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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 04, 1932

Page

12

Reichstag Delay and Steel Helmet Rally Mark Berlin News

Goering delays the Reichstag session to September 12 amid coalition talks with the center party. Back in Berlin, 80,000 attendees including Von Papen watched the Steel Helmets display with a military review and torch parade ending with Deutschland Über Alles.

Berlin Herman Wilhelm Goering Reichstag Adolf Hitler National Socialist Party Hitlerites Franz von Papen Germany Kurt von Schleicher Kurt von Hammerstein von Papen August Mackenzen Grunewald

Strikers Battle Workers At Peace Palace In Geneva

About 600 striking construction workers confronted crews at the Peace Palace site in Geneva where the League of Nations headquarters is being built. Police escorted the march but violence broke out as workers stoned windows and damaged materials, needing 100 officers and palace staff to restore order.

Geneva League of Nations

Mrs Pollak to tell story on stage for 1000 a week

Chicago reports Dorothy Pollak signed a three week burlesque contract paying 1000 dollars weekly to recount her relationship with Joseph Pollak, the bootlegger shot to death. Cousin Victoria Schultz joined for 250 dollars weekly, both set for State Congress theater alongside other stage tell-alls.

Chicago Dorothy Pollak Joseph Poor Joe) Pollak Victoria Schultz

Utah Professor To Oppose Smoot

Dr. Elbert D. Thomas a University of Utah political science professor was nominated Saturday night as aocratic candidate for the United States Senate seat held by Reed Smoot the Republican incumbent in Utah.

Ogden, Utah Elbert D. Thomas University of Utah Uni Reed Smoot

No Whisky To Be Distilled For Year In All Of Scotland

Elgin Scotland report says no whisky will be distilled in Scotland for the 1932 33 season due to crushing government taxes. Cost to produce a gallon is three shillings six pence, duty rises to 72 shillings six pence, members note the slump. Most of Scotland's 91 distilleries belong to the Distillers Association. non members will distill only part time.

Elgin Scotland Scottish Distillers’ Association The Distillers’ Association

Mollison Sails For Home After Honeymoon Flight

Capt. James A. Mollison, first solo European to America, sailed on the Empress of Britain for home. He planned to finish his delayed honeymoon with wife Amy Johnson and hinted at returning to Canada by land rather than air.

Quebec James A. Mollison Europe America Empress of Britain Amy Johnson Canada

Cermak Invites Dublin to Chicago World’s Fair

Mayor Anton Cermak of Chicago spoke to the Dublin Chamber of Commerce inviting members to attend the Chicago world’s fair. He then visited Glasnevin Cemetery and laid a wreath on Michael Collins’s grave before expected travel to London that night.

Dublin Anton Cermak Chicago Dublin Chamber of Commerce Glasnevin Michael Collins Cermak London

Polite conduct and high stakes in a late night bridge session

A letter from Mrs. William H. Levy praises cautious bidding in a penalty double hand with North and East on the verge of a large reward. The column discusses politeness at the bridge table, club culture, and how courteous play sustains card rooms, citing anecdotes and a midnight bridge poem by R. C. Rose.

William H. Levy San Francisco California

Woman Arrested After Raid Seizes Moonshine and Brew

Ethel Fetters, 35, of 112% First Street NE, was jailed on a charge of maintaining a liquor nuisance after federal agents and Detective Earl Stanley conducted a raid about 10 pm. Officers found 11 half-pint and 4 quart bottles of moonshine, 24 quart and 24 pint bottles and 2 half-gallon bottles of home brew, plus a 12-gallon mash jar.

Ethel Fetters First Street Federal Prohibition Earl Stanley

Thrown From Train Dragged Under Car

William Thompson, 22, a transient, is hospitalized after being thrown from a moving freight train by two companions and dragged under a boxcar. He hung on to brake rods as the train rounded a curve and was found unconscious on the rods when the car was switched to a siding in Waterloo. Doctors expect his recovery.

Waterloo William Thompson Thompson

Asylum Patient Dies By Own Action in Nebraska Hospital

Norfolk Nebraska AP Anna Runge of Dakota City a patient at the state hospital here committed death by own action Saturday by hanging herself with a bedsheet on the porch of the institution amid an ongoing investigation into the incident at the asylum.

Norfolk Neb Anna Runge Dakota City State Hospital

Vote For Platform Not The Man Plea By Norman Thomas

Norman Thomas, socialist presidential candidate, urged voters to cast ballots for party platforms rather than the nominee. He criticized Republican and Democratic platforms as failing to relieve unemployment and boost morale, arguing socialism offers a five day work week and social protections as rights.

Chicago Norman Thomas Thomas

Rosenwald Estate Worth 32 Million Despite Declines

In Chicago Julius Rosenwald's estate is valued at 32 million dollars after a sharp decline in Sears Roebuck assets. The estate also includes philanthropist holdings and paid 500000 dollars to the county treasurer for state inheritance taxes.

Rosenwald Chicago Julius Rosenwald Sears, Roebuck and Philanthropist

Caught On Bad Check Count After Being Trailed To Stores

James Van de Veer, 40, was arrested by Patrolman Fred Hasley at 9:30 p.m. Saturday after being trailed to several stores in the loop. He faced a charge of falas feee ax aack—unspecified in the text. He had entered a store, fled, then checked into Syndicate Clothing and Matson Shoe stores where no checks were cashed.

James van de Veer Fred Hasley Falas Feee Ax van de Veer Newman Syndicate Clothing Matson Shoe

Three men plead not guilty in Kenosha realtor murder

Portage Wisconsin UP three men pleaded not guilty to the murder of Robert A Wilson a Kenosha real estate dealer They remained jailed awaiting trial set for September 9 An inquest into Wilsons death was postponed to September 10 after warrants for first degree murder were issued following the suicide of Frank Tylius whose confession implicated four others Covelli Infusino and Cosentine appeared for arraignment and learned Tyrius hanged himself in a Wisconsin Dells jail cell Covelli commented Thats a good thing.

Chaplin Fight Over Sons in Films Moves to Appeal

Mrs. Chaplin won a stay to appeal after a judge ruled Charles Chaplin Jr and Sydney Earl cannot act without both parents written consent. The case blocks her contract with Fox to feature the boys in five films, while Chaplin faces further district court review.

Los Angeles INS Charles Chaplin Parker Wood Charles, Jr Sydney Earl Liza Grey Chaplin District Court of Appeal Wood

Further Gain For Mrs. Ferguson In Official Vote Count

The Dallas report shows Miriam A. Ferguson gains in official county canvasses for governor. Ferguson leads Sterling by 3,753 votes after using unofficial returns from sixteen counties due to missing reports. Official totals: Ferguson 477,696 to Sterling 473,943, up from an unofficial 476,703 to 474,330.

Dallas Tex Texas Election Bureau Miriam A. Ferguson Ross S. Sterling Ferguson Sterling

Firewater-Fueled Theft Lands Indian in Jail

An Indian man calling himself William Penn from the Canton agency is jailed in Fairview, charged with stealing a railroad locomotive. He spurred the locomotive from the roundhouse, fled north, and was chased seven miles by the roundhouse foreman and town marshal who fired shots before Penn stopped the engine.

Fairview Okla William Penn Canton Penn Bing Roundhouse

Miller bids to sell 101 ranch to Capone blocked by government

Col Zach Miller of the 101 ranch in Oklahoma says he is ready to sell to Alphonse Capone but the U S government forbids contact. Miller says he met eleven Capone associates in Chicago and found them respectable, yet cannot see Capone in Atlanta prison.

Wichita, Kan Zach Miller 101 Ranch Oklahoma Alphonse Capone Chicago United States Capone Atlanta

Arthur G Wells Santa Fe Official Dies in Hospital

Arthur B. Wells longtime Santa Fe Railway executive dies in Presbyterian hospital after pneumonia following an operation three weeks earlier. He would have turned 71 on November 18.

Arthur G. Wells Santa Fe Chicago Arthur B. Wells Fe Railroad Presbyterian Hospital Wells

Von Gronau Hops For Tokio Airport

German flyer Wolfgang von Gronau plans a sea voyage toward Tokyo aiming for Tokio Airport. The report notes his leisurely Saturday departure from a Japanese port city with the craft and route details unclear in the fragments.

von Gronau Tokio Nemuro Japan Wolfgang von Gronau Turday Ravens Ura Airport

Fall patterns offer detachable details for versatile wardrobes

Practical and economical guidance for building a fall wardrobe using patterns 1183 1184 and 1152 with detachable collars cuffs and built up skirts. Provides yardage per size notes sizing 14 through 42 and prices for patterns and catalogs from The Cedar Rapids Gazette pattern department New York address.

Cedar Rapids Gazette Pattern Department West Seventeenth Street New York N. Y

Jungle expedition to use tear gas on African lions

El Paso report says tear gas guns and cartridges were ordered for use against African lions. The Jay L Harmon company received a 25 gun and 50 cartridge order, to be shipped to S R Brown of London, a mining engineer, marking the first tear gas use against big game.

EL Paso Tex Jay L. Harmon Harmon S. R. Brown London Eng

Plane Crash Kills Pilot Harry Hilliker in Erie

A Stimson cab aircraft returning from the Cleveland air races caught fire and crashed in Erie Pennsylvania. Pilot Harry Hilliker of Buffalo died after being trapped as gasoline flooded the motor and caused an explosion. Airport attendants could not reach him amid intense heat. Hilliker was a six year aviation veteran.

Erie. Pa Stimson Harry 5 Hilliker Buffalo

Montour Couple Marry in Lost Nation Lutheran Church

Montour bride Montour Miss Erma Kuhlman wed Earl L. Stanton of Monmouth on August 31 at the German Lutheran church in Lost Nation. Rev. Braun officiated with immediate families present. reception followed at the bride’s home for 25 guests. The couple plans a short honeymoon to Marshalltown and will reside on a farm two miles south of Monmouth. A reception for Mr and Mrs Stanton was held in Monmouth.

Erma Kuhlman Henry Kuhlman Lost Nation Earl L. Stanton James Stanton Monmouth Braun Esther Burrichter Arnold Rutenbeck Marshalltown Ed Hansen Mon Mrs. Stanton M. W. A. Hall

Sturtz Birth Anniversaries Marked by Family Picnic

The Sturtz brothers Frank and John of Gilman celebrated their birth anniversaries with a Sunday gathering at Frank's home, attended by 37 relatives and friends who enjoyed a picnic dinner and music. Out-of-town guests included Mrs. Ernest Merritt of Grand Island Neb and several Sturtz relatives from Laurel Gladbrook Melbourne Marshalltown and Gilman.

Frank Sturtz John Sturtz Gilman Ernest Merritt Grand Island Neb Fred Sturtz Laurel Jake Dunbar John Lynch Gladbrook

Reunion picnic ties Greer McNeill families at Lenox campus

Large crowd gathers at Lenox campus for Greer McNeill reunion activities. Attendees include Sam and Mrs Greer and children Martha and Robert of Pittsburgh, H C Irvine family, Albert McNeill clan, Jane Wendt, and Hopkinton residents. Missionary society members from several churches attended and heard brief talks on Mexico and coal field poverty, followed by musical numbers.

Lenox Greer- McNeill Sam Greer Martha Robert Pittsburgh H. C. Irvine Paul Margaret Birmingham Donald Irvine Annapolis Albert McNeill Janet Josephine Albert Jr Anna Patton

Marriage of Gertrude Bates and Frank A. Smith in Central City

Central City announces the marriage of Gertrude Bates to Frank A. Smith of Redfield on August 21 at the Presbyterian manse. The Rev. Carr officiated. attendants were Mr and Mrs Shirley Smith. They will reside in Knoxville where Mr Smith works for Ross Construction Company.

George K. Bateman Central City Gertrude Frank A. Smith Redfield Presbyterian Manse Carr Shirley Smith

Self Satisfied Person Wills Not Progress With Knowledge

A short maxims piece argues that eagerness to learn drives advancement. It notes people often talk only about their work and urges broad study across fields to exchange ideas and succeed in business and society. It cautions against narrow specialization.

Des Moines Keota Couple Wed at Drake University

Miss Bertha Cook of Des Moines and Everett Fagan of Keota married Aug 27 at Dr Stringfellow's home in Drake University Des Moines. Wedding party traveled to the Des Moines airport for supper and returned to Keota to spend Sunday with the Fagan family.

Bertha Cook Des Moines Everett Fagan Keota Stringfellow Drake University

Lindle Family Gatherings and Local Church Activities

Matt Lindle hosted fifty relatives at the Lance Lindle cottage near Muscatine last Sunday. Lena Lindle plans a similar family gathering at her Atalis sa cottage next year. Trinity Reformed church Ladies Aid will meet with Mrs. L. C. Hain for an all day gathering next week. area churches led a corn roast and watermelon party at Frank Chapman residence with music by Robert Grooters of Iowa Falls. Several Rochholz and Barkhurst families plus Donald Johnston gathered at Bert Graham residence to honor Mr. Gray on his fiftieth birthday.

Matt Lindle Lindle Lance Lindle Muscatine Lena Lindle Atalissa Ladies’ Aid Society The Trinity Reformed Church L. C. Hain South Bethel Rochester Bennett Clarence Sugar Creek Frank Chapman Robert Grooters Iowa Falls Harry Rochholz Bert Rochholz Ralph Ehresman

Evans Host Young People's Union Party

Shellsburg Mr and Mrs Jesse Evans entertained the Young People s union of the Federated church at a party at their country home Monday. A farewell picnic was held Tuesday at Ellis park Cedar Rapids for Mrs Phoebe Penrose who left Wednesday for her home in California. Those present were Mr.

Olga Valenta Wilson Park J. M. Leary Bridge Club W. C. Richardson Lucile Greiner Webster Francis Turner Corning Howard Freshwaters Turner George Mayer Kathryn White A. D. Stewart Keota Leora Thorburn Ames Hazel Snakenberg Sigourney Pearl Hermanstorffer Cedar Rapids William Wake F. F. Hagist Edith Teets Culture Club H. D. Williams Mary Lyons G. H. Holmes Don Peden Athens George Liddle W. T. Palmer Chicago Howard Stewart J. P. Levien O. D. O. Club Harold Teets B. L. Sanders Bridge Palmer H. L. Page Francis Turner of Everett Schmitt Elmer Aller C.‘rence Aller Jesse Evans Young People’s Union of the Federated Church Ellis Park Phoebe Penrose California E. Wichman Paasdas Jolly Sixteen Club Charles Lyon Kansas City Edward Hoover Marian Hoover Lawrence Henry Hinkle Clarence Hinkle Lyon

Victor and Elizabeth Folkerts Muller wed in Columbus Nebraska

Victor Miss Elizabeth Folkerts of Steam Boat Rock and Louis P Muller of Victor married at Columbus Nebraska on August 24. Returning from the wedding to a home here, where the groom is manager of Muller Oil Company.

Elizabeth Folkerts Steamboat Rock Louis P. Muller Victor Columbus, Neb Bisck Hills Imbreeee Muller Oil Company

Jealousy ends romance says Miss Manners advise

A reader asks about a summer romance ended by jealousy. The columnist says the boy may not return and breaking the pattern is hard. she advises pursuing new interest and avoiding jealousy to save future relationships.

Small Is Better Than Oversized In Your Focus

The remark argues it is wiser to keep things compact than become needlessly large. It notes friends consider you cute and rejects the idea that size is a real problem, urging practical use of time and energy.

Belle Plaine Club Activites Include Tennis Golf and Socials

Belle Plaine social life features golf matches with Nevada players scouted for today and September 18 home golf by Belle Plaine men. Women hosted a bridge party, ladies aid surprise for Mrs. Wichman moving to Cedar Rapids, and multiple club events. Local clubs plan picnics and meetings with Mrs. Ruth Herring hosting Portia club picnic lunch September 12.

Nevada Brooklyn Belle Plaine Hisrg

London Population Rises 9.7 Percent in Census

The 1931 census shows Greater London now houses 8,203,942 people, marking a 9.7 percent increase over the previous decade. The rise reflects urban expansion and demographic shifts in the capital.

Greater London

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