Governor Herring presses Cooper to resign from liquor panel
A Des Moines column notes Governor Herring repeatedly urged Harold M. Cooper to resign from the state liquor control commission. A framed picture of the governor, inscribed to Cooper, rested on the desk of the former chairman, suggesting it may be Cooper’s last personal possession there.
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Des Moines
Herring
Harold M. Cooper
State
Liquor Control Commision
Commission
Cooper
Le Mars Farmer Critical After Hay Rack Accident
Le Mars farmer Le Mars Clarence Schultz, 34, fell from a hay rack when a tripping rope broke. He suffered a broken neck and was in critical condition at a local hospital.
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le Mars
Clarence Schultz
Farmer
Constable Tackles Suit of Clothes for Repossession
Veteran constable Muscatine William Schoenig easily served a legal notice but faced trouble with recovery of clothing. The goods proved to be a suit of clothes and nothing more. He took the coat and vest and planned to retrieve the trousers today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
William Schoenig
Schoenig
Marriages Rise in Des Moines Area by 30.9 Percent
Dr. Walter L Bierring Iowa state health commissioner reports Des Moines area marriages climbed 30.9 percent in 1934 versus 1933. The finding reflects broader marriage trend in the region and is based on official records.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Knudson resigns Senate seat to join highway commission
Webster City Senator Irving H. Knudson resigns from the Iowa Senate to join the state highway commission starting July 1. Governor Clyde L. Herring accepts the resignation. Iowa Falls Republican E. O. Ellsworth indicates candidacy for the senatorial post.
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Webster City
Irving H. Knudson
State Highway Commission
Clyde L. Herring
E. O
General Ed O'Connor Leaves Office Due to Illness
Gen. Ed ward L. O'Connor was forced to leave his office and go home Friday after an attack of mumps. The incident prompted a brief pause in official duties as he recuperates at home.
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Des Moines
Altly
Edward L. O'Connor
Police Nab Thief at Waterloo Oil Station
Police trapped a thief at a Waterloo oil station after repeat robberies. Officers placed two marked $1 bills in the register. the station was robbed again and Merle Rourke was arrested with the marked bills in his possession.
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Waterloo
Merle Rourke
Long and Short of It At Washington Market and Town Flags
Washington Market hosts summer promotions with Donald Stutaman assisting Julius Kunik as chief clerk. Debates on best store in town spark chatter among Phil Lips and Hebner. Bet Ty Haven debuts as public stenographer in Journal building, while nearby offices enjoy her typing clicks. Howard Sayers swaps roles with Blair Sayers for a week, and D W Watters plans a vacation. Max Marble to Cedar Rapids meeting. Ralph Scott to his fishing trip. Economy Oil marks its third anniversary. Walter Rukgaber enjoys a cottage retreat with a fine beach. Handbills clutter streets, rain makes them cling to porches and walks. The Railway Express Agency showcases a new office praised during Railroad Week.
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Washington
Donald Stutaman
Julius Kunik
Phillips
Hebner
Journal Building
Betty Haven
Howard Sayers
Maquoketa
Blair Sayers
Howard
Blair
D. W. Watters
Montgomery Wards
Max Marble
Journal Composing Room
Cedar Rapids
Ralph Scott
Economy Oil Company
Walter Rukgaber
Railway Express Agency
Express
Board Rejects All Rock Surfacing Bids in County Roads
Washington county supervisors rejected all rock surfacing bids for county roads this summer deeming prices excessive. They expect lower bids next week and will await a reasonable figure for use of Grace Hill and Bailey quarries. The culvert contract went to G H Lowe of Cedar Rapids for 11793.96 with R C Risk assisting.
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Washington County Board of Supervisors
Grace Hill
Bailey
Lowe
G. H. Lowe
Cedar Rapids
R. C. Risk of
Washington
Convict Lawyer in Urschel Case
Ben B. Laska a Denver criminal lawyer was found guilty of participation in the Charles F Urschel kidnapping conspiracy by a federal court jury. He knowingly accepted ten thousand dollars of the two hundred thousand dollar ransom as a fee for defense of a kidnapper. The verdict followed a short deliberation and was sealed until morning.
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Oklahoma City
Ben B. Laska
Denver
Charles F. Urschel
Laska
Hold Service At Haskins Church
Twenty two members of the Washington Presbyterian Christian Endeavor society went to Bethel church Thursday evening to conduct a devotions service with Katherine Little in charge. A similar number of Bethel C E members were present and will likely conduct a similar program later. Bethel provided homemade ice cream and cake. During the social hour an indoor track meet was held.
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Washington Presbyterian Christian Endeavor Society
Bethel Church
Katherine Little
Bethel C. E
Bethel
Marvin Stark Visits Richard Johnson Home
Des Moines resident Marvin Stark, also of Millerton Iowa, is visiting at the Richard Johnson home.
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Marvin Stark
Des Moines
Millerton
Iowa
Richard Johnson
Iowa Colts Gain, So Do Tractors
Assessors report Iowa farms show 47,616 horses one year old January 1 1935 up from 4 039 the prior year and 68 381 tractors up 7 percent from 54 464 in 1934 Tractors rise in most counties while a few in drought areas fall Sioux county records the largest gain and Kossuth has the most colts Other figures list county by county colt and tractor counts with Henry Jefferson Keokuk Louisa Johnson and Iowa counties noted.
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Des Moines
Iowa Daily Press ‘Bureau
Drowth
Iowa
Weather and Crop Bureau
Lee
Sioux County
Kossuth
Lst
Washington County
Henry
Jefferson
Keokuk
Louisa
Johnson
Tracetors
Riley Funeral Services Set for Sunday
Funeral services for Mrs. A. J. Riley are scheduled for Sunday afternoon with a service at the Riley home at one o clock followed by services at the Cottonwood United Brethren church in Coppoick July 15.
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Coppock
A. J. Riley
Riley
Cottonwood United Brethren Church
Roosevelt's NRA Order Is Prepared
President Roosevelt drafted an executive order to carry on a modified NRA and said a final text would be ready later in the day. The order would designate personnel for the new setup and follow a meeting with Donald R. Richberg, former NRA head. Roosevelt had signed the congressional resolution for the skeletonized NRA after it passed the House.
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Washington, D. C
Roosevelt
White House
Donald R. Richberg
NRA
House
Wiley Post Opens Stratosphere Route to New York
Wiley Post begins his fifth attempt to fly from Burbank California to New York in the Winnie Mae monoplane aiming for eight hours. The one eyed Oklahoma flyer wears his Mars man suit as he lifts off at 4 27 AM to race across the nation through high altitudes.
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Burbank
Calif
U.P
Wiley Post
Oklahoma
New York
Winnie Mae
Clipper Ship Sets Sail on Air Journey to Midway Island
Honolulu report notes the American clipper ship began its air journey to Midway Island at six o'clock this morning. The bold voyage marks a new era in transportation linking the Pacific outpost with the mainland.
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Honolulu
U.R
Midway Island
Iowa Business Uptrend With May Employment Rise
Iowa's May data show a 2.7 percent rise in employment, an 8.3 percent payroll boost, and a 0.9 percent higher weekly wage, with unemployment down 1,299. Major cities report gains. stone and clay products lead with a 43.3 percent jump. Full-time work stands at 85 percent, and 36 percent view business prospects as bright.
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Fort Dodge
Dubuque
Waterloo
Mason City
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
State-Federal
Huey Long Returns to Senate Amid Talk of Rested Minutes
Beverly Hills observer notes Huey Long resumes senate service after a curtailed session of 16 hours. The piece recalls his past during extended terms and jokes about his constitutional reading as a notable novelty. It also references headlines about Japan's actions in China.
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Beverly Hills
Cal
Huey
Senate
United States
China
19 More Pensions Are Paid in County
The old age assistance office reports 19 more pensions paid this month in the county bringing the total to 93 recipients from the state fund. A total of 490 applications have been filed, but funds cover under 100 pensions. One applicant who had died days before the pension check was issued received a payment.
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Old Age Assistance Board
Washington County
Washingtonounty
Feuling Calls Meeting on June 28 Des Moines
Iowa state Democratic committee chair Eugene Feuling announces a June 28 meeting in Des Moines. Feuling intends to resign and a successor will likely be named, with leadership assigned for the 1936 general election. He recently returned to Des Moines after a $500 Polk County fine for failing to report all party contributions.
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Des Moines
Iowa State Democratic Committee
Eugene Feuling
Iowa
Feuling
Polk County
Secretary of Iowa Auditors Ethel Grecian Elected
Miss Ethel Grecian was elected secretary of the county auditors' organization of the state during the county officers convention at Mason City. Attending from here were Mr. and Mrs. Marion George and two children, Miss Besse Jones, and Miss Grecian. The convention had a large attendance and was regarded as one of the best held.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ethel Grecian
County Auditors’ Organization of the State
Mason City
Marion George
Besse Jones
Miss Grecian
Appeal for Soldiers to Help Police in Omaha Riots
City authorities face a violent strike night as mobs burn street cars stone officers and clash with police. One man, John Custer, 24, is killed with about 60 injured. Frank Myers orders buckshot fire as guards confront rioters. Authorities sought troops but state officials refused. six arrested, including civilians.
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Omaha
Roy Cowl
South Omaha
Council Bluffs
Ratify Coal Pact Keeps Miners Peace as Talks Resume
Joint committees representing most soft coal producers and the United Mine Workers agreed unanimously to halt the strike and extend the existing contract to June 30. The wage conference will reconvene here June 24 to negotiate a new agreement replacing the expired contract.
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Washington, D. C
U.P
Roosevelt
United Mine Workers Union
Toledo Edison Strike Expands as Workers Join In
United Press reports 500 Toledo Edison office workers join a strike threatening power facilities across three states. Government, company and union reps met to seek an end to the walkout. National Guardsmen patrolled Freeport Illinois after a clash at Stover Manufacturing injuring seven strikers.
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United Press
Toledo Edison Company
Toledo
National
Freeport
Ill
Stover Manufacturing Company
Retired Musician Dies From Accidental Gas Asphyxiation
Burlington residents mourn 79 year old musician Burlington William Schaefer who died from illuminating gas inhalation at his home. Police report indicates his dog survived, likely alerting to danger as it remained near the door. Coroner Adank notes the dog probably saved its owner by staying close to the doorway.
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Burlington
William Schaefer
Adank
Pasveu
Welfare worker Alice Teeple to report in Washington county
Chairman Carl W. Klein of the Washington County Emergency Relief Committee said Miss Alice Teeple is expected to begin welfare work in the county on Monday June 24. He learned of the plan from Des Moines relief offices after a telegram from Miss Teeple confirming the report. If she arranges with the county board of supervisors she will succeed Miss Marian Baker who recently resigned.
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Carl W. Klein
Washington County Emergency Relief Committee
Alice Teeple
Des Moines
Miss Teeple
County Board of Supervisors
Marian Baker
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