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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1932
Page
1
The reader notes arrival of four government printings on Native tribes. Titles include A Dictionary of the Atakapa Language and A Dictionary of the Osage Language alongside Yu man and Yaqui Music and Cherokee sacred formulas. The observer asks how to use the valuable but perplexing collection.
President Hoover will deliver his first campaign speech in Des Moines on October 4 and discuss farm issues along with other topics. The White House and Republican leaders outlined plans for a nationwide radio hookup and a three-speech western campaign sequence.
United States Ambassador Walter E Edge is recalled from Paris to discuss French counter proposals for a trade treaty with the United States. He will travel to Washington via the S S Manhattan and then proceed to New York. After talks he plans a short vacation in New Jersey before returning to his post with his family.
Eastern Interior Iowa Industrial association met at the Cedar Rapids Chamber of Commerce to urge reopening the western trunk line class rate case and to push new rate mixes that could raise costs for industry in interior Iowa. Attendees included executives from Cedar Rapids Mason City Des Moines Ottumwa and Chicago railroads and related companies. The petition to reopen was filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission on February 19 1932, seeking to revisit the May 6 1930 decision.
Daniel W. Stookey 79 longtime brick and tile businessman and resident of this city died at his home 1265 Second Avenue SE at 2 30 am Wednesday He was active in Trinity Methodist Church and civic affairs serving on the church board and as honorary trustee He was born October 1 1853 in Centerville Illinois and graduated from the University laden with later degrees He retired from his tile and brick business in 1923 and was survived by four children five grandchildren and siblings Funeral arrangements were pending at the Pioneer Funeral Home.
Rodney H. Brandon former Illinois welfare director and Moose leader was accused of changing his testimony in federal court. Assistant U S Attorney Louis M. Treadwell pressed to cross examine Brandon on his grand jury statements as Judge Coleman held decision after lunch. Davis faces charges under federal lottery laws tied to 1930 1932 Moose charity balls.
A commentator questions the mood of government investigators as they audit books. He argues scrutiny sparks mental paralysis and urges focus on high taxes, federal budget strains, and shrinking incomes.
Wisconsin voters rebuke the La Follette dynasty signaling a shift away from insurgent relief politics. The decisive turn reflects broad political and social currents shaping the state’s future.
Bob La Follette loses bid for re election as Wisconsin governor to Walter Kohler a businessman who defeated him two years prior. The campaign centered on anti big business sentiment but voters did not respond to the refrain.
La Follette's successor Gince Young argues that Wisconsin's administration costs rise despite rising tax receipts, pushing for state income tax hikes and a gasoline tax doubling. The opponent counters that higher revenue is needed only due to poor state management.
A young newspaper editor, John Chapple, defeats Senator Blaine in Wisconsin, challenging the established progressive order. The victory mirrors Maine's recent political shifts, signaling a new dynamic in state politics and weakening Governor La Follette’s pillar of influence.
The eclipse of Wisconsin's La Follette era nudges Smith Brookhart from Washington toward Iowa to lead a new party arising here. He plans to run as an independent for the senate, arguing many Iowans have not yet grasped the futility of small men shaping big outcomes.
The speaker condemns self styled doom prophets and warns that citizens’ rights won’t be defended by senators who place their families on the payroll and draw 25000 dollars a year from it.
Governor campaigns on wealth redistribution and tax relief but voters realize the promises will not be fulfilled. The piece notes realization among supporters that tax equalization and homeowner salvation are unlikely.
The President plans a Des Moines stop to address the agricultural vote crisis in its home state. He pledges to confront the dire impact on farmers and to fight back in the toughest arena, regardless of outcome.
The new New York mayor focuses on closing two burlesque houses deemed dangerous to public morals. He says he is not a crusader, just unable to stomach certain entertainment. The piece also notes Jimmy Walker's era ending and references London hangman John Ellis's suicide.
A fragment notes Ellis questioning his duties as an official hangman and his bewilderment about the role, suggesting possible excusal or reevaluation of responsibilities.
H. E. Spangler of Cedar Rapids Iowa the republican national committeeman will travel to Washington D C with his wife they will be guests of President and Mrs Hoover at the Rapidan summer home over the weekend The couple will stay at the Mayflower hotel during the rest of their Washington visit
Senator William E. Borah's wife Mrs Mary Borah remains seriously ill in Boise Idaho with influenza and risk of pneumonia. Dr Ralph Falk reports her condition unchanged as Borah continues bedside visits and cancels speaking engagements until recovery.
The Cedar Rapids auto toll shows figures for accidents injuries and deaths this year. Authorities report 143 incidents resulting in injuries and fatalities across the period.
Great Britain faced a nationwide milk shortage as farmers planned a milk strike beginning October 1 after failed talks with milk distributors over upcoming year contracts. The strike threatened distribution during a period of negotiations and raised concerns about supplies.
In Chicago, Attorney Sylvanus George Lee seeks subpoenas for Samuel and Martin J Insull and other Middle West Utilities officials and families as part of a receivership petition. Judge Lindley ordered filing permission. Lee aims to reveal a 1600 name list to probe potential criminality.
Two gunmen bound and gagged Henry Bandler, owner of a Cleveland jewelry store, and escaped with a set of seven diamonds valued at nearly unknown. Police reported the armed intrusion occurred Wednesday with the victim restrained during the burglary.
Federal Judge Marvin Underwood set October 19 for a habeas corpus hearing sought by Al Capone to win release from the Atlanta federal peniten tiary. Capone, Chicago gang chief, appeared in court shielding for the first time since beginning a ten year sentence last May for income tax evasion.
Los Angeles AP report states Aimee Semple McPherson Hutton imposed a writing requirement on press statements. The evangelist said documents must be submitted for perusal before release to prevent misquotation and harm to their work.
About 16 000 of Cedar Rapids 26 000 registered for the November 8 election, leaving roughly 10 000 yet to register. City officials Burgus and Storey urge last-minute registrations at city hall or precincts, citing a mistaken belief that prior voting exempts fall registration under the permanent system.
Mrs Susanne Nottingham files a 100000 suit in superior court alleging Myrtle Tanner Blacklidge adopted the name Mrs N E Williams and had an affair with Norman E Nottingham a wagon man at Grand Crossing police station.
A telegram from Rep Royal Johnson of South Dakota to Gov Franklin D Roosevelt demands a definite stand on payment of the bonus. The message, read at Republican campaign headquarters, calls for a straight answer on immediate cash payment for veterans.
Federal prosecutors pressed their case against U S Senator James J Davis in New York as Malcolm R Giles testifies from the witness stand the Loyal Order of Moose records show Davis involvement in a charity ball program and prize drawings tied to the Moose propagation department during 1930 and 1931.
Will Rogers notes a Republican observer hints at a real race and criticizes Democratic overconfidence. He quips that President Hoover should avoid more orators in the field, predicting the outcome, like the election, will favor the side with the fewest speakers.
Cedar Rapids hosts two fall fashion revues at Memorial auditorium organized by downtown merchants with nine firms modeling garments for women men and children on a 90 foot runway. The event features a nine piece orchestra and runs 7 30 p m and a second show to prevent crowding with window displays across downtown stores highlighting fall trends.
President Hoover sent a telegram of condolence to Speaker John N Garner on the death of his mother in Texas The White House did not reveal contents The funeral for Mrs Garner was held in Detroit Texas with burial near here Garner will resume Democratic campaign duties in Washington Memphis and New York with plans to meet Franklin D Roosevelt around early October for discussions
New York Mayor Joseph Vet will stay in office until January 1 1934 and no election will be held this year following Supreme Court Justice John McGeehan ruling that his succession to James J Walker's vacancy is for the remainder of the term An appeal by Tammany is expected and a separate election is anticipated to be held this year by the party
The temperature fell into the lower forties with a 24hour low of 43 at 3:50 a.m after a midnight 47. A warm day followed with a high near 77 at 3:30 p.m and noon 66, while the mercury showed 47 at 7 a.m and 56 at 9 a.m. Skies cleared by 1:30 p.m as a cool trend persisted.
In Wisconsin, Kohler leads the Republican gubernatorial nomination with 401,678 votes to La Follette's 307,336 across 2,796 of 2,899 precincts. For U.S. Senate, Blaine has 311,888 and Chapple 331,251 across 2,718 precincts reporting.
Returns from Wisconsin primary show three conservatives and three progressives likely to win nominations with four districts undecided. Incumbents Shafer Withrow Schneider and Peavy among conservatives and progressives, Blanchard B defeated Amlie. Fellenz faces Reilly in Fond du Lac. Current slate has seven progressives, two conservatives and one Democrat.
In Wisconsin the La Follette progressive banner fell as Gov Philip La Follette and Senator Robert M. La Follette Jr and other progressives suffered defeats. John J. Blaine was toppled by John B. Chapple who led by about 15 000 votes. The era of strong progressives in statewide offices appears to decline as conservatives gain.
Governor Franklin D. Roosevelt was greeted by thousands of Portland residents as his rose banked automobile rolled through city streets after a railroad arrival. He led a downtown parade then drove to the state capitol amid cheers and floral tributes.
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