Fate of Quartet in Island Hearing Is in Hands of Jury
Honolulu report says a 12 member jury, from varied racial backgrounds, failed to reach a verdict after hours of deliberation in the Massie murder case. The panel retired for the night as Judge Davis ordered continued deliberations to resume next morning. The defendants include Lieut Thomas H Massie and three others linked to the fatal assault on Mrs Thalia Massie. The case hinges on testimonies from Mrs Granville Seuss and Albert Lord among others.
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Honolulu
Wrial
Thomas H. Mass
Joseph Kahahawai
Studge
Charles S. Davis
Lund
Sie
United States
Granville Seus
Albert Q. Witd
Thalia Massie
Congregational Conference Opens in Watertown South Dakota
Delegates and pastors arrive for the sixty second annual Congregational Conference of South Dakota in Watertown. The event runs from today at 3 30 pm through Sunday May 1 with Dr G W Nash as moderator and speakers including Rev Carl Patton Rev Hush White and Rev James Watson. The program features an organization conference and sermons plus communion.
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Tertown
Watertown
Congregational Conference of
South Dakota
G. W. Nash
Yanktott
Carl S. Patton
National Council
First Congregational Church of
Los S
Hush Vernon White
Boston
Mays
American Board
James Watson
Humacao
Puerto Rico
Ryder Memorial Hospital
J. E. Robinson
Wessing
Pe Springs
D. D. Brady
Spearisn
Will Demonstrate Ballot Marking Booth at Newberry Building
The Havon League will operate a ballot marking booth in the Newberry building for the general election. Mrs Schuyler announced the demonstration aims to reduce spoiled ballots and provide information on snark ing ballots. Women from both parties will staff the booth and supply ballots, open from around 9 AM to 6 PM, with possible evening hours.
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Newberry Building
SR. Schuyler
League
A. U
League of Women Voters
Gettysburg Woman Named Club Head During Spring Conference
Mrs Ed Proving of Gettysburg was elected president of the sixth district Federation of Women's clubs at the annual spring conference in Pierre. She succeeds Mrs B W Reinhard of Doland. New officers include Mrs George Costainy Huron as vice president and Mrs H E Trask Blot as recording secretary. The group thanked President Hoover for enforcing the eighteenth amendment and praised his relief efforts amid the global economic crisis.
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Gettysburg
Pierre
Ed Proving
Federation of
Hoover
Clara Bow Signs New Film Contract With Fox Studio
Hollywood report states Clara Bow, absent for nine months, signed a Fox Film contract with renewal option. The deal pays Bow between 125000 and 130000 dollars for each picture, after originally planning to rejoin via smaller independents.
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Clara Bow
Hollywood
Calif
Fox Film Corporation
Miss Bow
Fox
Ber
College Candidates Engage In Red Hot Campus Campaign
At Hutton College students campaign for the May 5 annual student association election with posters handbills and hall way canvassing. Speeches are planned at the weekly student assembly in the chapel tomorrow. Three candidates seek the president's post and two vie for each remaining association position.
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Hu~ton College
Student Association
Seump
Og Ce
Ralph Nohlgren
Webb Nominated by Farmer-Labor Party at Convention
Frank Elbridge Webb of San Francisco will carry the presidential banner of the Farmer-Labor party with Mayor Jacob S. Cox of Massillon as running mate. Webb secured California's 25 votes after a two hour credentials battle, winning the party nomination over Coxey, Thomas Mooney, and Harrop in Omaha.
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Omaha
Frank Elbridge Webb
San Francisco
Farmer-Labor Party
Jacob S. Cox
Massillon
Ohio
Port For View
Webb
National Farmer-Labor Party
California
Roy Harrop
Council Bluff
Coxey
Thomas Mooney
Harrop
Seed Loan Offer Closes Saturday in Beadie County
Beadie county farmers face a Saturday deadline to apply for government seed loans with Friday night mailing from Huron to reach Minneapolis before midnight. George M Townsend, chair of the county seed loan committee, reported 1,206 loans approved totaling about 312000 dollars, with checks received for 1050 loans. A final committee meeting is set for tomorrow afternoon. In Washington, the Agriculture Department reports 51427000 loaned for 1932 crops to 405502 farmers with about 30000 applications on file and an additional 25000000 from the Reconstruction Finance Corporation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beadie County
Minneapolis
Huron
George M. Townsend
County
Townsend
CROF
Washington
Agriculture Department
Reconstruction Finance Corperation
Department
State plans economy saving about 900000 in 1933
State administration chairman estimates about 900000 dollars will be saved in the 1933 fiscal year through economy programs planned for state institutions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bismarck
N.yd
Apricel Sauvain
State Administration
Weather Notes For Dede and South Dakota Regions
Rain is expected tonight in Dede and Huron with a possible change in temperature. In South Dakota, rain likely tonight with a chance of snow in the far west turning to rain by Friday morning as it warms slightly in the west. Evening delivery details are given with a time deadline and a payment notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Dakota
Lending Bankers May Be Called In Exchange Inquiry
Washington reports strong indications that lending bankers will be called before the senate stock exchange inquiry to explain why banks largely caused the recent securities liquidation. Norbeck accused major banks of withholding credit and hindering Hoover's policy, citing a sharp drop in securities held by Federal Reserve member banks from March 9 to April 20 and warning of further action if banks block credit. Secret committee planning continues, with possible dispatch of agents to New York to review brokerage records.
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Washington
Senate
Stock Exchange
Norbeck
South Dekota
Federal Reserve System
Hoover
Congress
Federal Reserve Mmeber
Banking Committee
New York
Stimson Delays Departure From Geneva for Home
U.S. Secretary of State Henry L. Stimson postponed his Geneva departure, meeting with Ramsay MacDonald and Dr. Heinrich Bruning and dining with the American delegation at the world disarmament conference. It was unclear if his voyage to the United States from Cannes on the Vulcania would be affected.
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Stimson
Geneva
Switzerland
Henry L. Stimson
Ramsay MacDonald
Great Britain
Heinrich Bruening
Germany
Mr. Stimson
United States
Cannes
France
England Australia air record broken at Port Darwin
Scott, noted flier, landed at Port Darwin after a longer flight from Lympné England. He reclaimed the England to Australia record, beating J A Butter's previous mark by five hours and four minutes. Scott's total time was three days, hours, and forty nine minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Dry Milk Industry Gains In U.S. Markets In 1931 32
In Chicago on April A- percentage the American dry milk industry seeks fresh markets and reports an 18.7 percent sales rise. Roud McCann director of the American Dry Milk Institute notes 50 plus dairy firms nationwide. Skim milk demand climbed 4 percent in the year ended March 3 1932 with urban foods up 14 percent and animal feed up 8 percent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U.S
Chicago
Roud McCann
American Dry Milk Institute
McClan
Orders Bank Dividend Involve Circuit Judge Alva BE
Circuit Judge Alva BE Taylor signed an order for payment of 21 per cent dividend. The terse filing notes based on a bank dispute, with a court directive guiding distribution of funds to creditors. The action sets a timetable for disbursement and details remain in the court record.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alva BE
Taylor
Noted Writer Would Barter Her Talents For Family Of Kids
Dor othy Parker prefers babies to fame. In New York on April 23 she mocks female writers and declares a woman’s true life is marriage and children. She says a woman can endure physical pain but not mental pain and that a woman’s life should be wrapped in a man.
Aid Plans Go To Committee Farm Organizations Present
Washington April 23 A broad program to relieve agriculture, including an equalization fee and export debenture plan, was presented to the senate agriculture committee by three major farm groups led by Chester Gray of the American Farm Bureau federation National Farmers union and the National Grange The plan calls for an allotment system for domestic consumption and fixes prices at cost of production for crops, with surplus withheld for export under a price floor The measure would allow the farm board to bar imports when necessary The Howell bill would test McNary Haugm principles on one crop with an equalization fee stabilization fund and marketing agreements Industry leaders urged aid saying relief is urgent and the new Federal Reserve credit expansion may be too slow Milner to confer with Farm Board president Stone in Chicago today
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Washington
Senate Agriculture Committee
Chester Gray
American Farm Bureau Federation
Federation
National Farmers Union
National Grange
Aso
Thomas
Oklahoma
Farm Board
Howell
Nebraska
Industry Needs Aid Co
A. Ewing
Decatur, DL
National Livestock Marketing Association
Ewing
Federal Reserves System
Frazier
North Dakota
Stone
The
Transfer Of Company Assets Described By Federal Hearing
Washington April 2 The federal trade commission hearing described how Northern States Power in 1928 transferred assets of its Wisconsin companies and revalued property rights and franchises. Auditor Ogle testified the write up totaled 6.5 million dollars within a 16.4 million total write up while 3.6 million was added to depreciation leaving a net effect on holdings.
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Washington
Tran
Northern States Power Company
Wisconsin
Federal Trade Commission
O. K. Ogle
Commission
Ogle
Bocks
Moisture May Go Above Normal For Huron This Month
The April forecast shows additional rain likely in Huron after last night’s 0.07 inches, with 0.08 inches more needed by Saturday to reach monthly normal. Government weather outlook predicts more rain tonight and Friday, while Black Hills snow impacts fruit areas near Belle Fourche. Crop conditions remain favorable in Huron as saturated ground spurs growth, and Pierre reports April rainfall above normal.
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Huron
Black Hills
Irost
Belle Fourches
Pierre Pierre
Weather Bureau
Rapid City
Hill City
Belle Fourche
Presho
Gordon
Spearfish Valley
J. B. Stordahl
Butte County
A. D. Ellison
West River
More Government In Business Is Needed
ST PAUL April 28 Gov Philip F LaFollette of Wisconsin told the Associated Traffic Clubs of America that America needs more government in business not less He criticized blaming any one class for the business depression and urged a factual approach to the country’s gravest domestic crisis.
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ST. Paul
America
Philip F. LaFollette
Wisconsin
Associated Traffic Clubs of America
LaFollette
Planes Destroyed In Hangar Blaze At Roosevelt Field
Roosevelt Field April 28. A mysterious explosion and fire destroyed a hangar and ten airplanes with losses totaling 185000 dollars. Carl Schneider, former German war pilot, was taken to a Minneola hospital badly burned.
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Roosevelt Field
Carl Schneider
Mineole
Miss El Riad Stars In Shriners Fete Street Show
Miss El Riad a daring puppy led Sioux Falls Shriners good fellowship events downtown yesterday. Crowds gathered at Dakota Avenue and Fourth Street to watch her climb a ladder taller than she, dive safely, and join the William Tell act as violinist H N L Downs aided the shooting of an apple from his head. The Oriental band halted traffic for hours as spectators enjoyed the street concert. Later in the Masonic temple Miss El Riad fell from the ladder but resumed her act and the show continued.
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Miss el Riad
Sioux Falls
Assessors Set To Begin 1932 Beadle County Tax Work
Thirty six assessors, meeting at the Beadle county courthouse, received their listing books and instructions for 1932 property taxes. State tax commissioner B W Baer and bail insurance representative Charles Carlson outlined new listing blanks and regulations. Personal tax may apply to vehicles not licensed by May 1, and next year’s license fees may be charged if cars are listed only for personal taxes. Land valuations will be about 25 percent lower, with slight reductions in personal property assessments.
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Beadle County
B.W. Baer
Charles Carlson
Bail Insurance Department
Pierre
T. H. Young
Baer
Carlson
Suspend Hog Futures Trading at Chico Livestock Exchange
CHICAGO April 1 The Chicoza Livestock Exchange suspended trading in hog futures until there is demand for a hedging market. President Charles A. Wilson said the market, established for hedging hogs, cannot hedge sales at current prices and will resume when demand returns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Livestock Exchange
Charles A. Wilson
Wilson
Hear One Witness In Foster Trial
In Sioux Falls on April 2, only one witness testified orally in the John Morrell Foster divorce case as several depositions were read. The defense presentation was expected to take about two weeks. The sole oral witness was Myra Karns who described the Foster home, the boy’s conduct toward his mother, and alleged liquor use by Mr. and Mrs. Foster.
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Foster
Sioux Falls
John Morrell Foster
Myra Karns
Kentucky Votes Make His Victory In Chicago Certain
The article reports that Kentucky’s 25 votes, added to Hoover’s pledged and claimed tally, give him a clear majority for renomination at Chicago in June. It notes the Kentucky delegation was instructed to support Hoover and Curtis, with Robert H. Lucas named chairman. Other items cover Hoover endorsements by Minnesota districts and Michigan proposed ballot changes to prevent stray GOP votes if Roosevelt is nominated. Hoover plans a Rapidan fishing trip with family and cabinet.
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Washington
Hoover
Kentucky
Jess Thay
Louisville
Herbert Hoover
Chicago
Charles Curtis
Robert H. Lucas
Republican National Committee
Curtis
Alleged Robbers Escape From Faulkton Jail
Aberdeen April 23 Two alleged burglars escaped from Faulkton county jail while awaiting trial set for next week. The men Hubert and Emery Jo Hubert broke into and robbed a Zell hardware store. Escape was by breaking a chain on the cell door with outside help suspected by Si Kellett of Faulkton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faulkton
Aberdeen
Faulton
F.C. Schneider
Emery
Hubert
Zell
Ger
Si. Kellett
Secret plan for tariff on foreign meat proposed in empire
The London Herald reports a secret plan to impose a tariff on foreign meat with preference for products from the British empire. The plan, drafted by meat interests in Canada New Zealand and Great Britain, was to be submitted to the imperial economic conference in Ottawa next July and approved by the National Union of Farmers.
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London
Ily Herald Today
British Empire
Imperial Economic Conference
Ottawa
Represen
Intersis
Canada
New Zealand
Great Britain
National Union of Formorn
McCormack to Serve Vatican City April 28
John McCormack, noted singer and papal count, arrived last night and will sing in a week’s service on Sunday at the chamberlain’s antechamber of Pope Pius XII.
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Massie
Congregational
Farmer- Labor
Wew
York
Dorothy Parker
Program For Relief of Agriculture
Milnor
George
Milner
Grain Stabilization Corporation
James C. Stone
Europe
Mae
Pieape Telephone
Mericam Legion
Ravine Park
Albert Lamps
Border State
Minnesota
Detroit Lakes
W. H. Newton
Roosevelt
Lansing
Mich
Michigan
Franklin D. Roosevelt
Gus T. Hartman
Houghton
Hartman
Brucker
Rapidan
Virginia Mountains
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