10 Sep 1932
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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 10, 1932
Page
1
Nine midwest governors met in Sioux City to consider methods for raising farm product prices. They remain in session today and may extend a year if not adjourned. The piece notes limits on controlling farm production and mentions potential congressional action and Borah’s election forecast linked to farm states.
The American embassy in Tokyo said Japan's foreign office is investigating press charges that the Osaka National City Bank branch conducted photographic espionage. The embassy warns the case could damage the bank’s prestige and strain relations.
Secret Service and prohibition agents widened a Chicago hunt for Col Raymond Robins the noted dry crusader who vanished while en route to meet President Hoover. Robins wife expressed fear of foul play and discounted sightings as misidentifications amid tense Florida and Russia history mentions.
New York reports begin four probes into the steamer Observation explosion on the East River. Bronx District Attorney seeks bail for Captain Forsythe as a material witness. 38 dead, 9 missing, 68 injured. bodies raised as investigators search for cause, with federal and city officials involved. Alexander Forsythe and his pilot father George Forsythe perished. Mayor McKee coordinates aid and inquiry.
At a conference of midwestern governors, the Farmers National Holiday association demanded an embargo on farm products below cost of production starting Sept 20 1932, a mortgage moratorium, and a special congressional session to pass the Frazier bill to guarantee cost of production. The group warned that the farmers’ strike would continue until farm prosperity returns.
The piece notes rising demand for textiles and shoes as Teal shortages tighten supplies. New England factories for textiles and shoes are busy, unemployment grows, and overall buying power remains diminished. It decries ongoing societal searching for solutions and the era of economic extremes.
The text argues producers could satisfy all potential consumers if a connection existed, but notes failure to keep producers and consumers linked. It contends governments repeatedly burn billions in wars over time, uniting production with destruction and killing millions.
A reflective meditation on a universe whose subtle variations elude precise measurement and on humanity’s inability to self-regulate after long effort. The piece questions whether human events are part of a universal program and whether such a program must have a deliberate originating source.
A vast explosion in New York Harbor wounds and kills many workers who were being ferried to an island where a huge structure is under construction. The incident leaves numerous injured and the scene one of chaos and wreckage.
A reflection on the injustice of convict labor and its impact on fellow humans. The piece questions whether society’s treatment of laborers reveals the race's moral shortcomings and the consequences of such practices.
In Tokyo Foreign Minister Uchida protested a series of photos taken by National City Bank of New York showing major Japanese industrial plants harbor and mint. U S Ambassador Joseph Grew sought a full inquiry after vernacular press charged the images would aid foreign military use. Japanese authorities doubt war purpose but requested the bank stop future photography.
Protests spread in Osaka as delegations from Japanese patriotic groups threaten bank employees after National City Bank photos of business buildings. Ambassador Grew seeks talks with Foreign Minister Uchida to ease tensions amid reports of U S military activity and potential war preparations.
Report shows Cedar Rapids recorded traffic toll figures for this year with data on accidents injuries and fatalities totaling 134 events. The sparse OCR lines imply a summary of crash counts and harm, highlighting overall toll in the city’s road network.
Los Angeles AP reports Paul Bern threatened his wife Jean Harlow before his suicide. Mystery deepened by claims of a possible third woman Dorothey Millette, believed vanished after Bern’s death. Memorial services for Bern were held with his widow present.
Samuel N. Berry president of the Order of Railway Conductors declined to comment on the proposed 20 percent wage cut asked by railroads. He said no concrete proposition had been received and conductors oppose wage cuts in general until a proposal is reviewed.
John Suska of Carbondale Michigan is jailed in Menominee after foreclosure loss and alleged malicious destruction of property. Police say he dismantled the farm equipment and moved it to another location.
Coroner jury finds George E. Meier died of a chronic heart condition aggravated by acute dilation from excessive drinking. Meier, WW veteran, was held in the city jail after being found unconscious on the Eighth Avenue bridge approach and died in Pioneer Funeral Home. The inquest led by Coroner Vorpahl concluded the death stemmed from illness and intoxication, reinforcing the actions of police and city physicians.
Jack Parr a 6 year old Blairstown boy who suffered a fractured skull when hit by an automobile near home Tuesday afternoon showed considerable improvement and regained consciousness at Mercy hospital Saturday after being in a coma starting Tuesday afternoon.
A 550 pound hog was struck by a car near Fairfield at 9 p.m. Friday. Driver William Hupp escaped injury after his eastbound vehicle collided head on with the hog being driven west on the highway. The hog was hurled into the air about 126 feet before landing.
James J. Walker, who quit as mayor during a fitness inquiry, sailed for Europe aboard the Conte Grande on Saturday with former executive secretary George F. Collins. Mrs Walker initially accompanied them but later stayed behind to continue medical treatment. Walker said he had reached the decision Friday.
Frank M. Barta city sewer inspector was re-elected supreme president of the Z C B J Western Bohemian Fraternal order at its quintennial convention in Omaha. He has led the office since 1907 with L J Kaspar reappointed secretary since 1917 and J C Stepan of Cedar Rapids named to vice president. Godfrey Horacek of Omaha was re-elected treasurer. Milwaukee was chosen for the next convention.
Cedar Rapids records a first 80 degree high at 3 PM on Friday as summer tempers resist fall. The day opens with 75 at noon and peaks at 80 before a late drop to 53 at 5 AM with a low near 55 by early Saturday.
Will Rogers recalls California’s 1850 statehood joke and notes how moving pictures revived the 1849 spirit. He jokingly claims films and oratory draw a mix of conscientious and not, calling California a great old state that provides world amusement.
Ellsworth Vines of Pasadena retained the national singles tennis championship by downing Henri Cochet of France in three straight sets 6-4 6-4 6-4 at Forest Hills. A crowd of 15000 packed the stadium for the first sellout since 1927.
Chicago police exposed a scheme to extort thousands from wealthy families by threatening to halt forthcoming weddings. Two notes demanded 3000 and 2000 dollars, sent to Miss Ann Ashcraft and Ernest Noyes, with suspect Rudolph Diez arrested after a confession. Guards protected the North Shore couple as surveillance and a staged dummy package thwarted the plan.
The French council of ministers unanimously approved a reply to Germany demanding arms equality. Drafted by Premier Edouard Herriot, the document will be sent to Andre Francois-Poncet in Berlin for presentation to Von Neurath and drops the issue into the League of Nations. France acted after Britain refused to join in direct talks.
Explosions in front of two New York movie houses shattered entrances and sent sleeping patrons fleeing. Glass rained onto sidewalks as blasts rocked the neighborhoods, creating widespread fear and alarm early Saturday.
Investigators sweep Big Vermilion river and surrounding woods near Ottawa and Alexis for Collette Haley and Rev. William Courtney amid theory they were drowned after alleged kidnaping. Sheriff E J Welter leads river drag searches and woodland sweeps.
Bolivian soldiers routed Paraguayan troops attempting the Fort Boquaron position in the Chaco district. Paraguayan attackers suffered heavy losses according to reports from La Paz.
The Cedar Ra Gazette announces Nancy Page's Old Almanac Quilt Club starts Sunday with her daily articles to follow. Readers are urged to watch for the new feature in tomorrow's edition and in upcoming issues.
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