Plane beats storm in around-the-world race
Racing reporter H R Ekins on the Hawaii Clipper finished from Guam to Wake Island in 12 hours 48 minutes, beating typhoon delays and rivals. The clipper crossed the lagoon at 7 28 p m CST and prepared for a dawn take off to push toward San Francisco and New York. Kilgallen and Kieran waited in Manila after delays with the China Clipper.
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Ekins
Wake Island
Manila
H. R. Ekins
Guam Island
Mid- Pacific
Guam
Hawaii
New York
Dorothy Kilgallen
New York Journal- International News Service
Leo Kieran
New York Times-North American
Alliance
S. S
Pierce
Hong Kong
P. I
INS
New York Evening Journal
International News Service
America
Petitioners Protest Permit For Addition To J G Harper Plant
The J G Harper Automobile Refinishing company sought a non conforming addition at 431 Fifth Avenue SW but faced opposition led by Mrs. James Wood supported by over twenty residents. The council referred the issue to the legal department to draft a zoning ordinance change and set a hearing after its presentation. City Attorney Don Hines said a four fifths council vote could enact the change.
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J. G. Harper Automobile Refinishing Company
Fifth Avenue
James Wood
Sixth Avenue
Harper
Iowa City Woman Hurt as Car Upsets in Dense Fog
Lucille Ahlff, 25, of Iowa City, was critically injured when the car she rode in overturned on a curve in dense fog near Coralville. Helen Simpson and Harold Edwards, both in the car, were slightly injured. Ahlff had not regained consciousness and suffered head injuries and a crushed chest according to University hospital sources.
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Iowa City
Lucille Ahlff
Coralville
Helen Simpson
Harold Edwards
Chicago
Miss Ahlff
University Hospital
Missed Prosperity Train Claim Sparks Roosevelt Critique
Chicago declares 11 million unemployed missed the prosperity train claimed by President Roosevelt in a Chicago speech. John Hamilton, Republican national chairman, denounces the president as reckless and campaigning, criticizing the parade and alleged coercion of workers while noting U.S. industrial recovery and vast wartime-style spending.
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Hamilton
Chicago
INS
Franklin D. Roosevelt
John Hamilton
Republican National
Roosevelt
America
United States
Landon campaign draws 75000 cheering backers in Grand Rapids
Michigan voters were urged to back Alf Landon as his 160 mile tour concluded with a balcony speech at a Grand Rapids hotel. He criticized the New Deal as changing goals while promising a liberal government not to confuse progress with spending. Guardsman presence marked the parade from station to Campau Square as 75,000 welcomed him before an overnight trip toward Topeka.
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Michigan
Sturgis
Grand Rapids
Detroit
Landon
Campau Square
Frank O'Malley
Linn County Sells Road Certificates
The Merchants National Bank of Cedar Rapids bought $25,000 in Linn county road certificates at par with 2 percent interest. Other bidders were Jackley and Company and Carlton D. Beh and Company. Certificates mature December 31, 1937, issued to start WPA work, approved by the county board under the state highway commission.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merchants National Bank of
Cedar Rapids
Linn
Jackley and Company
Carlton D. Beh and Company
Des Moines
Board of Supervisors
State Highway Commission
Milo Sedlacek
Passenger Clipper Reaches Honolulu
The Philippine Clipper with Sen. William Gibbs McAdoo Roy W. Howard and five other passengers on a final preview of Pan American trans Pacific air system landed in Honolulu at 10:47 a.m. CST Thursday during its Alameda California to Manila and return flight.
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Honolulu
T. H
Philippine Clipper
William Gibbs McAdoo
Roy W. Howard
Pan- American trans-Pacific Air System
Alameda
Calif
Manila
French Bank Cuts Discount Rate Again
Paris reports the Bank of France lowered its discount rate Thursday from 2 percent to 2 percent. The decision marks another easing move by the central bank, aligning with ongoing efforts to stimulate the economy.
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Paris
Bank of France
Two Are Arrested After Complaint By Girl
William Hughes 72 of 1012 Sixth Street NW and John Ford 65 of 309 I Avenue NW were jailed on district court bench warrants for a statutory offense. Deputy sheriffs Condon and Payn lodged them late Wednesday. Judge Ring set bonds at 1500 each after approval of true information from County Attorney Thompson. The complaint was filed on behalf of a Cedar Rapids girl aged 9.
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William Hughes
Sixth Street NW
John Ford
I Avenue NW
Larry Condon
Dick Payn
H. C. Ring
G. K. Thompson
Cedar Rapids
Duckworth confession links to Kraschel amid political scandal
The piece recounts Duckworth’s sworn confessions implicating Kraschel and others, their fears of indictment, and the failure of officials to pursue perjury charges or impeachable conduct. It notes resignations and ongoing political candidacies by Herring and Kraschel, urging readers to recall last year’s scandals.
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Duckworth
Supreme Court
Herring
Kraschel
O'Connor
Maley
Liquor Commission
H. M. Cooper
Cooper
Woodbury
United States
Hickenlooper and Byers Rally in Battle for Graft Probe
A Des Moines House showdown pits Representative B B Hick enlooper and Senator Frank C Byers against secrecy around slot machines liquor and campaign funds. The Gazette backs their fight for reform and urges re election while criticizing Linn County representative Marley Clark for missing the decisive vote to suspend rules and back the graft investigation.
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B. B. Hickenlooper
House of Representatives
Des Moines
Frank C. Byers
the Gazette
Hickenlooper
Byers
Frank Byers
Linn County
Marley Clark
Lions Hear Coe And Cornell Coaches At Luncheon
About sixty five Lions members attended the Roosevelt hotel grid luncheon where Coe and Cornell coaches spoke on football. Moray Eby praised Drake’s power, Dick Barker discussed Iowa State’s Purple game, Judd Dean lauded Cornell’s freshman team, and Tom Hayden predicted a 12-0 Illinois win. Cap Hedges analyzed Minnesota play and Frank Vore attended as Lions International rep.
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Lions Club
Roosevelt Hotel
Coe
Cornell
Art Shepherd
Moray Eby
Drake University
Kohawks
Dick Barker
Iowa State
Judd Dean
Forest Rutgers
Tom Hayden
Ralph Martin
Iowa City
Hayden
Illini
Horace “Cap” Hedges
Gophers
Frank Vore
Chicago
The
Lions International
State Asks Mercy For Accused Mother
New York AP report says a judge's charge was pending as a jury prepared to decide if Elizabeth Smith killed her newborn illegitimate son. The prosecutor did not seek the death penalty and urged a verdict of some degree of homicide that would be just and merciful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Elizabeth Smith
William Smith
GOP Rallies Planned in Coggon and Viola Tonight
Republican meetings for Cedar Rapids precincts 2 and 3 occur at 7 tonight at the county headquarters Montrose hotel, with adjournment to hear former Senator James A. Reed at Memorial auditorium. Candidate A Benson speaks Friday at 8 p.m. in Coggan American Legion hall, followed by E Johnson of Cedar Rapids at a Viola rally in the consolidated school.
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Republican Organization
Cedar Rapids
Montrose Hotel
James A. Reed
Memorial Auditorium
Dc. A. Benson
Robinson to Speak in Des Moines October 21
United States Senator Joseph T. Robinson of Arkansas will deliver a campaign address in Des Moines on October 21 for President Roosevelt. The speech, by the Senate Democratic floor leader, is sponsored by the state central committee, the Polk County Democratic Central Committee, and the Polk County Young Democratic Club.
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Des Moines
E. H. Birmingham
United States
Joseph T. Robinson
Arkansas
Roosevelt
Senate
State Central Committee
Polk County
Democratic Central Committee
Young Democratic Club
Baptist Women Demand Cooperation Against Liquor Trade
Iowa Woman's Baptist Mission society adopted resolutions Wednesday urging cooperation with other denominations to combat organized liquor traffic in the United States. The group declared abhorrence of the legalized liquor trade debasing the country and favored spreading the movement's spirit.
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United States
Iowa Woman’s Baptist Mission Society
Women urged to strengthen Christian home life worldwide
A call for peace and good will was echoed as women were urged to focus on enriching Christian home life at home and abroad. The resolutions committee listed Mrs. C. C. Anderson of Mount Pleasant, Mrs. Lloyd E. Wilson of Des Moines, and Mrs. Margie M. Shimek of Iowa City.
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C. C. Anderson
Mount Pleasant
Lloyd E. Wilson
Des Moines
Margie M. Shimek
Iowa City
Man Nabbed In Denver For Stealing Car Here
Denver authorities hold Walter Knecht wanted in Cedar Rapids for stealing Jim Curry’s car from 2416 B Avenue NE on Oct 3, and abandoning it in Columbus, Nebraska after also taking a vehicle in Indianapolis. Knecht’s release to Cedar Rapids is being sought. plates were removed delaying ID.
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Denver
Nebraska
Colo
Walter Knecht
Cedar Rapids
Jim Curry
B Avenue NE
Fifth Street
Fifth Avenue SE
Earl Stanley
Stanley
Knecht
Curry
Columbus
Neb
Indianapolis
Nab Fayette Girl For Theft Of Car From Local Man
Dolores Edwards alias Inez Trapp, 20, of Fayette, arrested for theft of a car from Dale Rich Route 1 Cedar Rapids owner Jeff Rich. Car stolen 1:20 am downtown. She confessed driving toward home then abandoned after tire blowout eight miles north of Independence. Recovered by Rich at 1 am Thursday. arraignment scheduled in district court.
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Dolores Edwards
Inez Trapp
Fayette
Dale Rich
Cedar Rapids
Jeff Rich
Miss Edwards
Independence
Dubuque
Condon
Kudina
Edwards
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J. G. Harper
H.G. Russell
Okinow
Baities Ste
Cedar Rapids, Ia
Uckworth
State House
Max Duckworth
G.O.P
Coggon, Viola
Sen. Robinson
Smulekoff
Third Ave
Baed
Smulekoff’s
Axminster
DIAL
Innerspring Studio
Third Avenue
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