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Newspaper

Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 22, 1933

Page

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Bailey and Kelly linked in Urschel kidnapping case

Federal court hears testimony placing Harvey Bailey and Albert Kelley among the Red Gang followers in the Urschel kidnapping. Witnesses describe threats against officials and witnesses as agents recount clues gathered from Minneapolis to Paradise Texas. The government rest its case as sixteen machine public safety operatives face trial in an isolated courtroom.

Ahoma City R. G. Shanamily George Harvey Bailey Albert Charles Urschel Texas Farm Kelly Jenacce Fred Coleman Per Strata Edgardt F.coleman sColeman Kely Ben Urachel Post Chicago Inneapolis Cleveland Denver Tex Eeven St. Paul Minneapolis Herbert K Hyde Lid Harvey J. Bailey Red Gang Terroris Igch Kansas Charles F. Wischel Millonaire Landon Ursch

Kirkpatrick Guilty Of Assault Charge By Jury

Alonzo Kirkpatrick 51 of Cedar Rapids found guilty after four hours of deliberation in district court of assault with intent to inflict great bodily injury. Jury foreman Walter Morris, and defense counsel Paul V. Wilson, were told to allow fifteen days for exceptions to instructions and for a new trial.

Cedar Rapids H C. Ring Alonzo Benton Kirkpatrick Thirty-ninth Street G. K. Thompson Walter Morris Paul V. Wilson A D Jack Wiliam T Shannon Shannon Kenmore

Change Here for Happiness The Inner Shift

A columnist urges inner change to escape gloom and panic. A friend’s mood shift shows happiness comes from altering thoughts, not fate. The piece frames repentance as a practical turn of mind, starting now, in everyday life.

Rere Aleuk Amioad Cnet Ligné

Lindbergh Delayed Awaiting Landing Map of Leningrad

Col Charles A. Lindbergh said he awaited a landing map of Leningrad before leaving Helsinki after a stop in Karlskrona. He noted the Russians promised a map showing the restricted area around Leningrad and the air gate to the city, but he departed without it.

Leningrad Russia Charles A. Lindbergh Helsingfors Finland United States Karlskrona Sweden

Austrian Fascism Sought by Dollfuss

Chancellor Dollfuss, granted dictatorial powers by President Miklas, moves Austria toward a fascist state. He can assume full state executive power, control military and police, and formed a new cabinet after forcing the old one to resign. The cabinet pledged oath before the president at noon.

Vienna Engelbert Dollfuss Wilhelm Miklas Austria

Predict Agreement On Packing Code

Washington officials said negotiations move toward a marketing agreement for the meat packing industry. The agricultural administration could not explain reports of rejection and said terms including inspection of books are being considered with no disagreement.

Washington INS Agricultural Administration

Cedar Rapids Auto Toll This Year

Report summarizes Cedar Rapids traffic toll this year with counts of accidents injuries and fatalities. Details list numbers of incidents and casualties across the period.

Cedar Rapids

Merchants Join Fight On Price Fixing Codes

Merchants from mail order houses and department stores vow a "fight to the finish" against retail and drug code price provisions. Sears Roebuck Montgomery Ward and Macy denounce the rules as uneconomic, predicting higher consumer prices and job losses. NRA consumers division backs a fight while supporting some code texts to avoid harming small retailers.

Washington Roosevelt NRA E. M. Schnadig Mail Order Association of America Sears’ Roebuck and Company Montgomery Ward and Company Chicago Mail Order Company R.H. Macy and Comee Loesot York Lansburgh Schnadig Consumers Division William H. Hager Pennsylvania Retailers Association

Retail code limits business hours for stores

AP report outlines general retail code provisions. It states establishments must elect one of schedules for hours and labor, with Group A allowing operations between 56 hours and a lower limit, the rest continued on page 4 column 2.

THE Associated Presss

Poland Wins 1933 Bennett Balloon Race

The U S press wires report Poland was declared the winner of the 1933 James Gordon Bennett balloon race with an official distance of 846 miles. National Aeronautical Association and the U S Bureau of Standards verified the six entries as Capt. Franciszek Hynek and Lt Zbigniew Burzynsky piloted the winning balloon.

Washington Ins Poland James Gordon Bennett National Aeronautical Association U. S. Bureau of Standards Franciszek Hynek Zbigniew Burzynsky

Recover Bodies Of Two Who Drowned In Basswood Lake

In Ely Minnesota the bodies of Herbert H Bigelow 63 a St Paul advertising novelty maker and Mrs Ralph Mather 35 a prominent society woman were recovered from Basswood lake after their canoe overturned in a squall. A search continued for Howard Schaeffer a guide from Ely who was with them on the trip.

Ely, Minn Herbert H. Bigelow Ralph Mather St. Paul Basswood Lake Howard Schaeffer Ely

Death on famous gambling ship shocks Long Beach crowd

On the Johanna Smith in Long Beach a young ex convict, James John Walsh, 22, alias Norman Lorraine, killed Buell Dawson and was arrested for murder after a dramatic pursuit and mistaken identity confusion aboard the iron hulled vessel. Walsh confessed and was recaptured as passengers were detained.

Long Beach Calif Johanna Smith James John Walsh Norman Lorraine Buell Dawson Dawson Walsh Seaman Lorraine Albright Charles Bozeman Anler Poe Etilea

Co Op Bank Loans For Livestock Transport

The central bank for co operatives will loan up to 100000 dollars at 4 percent to the National Livestock Marketing Association to move lambs and feeder cattle from western ranges to feeding areas in Indiana Illinois Iowa South Dakota and other states. Funds go to member sales agencies and then to individual farmers to cover freight and feeding in transit charges.

Washington INL Central Bank For Co-Operatives National Livestock Marketing Association West Middle West Henry Morgenthau, Jr Farm Credit Administration National Association Western Ranges Indiana Ilinois Iowa South Dakota

Martin Re-Elected G.A.R. Commander in Sixty Seventh Encampment

Colonel Russell C. Martin of Los Angeles was re-elected commander-in-chief of the Grand Army of the Republic at the sixty seventh annual encampment in St. Paul. Next year’s meeting will be in Rochester, New York. Women’s Relief Corps officers named include Mrs Edna E Pauley and Mrs Myrtle Nanamaker among others. New G A R officers appointed: Dr Walcott adjutant general S P Town quartermaster general and James W Willett judge advocate general.

Martha Price Salt Lake City Delia L. O'Brien Washington Agnes C. Gordon Milwaukee Mary Parker Paterson N J Nellie Beckfield St. Louis Martin Walcott Los Angeles S. P Town Philadelphia James W. Willett Tama, Jr

Ickes To Prosecute Oil Code Violators

Secretary Ickes announced prosecutions against oil code violators. Interior investigator Louis Gravis prepared to file in Brooklyn as part of broader actions. The cases stem from gasoline stored before the code and sales below fair prices.

Ickes Washington Louis Gravis Interior Department New York Brooklyn Ssuc

Inflation Clash Deepens As Wallace Defies Inflationists

Washington reports the inflation fight nears a break as Secretary Wallace faces Congressional inflationists in Chicago. Senator Thomas of Oklahoma advocates a 40 cent dollar, arguing the President’s honest dollar policy falls short and the struggle may continue despite talks.

Washington Congress Agriculture Wallace Chicago House Senate Thomas Den Okla Wallace Roosevelt Howard

Wallace calls for drastic measures to curb inflation

The article reports Wallace urging stronger action to lift payrolls and reduce farm output as a temporary fix, contrasting with Roosevelt's broader recovery plan. It notes bankers and politicians push inflation, open market purchases, and bank reopening, while Harrison advocates inflation or mandatory congressional action next winter.

Thomas Wallace

Allotment for Coast Guard Funds Nabs 31 Seaplanes

The Public Works Administration allocated 14.8 million dollars to strengthen the Coast Guard. Of this total, 1.895 million is designated for the construction of 31 seaplanes.

Washington Publi Works Administration Coast Guard

Resignation of Wallace Debate at Farm Union Convention

In Des Moines Senator Louis J. Murphy defended the administration and Secretary Wallace before the Iowa Farmers Union in opposition to a call for Wallace’s resignation. The convention urged currency inflation and threatened a farm strike unless inflation targets are met, while Murphy pledged to work for inflation but opposed the Wallace resolution.

DES Moines Farmers Union of Iowa Louis J. Murphy Dubuque H. A. Wallace Wallace Murphy Henry Wallace Ooin

Senator Murphy Backs Inflationary Policy and Corn-Hog Plan

Senator Murphy praised inflationary measures while pushing the corn-hog reduction plan to 1,500 convention listeners. He criticized price fixing but urged government hog policy and cost of production demands, arguing NRA permanence and farm relief despite debt concerns.

Murphy NRA

Cedar Rapids Sees Frosty Night With Falling Temps

Extreme cold moved into Cedar Rapids with temperatures dropping from 63 at 7 pm to a 45 low by 7 am. Conditions improved by morning with 60 at 9 am and 66 by 9:45 am, as the day reached a high of 78 by 2:30 pm.

Cedar Rapids Mercury

Administration weighs use of a controlled dollar

A Roosevelt administration study considers a stabilized dollar with fixed purchasing power to steady prices. Advisers compare this approach with a gold standard, noting the trade off between currency value and gold content and referencing Sweden’s recent price stabilization as a guide.

Don J. Kirkley Washngton (Ap Roosevelt Sweden Alaska South Africa

New Jersey Stock Exchange Aims to Lure Wall Street

The New York Stock Exchange agreed to become a branch office of a new New Jersey exchange formed to dodge New York taxes. Leadership from NYSE were invited to head the Jersey venture as brokers move to escape a 5 percent gross income tax and a 4 cent transfer tax on shares. Over 1,000 NYSE members sought admission. location and start date await.

New York New York Stock Exchange Wall Street New Jersey Stock Exchange New York City New Jersey Exchange Richard Whitney Warren B. Nash New York Exchange Hudson New Whitney Far Hills Newark Center Market New Jersey Manhattan

Long-Term Relief Plan For Corn Hots by Black

A long term relief plan aims to support corn producers facing drought and market volatility. Officials propose subsidies and price supports, with targeted aid for smallholders and regional cooperatives.

Agricultural Adjustment Conference Proposes Relief Plan

Legal advisers of the Agricultural Adjustment Administration meet with the producers committee of 25 to discuss a long term relief plan for the Mississippi valley. Earl Smith leads the Hi ndig Agricultural association as the committee outlines proposals to restore corn prices and secure fair pork prices in the Midwest.

Agricultural Adjustment Administration Producers'’ Committee Mississippi Valley Earl Smith Hindig Agricultural Association Washington Midwest A. G C. F. Sarle Adjustment Administration Jerome Frank Prew Savoy Law Department

Arkansas Man May Succeed Kenyon on Federal Court

Vincent Miles of Fort Smith Ark named as probable successor to the late Judge W S Kenyon of Fort Dodge Ia for the federal circuit court of appeals Miles already serves as regional director for the federal public works program in the southwestern territory He is a prominent Arkansas attorney and would be the state s first appointment to the circuit court of appeals bench if chosen

Washington Vincent Miles Fort Smith Ark W. S. Kenyon Fort Dodge Federal Circuit Court of Appeals Miles Federal Public Works Program Arkansas Circuit Foll of Appeals Bheered

Farmers Seek Agricultural Code At Des Moines Meeting

Five farmers left Lakefield Minnesota for Des Moines to urge the state Farmers Union convention to frame an agricultural code for presentation to General Hugh Johnson. They were chosen from a 500-farmer meeting which also asked for higher farm product prices to match other industries. Charles Johnson, a Farmers Union organizer, chairs the committee.

Lakefield

Delay Meeting On Tax Revision In Des Moines

Des Moines AP report says the interim committee on government reorganization and tax revision subcommittees of the state senate and house postponed their Thursday meeting. Chairman William Riley announced the session will be moved to sometime next week.

Des Moines State Senate House William Riley

Relief Move Ordered to Aid Unemployed and Markets

President Roosevelt announced a wartime relief program spending about 75 million dollars to buy surplus beef dairy poultry cotton and cotton seed for the needy and to stabilize markets. The plan expands existing federal state and local aid and targets areas with severe food and clothing shortages.

Washington Roosevelt Rooseevelt Ee'planee Frr

Roosevelt Plans Direct Blow At Food Surplus And Hunger

The president announced a bold program to reduce food surpluses and hunger. He said departments must speed up efforts to sell wheat and cotton abroad and ease unemployment through relief measures. Secretary Wallace and Harry Hopkins are in Chicago with early steps expected.

Roosevelt Wallace Harry Hopekins Federal Chicago

Hold Up O'Connell Kidnaping Charges Against 7 Arrested

New York authorities shelved kidnapping charges against five men and two women tied to the O'Connell case while cities seek to claim jurisdiction. Leaders include Leonsardo Scarnici and Anthony Reino with murder charges in separate counties. Women Eleanor Scarniel and Emma Reino face weapons possession prosecutions in Mount Kisco.

New York John J. O'Connell, Jr Albany Leonsardo Scarnici Anthony Reino Russo Rensselaer County Connecticut Woode Bridge Scarniel Eleanor .Scarniel Emma Reine O'Connell Dragnet Mount Kisco N. Y

Post Office Department Emerges From Red, Farley Praised

Washington AP The U S treasurer recommends awarding a croix de guerre to Postmaster General Farley for bringing the Post Office Department out of the red. A treasury statement shows the post office in the clear with a deficit under $3,000 since July 1.

Washington United States Farley Post Office Department W. A. Julian Treasury

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Failey Asidnap Bates Urschel Lindbergh Dolleuss Co-Op Bank Capitol Hill sWallace Harrison Senate Finance Committee Allot Moncey FARM Glenn B. Miller Cedar Rapids News Wall St Pel Kenyon U.S. 10 Stephen T O'Connell Postal Department
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