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Muscatine Journal

Location

Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1933

Page

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Hull Returns Denies He Will Quit His Post

Secretary of State Cordell Hull returned from London and went to Hyde Park to meet President Roosevelt. He stated he has no intention of resigning now or hereafter and praised the world monetary and economic conference as alive with a vigorous organization to guide its work during the recess.

Hull Hyde Park N. Y New York England Cordell Hull London Roosevelt World Monetary and Economic Conference President

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Ex-Wrestling Champion Beell Shot During Marshfield Brewery Robbery

Fred Beell former world middleweight wrestling champion and Marshfield special officer was killed when he and Patrolman Fyksen interrupted a brewery robbery. Four bandits fled after taking $2500 in beer stamps from an open safe. Fyksen fired back and Beell was shot four times before the bandits escaped in Beell's car toward Highway 13.

Marshfield Wis Fred Beell Marshfield Brewery Beell George Fyksen Fyksen Eau Claire

Sudden Heart Attack Ends Quincy Howard Life

Quincy Howard about 67 was found dead in his kitchen at 1005 Oregons street around 10 a.m. Harold Strouse, who runs a garage with Howard’s filling station on Hershey Avenue, discovered the body. Coroner Dr S D Folsom and later Coroner W S Norton ruled no inquest was needed, attributing the death to a heart attack. A broken rear window and minor injuries were noted, with $32.17 in his pocket. No local relatives. officials sought distant nieces and nephews for funeral arrangements.

Quincy Howard Oregonsstreet Harold Strouse Howard Hershey Avenue Strouse Hemade Howerd

Disease Laden Animals Stolen in Lincoln Hospital

Thirty rabbits and six guinea pigs inoculated with dangerous infections were stolen from pens at Lincoln General Hospital. Superintendent Gladys Smith issued a warning against handling or eating the animals and urged prompt return to prevent jeopardizing long term arthritis and infectious disease tests.

Lincoln, Neb Lincoln General Hospital Gladys Smith Lincoln

Troopers Hurt in Milk War at Oriskany

In Oriskany New York during a milk delivery dispute troopers and striking farmers clashed. One trooper severely injured and five others including Captain Stephen McGrath suffered non fatal injuries while trooper George Marshall of troop D Oneida barracks was hospitalized with a brain hemorrhage after being struck by a stone or club.

Utica N. Y Stephen McGrath Auburn Oriskany George Marshall Oneida Barracks

Income tax woes hit Beverly Hills observers

A quoted reporter mocks the New York Exchange closure era and laments the lack of volunteer taxpayers. The speaker notes difficulty locating any group willing to shoulder the tax and comments on the unpopularity of congressmen who fail to shift tax burdens.

Beverly Hills Calif N. Y Roosevelt

Button Workers Hear Unity Plea In Muscatine

Michael E. Sherman of the state federation of labor urged about 600 button workers at Moose hall to organize under the new industrial code. He said section seven guarantees freedom to join unions and that a 100 percent membership plant union is ideal. Sherman outlined NRA aims to shorten hours raise wages and employ more workers as a path to self sufficiency.

Roosevelt Michael E. Sherman State Federation of Labor Moose Hall J. C. Lewis State Federation Sherman Lewis Mr. Sherman Muscatine NRA United Action

Weather Summary For Iowa Illinois And Mississippi River

Generally fair tonight in Iowa and Illinois with slightly warmer conditions tonight and Sunday. Mississippi River stages show small rises at St Paul 0.1 and Dubuque 0.1, Davenport 1.2, Muscatine 2.2, Keokuk 0.2, with St Louis 3.8 feet and a rise of 0.1.

Iowa Illinois Mississippi River St. Paul A Dubuque Aul Davenport Muscatine No Keokuk St. Louis Rise

Burlington Men Killed in Flames

Two Burlington men died from suffocation and burns in a morning fire at Rusty’s garage on the edge of the business district. Albert Rust was badly burned and hospitalized. Harold Rust and Joe Schneider perished. Firemen cut Albert from a rear door after a rear-door blaze progression. Coroner to hold inquest Monday. damage estimated at $6,000.

Burlington Rusty Harold Rust Little York Joe Schneider Albert Rust Harold Albert Schneider Harold Watson Robert Cullatt Chris Adank

Iowa Approves 10 Million Highway Plan For Federal Aid

Des Moines Iowa officials announce federal approval of a 10 million highway program funded by the public works administration and the bureau of roads. The Iowa highway commission will select projects with half the grant for federal highways and half for municipal and secondary roads. Muscatine County expects a 200,000 road program under a three year plan and surplus local labor to be absorbed soon.

Des Moines Herring Iowa Washington Public Works Administration Bureau of Roads State Highway Commission Highway Commission State Secretary of Agriculture Muscatine Muscatine County

Freight Rate Cut Is Denied by ICC

The Interstate Commerce Commission refused to grant a general reduction in railroad freight rates. It held existing rates, overall, are not shown to be unreasonable. The action followed a petition by the National Grange American Farm Bureau Federation Farmers Cooperative Union National Coal Association and National Lumbermen's Association, later joined by others.

Washington Interstate Commerce Commission National Grange American Farm Bureau Federation Farmers Cooperative Union National Coal Association National Lumbermen’s Association

South Dakota Moves to Legalize Beer and Wine

South Dakota lawmakers in a special session led by Governor Berry approved a measure to legalize 3.2 beer and wines. Revenue from taxes and licenses, up to $1 million annually, would be directed to poor relief programs.

Stratosphere Hop Ends in Hurry in Chicago Yard

Lieutenant Commander T G W Settle piloted the Century of Progress balloon to a pre dawn ascent aimed at higher altitude science. A leaky top valve caused a rapid descent after lift off from Soldier Field near the 14th and Canal streets Be on railroad grounds. No injuries reported and a full inspection will gauge damage before a possible retry after repairs and weather checks.

Chicago T. G. W. Settle Soldier Field Settle Chicago Burlington and Quincy Railroad 14Th and Canal Streets

Lawyer Held in Bombing of Exchange in New York

Massachusetts lawyer Eugene S Daniell Jr 26 of Somerville was arrested on a charge of placing tear gas bombs that shut the New York Stock Exchange. He was questioned at police headquarters after detection by bomb squad detectives following a midtown hotel arrest.

New York Eugene Daniell, Jr Somerville Mass New York Stock Exchange Daniell Helmet Street Stock Exchange John A. Lyons Daniels James M. Curley Boston Massachusetts National Guard Maine Harvard Law School

Cedar County Adopts NRA Code At Tipton Meeting

Three hundred Cedar County business leaders met at the Tipton courthouse and adopted the NRA code with 81 signatories. Weekday hours run 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. with no Wednesday night openings. Saturday hours 7 a.m. to 10:30 p.m. The bail trades set an eight hour day up to 40 hours weekly and a 35 cent minimum wage. William Banks Durant was named chairman and Ed Kelley Tipton secretary for the county organization.

Tipton Cedar County William Banks Durant Ed Kelley

Peace Board Appointed by Roosevelt to Promote Industrial Peace

President Roosevelt approved a joint declaration for industrial peace from leaders of industry and labor. He named a seven member board headed by Senator Wagner to deter disputes, including William Green and John L. Lewis. The plan includes a rapid tribunal to resolve hardship or disputes under the reemployment program.

Hyde Park N. Y Roosevelt Senator Wagner New York Oeter National Peace Efort William Green American Federation of Labor Leo Wolman John L. Lewis Era Mine Workers Walter Teagle Th Standard On New Jersey Gerard Swope Aegee Company Louis Boston Chant White House Industrial Recovery Administration Samuel Gompers Recovery Administration

Ripley Character Is With Circus In Muscatine

W. D. Gould of Great Bend Kansas, aged 74, known from Ripley Believe It or Not, will perform with the Russell Brothers circus on the League field in South Muscatine Monday afternoon and evening. Bargain tickets remain for Muscatine residents through 27 local merchants, issued with every 50 cent purchase, admitting children to the big tent.

W. D. Gould Great Ben Kas Wonglers Russell Brothers Circus South Muscatine Gould Muscatine The Journal

Aunt Het Gossip Sparks Breakup Rumor

Ella’s friends defend Jim’s condition as not Aunt Het’s fault, while the bachelor’s nervous breakdown becomes the talk of the town. Published in 1933 by Pupfishers Syndicate.

Ella Jim Pupfishers Syndicate

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