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Cedar Rapids Gazette

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 25, 1937

Page

12

Plot Against the Duce Preoccupies Europe Amid Parley

London reports reveal alleged anti fascist plots connected to a high level Mussolini Hitler meeting in Munich. Police and fascist forces tightens security along the route with tens of thousands of troops guarding the Duce. Observers weigh Rome axis prospects and Franco-British shifting stances on a potential European realignment.

Eunich Berita Atrare Kaberdar Neghbor Duce Austria Tr Duce Hitler Venice Europe Italy Germany Spain

Roosevelt Silent On Black Amid Klansman Defense

President Roosevelt's reaction to Justice Hugo L Black's claim he joined the Ku Klux Klan but later renounced ties stirred wide speculation in Washington. A letter to a friend reveals Black's defense as he plans to return from Europe. White House aides expect no public demand for resignation.

Roosevelt Seattle Joseph C. O'Mahoney Bulcst Washington Hugo L. Black Supreme Court Senate INS Hugo L Black Black Europe Rooseem Wall Bethee Blacks Wall P Geest Seether

Ask Reopening Of Milwaukee Road's Action For Shakeup

Fragmentary text shows a discussion about reopening action involving the Milwaukee Road and a shakeup. The legible pieces reference figures like Eaton Life and items such as fires, operations, and dates, but central details are obscured.

Milwaukee Road

Maude Adams Returns to Teach Drama at Stephens College

Maude Adams, famed stage star linked with John Drew Otis Skinner and Sir James Barrie, will retire to teach drama at Stephens College. Starting Oct 1 she will study dramatics and coach students for Rostand's Chantecler, recalling her Lusitania era connections and past radio appearances.

Maeude Acess Peter Scauberg College Maude Adams Rec Lusitania Adams James M. Wood Stephens College Rostand John Drew Otis Skinner James Barrie Barrie Peter Pan

Chinese Reds Hit Wuhan in Major Japanese Bombing

Shanghai reports Japanese air raids deep into China center killing about 300 in Hankow Hanyang Wuchang and Hang Chow as Wuhan area suffers heavy destruction. Chinese relief teams pull dozens of bodies from ruined buildings while Japanese push to cut reinforcements along the Hankow Peiping railway.

Shanghai Japan China Wuhan Yangtse Hankow Hanyang Wuchang Hangchow Nanchang All China Hankow- Peiping Yellow River

Japanese capture Peiping strategic target in North China

Japanese forces announced the surround and capture of Peiping, the capital of Hopei, after a lengthy battle. They claimed occupation of Seats and a foothold along the Peiping Hankow railroad, with Chinese troops forced to retreat south toward Chenting.

Peiping Paoang Hopei Province Ciy China Abe Penpung Hankow Nota Pates Se Eats

Japanese Forces Halt Chinese Defense Amid Destructive Bombardment

Japanese assault at Hanoyal CP halted after heavy shelling by Crewe regaara for hours. Chinese defenses in shore ground damaged and trenches probed while most casualties reported as shell shock. An officer May Chang Wei-Win reported steadiness of lines and a claim Japan would not blast them out with dynamite.

Hanoyal CP Crewe Regaara Chang Wei-Win Japan

Garr Brothers Freed on Bail After Denhardt Killing Trial

Roy Garr and two brothers were released on bail after an examining trial in Shelbyville charged with murdering Brig Gen Henry H Denhardt. Roy Garr testified he feared Denhardt and fired in self defense, saying he shot until his gun was empty.

Shelbyville, Ky Garr Brothers H . Walters Henry H Denhardt Roy E. S. Garr Jack Shelbyville Roy Garr Henry H. Denhardt Denhardt Rodes K Myers Wih Comely Verna Garr Taylor Garr Myers H F. Walters Doc Dr. Garr

Wheeler Not Worried Over Roosevelt Talks

Senator Burton K. Wheeler says President Roosevelt may speak in Montana but he is not worried about retaliation for opposing the court packing plan. Wheeler, set for reelection next year, invited Roosevelt to visit during a northwest trip and expects Black to refute Klan membership charges.

Sacramento Calif INS Roosevelt Montana Burton K. Wheeler Senate Wheeler Justice Black Black

Two Chicago Executives Robbed of Payroll and Cash

Gunmen held up two Chicago business executives in separate attacks on Friday. Ernest Cohen lost 435 dollars after masked robbers forced his car to stop. Charles Purnell, an aircraft firm purchasing agent, was robbed of a 1800 dollar payroll.

Chicago Ernest Cohen Charles Purnell

Father Coughlin to Resume Radio Broadcasts

The Rev Charles E. Coughlin of the Shrine of the Little Flower will start broadcasting again on Sunday Oct. 31 and continue for 26 weeks, announced by Leo Fitzpatrick, manager of WJR in Detroit, a station on the Coughlin chain.

Detroit Charles E. Coughlin Shrine of the Little Flower Leo Fitzpatrick WJR Coughlin

Schoolboy dies of infantile paralysis outbreak in town

Elliot AP reports Jack Weaver aged 14 son of Mr and Mrs George Weaver died Friday from infantile paralysis. He was a sophomore at Elliott High School and had been ill since Saturday. Schools were closed Wednesday due to the outbreak.

Elliot Jack Weaver George Weaver Elliott High School

Roosevelt Promises No Coasting As Route Heads West

President Roosevelt, speaking in a light coat and sheer blouse, defends federal dam and reclamation projects while outlining ongoing national duties. He notes the emergency is largely over and argues federal land aid will help drought families. Senate rebels and Nebraska stops mark the Seattle route.

Roosevelt Casper Alcora Grand Coulee Great Central Highway Dakotas Kansas Texas

Menuhin barred from world premiere of Schumann violin concerto

Yehudi Menuhin, the famed violinist, was denied the right to perform the world premiere of Robert Schumann's lost violin concerto in Germany. The German government will premiere the work first, with publishing rights controlled domestically. Menuhin mourned the decision, noting the piece was discovered in a German museum vault after 81 years.

Los Gatos Calif Yehudi Menuhin Robert Schumann Germany Menuhin St. Louis Schumann

Judge Presses Polk County Relief Row

Judge O S Franklin criticized the Polk county board of supervisors and the state emergency relief committee for not agreeing on relief fund administration while needy people go without money. He questioned delaying payments as officials clash over control and credited Kraschel with attempted political influence in relief delivery.

Des Moines O. S. Franklin Friday Polk County Board of Supervisors State Emergency Relief Committee Polk County Board Nelson G.[ Krasche Polk County E. C. Greaves Bertha Lane Greaves Relief Committee Kraschel Franklin Denis M. Kelleher Fort Dodge Howard Hall Hall Scott County Nels Kraschel

Loyalists Refuse Swap for Dahl in Spain Crisis

Valencia reports the loyalist government rejects exchanging a captive rebel aviator for Harold E. Dahl an American airman held by insurgent authorities at Salamanca authorities say the stand reflects ongoing tensions in the Spanish conflict each side maintains難

Valencia Spain INS Harold E. Dahl Salamanca

Farmer and Wife Die in Farmhouse Shooting

In Pontiac Illinois William Lef fen a farmer and his wife Mary both about 45 were shot to death Friday. Sheriff Edward Kammermann labeled it murder and death by own action. Two youths heard shots and saw Lef fen run from the house with a shotgun then shoot himself in a field. Mrs Lef fen was found dead in the house with a head wound following an earlier alleged assault on a 14 year old boy.

Pontiac William Leffen Mary Edward Kammermann Kammermann Henry Wurmnest Elvin Leffew

Corn Market Fight Deepens As Trade Board Blames Action

The Board of Trade and the CEA blame the corn row on each other as probes into a market clash between Farmers' National and Cargill Grain of Minneapolis continue. Cargill holds most of 3,000,000 bushels of old corn, while Farmers' National is a leading short in September futures, with officials noting the agency cannot fix prices under the law.

CEA Board of Trade National Cargill Grain Company Minneapolis Cargill Duvel

Packard 1938 Models See Price Increases

Detroit reports price increases for Packard's 1938 lineup, with rises from 70 to 200 dollars announced Friday affecting several models and trims across the series. The move marks a after market pricing shift as consumer demand and costs influence manufacturer sticker values.

Detroit INS Packard

Farley Post Resignation Delayed Over Pierce-Arrow Plans

James A. Farley resignation as postmaster general and move to lead Pierce-Arrow Motor Corp is delayed by stock issuance plans and a SEC registration filing. The firm intends a $10.7 million stock issue to fund a low priced auto while continuing higher priced models. Farley would receive 5,000 shares outright and 5,000 additional in the first year. his cabinet and party roles remain.

New York James A. Farley Pierce-Arrow Motor Corporation SEC Pierce-Arrow Farley Pierce-Arrow Company Packard Cadillac Roosevelt Farrey Democratic National

Race to Aid Ship Reported Leaking off Florida

A Cuban radio report said the freighter Semiramis was leaking badly about 160 miles southwest of Tampa. The British vessel, likely bound between British Honduras ports and Tampa, could have unknown numbers aboard as coast guard patrols rushed to its aid late Friday. The exact tally of crew remained unclear.

Mobile Ala INL Tampa Fla British Honduras

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