case was given to a Spokane superior court jury consisting of four women and eight men at 5 17 p.m. Tuesday fifteen days after the trial began. Mrs. Gaines is accused of shooting her husband Dr. James J. Gaines.
The NRA mediation board said union officials approved a tentative settlement for the Union Stock Yards strike. Strikers would return to work immediately if the membership approves, with retroactive effect to Tuesday if ratified. If not, arbitration would be sought. The Chicago Livestock Exchange warned it may halt trading by 3 p.m. Wednesday to prevent losses.
Holmes relatives announce a $1,000,000 damages suit against Governor James Rolph Jr and other officials alleging incitement and failure to protect Holmes and Thurmond before and during their lynching in San Jose. Attorneys Hallinan and Coghlan hold the suit pending.
A 1933 reflection on Ellen Terry and Sir Henry Irving filled with quarrels, vanity, and wit from Terry’s diary About H. I. The piece notes their famed partnership, mutual need, and the folly of petty disputes, urging humor to ease conflicts.
Jack Stace a 55 year old roomer at 529 Fifth Street SE Cedar Rapids was found dead at 7 am Tuesday in his car parked near Cornell College library Mount Vernon. Coroner Dr Vorpahl said death was likely a heart attack with postmortem planned and no inquest.
Nila Cram Cook, a Davenport native and former Gandhi follower, arrived in New Delhi declaring she will abandon the ashram life for thrills and speed. She criticized Gandhi as a tyrant, described sleeping on brick beds, and said she fled after his fence remark. She later overturned a car at speed and suffered bruises.
National Guard trucks ferry four lynching suspects from Salisbury to Baltimore after eastern shore mobs hurl fire hoses bricks and stones at guardsmen. Governor Ritchie vows action while Baltimore city officials move to protect prisoners amid threats to impeach the governor.
Sam Clark and Shirley Miller were arrested in Linn county on a charge of disturbing the peace after delivering impromptu speeches before about 300 people in the courthouse basement. They were released on bonds of 100 dollars each, with the case postponed a week and cautioned to avoid the relief center.
Alfred E. Smith rejects Father Coughlin’s charges that his monetary stance was influenced by J. P. Morgan, calling the accusation false. New York officials defend Smith and denounce the cleric’s attack as unwarranted amid a public dispute over sound money and the gold standard.
Private funeral services for Frank Witwer, a prominent young businessman, were held at the Witwer residence at 2 p.m. Tuesday. The Rev. R J Campbell of the Church of Our Lady of Grace led a tribute filled service. Pallbearers included Sutherland C Dows Earle Muzzy Richard E Killian and others from Cedar Rapids and Waterloo. Burial followed in Oak Hill cemetery.
Iowa farmers packed a corn loan conference with over 2500 attendees as William S. Bradley outlined an expected 211 million dollars in state credit aiding corn growers through a 45 cent 2 bushel loan plan. Authorities reported 10 million loans likely and outlined distribution of 150 million available, with Illinois and Iowa prioritized.
Iowa City 19 year old Lester Rogers was killed Tuesday when a 12 gauge shotgun discharged in the basement of Joseph Shimon 21 during gun inspection. County coroner Dr. George Maresh said a shell was in the gun and Rogers grabbed the barrel causing the trigger to fire. No inquest will be held as Shimon is exonerated.
The Chicago and North Western asks the Interstate Commerce Commission to approve a $3.5 million PWA loan to buy 65,000 tons of steel rails and 18,000 tons of fastenings. Charles M. Thomson seeks $251,000 on certificates to purchase 4,000 tons of rails and needed fastenings.
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