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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 06, 1932
Page
1
A World War veteran was found unconscious in the street and laid on the city jail floor for hours before a city physician determined intoxication. He later died. The county coroner deemed heart disease the cause and ruled no inquest, noting the man had been drinking. An undertaker later confirmed a broken collar bone and several broken ribs had occurred.
Coroner R A Vorpahl says new evidence from an undertaker and witnesses led to an inquest into the death of George C Meier 37 of 915 Second St SW Cedar Rapids who died in city jail after injuries and alcohol related illness Meier had a broken collar bone several fractured ribs and facial gashes according to the investigation Meier served in the 1918 AEF battles and was discharged from Camp Dodge in 1949 The coroner previously said death was heart related but now plans an inquest to determine if falls epilepsy or other injuries contributed to the death
Bolivian deputies push a bill to allow wartime action against Paraguay amid a tense Chaco dispute. ABC powers consider declaring both nations belligerent under the 1907 Hague covenant to impose an economic blockade. An army communique denies Paraguayan reports of a Bolivian patrol attack at Fort Coronel Bogado.
Informations charging conspiracy filed against nine persons including a police chief and a private detective in Clearfield Pennsylvania. The case concerns the alleged kidnapping of a 48 year old Hopewell New Jersey fish peddler after the Lindbergh baby case. Two others face kidnapping and assault charges, six more with being accessories.
About seventy five Iowa county officers of the Farmers Holiday association met with leaders in Des Moines to plan the movement’s next steps and a governors conference. A state agent will investigate a Cherokee shooting in which several farmers were wounded, with cooperation from county and state officials and a grand jury inquiry ongoing. Nine livestock truckers traveled to Sioux City under escort after a Monday disturbance involving about 200 holiday adherents and threats of mass arrests for pickets.
Washington AP reports stabilization efforts pause sales of wheat and cotton amid a $50 million Reconstruction Finance loan. Stone of the Farm Board says the move lets growers benefit this year and allows gradual liquidation as demand rises, with specific hold dates through January and March 1933.
After a discovery, the coroner reverses and orders an inquest. He will determine the veteran suffered epilepsy from service in France and was shell shocked, with an uncle noting the man was neglected by officials. A letter writer complains front pages glorify the wrongdoers and ignore the forgotten good citizens.
A reader favors the newspaper page that records success and criticizes other pages for neglecting deserved attention. He questions why the man who behaves himself often receives the least notice, and finds responses unconvincing.
A columnist laments readers' taste for sensationalism, noting many prefer spectacle over steady, peaceful community activity and constructive local efforts.
A critic observes that a paper focusing only on human successes could gain fame and circulation. He notes editors prefer reporting positive outcomes but doubts such a publication would work in practice.
The acting mayor of New York Dr McKee, a university graduate with several degrees, takes on pruning the city budget. He is told New York pays more than $1,000,000 daily in salaries, totaling $368,695,064 annually.
The figure cites more than 120 million dollars yearly in payroll under the Walker regime for 32,380 employees over six years. Loyal workers backing Jimmy Walker could boost his chances of re election according to the analysis.
The piece questions why political candidates ignore the ordinary taxpayer and lampoons government extravagance. It cites Mr. John Henry as an emblem of taxpayers forgotten amid recent rhetoric and profli gacy.
The piece critiques government and private efforts to aid agriculture and industry during economic deflation. It argues billions were spent on aid programs, yet many beneficiaries now condemn them as failures while J. H. Taxpayer receives only unmet promises of assistance.
D 4N INGE of London, internationally known as The Gloomy Dean, criticizes Catholicism for studying and adapting to human nature. Without defending or criticizing, one might argue the dean’s censure is more a compliment than a dig, noting religion must engage human nature to work.
Mayor Cermak tells reporters that London has 700 police units and 22,000 officers. He claims Chicago would clear the city of crime with that force. He heads home after a tour of several countries unaware of Chicago’s rising crime during his absence.
The Working Man criticizes government aid to banks and corporations as not benefiting labor. He urges AFL President Green to clarify his stance, arguing that assistance to big employers has some value for workers.
The text notes that banks saved in the period of acute use safeguarded depositors, many working men and women. It adds that corporations, notably railroads, that received federal aid could maintain payrolls better than without aid.
President Hoover came back to the White House on Tuesday after a Labor Day trip in Virginia.
The text notes that hundreds of thousands now own bank accounts and hold jobs thanks to the aid, implying substantial economic inclusion enabled by the assistance. The statement highlights the broad impact of the aid on financial access and employment opportunities.
Frank J. Egan former public defender and Albert Tinnin were found guilty Tuesday in the murder of Mrs. Jessie Scott Hughes. The jury recommended life imprisonment after 72 hours of deliberation. Foreman Joseph E. Dalmon, laundry owner, announced the verdict.
Roy Talbot American commissioner of customs at Antung Manchuria arrived after a rescue aided by American consular officials He accused Manchukuo and Japanese authorities of bullying him and pressuring a $75000 fund at risk Talbot declined demands and American Consul General Myers of Mukden intervened He was escorted by Japanese detectives and faces possible trouble with Chinese authorities upon return to the area
Former President Coolidge voices strong support for Hoover in the Saturday Evening Post. He defends the Hoover plan as aiding common relief and labor, praises the Republican platform for statesmanship and economics, and urges voters to trust experienced leaders during the economic crisis.
Cedar Rapids reports 131 traffic accidents this year reflecting ongoing roadway safety concerns. Authorities track incidents across city streets and highways, noting financial and injury implications for residents and responders.
Mrs. Clara Hayward, 36, of 1835 Third Avenue SE, was struck by a westbound Kenwood street car at First Avenue and Nineteenth Street at 11:30 am. She suffered a severe scalp wound, arm cut, chest injuries, and possible rib fracture. taken to St Luke's Hospital in serious condition. witnesses note she hurried to stop the car as it bell sounded.
Chicago police seek a gang described as radio cracksmen for the Koch and company safety deposit robbery. Loot is estimated from 100000 to 1000000 dollars, with a mid report placing 150000 to 200000 dollars recovered so far. The thieves allegedly used a low wave radio to alert them to police alarms.
Lieut. Echenique, military supervisor of Marianao, was killed when a bomb exploded after being opened in Miramar. Two others injured Capt. Manship Marianao police chief and Officer Navarette expected not to survive the blast.
Mrs Florence Hurley, 47, wife of Edward N. Hurley former war shipping board chairman, died when an automobile struck by a train in Hillside suburbs. Hurley rushed to the hospital but arrived after her death. The injured man is her husband, a Chicago industrialist.
Robert Scott a 13 year old son of Mr and Mrs A M Scott 429 Seventh avenue SW suffered a bruised face when the car he rode in hit an auto ahead and threw him against the windshield at 6 pm Monday He was taken to St Luke s hospital where exam showed slight injuries and he was discharged Griver of the car reported traveling north on Sixth Street SW and Ninth avenue SW when the ahead car stopped abruptly to avoid a collision.
The Cedar Rapids report records a cool Tuesday with a 45 degree low at 5:30 a.m. after a warm Labor Day weekend. Daytime highs reached 76 earlier, with temperatures fluctuating to 60 by evening and 50 to 60 by morning readings.
In Los Angeles the endurance flight plane Spirit of 76 remains aloft after a Sunday takeoff as pilots Fred Murillo and John Sheasey attempt to surpass the 647 hour record. Four refuelings have been completed.
The Cedar Rapids Gazette announces a new feature for women readers by Nancy Page an authority on domestic science topics. She will write daily illustrated articles starting next week with a Quilt Club designs patterns and instructions to appear in the Nancy Page corner in the Gazette edition next Sunday Sept 11. Her daily articles on subjects of interest to women begin Monday Sept 12.
Will Rogers writes from Beatty Nevada recounting stops in Tonopah Goldfield Death Valley Scotty's Castle and Bullfrog. He muses that if silver money returned the old towns would revive and notes rising water costs near Boulder Dam era.
U P reported a brisk start on Tuesday with strong trading as the Dow Jones industrial average and the utility average dipped in late trading. Commodities and grains swung, with a notable August loss narrowing to a total market value of about 27.78 billion dollars versus July’s 20.49 billion.
Chicago grains slipped from earlier Tuesday highs on the Chicago board of trade as early trading showed only fractional gains remaining.
Henri Walther, 20, of Viega Switzerland confessed to murder of Gerane Eibershoff of Cleveland Ohio. Her body was found last week at the foot of Zer Matt mountain beaten to death with a rock.
Flight Lieutenant Neri, Italy's speed ace, was killed when his seaplane crashed from 300 feet over Lake Garda. He was moments from attempting a new world speed record and had set an unofficial 430 mph mark last June.
Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt announced three main campaign addresses during an 8,000 mile western swing starting September 12. The farm speech will be delivered in Topeka Kansas on September 14 outlining the plan to restore prosperity for farmers nationwide.
Cablegram from Aleko E. Lilius states the skeleton found on Di pari Island in northern Luzon is not Glenn Brophy the missing British aviator. The report notes a mutiny aboard a motorboat left crew stranded at Apatri.
Police seeking motive in the Paul Bern suicide questioned Jean Harlow’s connections as neighbor Mrs. Slavka Vorkapich reported a car speeding near the Bern residence around 3 am. Coroner Frank Nance ordered an inquest for Thursday at Price and Daniels mortuary in Sawtelle where Bern’s body lies.
Henry Bern, Paul Bern's brother, flew to the Pacific coast Tuesday to investigate the circumstances surrounding the death of the famous motion picture executive. He rejected reports that a quarrel over servant dismissals caused Paul Bern to take his own life, insisting no motive is evident.
Hollywood reports Jean Harlow’s husband Paul Bern, 42, died by probable self-inflicted gunshot. Police found Bern’s nude body in a canyon mansion dressing room with a note to Harlow and a nearby revolver. Bern’s death prompts homicide squad review amid discrepancies in initial accounts.
Hollywood reports Paul Bern and Jean Harlow parted on good terms just hours before Bern killed himself. John Carmichael, a butler, confirmed the sequence of events in a statement on Tuesday.
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