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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 11, 1935
Page
1
The Baton Rouge shooting ends the life of Huey Long, a powerful Louisiana governor and U.S. Senate hopeful. His death reshapes state politics, halting his machine and triggering a dangerous transition as Louisiana braces for unrest and a difficult return to normal governance.
The Polk County grand jury questioned W. H. Milhaem as part of a third liquor commission probe. County Attorney Carl Burkman predicts few more witnesses and a conclusion Friday. He asserts most seals are genuine and Gov. Herring says many appear counterfeit.
Washington INS Americas peace time naval buildup enters second phase with contracts for twelve ships and allocations for eleven more. Twelve ships include an aircraft carrier three submarines and eight destroyers. Navy yards will build eleven ships and one light cruiser will be privately built after bids. New bids for the cruiser will open October 2.
Gov. Herringsaid he is vitally interested in the source of counterfeit liquor seals found with bootleggers. He reported to reporters at the Iowa Capitol that authorities recovered more than 12 000 seals over the weekend and more than a week ago, all counterfeit. The governor ordered full cooperation from the state bureau of investigation as Mike Mercurio testified before the Polk County grand jury about the seals.
Woodbury County Sheriff W R Tice testified in Mayor Hayes ouster trial that Sioux City slot machines operated openly for over a year with apparent official protection. He recounted a cabinet meeting at the state capitol with Gov Clyde L Herring and others about Verne Marshall charges. He claimed most beer taverns violated state law and that raids were insufficient.
The USDA estimated Iowa’s 1935 corn crop at 354,232,000 bushels with a cash value around 285,000,000 dollars if prices hold. Last year yielded 195,895,000 bushels valued at 156,176,000 dollars. The report notes potential frost risk and projected maturities by date, plus spring wheat and barley yields for Iowa.
Sixteen coal companies filed suit in Louisville federal court seeking an injunction against the Guffey coal code act. They claim the tax would total 92 200 on average monthly sales of 654 750 and threaten bankruptcy before tax recovery. Charles I. Dawson, former federal judge, represents the plaintiffs. Selden R. Glenn Kentucky Internal Revenue Collector is named as defendant.
Washington based feature on Huey Pierce Long tracing his rise from rural roots to national power. It notes his polar reputation as savior to many and villain to others, his relentless tactics, and a controversial filibuster that stalled a deficiency bill. Continues on page 3.
Rome reports four mobilization decrees signed by King Victor Emmanuel III add at least 50,000 men to Italy's army. The first decree recalls 1900–1910 classes for 23 days of instruction, targeting noncommissioned officers from infantry artillery and engineers. Officials say the measures prepare for a prolonged war in Africa or Europe with experienced veterans.
Patrolman Jeffrey O'Donohue confessed to shooting and killing attorney David K. Cochrane during a tavern scuffle in Chicago. The officers, in plain clothes, were enforcing a 1 am tavern closing ordinance. Patrolman Walter Breen provided information as investigators pursued warrants and witness statements.
Huey P. Long died after being shot by Dr. Carl Weiss in Baton Rouge. The murder sent shock through Louisiana politics and left Long’s machine leaderless as leaders debated the future and prepared for burial at the Capitol with state figures among the pallbearers.
Lester urges legislature to repeal statutes that enslave. square dealers claim 70,000 members. He says legislators must act honorably and fearlessly, noting the senator's death as a warning and offering no firm plan yet.
In Sydney Australia the shark murder trial closed with the defendant Brady discharged for lack of evidence. The arm found on the beach was not bitten but cut off with a knife, and the crown conceded it did not establish the corpus delicti. The defense argued the arm was insufficient to prove the crime.
George Hutchinson a Negro porter asked Judge James Corcoran to hear a big case on Tuesday instead of Friday the 13th. The judge heard it and dismissed the charge that Hutchinson’s police dog was unmuzzled.
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