Local traffic fines and a fatal fire report
Wayne Lee of 716 Twelfth avenue SE was fined 2 dollars plus costs for driving without a muffler. Wallace Darling of Cottage Grove avenue SE was fined 5 dollars and costs for entering an arterial highway without stopping. Glen Kirby of 1901 K street SW was fined 10 dollars and costs for speeding 43. A back fire at 1037 am Thursday on a property owned by Leonard J Strait at Third Street and Second Avenue SW caused a still alarm. Mr Thank Kuehl, 72, of 1548 Ao avenue NE, died at 4 pm Thursday at her home. Mrs John A Morehead, 71, of 718 Second Street SW, died at 11:13 pm Thursday at her home.
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Wayne Lee
Twelfth Avenue SE
Wallace Darling
Cottage Grove Avenue
Glen Kirby
K Street
Leonard J Strait
E Avenue
Third Street
Second Avenue
Thank Kuehl
Ao Avenue
John A. Morehead
Second Street
Victor Johnson Sentenced in Intoxication Case
Victor Johnson aged 30 of 860 Fourteenth Street SE was sentenced to 30 days in the county jail in Justice Churchill's court for intoxication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Johnson
Fourteenth Street SE
Cedar Rapids Area Announces Several Births and Marriages
Harold Merrill and Marjorie Camdler of Cedar Rapids join with Johnson Greedy and Frances L. Eby of the same city, along with D. M. Meskimen of LeMars and Annabelle Stout of Waterloo, and several Cedar Rapids couples, in a list of names. Mercy hospital records show a son born Aug. 31 to Mr. and Mrs. Harold McNiel. a daughter Aug. 31 to Mr. and Mrs. Harry Cisler. a son Aug. 31 to Mr. and Mrs. William Fitzgibbons. St Luke's hospital records note a daughter Aug. 31 to Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Bensch of Marion. and birth notices for a daughter Aug. 30 at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Gladwin, 1517 Twelfth Avenue SE.
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Harold Merrill
Marjorie Camdler
Cedar Rapids
Johnson Greedy
Frances L. Eby
Mandrew Severe
Robert Huffman
Marion Clausen
Minneapolis
Mercy Hospital
Harold McNiel
Twelfth Street
Harry Cisler
Fourth Avenue
William Fitzgibbons
Fifth Street
St. Luke’s Hospital
Alfred Bensch
Sixth Avenue
Marion
Mr. Gladwin
Twelfth Avenue
Solon Woman Shoots Self in Apparent Suicide Attempt
Elizabeth Vanorny, 38, of near Solon, was wounded in a self inflicted gunfire incident. The 32 caliber revolver was found nearby. She was rushed by ambulance to St Luke's hospital where doctors reported the bullet entered her breast, exited, reentered, and exited the back before causing no serious injury. Her condition improved to fair the following morning.
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Elizabeth Vanorny
Joe Vanorny
Solon
St. Luke’s Hospital
Don Condon
Arthur Zimmerman
Cedar Rapids
Man Who Escaped Clinton Jail Caught
Ray Hatfield twenty three of Cedar Rapids escaped from Clinton county jail weeks ago and was captured at eight p m Thursday in Marion by Milwaukee railroad detective Jack Monahian. He faces transfer to Clinton county jail after arrest by Sheriff James H Smith and Deputy Sheriff Harlan Snyder. Two other escapees were nabbed in Nebraska shortly after.
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Ray Hatfield
Cedar Rapids
Clinton County
Marion
Jack Monahian
Milwaukee
James H Smith
Harlan Snyder
Clinton
Tatfield
Nebraska
Hitler Decrees Danzig Reunion with Reich
The report details Albert Forster declaring Danzig reunification with Germany and naming himself supreme Danzig leader. It covers Hitler announcing a law to unite Danzig with the Reich, the Reichstag's swift passage, and Goering's pledge of loyalty, amid Nazi claims of attacking Polish fortifications and Poland’s response.
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Free City
Albert Forster
Danzig
Reich
Germany
Poland
Hitler
Forster
Reichstag
Berlin
Hitler Rejects Peace Proposals and Warns Poland
In a stark address, Adolf Hitler denounces failed German proposals for peaceful settlement of disputes over Danzig and Polish corridors. He cites mobilization and terror against Germans, vows Germany cannot remain idle, and says Britain was informed of Poland’s reluctance to enter serious talks.
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Caywce
Danzig
Poland
Free State of
Germany
Poland Responds to Mediation Proposals with Mobilization
In a stern reply to mediation efforts, Poland announces general mobilization as its first response and cites repeated frontier incidents. The speaker asserts no demand from western states and reaffirms a fixed Franco German border while inviting reciprocal friendship from England.
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Poland
M A
France
Germany
England
Reich Declares No Westward Interests and Self-Reliant Struggle
A speech asserts Germany has no interests in the west and views the Reich frontier as fixed for all time. The speaker thanks Italy for support but emphasizes not seeking foreign aid, urging self-reliance in the ongoing struggle.
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Germany
Reich
Italy
Neutrality pact reshapes East Europe and commits to non aggression
In a sweeping shift, Germany and Russia pledge not to use force against each other and to consult on European questions. The non aggression pact, ratified in Berlin and Moscow, aims to prevent future clashes and foster economic cooperation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sia
Germany
Berlin
Moscow
Will to Fight for Germany's Security and Expansion
Molotov speech outlines aims to solve the Danzig issue and corridor, seek peaceful German Polish coexistence, and vow relentless action to secure Reich borders. He pledges restraint only on civilians and promises retaliation against aggression, urging deputies and the nation to endure sacrifice for Germany's survival.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
People’s Commissar
Molotov
Danzig
Hitler's Reichstag Speech Attacks Versailles Treaty
Berlin reports state the official text of Adolf Hitler's address to the Reichstag condemning the Versailles treaty as a torturing problem. He says pressures have grown unbearable and outlines his stance on Germany's future actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Adolf Hitler
Reichstag
Danzig and Corridor Annexation Debate Escalates
The text asserts Danzig and the eastern corridor are historically German domains and accuses Polish control of eroding German cultural influence. It notes Danzig was severed and the corridor annexed by Poland, stressing the fate of the German minority there.
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Danzig
Poland
Mediation Attempts with Poland on Direct Talks
The speaker describes an eleventh hour push for mediation by Britain to foster direct Germany Poland talks. After two days of waiting for a Polish plenipotentiary, no full powers were delivered, though the proposal was accepted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Poland
I pledge total sacrifice for the German armed forces
A public figure declares six years of labor building the German armed forces and over 90 billion marks spent. He asserts the force is now best equipped, promises personal sacrifices, and vows to wear the uniform until victory. He names Goering and Ness as successors and pledges loyalty to the Fuehrer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
German Reich
Goering
Herman Goering
Ness
Rudolph Mess
Nazi Party
Fuehrer
Senate
Hitler Calls Britain Dirty English in Rudest Fashion
Paris dispatch cites reliable sources as Adolf Hitler insulted Sir Nevile Henderson in the German chancellery calling Britain dirty English and blamed Britain for Europe's troubles. He warned Beck to reach Berlin within an 80 minute flight and urged direct talks on Polish policy.
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Paris
INS
Henderson
Hitler
Beck
Josef Beck
Berlin
Warsaw
Fuher
Trenderson
Poland
London
Capsule of Europe's Events In 16 Days
United Press outlines a rapid sequence of July August events as Europe moves toward war. Nazi-Soviet pact announced and peace signed. Polish border clashes intensify. Franco British mobilization. Roosevelt peace appeal. Hitler notes and German plans shape the crisis.
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Europe
Reich
Slovakia
Poland
Skagerrak
Roosevelt
Germany
Italy
Hitler
Chamberlain
Britain
National Defense Council
Danzig
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