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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 19, 1937

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Iowa liquor hauled by state ends secrecy in Hartley case

The Iowa liquor commission cancels private hauling citing Hartley incident and will haul liquor with its own trucks. The move follows secrecy and questionable delivery from a Peoria distiller, with federal help sought and public trust questioned. Cedar Rapids weighs bus service replacing streetcars amid large street repairs and franchise shifts.

Fort” Dodge Kraschel Bernard M. Manley Commission Manley Tomindsen Fort Dodge’ Company Hartley Peoria Distilling Company Liquor Commission Federal Alcohol” Administration Iowa Chicago Iowa Liquor Commission Des Moines of the Hauar Taler Ilegal

Mussolini Sends Troops to Spain and Libya

Italian leadership escalates Mediterranean crisis by dispatching more forces to Spain to back Franco and reinforcing Libya with four battalions and munitions. Britain and France push a patrol to police the sea amid growing tensions over piracy and non intervention.

Rome INS Mediterranean Mussolini Spain Libya Italy Britain France Europe Francisco Franco Tripoli East Africa Franco England

Weekly Forecast for Upper Mississippi and Missouri Valleys

Weather outlook covers Sept 20 to 25 for the upper Mississippi and lower Missouri valleys. Generally fair most of the week with showers in the north on Monday night or Tuesday and again Thursday night or Friday. Frequent temperature changes noted.

Upper Mississippi Lower Missouri North Portion

When I Die a Good Man Excerpt Shared by Friend

Old friend Josh Wilson of VA Cedar Rapids and Wichita Beacon memory shared. The passage quotes thoughts on dying and knowledge of the infinite, imagination of heavens and mansions beyond, ties of love persisting, and unity of souls beyond earthly limits. Continued on page.

Josh Wilson The Wichita Beacon Cedar Rapids Gazette Hammer and Tongs Club Jupon Ani Oaks

Cedar Rapids residents push for bus route near Mount Mercy academy

In Cedar Rapids residents near Mount Mercy academy and Elmhurst drive NE circulate a petition proposing a bus service that would pass the school and loop Elmhurst to Oakland avenue and Center Point road. Meanwhile Ellis boulevard NW residents plan a petition against bus travel on the narrow busy street.

Cedar Rapids Mount Mercy Academy Elmhurst Drive Maplewood Gazette Frank K. Hahn First Avenue Elmhurst Oakland ‘Avenue Center Point Road Ellis Boulevard Dave Williams Public Improvements University Hospital Iowa City City of

Senator Overton urges Roosevelt to back third term ban

U S Senator John Overton of Louisiana called on President Roosevelt to support a constitutional amendment prohibiting a third term. He said after scorning dictatorships abroad it was inconceivable the President would consent to violating the sacred precedent set by the Father of our country.

New Orleans INS U. S John Overton Louisiana Roosevelt Overton

City survey reveals WPA relief recipients mostly long unemployed

Greene Davis of the Uv Chamber of Commerce described Crossley Inc as an independent fact finding agency. The survey found 17 percent of WPA and direct relief rolls were 70 years old or older and 82 percent had never had a bank account. More than 80 percent had been unemployed at least four years and factory workers were a small minority in the studied city with 4.5 million to 1.5 million population range.

Relleti Nella Greeneee Davis Uv.’ Chamber of’ Commerce Crossley, Inc Davis

Knickerbocker Head Says Its Direction Flag In China

Arthur Bugs Baer reports a letter from Red Knickerbocker in Shanghai indicating war directions using Knick’s red bean as a flag. He notes kin to Herman Knickerbocker who preached at Tonopah and links Riley Grannan to Nat Goodwin and George Graham Rice in a colorful family tale.

Knickerbocker Head China Baer Red Knickerbocker Shanghai Knick Herman Knickerbocker Riley Grannan Tonopah Herman New Orleans Nat Goodwin George Graham Rice Riley

Gazettes Announces Mrs Smiths New Novel Hearts Walking

Mrs. Harry Pugh Smith writes Hearts Walking a new novel about a mother's struggle for her children's happiness. It follows her earlier serial Jewels For His Crown and will begin in The Gazette next Wednesday September 22.

Harry Pugh Smith Gazette

Roosevelt battle over Justice Black trials and Klan issue

The article reports a split within the Roosevelt administration over Justice Hugo Black amid accusations of Klan ties. Senator Logan argues a Supreme Court seat cannot be refused on ethics alone, renewing constitutional questions about good behavior and tenure. The piece notes Democratic hopes for a court ruling to resolve the stalemate.

Washington INS Hig Klen Supreme” Court Hugo Black Aya Hyde Park Foria Roosevelt Ku Klux” ‘Klan Justice Black Supreme Court Black Logan Kentucky Alabama

Mule Kick Fatality Claims Iowa Man

James Delaney, 25, died after a mule kicked him at his father's farm near Oxford Iowa. He was rushed to Mercy Hospital in Iowa City Saturday night with two wounds to the stomach.

Iowa James Delaney Mercy Oxford Delaney

Rail Wage Question Unsettled After Mediation Adjournment

Chicago sources report no immediate settlement of the wage raise issue as mediation talks between railroad firms and operating brotherhoods adjourned until Monday. Officials from both sides expressed continued hope for an agreement to avert a potential labor slowdown.

Chicago INS Cvage Prospect

Peace at the fore as American Legion backs enduring armistice

The American Legion asserts a permanent armistice is essential for America, urging pacifist resolve and cooperation among peace advocates. It promotes a three point plan to preserve peace and national security without sacrificing prestige, arguing veterans favor practical steps over war.

Mabry W. Colmery Theamericas New York INS America American Legion Legionaire American’ Legion

Legion Plans Stand on Pacifism and Labor Issues

National Commander Harry W. Colmery says the American Legion will avoid controversial topics that threaten unity and will focus on pacifism with adequate defense, while labor disputes receive strong attention. Governor Frank Murphy of Michigan, who resolved GM and Chrysler strikes, is to attend the convention.

Kenalin the Legion Harry W. Colmery Legion Legion High Command Ku Klux, Klan Colmery Frank Murphy Michigan General Motors Chrysler

Senator Defends Roosevelt Nomination in Senate Speech

The senator praised Roosevelt and attacked foes in a broadcast remarks, saying no senate member is bolder. He denied naming Lena Herring and recounted being first to back Roosevelt’s presidential bid, while noting past support and some disagreements.

Pex New York United States Senate Supreme Court Guy M.gile Lette Senate Lena Herring Wheelee Aleo United’ States Roosevelt Congress

Seclusion thrives around Engle artist colony in Iowa

The piece paints Paul Engle and his wife as central figures in a once bustling artist colony now quieter, with visitors few and isolation growing. It notes Engle writing a first novel to be illustrated by Mrs. Engle while other artists drift away.

Paul Engle Engle

Collision at Highway 13 near Coggon Injures Three

Reported at 10 18 a collision at an intersection on Highway 13 east of Coggon left three men with minor cuts and bruises. Ralph Minehart living alone traveling west and a man named Dehan with William Kebbi of Coggon were others involved. sheriff’s office notified.

Cian Harmewans Coggon Pan Ratsurday Ralph. Minehart Dehan Willian Kebbi Wat Trefs

Bandits Rob Clintonville Post For $2008 In Stamps And Cash

Two bandits stole at least 2008 dollars in stamps and cash from Clintonville Post Office Saturday. A twenty-man police posse surrounded the woods where they hid, with bloodhounds used by Marinette police in the search.

Clintonville Wis Stolez

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