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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 21, 1935
Page
1
A critical look at Iowa liquor permits cites strict language on drinking and suggests gaps in enforcing liquor seals. Mussolini faces questions over Italy’s expansion aims as Rome media claim Britain may push war.
Hollywood legend John Barrymore spends the night in a La Grange hotel while Elaine Barrie, his 20 year old protege, chases him to Chicago. She flies in, boards Englewood station train No 24, but he is on No 28. The tale unfolds with Shakespearean nicknames as they pursue a reconciliation.
A Chicago and Eastern Illinois passenger train derailed after colliding with a motor car near Hillsboro. Four people including two firefighters and a woman in the car were killed, with several race horses destroyed. No passengers were seriously hurt and ambulances rushed to Hillsboro for the injured.
A 1935 reader letter reflects on why veterans did not shape a better postwar world. Dr Newton argues fatigue and distrust of ideas explain shortcomings, yet emphasizes shared bonds and hard memories that altered every man. The piece invites reflection on postwar responsibility.
President Roosevelt writes Kennedy praising the Securities and Exchange Commission chief for earning the confidence of investors and the financial community. The ex-chairman reflected on his tenure and hinted the next steps rest with fellow commissioners as nine utility executives prepare to discuss holding company registrations.
West Chester Pa. District Attorney William E. Parke displayed a headless bamboo cane at the inquest into Evelyn Hoey death on the Rogers estate. Claud Battin, alibi witness for Henry Huddleston Rogers Jr., admitted he might have called the case murder earlier while recounting the moments before the fatal shot and the reactions of Rogers and William J. Kelley.
Sheriff James H. Smith and deputies halted gambling game operators at the Lisbon Sauerkraut day celebration. Operators were warned to stop and compliance was unanimous. Five or six games including chuck o luck were banned though no charges were determined yet.
Washington AP Harry L Hopkins predicted the 3 5 million job goal of the work relief drive would be reached by November 1 and left open the possibility of continuing direct relief afterward. He noted 931 703 already employed and 2 458 287 to be absorbed in 42 days. Hopkins said the schedule aimed to end direct relief November 1 but local shortfalls could trigger continued aid. An administrative order gave state WPA executives power to fix work hours, not changing wage questions or the drive’s broader targets.
The Colorado liquor license department faced a government led probe after Gov. Ed C. Johnson demanded direct information from Secretary of State James Carr about how duties are performed. Charges alleged a drug firm manager accused a state representative's brother of a $3,000 fee to settle a state liquor tax claim, prompting concerns of impropriety.
Rome plans a nationwide mobilization of 70 million potential fighters on Tuesday September 24 as Mussolini presses ahead with East Africa actions. France demands full sanctions if Italy acts without league of nations verdict and Laval signals strong allied unity with Britain.
Grace Wiley former reptile curator in Brookfield says only three snakes escaped and were recaptured, while acting director Robert Bean claims nineteen escaped before her dismissal. Bean recounts fear of snakes and notes insurance rates rose after the cobra incident.
New York AP reports a major gold shipment wave as fears of war drive exchanges. London sent $8.2 million in gold in one day with only $600,000 on the open market, while total daily gold shipments reached $16.8 million from Britain France and Holland. The year to date flow near $93 million could surge if London’s hoard nears a billion. Wheat bulls in reaction to Italo Ethiopian tensions and rising scrap shipments to Italy add to market turbulence.
State agents arrested Neff a city police officer and seized fourteen fifths of whisky gin and alcohol from his Osceola home after he allegedly supplied liquor to high school students. Neff has served as a merchant police man for six years and lives near the Osceola high school.
In Charleston, AP reports Oscar Scott is in custody charged with swallowing $60 in stolen bills. The money included a $50 bill, a $5 bill, and five $1 bills, alleged to be evidence hidden inside him.
For the sixth time in six months soft coal wage talks broke down Friday night raising the prospect of a general strike next Monday. A two Appalachian producer and two United Mine Workers committee failed to resolve the deadlock that began in February. Observers cite strike, renewed negotiations, or Roosevelt intervention as possibilities.
Des Moines man B H Hellen, linked to Your Friends Aid Association in Cedar Rapids, faces six indictments after a grand jury found probable violations of state insurance laws. Witnesses described a chain letter promotion and post loss assessments. deputies said the group lacked state authority and would be denied such certificates. Parizek faces assault with intent to murder. other indictments await arrests.
An Alexandria store advertised gas masks in Al Ahram on Friday priced at 16 shillings six pence about four dollars. The illustration highlighted the protective gear amid growing wartime concerns.
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