Ten Workmen Die In Sewage Tunnel Explosion
CHICAGO April 14 Eleven firemen and six workers escaped a raging sanitary district tunnel fire at daybreak while ten of their fellows perished overnight. Fire marshal Patrick Pierce led rescues as crews battled toxic gas heat and collapsing timbers, aided by air chambers, hospitals, and aid from other cities.
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Chicago
Sanitary District
Patrick Pierce
Laflin
Amon J. Cermak
Miami
Cortoner
Sanaeen
Gasra
Arc
Plans Made For Annual Banquet At Huron High
At Huron High School the Junior-Senior banquet and dance are planned for Saturday night at the Marvin Hughitt hotel. About 200 to 400 attendees including students, teachers, board members, and others will be invited. The event theme is winter weather with talks by class presidents and school officials. Meanwhile Blake F. Patton, president of the Huron Chamber of Commerce, argues a Lake James dam could protect growth, noting water shortages and a preliminary survey to outline costs and feasibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamber of Commerce
Huron
Huron High School
Marvin Hughitt
Vernica Odiand
Nnual
Jnior
Marjorie Hill
Bernice Powers
O. DB. Dunbar
A. J. Lang
B. H. Kerr
Board of Education
E. H. Bryan
Maxine Dinneen
James River
Blake F. Patton
Huron Chamber of Commerce
Oo. Peterson
Huron College
Patton
Peterson
Patian
Huroo
Gangster's Brother Shot At Twice In Chicago
Stephen O Donnell brother of Spike O Donnell a South Side gang leader said two men fired on his car last night after following him home with his wife and later fired about six shots into his apartment windows. He blamed the attack on election anger and backed A J Cermak.
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Chicago
Stephen O'Donnell
Spike” O'Donnell
South Side
O'Donnell
Pardon Hearing For Melvin J. Bute Set Today
Pierre April 14 backed by a large Hand county delegation Melvin J Bute former deputy state sheriff who was sentenced to serve a term fought for a pardon. The hearing follows his 19% conviction and current confinement status.
Death Of American In Mexico Is Probed
A mysterious death case in Mexico prompts investigators to examine the circumstances surrounding an American national. Officials say the inquiry focuses on medical or investigative lapses and seeks to determine the cause and responsible parties.
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Mexico
Woman Uses Fists Instead Of Wiles
CHICAGO April 14. Miss Miller with a male escort argued over an automobile tire repair bill. McKinney struck Miss Miller, the escort fled, returned to find McKinney with blackened eyes and a bitten arm. He was fined $25 by Judge Leon Edelman.
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Chicago
Titian
McKinney
Leon Edelman
Redfield Court Of Honor Honors Local Scouts
Boy scouts from Redfield and Frankfort were honored at the court of honor in Redfield. Rodney Jennings of Redfield received a poultry raising merit badge and Emer Andatvon earned a general merit badge. Five scouts earned second class rank, four from Frankfort and one from Redfield.
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Redfield
Frankfort
Rodney Jennings
Poul
Emer Andatvon
Arthur Chase
Donald Hildemeier
Leo FT. Valdez
Frederic Whalley
Raymond Olding
Court of Honor
A. F. Gichleher
E. R Hemeston
J. Ray Cole
Hilkameier
Er. S. McFadden
Mr. Whalley
Bedfeld
Doland
Bedfield and Hitchcock
Beadle County Launches Extensive 1931 Highway Program
Beadle county inaugurates a broad road improvement plan with a bridge crew starting in Barrett township. The project includes about 5 miles of graveling and 1.5 miles of concrete pavement, plus $48,000 in new bridges and graveling. The program aims to employ dozens of workers, with starts planned across spring and early summer tied to Federal highway contracts and relief funding.
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Beadle County
Barrett Township
Richard Hock
Shuecreek
Hineo County
H. M. Pierce
Highway Department
Spring Road
John York
Huron
James River
Larson-Briing Company
Jace
State Highway Department
Congress
Fleh. Schrader
Edgemont Girl Seriously Hurt in Car Crash
Helen Bayer, 15, of Edgemont was badly injured when a car carrying eight people overturned on a curve near Chilton crossing. Five others suffered minor injuries. Bayer sustained a crushed face, a broken collar bone, eight broken ribs, and a punctured lung. The car could not negotiate the sharp curve at speed. an unfinished overhead crossing is noted.
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Edgemont
Helen Bayer
Chilton
Here
Bayer
Rain Likely Tonight From Low Pressure System
Weather analysis notes a trough like low pressure over the Rockies and plains likely bringing rain tonight and tomorrow. Mr Blystone records indicate precipitation for the period, with a chilly turn expected as atmospheric conditions shift.
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Barpee Se
Eeee Bureau
Sienther
Blystone
Sreselloa
OFC
Alfonso Abdicates As Spain Proclaims Republic Under Zamora
King Alfonso the last Bourbon bows to demands for a republic. Niceto Alcala Zamora becomes provisional president as Barcelona and other cities declare for a republic. Abdication occurs at six o'clock after a cabinet session and ultimatums. The monarch, who reigned over Madrid for 25 years, ends his rule amid crisis.
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Clarence Dubose
Associated Press
Madrid
Alfonso
Nicoto Alcala Zamora
Alcala Zamora
Barcelona
Saragossa
San Sebastian
Cholera Death Toll and Red Cross Efforts Highlight Cebu Outbreak
At a Red Cross convention Colonel M A Delaney described the Cebu province cholera outbreak in spring 1930 where 3500 died among 5000 cases. He contrasted with earlier U S occupation losses of 168,006 and noted large prophylaxis efforts and relief work for typhoon victims in Tayabas and a leper colony in Gulion Leland.
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Macy
Washington
Red Cross Convention
M. A. Delaney
Philippine
Cebu
Philippine Islands
Tayabas
Delaney
Red Cross
Gulion Leland
City Commission Meets Tonight To Prep For Election
City commissioners meet at City Hall tonight to appoint election judges and officials for the approaching April 21 election. City auditor Walt notes little major business awaits consideration. If Tobin defeats Kuehn and Anderson, water commissioner Tobin replaces no one. otherwise, board personnel stay the same.
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MF. Walt
Walt
M. L. Tobin
City Water Commisssioner
F.C. W. Kuehn
G. M. Anderson
Dogs Run Free Prompt Citywide Complaints Mount
Police chief A W Hopkins reports widespread complaints about dogs at large causing damage in yards and gardens. He urges dog owners to ensure pets do not cause further damage and to cooperate with authorities to reduce nuisance across the city.
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A.W. Hopkins
Cabinet Officers Named for Spanish Provisional Government
Madrid April 14. The tentative cabinet for the new Spanish provisional republican government was announced this afternoon with Niceto Alcala Zamora as president and a slate including Miguel Maura interior Indalecio Prieto finance Alvaro Albornoz justice Alexandre Lerroux foreign affairs Manuel Azana war Marceline Dorsingo labor Franciscs Largo Caballero public works Fernanda Delos Rios instruction and Casares Gil economy No navy minister was named.
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Madrid
Niceto Alcala Zamora
Miguel Maura
Indalecio Prieto
Alvaro Albornoz
Alexandre Lerroux
Manuel Azana
Marceline Dorsingo
Franciscs Largo Caballero
Fernanda Delos Rios
Casares Gil
Park Board Favors West Park Purchase For Future Development
The Huron Park Board endorses buying the West Park pool and 12 adjacent acres if priced reasonably, while clarifying it did not circulate or sponsor the petition for the bond election set for April 21. It argues the property would fit a citywide park plan, offering ideal picnic areas and a city‑owned swimming pool.
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West Park
City Park Board
Huron
Clarence G. Walker
C. N. McIlvaine
A.K. Gardner
Leo A. Tommey
R. D. Anderson
Tuesaday
West Park Pool
Board of City Commission
Huron Park Board
Park Board
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Lars
Bute
Rene Court
Sioux Falls
Niécto “Alcala Zamora
de Smet
Spain
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