04 Oct 1932
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 04, 1932
Page
1
The piece recalls Herbert Hoover’s Iowa birth and rise to the presidency, arguing he bears blame for the economic crash only to the extent of action-based errors. It stresses his humble origins, wartime leadership, and the inevitability of the 1929 collapse, urging balanced judgment over partisan vilification.
Cook county grand jury issues three true bills charging Samuel and Martin Insull with embezzlement larceny and larceny by bailee. Indictments followed brief deliberations after witnesses testified. Authorities plan extradition from Paris and Canada to bring the brothers to trial.
Herbert Hoover returned to his native Iowa to a massive welcome as crowds packed Rock Island Davenport West Liberty and Iowa City stations. Reporters say the turnout was the largest ever for a presidential candidate in Iowa, with residents cheering and waving flags amid band music on his western campaign stop.
President Hoover invited his former West Branch teacher Mrs Mollie Brown Curran to join the presidential special at West Liberty. Crowds cheered as the train paused in West Liberty and Davenport and Des Moines stops drew thousands. Curran, taught by Hoover in third grade, wore a warm greeting with tears and memories of his boyhood. A West Branch mayor presented corn and both leaders shared smiles as the train moved on toward Des Moines.
A historical note claims the erred approval of the Hawley Smoot tariff came after pressure on Congress to attach a revision provision. The piece criticizes the flexible clause as unwise and inappropriate for farmers.
The text argues that aid to agriculture via the federal farm board was a misstep caused by yielding to demands from farmers’ staunch allies both in and out of political office, calling the error one of action rather than empty promises.
The text notes a leader’s stance in favor of enforcing the Eighteenth Amendment and Volstead Act, arguing his attitude reflects a large civic element that believes national moral welfare requires prohibition despite it being unworkable.
The article defends Herbert Hoover amid national turmoil, praising his steadiness and long record. It portrays his rise from modest beginnings to the presidency, noting that hardship has tested him but he has not faltered or blamed others.
The passage credits Mr Hoover’s achievements to his own labor and a Quaker upbringing that left him with disciplined character. It honors those who build their fortunes independently, noting the ongoing tribute to self-made success.
The piece reflects on a President returning to Iowa from West Branch after forty five years as an orphan. It honors courage initiative and intellect shaped by harsh lawless worlds and contrasts such adversity with protected lives. It anticipates a citizen reaction in Iowa.
Paris reports Samuel Insull plans to retire in England and not return to the United States. Samuel Insull Jr confirms the elder Insull bought a 100 acre estate near Reading. Chicago discussion questions whether extradition would be possible if indictments are secured amid the collapse of Insull associates.
New York AP Henry F Moore juror in the case of United States Senator James J Davis was fined 100 dollars or five days in jail after causing a mistrial by approaching defense counsel near trial end. His name was removed from the jury list.
Readable notes show Cedar Rapids auto toll data for the year with a focus on accident figures. The fragment references 273 incidents and mentions varying categories of road safety concerns.
Secretary of the Treasury Ogden L. Mills opened the Republican bid in California with a hard attack on Franklin D. Roosevelt calling him inexperienced and unable to grasp the situation. He critiqued Roosevelt on farm relief water power foreign trade and stated Roosevelt had yet to outline a concrete program. Mills spoke before the American Bankers' association noting uncertainty about Roosevelt's stance on Garner's pork barrel bill and reconstruction.
Albany New York Democrats adjourned the state convention amid disputes over the governor nomination. Alfred E. Smith plans to back Lieut. Gov. Herbert Lehman, with Roosevelt's support, while Tammany favors Albany Mayor John Boyd Thacher. Wagner proposals floated to move Lehman aside and place Wagner or Smith on the ticket.
John M. Rider 83 of Cedar Rapids is hospitalized in Iowa City in critical condition after his car overturned near Laurens Iowa from loose gravel. Rider, longtime Northwestern Bell manager, suffered a fractured vertebra and paralysis from the chest down following the Monday crash while en route to visit his daughter Mrs de Williams. He had traveled alone, leaving Cedar Rapids last week and stopping at Sheldon before the incident.
Marlboro Maryland resident George Washington was jailed on a liquor law violation after police and federal agents found a 400 gallon still near his home across the Potomac River from Mount Vernon.
Paris report says King Carol recalled Crown Prince Michael from London after the boy learned of his father’s love affairs from an English Paris newspaper. Michael spoke English, asked questions, and the king ordered no further publication during his visit.
Will Rogers recalls a 1931 trip to Mukden with Floyd Gibbons. He cites Far Eastern writers who say Japan will remain in Manchuria, arguing treaties and courts won’t deter expansion and that land changes by arms. He ends with a blunt stance that action, not rhetoric, decides borders.
Mexico City AP President Rodriguez dictated an order expelling Monsignor Leopold Ruiz y Flores the papal delegate after a deputy delegation delivery of a request for expulsion. The president said the order was already issued citing loyalty of revolutionaries and Mexican sovereignty. The deputies thanked him.
Thousands line Grand avenue in Des Moines to hear President Hoover open his 1932 campaign. The event includes a parade from Davenport, a dinner with Governor Turner, and an 7:30 p.m. Coliseum speech. Mrs. Hoover visits Waterloo and the Smouse school for handicapped children. Hyde predicts the address will appeal to farmers amid crop price concerns.
President Hoover arrives by special train in Des Moines and proceeds to a parade through business districts. He then dines with Gov. Dan W. Turner before speaking at the Coliseum, launching his 1932 campaign as crowds gather at the state Capitol plaza.
Newt Butler, Hoover's boyhood friend and lifelong Democrat, plans a Des Moines visit tonight to greet the president. He has faced personal hardship, selling his store and reconsidering party loyalty for friendship, as he travels Tuesday morning.
Secretary Hurley will travel to the western states for thirteen speeches starting in Keokuk Iowa with adjustments for weather. He may fly if conditions improve or take a train to St. Louis where a plane will meet him. The schedule includes Omaha and other stops in October.
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