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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 31, 1935
Page
1
Extreme heat blankets the Muscatine area with readings around 94 to 97 degrees as residents seek shade and parks fill with families. Officials report no heat prostrations while a light breeze offers minor relief and courthouse lawn crowds remain out overnight seeking cooler air.
An Associated Press survey shows thousands of farm families in midwestern states moving off relief due to better weather, improved prices, and rural rehabilitation loans. Iowa and Minnesota report large declines since 1934, while Kansas, Nebraska, Wisconsin, Illinois, Missouri, and others show substantial reductions in drought relief and increased self support.
Wilton-Ben Lang, a farmer, suffered severe lacerations to his left leg and hand when attacked by a large sow driven by heat four miles south of Wilton Tuesday evening. He beat off the hog unsuccessfully and reached a feed rack before going home to be cared for by Dr. H. P. Mason.
W. M. Riggs aged 85 died at his home in Seventy Six township at 11 10 a m after more than four years of declining health. He lived on the family farm for many years and his body rests at George Wittich Funeral home awaiting funeral arrangements.
In Council Bluffs Iowa a stop the tram mass meeting drew about 30 people. No violence occurred as street car officials announced plans to resume service Thursday morning with deputies guarding the car barn to prevent further strike violence.
In Osage Iowa Marshall Bascombe 27 admitted shooting Marie Meggitt 23 outside her home after she spurned his advances. Bascombe stood 314 feet tall in the report and surrendered to Sheriff Charles Rathan an hour after the ambush. Meggitt, a July beauty contest runner up, lives with the Tubbs at Schemidt's cafe. Bascombe known as Shorty had long pursued Marie.
Amid looming Italo-Ethiopian crisis the League of Nations council adjourned a private session and scheduled a public meeting for Thursday. Haile Selassie denounces any Italian mandate on Ethiopia while Italy asserts its position. London and Paris report cautious optimism waning as talks continue.
In Peoria Illinois the state closes its case against Gerald Thompson 26 charged with slaying Mildred Hallmark 19 on June 17 The state argues Thompson’s confession and evidence justify the death penalty as the trial nears a verdict Judge and defense counsel faced challenges over objections as the prosecutor urges jurors to impose capital punishment
Des Moines union leaders and bakery owners reported progress toward settlement after a lengthy conference with mediator B F Kauffman. A new proposal aims to end discrimination against union workers and allow wage deductions for delinquent dues, with wage talks for inside bakers remaining as the main issue.
Louisburg NC officials under Solicitor William Y Birkett prepare a judicial inquiry before a superior court judge to hunt lynchers who killed Govan Ward a 25 year old Black man after beheading a white farmer. Ehringhaus vows a $200 reward and ordered witnesses subpoenaed.
Iowa outlook calls for local showers or thunderstorms tonight or Thursday with continued warmth. Illinois bears generally fair conditions in the south with possible showers in the north. Mississippi River stages fall slightly at several gauges: Dubuque 4.5 Davenport 3.8 Muscatine 4.8 Keokuk 4.2 with declines ranging 0.1 to 0.7 feet.
The Muscatine public schools propose a 227 900 budget for the 1935 36 year with 197 900 from the general fund and 30 000 for the school house fund. Expenditures last year exceeded estimates with total actual spending 242 452 versus 227 900 expected. Major cost increases cited include a 6 200 roof project at the high school and 2 500 for interior and exterior painting at Jefferson, plus 1 100 for Jackson school reorganization and 800 for Franklin assembly room. The hearing is set for August 12.
Iowa special agents followed a suspect described as dark complexioned with a mustache after the body of John LeClair, 20, was found in a Des Moines weed patch. Anamosa officers reported a car matching the missing vehicle being used at an Anamosa gas station four hours after the body was found. Coroner's autopsy revealed shotgun slugs in LeClair's skull. police believe the youth was murdered without warning and knew his killer.
Frederick H. Gillette, former U S senator from Massachusetts and six years speaker, died early today at Springfield hospital at age 83. He served 38 years in Congress, had retired since 1931, and spent winters in Santa Barbara California. Funeral set for Friday afternoon at Westfield.
Washington plans clash over a protective tariff linked to the AAA processing tax as conferees strike out a price fixing clause in an amendment. Rep Biermann proposes letting the president cut duties if the processing tax fails, while Sen Murphy readies a similar move amid Midwest criticism of the new deal and a charge that the tariff concerns imports and exports with foreign nations.
Des Moines reports the state department of health promoting a new smallpox vaccination method called the multiple pressure method. Dr. J. H. Kinnaman deputy commissioner lists five advantages including painless operation no dressing required smaller scar less skin trauma and high take rates comparable to or better than existing methods.
Santa Monica notes Aimee Semple McPherson’s daughter in the Ozarks as Arkansawyers tell her they welcome but will not be redeemed. The speaker recalls joining a hillbilly group 27 years ago and cites Joe Robinson as leader of 96 picked men in the Senate, claiming Arkansawyers win in any clash.
A sanity trial will be held in October to determine if Marlo Heinz 29 slayer of 6 year old David Fox is sane. District Judge Patrick J Nelson ruled after alienists reports and relatives testimony that reasonable doubt as to Heinz sanity exists. If found sane he faces sentencing after review. if insane he will be committed to an asylum.
David F. E. Howell, 76, a pioneer in wholesale groceries and longtime Cedar Rapids business leader, died at his home after a short illness. He served as vice president of Warfield-Pratt-Howell with operations in Cedar Rapids Sioux City and Des Moines. Howell moved to Cedar Rapids in 1898 from Sioux City where he opened the Howell-Warfield company in 1891.
In Chicago two women are indicted for murder in the slaying of Ervin Lang, son-in-law of Blanche Dunkel. Lang’s body, found in a Hammond Indiana swamp with legs hacked off, prompted the true bills after witnesses testified before the grand jury. Dunkel smiled as authorities led her away. she had previously shown an iron front amid the proceedings.
Dr Walter J Bauer 38 from Kirksville Missouri, recently married, was abducted in Michigan and fatally mutilated five hours after the crime at a south side wooded spot. He identified a jealous hotel acquaintance as a suspect before dying at Jackson Park Hospital. Investigators note Bauer was abducted near Ann Arbor and later died after being brought to Chicago.
Washington-( )-Administering a sharp setback to the administration, the senate banking committee reported the gold clause bill revised to permit suits on government obligations for six months after enactment. The amendment by Senator McAdoo would allow suits on mature gold clause obligations or interest coupons, with bondholders needing to show injury from the refusal to pay gold. Adjournment by Aug. 20 was raised as a possibility after a White House visit, while the tax bill and revenue estimates, plus ongoing inquiries by lobby investigators, dominated attention. The committee also summoned a U.S. marshal to New York to locate H. C. Hopson, head of the Associated system, predicted to be found.
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