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Newspaper
Cedar Rapids Gazette
Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1935
Page
1
The Iowa governor questions how 20000 liquor seals ended with bootleggers, calls for accountability in the liquor commission and prompts scrutiny of the seals’ authenticity. The piece traces graft in the liquor enforcement apparatus, court actions, and a libel suit campaign linked to The Gazette’s reporting.
Rome reports Mussolini outlined steps to mobilize the armed forces for the East African campaign. The Italian cabinet postponed the mass mobilization of over ten million fascists and denied counterproposals to the League of Nations while outlining internal measures related to the campaign.
Italian cabinet decrees that soldiers stationed in East Africa may marry by proxy and that leaves of absence will not be permitted, noting the stay in the colonies “may last a long time” and forcing couples to plan accordingly.
The Geneva based five nation committee of Great Britain France Poland Spain and Turkey says it cannot proceed with peace efforts and returns the Italian Ethiopian dispute to the League of Nations council. Delegates warn of a six month crisis before liquidation and immediate results seem unlikely.
Judge James P. Gaffney continued the hearing on Cedar Rapids Gazette's motion to quash service of notice on Ralph Fisher a local newspaper dealer in a libel suit filed by Harold M. Cooper former Iowa liquor commission head seeking fifty thousand dollars. The Gazette argued Fisher was not a legal agent of the company and that suit could not be brought in Johnson county. Fisher circulation manager Charles H. Harmer and editor Verne Marshall testified to establish Gazette Fisher relationship.
Moscow officials denied a Geneva rumor that the Soviet Union would send fifteen warships to the Mediterranean. The denial came Tuesday and no ships were dispatched.
Philip Gibbs, famed war reporter, travels through Europe with two friends in a casual study of everyday talk and fears. He seeks to tell the war truth from the common man's view and notes a looming drift toward another conflict unless public sentiment shifts.
Westchester Pa UP a coroner's jury Tuesday night returned an unexpected verdict that Evelyn Hoey glamorous Broadway star was shot to death by persons unknown in the bedroom of Henry Huddleston Rogers Jr at his country place near here a fortnight ago. The open verdict sends the case to a grand jury for further investigation. Rogers and William J Kelly a house guest are under technical charges of suspicion of murder.
The state board of education named Wylie B. Rutledge as dean of law at Iowa University at a Tuesday meeting. Rutledge arrives from Washington University in St. Louis. Bruce Mahan was named executive secretary of the alumni association succeeding Frederick Higbee. The board also announced a three week banks and banking course at the university.
President Roosevelt plans a transcontinental tour beginning Thursday night as official business on the presidential desk diminishes under a sustained attack. The trip will take him westward, with stops likely to be announced.
In colorfully peaceful times, about 100000 veterans marched in the annual American Legion parade in St Louis. More than 125 musical organizations joined, including 100 drum and bugle corps, as crowds lined a two mile route under clear fall skies. Military order appeared at times though not uniform, with Jefferson Barracks infantry and St Louis guardsmen aiding the event. Regular convention business began Monday.
The report details the Legion's 1935 36 program centered on a cash bonus, a six hour parade, and Wednesday Thursday sessions. States vie for 1936 39 meeting spots with Cleveland Denver Atlantic City Los Angeles Chicago and others issuing bids and promotional campaigns.
Elmer leads the 100000 strong crowd through St Louis for the seventeenth annual American Legion convocation. He bells, whistles, throws confetti as hotel water douses him and salvos of missiles rain from upper windows. The jamboree draws thousands amid blimp overhead and city sights.
In Des Moines reports say Attorney General O Connor’s trial may be delayed as H M Havner continues as special prosecutor. A mystery witness is said to aid the case while County Attorney Maurice Rawlings plans to discuss prosecution from Des Moines Wednesday.
A two-vehicle head on crash near Rice Minnesota claimed four lives including G H Guergens of Jordan and Gust Hanson of St Paul. The Guttormson car passed another car triggering the fatal head on collision. Guergens’s mother was killed and Gust Hanson remained in hospital with condition listed as fair Tuesday.
Temperatures rose sharply in Cedar Rapids under clear skies with a 24 hour low of 54 at 7 am and a high of 85 by 2 45 pm. Monday had a high of 72 and evening values of 64 at 7 pm and 58 at midnight.
Miss Alice J. Boyer of the Iowa Anti-Saloon League said dry forecasts about repeal are being fulfilled. She cited rising liquor related accidents and deaths, increased consumption, spiked drinks among students, and bootlegging as federal agents expand and taxes are debated.
The Iowa state treasurer received an inheritance tax payment of 82.55 dollars on a 1650 dollar taxable value from the estate of John A Grow of Cedar Rapids.
Reports say more than 200 soldiers were killed and many injured when a railway train derailed and plunged into a ravine near Loyang in Hoan province. The tragedy prompted national outcry and ongoing rescue efforts.
United Mine Workers issued an ultimatum to bituminous coal operators to accept the last wage offer or risk a continuing strike by 400,000 miners. Negotiations broke up after a second conference with both sides blaming delays as the deadline loomed.
Washington officials weigh feeding needy miners as 400 000 miners walk out. Officials fear relief policy debates will shape the outcome while operators push back against White House mediation led by Edward F. McGrady and Harry Hopkins.
Mrs L H Baker, victim of a brutal home invasion on September 13, identifies Ralph Grecco as the assailant. Grecco, an escapee from Dunning State Hospital, was identified from a photo but not yet arrested. He was also named by Mrs Orlando James, who was attacked a week earlier.
Hollywood reports say John Barrymore and Dolores Costello signed a property settlement before Costello filed for divorce. Barrymore, while in Galup New Mexico, faced questions about a cross country flight and reconciliation talks. Col. William H Neblett filed a reply to the divorce complaint, expected to be heard within thirty days.
New York report says Elaine Barrymore, 19, announced they have made up and that everything is all right. She said she spoke to Barrymore twice by transcontinental telephone, one call lasting about 90 minutes. She plans no immediate cross-country meeting.
A westbound train travels along the coast tied for time as it moves toward Los Angeles. Officials report arrival near eight fifteen a.m. Wednesday following a Tuesday afternoon departure.
Moscow AP reports doctors say Senator J Hamilton Lewis of Illinois showed slight improvement from pneumonia on Tuesday but remains in danger.
United States Attorney E G Dunn reported a potential consolidation of six district court cases challenging the constitutionality of the AAA processing tax. The six suits include Rath Packing Co Waterloo John Morrell & Co Ottumwa and Penick & Ford Cedar Rapids with Decker Co Mason City as a lead at Sioux City term October 15.
Joe Louis, the Detroit challenger known as a panther in the ring, knocked out Max Baer in the fourth round at Yankee Stadium. The bout featured brutal exchanges with Louis scoring clean lefts and hard rights, sending Baer to the canvas multiple times before the referee counted him out.
Joe Louis wed Marva Trotter, a Chicago native, hours before his scheduled bout with Max Baer. The ceremony occurred at Harlem apartment with promoter Mike Jacobs as best man and Justice Charles E. Toney performing the civil rites.
London reports Admiral Sir Drury St Aubyn, honored with an Italian medal for gallantry in the Messina earthquake, died Monday at age 72.
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