29 Oct 1935
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Oct 29, 1935
Page
1
Thousands of wild geese endured a dawn flood on the Niagara River then hunters ended the spectacle by firing as 200 birds were killed or crippled. A Gazette editor critiques American decline, while Iowa cases debate indictments and the reach of supreme court review and final judgments.
Sioux City District Judge Earl Peters heard arguments on venue change for Attorney General Edward L. O'Connor in the Woodbury county graft investigations. Prosecution and defense debated prejudice and affidavits as Peters planned a ruling later this week, with a possible transfer to Onawa if prejudice is found.
Sioux City report states State Auditor C. W. Storms denies Attorney General Edward O'Connor's accusation that Special Prosecutor H. M. Havner aided Woodbury county grand jury. Storms' affidavit accompanies Havner's response to O'Connor's petition seeking a venue change for related trials.
An intermediate order by Judge Peters remains non public facing. The public will not be advised of the court's justification for its ruling, with only lawyers and judges expected to understand the legal reasoning.
An English visitor derides American life as bright and friendly yet endlessly energetic. He notes perpetual activity, late nights, fast-paced leisure, and fashion’s grip, warning the price of constant doing may dull happiness, and he plans to return to England.
Diver Jim Jarratt in an iron man suit descended 300 feet to the Orphir wreck in search of the Lusitania. He reported rivets two inches across confirm the sunken liner’s identity as darkness and a storm limited further exploration.
In BISMARCK North Dakota the selection of a jury to try former Governor William Langer a second time on conspiracy to corrupt an act of Congress is set to begin Tuesday in federal district court.
A red haired ex-convict identified as Ralph Edward Lessing shot former Municipal Judge William R. Fetzer in his Chicago office then wounded three lawyers and killed himself. The note in his clothing blamed the judge and the law, while the wounded lawyers Nathan Weintraub William Hawthorne and Bert Lannon were hospitalized in serious condition.
Japan warned the League of Nations that it will accept no discrimination and will insist on equal opportunities for trade in world regions under mandate.
Thousands of Arctic wild geese numbering about ten thousand were trapped on the upper Niagara River for 24 hours then escaped southward on their migration. About 200 birds were killed or drowned by the falls or hunters as officials allowed shooting to prevent total loss, after an endless chain struggle near Niagara Falls.
The Iowa Supreme Court will hear motions by First Assistant AG Walter Maley and others to set aside Woodbury county grand jury indictments in a graft case. Des Moines figures Ray Harrison and Joe Gagen join thirty defendants in seeking reversal. Nov 1 hearings target applying the ruling to all, with Peters to submit transcripts by Nov 15.
C. W. McNaughton Iowa special agent indicted by Woodbury county graft grand jury for taking a bribe asks the Iowa supreme court to review Judge Earl Peters ruling upholding the indictment. William Welch Logan attorney filed the petition. Chief Justice J. W. Kintzinger set November 1 for a hearing.
Italy defies London and the League to halt its Ethiopian campaign as Blackshirts celebrate 13th anniversary of the fascist march on Rome. The government signals resolve but hints at anxiety over European reaction while Dejazmatch Nasibu plots near Jijiga and Makale.
Erwin Meier of Wheatland topped Clinton county corn huskers with 1 769 pounds of husks at the M J Kearney farm one half mile east of Dewitt over damp husks from Sunday rain. Harvey Grover of Lost Nation placed fourth with 1 565 pounds.
The Supreme Court agreed to review how far the government may regulate stock yard charges. St Joseph Stock Yards Co appeals a lower court ruling against enjoining Secretary Wallace from enforcing a valuation and rate schedule issued May 4 1934 under the Packers and Stockyards Act. The company argues the rates are confiscatory.
The U S Supreme Court scheduled December 9 arguments on the constitutionality of AAA processing taxes after Hoosac Mills pressed for an early date. A New Deal land condemnation case was added to the docket. Observers doubt a Christmas decision, with a January ruling more likely.
John Eichacker 53 longtime Homestead postmaster died at 4 15 am Monday after a stroke. A key Amana colonies leader he helped move the colonies from communistic to capitalistic in 1932. Survived by widow two children John and Mrs. William Lippman two brothers Charles Otto and two sisters. Private funeral Wednesday at 1 pm at the family home.
Des Moines men Joe Baker and Albert Elliott aided Ralph West in a false pretenses case involving bricks sold as alcohol for 472.50. Federal alcohol tax penalties were filed against West in Wisconsin as police read warrants. West and Dickson pled not guilty in district court and posted 1000 bonds, released later. West, once sought as a Midwest liquor syndicate head, was not present for federal trials in Cedar Rapids.
Washington report notes the AAA will convene state workers to outline next year’s corn hog plan after a Saturday referendum. Iowa’s R. M. Evans and extension staff likely attend. production bases will shift to current conditions with flexible allowances and small penalties for slight overproduction.
Henry J. Midget Fernekes the diminutive gunman who walked from Joliet Aug 3 was reported captured Monday in Chicago by Captain Daniel Gilbert chief of the state's attorneys police Details of the arrest were not immediately available
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