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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Oct 17, 1936

Page

2

F D R Accuses Wall Street of Financing Against Him

President Roosevelt denounces Wall Street as using ill gotten money in a campaign against him in Cleveland Ohio. He cites Ohio recovery figures and argues the administration helps wage earners and all business groups by boosting purchasing power and living standards. He warns voters against anti reform propaganda and stresses the fight for those at the bottom of the economic pyramid.

F.D.R Wall Street Ohio America Washington

Shirley Temple Stars in Dimples at Paramount

Shirley Temple headlines the new Dimples at Paramount with song and dance as she portrays Little Eva in a pre Civil War New York setting. Frank Morgan, Robert Kent, Helen Westley and Stepin Fetchit support a lively comedy with a minstrel finale and a Silly Symphony short.

Shirley Temple Paramount Miss Temple Shirley Bowery Little Old New York Little Star Frank Morgan Morgan Dimples Stepin Fetchit Caroline Allen Drew Robert Kent Uncle Tom Professor Eva Uncle Charlie Chase Elmer Elephant Paramount News

King Edward Plans to Marry Wally and Abdicate Rumor

The article reports rampant speculation that King Edward might marry Mrs. Wallis Simpson and possibly abdicate in favor of the Duke of York. It notes court gossip, church and political opposition to the match, and suggests retirement as a serious possibility amid public fascination.

Duke of York Wallis Simpson Baltimore Simpson W Edward Mrs. Simpson Britain

Relatives Say They Know Nothing of Simpson King Edward Rumor

Washington relatives of Mrs. Ernest Simpson said they have no knowledge of reports she plans to marry King Edward VIII after her divorce. Aunt chaperone D. Buchanan Merryman and other relatives voiced surprise and disbelief at the circulating rumor.

Washington Ernest Simpson Edward VIII of England D. Buchanan Merryman Simpson Edward Prince of Wales Anne Gordon Suydam

Revision of the Lame Duck Act Sparks Election Crisis Talk

Washington experts study scenarios where no president is chosen by January 20. If no majority, House vote and state delegation blocs could delay inauguration, prompting calls to revise the Twentieth Amendment as Congress weighs the risk of a power vacuum.

Washington INS Senate House George Norris Nebraska

City Briefs Feature Council Session and Local Events

City council met Saturday for a brief session to approve bills and payrolls. The First Baptist B Y P A will present a four scene Biblical play Ruth Thursday at 7 30 p m in the church auditorium at Second avenue and Twelfth street SE. Dr J C Field of Peru South America a Y M C A worker will speak on South American conditions at the Rotary Club luncheon at the Roosevelt hotel Monday.

First Baptist B. Y. P. A Ruth First Baptist Church Second Avenue Twelfth Street SE J. C. Field Peru South America Rotary Club Roosevelt Hotel

Local boy sustains lip injury in bicycle mishap

Wilbur Matus Jr son of Mr and Mrs W L Matus of Fifteenth Avenue SW fell from his bicycle on the way to drum corps practice Saturday morning. He cut his lip badly, required several stitches, and is recovering at home.

Wilbur Matus, Jr W. L. Matus Fifteenth Avenue SW Wilbur

Community Players adjust acting class meeting time

The acting class will meet Sunday at 3 p.m. at the Playhouse replacing the regular Wednesday session. The time shift is part of rehearsals for "Ceiling ero."

Playhouse

Davis Begged Larceny Fine With Work Guarantee

Ted R. Davis aged 22 of 921 Second Street SE faced Justice A. S. Reed on larceny charges. He was fined 100 dollars or 30 days in jail, suspended on good behavior if he leaves town and accepts a farm job. Davis had two sacks of coal in a car rumble seat and admitted taking coal from Riverside Fuel at 9 p.m. Thursday. Detectives Condon and Kudrna reported.

Ted R. Davis Second Street Justice A. S. Reed Davis Riverside Fuel Company Condon and Kudrna

What Cheer Bank Waives 20 Percent of Deposits

The old First National Bank of What Cheer will pay a 20 percent waiver on deposits, allowing 80 percent to be available immediately. Twenty percent of the waived amount had been released earlier.

What Cheer First National Bank of

Oelwein Forms Business Girls League

Business girls of Oelwein met Friday evening to organize the Business Girls league of Oelwein. Miss Stein of Cedar Rapids assisted. Sixteen charter members included officers Mae Shadle president Isabelle Cook vice president Ethel Hoth secretary and Evelyn Eck treasurer.

Oelwein Business Girls of Business Girls League of Miss Stein Cedar Rapids Mae Shadle Isabelle Cook Ethel Hoth Evelyn Eck

Alice in Blunderland and the Roosevelt address

Alice Longworth condemns Roosevelt for defending the NRA and refusing to disclose revival plans. She argues business praise hides monopoly protection and warns that unless he pledges to repeal autocratic powers, the public must doubt his intentions if elected.

Roosevelt Chicago NRA Blue Eagle Landon Congress Alice Longworth

Second Evangelical To Lay Cornerstone For Remodeled Building

Second Evangelical church at Eighteenth Avenue and Ninth Street SW will lay a cornerstone Sunday at 2 15 p.m. Rev I L Baumgartner Cedar Falls Evangelical district superintendent會 speaker. The building enlarges to about twice its former size and will be renovated completely.

Second Evangelical Church Eighteenth Avenue Ninth Street I. L. Baumgartner Cedar Falls Evangelical C. H. Webster Margaret Dill Etta Payne Isabelle Dill Edna Forsythe G. B. Miller Ellen Shettel J. W. Leasure O. C. Gatrelle

Intoxication fine for driver in head-on collision injuring two

Hortense Schroeder sustained a nose cut and a bruised leg when the car carrying her and Ralph Clemens collided head on with John Kellys vehicle on Sixteenth avenue. Clemens, Amarosa truck driver, was fined 25 dollars and costs in police court for intoxication. Schroeder was treated at Mercy hospital and released. Witnesses included C C Gillin Jerry Platz and Ed Gorman.

Hortense W. Schroeder F Avenue NW Ralph Clemens Anamosa John Kelly Tenth Street Harold Woodford Sixteenth Avenue C Streets Clemens Miss Schroeder Mercy Hospital Woodford C. C. Gillin Second Avenue Jerry Platz First Avenue Ed Gorman Seventh Street

Catholic Debate Suggested Between Coughlin And Ryan

The Echo Buffalo Catholic newspaper calls for a public debate between Father Coughlin and Monsignor John A. Ryan on money as a major issue. Ryan, aligned with Roosevelt, criticized Detroit priest Coughlin as daring yet prejudicial in his remarks, after a feisty public exchange.

Buffalo N. Y Father Coughlin Msgr John A. Ryan The Echo Monsignor Ryan Roosevelt Detroit Dr. Ryan Sally Democratic Party

Weather Cloudy And Colder For Football Fans

Cloudy skies and fluctuating temperatures forecast for Iowa City bound football fans in Cedar Rapids. The day opened around 43 degrees at 7 am, rose to 46 by 9 am, dipped to 44 at 10, and stood 45 at 1 15 pm with Friday highs near 63, then 50 by nightfall. Light rain Friday night totaled 0 01 inch.

Cedar Rapids Mercury Chambers

Death Plot Tied to House Servant and Wealth Suspicions

Detectives arrest the butler after finding arsenic in the house tied to a plot around Mrs. Churchill. Lee admits buying poisons claiming squirrels were the target. police allege the plan involved inheritance and insurance to crown Lee as sole heir, with Mrs. Churchill’s wealth at stake. Churchill died mysteriously in Florida at 73. police suggest foul play centered on Lee.

Lee Reeves Churchill Florida Chang

One Dead Two Hurt In Two Blasts At Michigan University

At the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor two lab blasts left one graduate student dead and two others injured. George Drasin, 23, of Grand Rapids, died while working on a steel drum with an acetylene torch. Oliver Brown, a chemistry instructor, and Frieda Kaufman, a Chicago student, suffered facial cuts from a separate explosion.

Ann Arbor Mich University of Michigan George Drasin Grand Rapids Oliver Brown Frieda Kaufman Chicago Alfred W. White Department of Chemical Engineering Drasin

Belgium Denies Gaining Any From Three Accords

Brussels AP reports Independence Belge claims Belgium will not give up its military pacts with France nor its League Covenant duties or Locarno pact adherence. It also says the chief of staff seeks 100 million dollars to modernize the army. King Leopold’s cabinet speech is seen as guiding principles, not neutrality.

Brussels Independance Belge Belgium France Leopold

Grinnell seniors honored with Phi Beta Kappa shingles

Four Grinnell College seniors ranked highest in scholarship received Phi Beta Kappa shingles at a chapel service. Prof J W Charlton spoke and presented the honors to three men Robert Gannaway Berger Graves Roger Nelson and one woman Frances Hansen. Graves has been a star tackle on the college football team for three seasons.

Grinnell Grinnell College J. W. Charlton Robert Gannaway Berger Graves St. Louis Roger Nelson Gowrie Frances Hansen Omaha

Judge Grants Hemphill Promissory Judgment in Chi Kappa Pi Case

Judge James P. Gaffney awarded $1 208.61 on promissory notes in district court Friday against the Chi Kappa Pi fraternity in Iowa City.

Iowa City James P. Gaffney E. E. Hemphill Chi Kappa Pi

Iowa double bill thrills packed audience at local theater

An eager crowd filled the Iowa house for a two feature program headlined by Daniel Boone with George O'Brien. The Big Game follows football players and gamblers with romance, a wedding, and a riot on the field as a news reel closes the show.

Iowa Theater Kain-to-kee Daniel Boone George O’brien Heather Angel Bobby Wilson William Shakespeare June Travis Bruce Cabot Andy Devine N. D

Theaters Open With Notable Double Bill Listings

Iowa venues feature The Big Game with Philip Huston and June Travis alongside Daniel Boone with George OBrien and Heather Angel. Paramount showcases Dimples with Shirley Temple and Frank Morgan. Palace screens Hearts Divided with Dick Powell and Marion Davies, plus Country Beyond with Paul Kelly and Rochelle Hudson. State shows Last of the Mohicans with Randolph Scott and Binnie Barnes, plus Back to Nature with The Jones family. Rialto features Pinto Rustlers with Tom Tyler and Ticket to Paradise with Roger Pryor and Wendy Barrie. Sun presents Music is Magic with Alice Faye and Ray Walker and Whispering Smith Speaks with George OBrien and Irene Ware.

Iowa Philip Huston June Travis Daniel Boone George O’brien Heather Angel Paramount Shirley Temple Frank Morgan Dimples Palace Dick Powell Marion Davies Paul Kelly Rochelle Hudson State Last of the Mohicans Randolph Scott Binnie Barnes Henry Wilcoxon Jones Family Nature Rialto Tom Tyler Roger Pryor Wendy Barrie

Democrats Use Franking Privilege for Massive Campaign Mail

In Washington the senate office building hosts a large mailout of campaign literature. About 14 men operate under Emil Hurja's direction to print 6 million cards in ten days. The pieces quote Alf Landon, with franked mail issued by Democrats Guffey Barkley Brown and Merritt.

Washington Senate Special Senate Campaign Expenditures Committee Emil Hurja James A. Farley Alf M. Landon Guffey Pennsylvania Barkley Kentucky Brown New Hampshire Representative Merritt New York Frank

Two Plead Not Guilty To Charges At Vinton

Heinie Fintel aged 68 and Andrew Miller aged 64 pleaded innocent to statutory charges on behalf of a 12 year old Vinton school girl when arraigned before District Judge C E Walters. A Benton county grand jury indicted them earlier Friday. Bail was set at 1500 for Fintel and 2000 for Miller. both remained jailed unable to post bonds.

Vinton Heinie Fintel Barber Andrew Miller C. E. Walters Benton County Walters Fintel Miller

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