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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 04, 1935
Page
1
Former President Herbert Hoover warned in Grass Valley that a world crisis threatens individual liberty. He urged defiance of tyranny and adherence to the constitutional charter, calling liberty America’s transcendent mission and essential for global redemption and domestic safety.
Mount Vesuvius continues a new eruption drawing visitors to Naples and coastal resorts. Scientists at the national observatory say this activity is periodic venting rather than a fresh large eruption.
A mother notes her son Joe has behaved poorly for a week then returns to his old self. She expresses relief that he is chatty and defiant again, suggesting his trouble appeared to pass and normal attitude resumed.
Washington marked a quiet Fourth while leaders eyed new battles over anti- utilities holding company bills and AAA amendments. Speaker Burns and Rep Taylor worked to shore up house Democrats. President Roosevelt planned tax the wealthy talks with Ways and Means. Senate met at noon and recess rules forced a brief session.
Mrs. M. H. Smith 87, longtime Muscatine resident, died at 1:30 a m at 505 West Fourth Street after six weeks illness. Born Sept 7 184, in Parkman Ohio, she married M. H. Smith in 1865 at Chardon Ohio. Surviving: son Fred M. Smith, nephew F G Holcomb, niece Mrs Clarence Redman, grandson Glen M. Smith, great grandson Marsh Hunter Smith, and other relatives. Funeral arrangements deferred Hoffman Funeral Home. Flowers requested omitted.
In Stamford Texas locals enjoy an annual cowboy reunion hosted by real ranch hands. Cowboys bring chuck wagons, horses, and ropers to celebrate old Texas ranch country amid high grass, good cattle prices, and a cheerful atmosphere.
New York aviatrix Miss Laura Ingalls postpones her bid to fly from New York to Burbank California after a firecracker burn and anti tetanus treatment leave her ill. Weather warnings in the west and foot injury contribute to the delay with no new takeoff date set.
A hot sun and season record temperatures lifted the prospect for Iowa crops though many lowland fields remain unrecoverable. Renewed heat was expected to continue as the Des Moines river crest decayed north of the city. Evaporation aided drainage, reducing spread of damage along the lower Des Moines. Boone County estimates road and crop losses plus park damage from a cloudburst may exceed $100.
Martin Ward Goodrich, charged with the killing of 11 year old Lillian Gallaher in Detroit last September, publicly proclaimed his wife Florence innocent and said she urged him to surrender. He waived extradition and was taken into Detroit custody with Florence, who also waived extradition. The couple met in detectives' quarters as extradition papers were arranged.
Oelwein city clerk C. D. Shippy was overcome by gas from a leaking range and rescued by police after fellow workers reported his absence from the office. He lived alone and was found at his residence.
Iowa showers of thunder storms tonight and Friday with continued warm temperatures. Illinois partly cloudy tonight and Friday with possible scattered thunderstorms and warm conditions.
Severe weather from tornadoes and heat disabled the upper Midwest and West. A tornado near Crookston, Minnesota, traced from western North Dakota, killed two and injured nine. A girl died from lightning at Deadwood, South Dakota, and two drowned in the Twin Cities.
Miss Mary Felicitas Mackey longtime Muscatine resident dies at Bellevue hospital at 12:25 a.m. from a heart attack after injuries from a two week ago car crash at Green street hill. She was active in Catholic circles and sang in St Mathias church choir for over 25 years. She leaves several nieces and nephews including Loretta Devitt and Ellen Johansen.
Muscatine celebrated Independence Day with flags, picnics, and outings though a light rain threatened plans. Citizens flocked to Weed Park and Wild Cat Den state park while highways and trains carried a holiday rush. Parks, swimming spots, golf courses, kittenball and baseball drew crowds as patriotism remained strong.
Vienna reports the cabinet voted to restore properties of the Hapsburg family as monarchist factions push for Otto I to reclaim the throne. Loyalists rally at Steeneckerzeel castle in Belgium where Archduke Otto is living with his family. Critics warn about international reaction and risks of reviving the monarchy after 1918.
Canton Ga Governor Eugene Talmadge assails Roosevelt plans as he dedicates a new highway bridge. He rails against federal programs and processing taxes, urging state sovereignty and declaring national policy failing to spur recovery. He frames state rights as protecting Georgia and the union.
Woodbury county grand jury indicted Iowa Attorney General Edward L. O'Connor and first assistant Walter F. Maley on conspiracy to operate gambling houses and devices. Witness Bert Rollinger testified paying $750 for protection. new evidence included 22 punch boards and seven slot machines seized in a raid. Bonds of $3,000 each were posted pending trial likely before September term.
Davenport police arrested Leonard Mason on charges of operating a race betting establishment at Masons bowling alley. Police seized $35 as evidence as nearly 100 patrons hurried to flee when the raid began.
Elmer F. Engel, a member of the tram employes committee of seven, says two strike sympathizers abducted him near Omaha. He was robbed of 70 dollars and stabbed in the left hand while being forced into an auto, driven to a sideroad north of Blair, and questioned about non-strikers and alleged use of company funds.
A fragment notes open fireplaces make houses feel warmer and cozier while steam radiators improve comfort but require different maintenance. The snippet contrasts ease of keeping warm with sweeping dirt and cleanliness considerations in historic home heating.
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