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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 19, 1935
Page
22
Helena reels after a strong quake causing two deaths and extensive damage across the city. Buildings collapsed and streets filled with debris while refugees gathered around fires in the streets. police restricted traffic as schools and factories sustained heavy losses.
Richard Bean 24 of 620 Fifteenth Ave SE and Harviet Tompkins 29 of 926 Sixteenth Ave SE sustained facial injuries when the truck driven by Bean collided with a street car at the Tenth Ave SE and Seventh St SE intersection at 4 p.m Friday. Motorman L. R. Olney and the injured were taken to St. Luke's hospital for first aid. neither stayed.
Indian summer type weather prevailed in Cedar Rapids as the temperature rose quickly under clear skies. The mercury climbed from 40 at 7 a.m. to 66 by 10 a.m. and reached 71 at 1:30 p.m., with yesterday’s high at 69 and night low at 43.
Washington report on J Ernest Frost's proposal for a four season calendar with ninety one day quarters and Year day as New Year. The plan adds rest days on quarter days and aims for 48 equal weeks and fewer working days. Public note cites Commerce Department publication and caution about industry impacts.
In Addis Ababa Emperor Haile Selassie watched Dedjasmatch Abeba present three lion cubs from the governor of Gofa and Gamo. About 10,000 warriors paraded in the capital as the emperor bid farewell to a half million people over two months. The scene unfolded on the palace balcony with the duke of Harar delighted by the ceremony.
New York AP reports weekly industrial index near recovery peak with gains in electric power, freight movement, and consumer goods. The seasonally adjusted index reaches 77.0, led by auto and building sectors, indicating a renewed phase in the recovery.
Mandeville W. Zenge was found guilty of the emasculation murder of Dr. Walter J. Bauer. The jury recommended life imprisonment with a new-trial hearing set for October 25. The death penalty had been sought. Mrs Louise Shaffer Bauer, widow of the slain professor, was not present.
The WPA list approved in Washington includes an $85 000 grant for Linn county recreational facilities. Officials could not explain the Cedar Rapids community center listing as the request may have come from the state conservation board and might fund streams lakes and parks.
Madrid AP report says several high government figures face grave charges over a 2,000,000 peseta bribe to award a gaming concession to a Dutch syndicate. Premier Joaquin Chapaprieta states the cabinet has referred the case to the attorney general after two secret sessions.
Senator George W. Norris warned that machine politics in Roosevelt era appointments threaten the 1936 re election. He urged abolition of holding companies and criticized expenditures while praising the President for helping the average man.
President Roosevelt begins homeward voyage aboard the U S S Houston weighing anchor at the eastern end of the San Blas gulf Panama. He plans a fishing stop and hopes for another session before heading to the West Indies next week. He praised his San Blas village visit.
Mrs Harold McKee of Round Grove Wisconsin yawns ceaselessly at eight to eleven per minute setting a new continuous yawning record. Her physician Dr H L Pettit Morrison Illinois notes no relief yet from the mysterious ailment though some sedatives help briefly. The cause is described as a nervous explosion and recovery may take time.
Rep. Henry M. Kimball of Michigan's third district died at his Kalamazoo home at 57 from complications after a stroke suffered in Washington on July 8.
The Pan American Clipper departed Midway Island for Honolulu at 9 32 am Pacific Standard Time. The flight marks a swift move between key Pacific hubs as a carrier trains its long range service.
A 1935 Cedar Rapids toll count lists numbers for accidents, injuries, and deaths. The file records vehicle incident totals and casualty statistics for the year in Cedar Rapids.
Thomas A. Olson construction superintendent for Powers-Thompson in Joliet and a PWA project on the Mississippi river bank was found fatally shot in his riverbank office. Police suspect a possible love triangle. Olson spoke to the operator saying he had been hurt before dying. A .45 revolver fired the shots. blood trail led to the office.
State investigators probing missing drivers licenses uncover waste paper from the motor vehicle department containing envelopes and a filled out license. Workers at Central Fibre Products found quarters worth five to ten dollars among the discarded papers, adding a new angle to the inquiry.
Lew Wallace says Tama discovery of quarters dates back to August and no link to the motor vehicle department. No drivers license applications found at Central Fibre Products plant and employer money discoveries attributed to waste paper from Des Moines stores. Horace Tate investigated with Tama employees allowed to keep found money.
At the Atlantic City AFL gathering a fist fight broke out between John L. Lewis of the United Mine Workers and William Hutcheson of the Carpenters Union. Hundreds of delegates watched as both sides clashed before officials separated them and Hutcheson was escorted out with a bleeding face.
Leon Pachta 24 of 212 Fourth Avenue SW was pulled from the west channel of the Cedar River near the Fourth Avenue Bridge after a drunken walk. He was fined 10 dollars and costs for intoxication and released home by police instead of jail after being found wet and cold.
The Minnesota daily, campus newspaper, charges college football with hypocrisy citing Minnesota ineligibility issues as evidence. It argues colleges must professionalize the sport and accuses the game of shifting toward professional appeal to non-college fans.
DES MOINES AP District Judge Lou Ladd dismissed Friday the National Cash Register company's suit for 78,000 against the state liquor commission at the company's request. The company claimed the money was due from cash register accounting machines used by the commission. Commission members said 100 machines were taken on condition rent could be applied toward purchase. Later the commission switched to cheaper machines.
London officials said the British fleet will remain in the Mediterranean for the time being amid ongoing diplomatic exchanges in London Paris and Rome. There was no change in fleet dispositions until a more favorable atmosphere develops. Britain may alter positions later if conditions improve. The French note granting strong naval support was welcomed and eased misgivings about mutual aid under the League covenant. Diplomatic talks between Britain France and Italy were cited as raising European prospects.
Rome dispatch reports General Emilio de Bono issued proclamation No.23 freeing all slaves in the occupied zone of northern Ethiopia. The move abolishes slavery in 2000 square miles of Eritrean and Italian Somali fronts with no further details given.
Reports from Addis Ababa say 180000 Italian troops under Gen Emilio de Bono may attack Aksum and Aduwa, meeting Ras Seyoum's 500000 strong force. Ras Seyoum may mobilize 250000 troops with Ras Kassa bringing 70000 Amhara warriors. War Minister Mulugueta to supervise operations.
Premier Mussolini in an official communique says Britain acted in good faith in the crisis with Abyssinia and denies selfish motives. The British ambassador Sir Eric Drummond assured Rome Britain would limit actions to league obligations, with naval moves not aimed at Italy. The communique claims recent British maneuvers were not hostile and that real peace talks had progressed in the past forty eight hours.
Paris reports indicate French officials hedged on full cooperation with Britain in the Mediterranean. Laval reportedly pledged support only if aggression is clearly unprovoked and League sanctions permit aid. Some officials say league approval is required before French ships can act, risking delay.
Lincoln Nebraska October date announced for a special session of the legislature. Governor Ruoff Cochran indicated the date as Oct 28 and said the session would convene to address urgent state matters.
Ad takers on duty tonight until 8 P M to receive Want Ads for the Sunday Gazette. Call 2 1121 if telephone placement is needed. Credit is good for listed telephone directory customers with no past due balance. Two line Want Ad for three days only 84 cents.
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