Diversion Project Nears Reality For Lake Byron Waters
Community groups led by the Izaak Walton League advance the Foster Creek diversion to raise Lake Byron by four feet. An 11 member Waltonian committee begins circulating easement papers, aiming to sign all landowners within two weeks as contracts move toward Pierre. Fish mortality noted but not alarming. officials expect cooler weather to reduce deaths and plan a late month inspection.
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Foster Creek
Lake Byron
Izaak ‘Walton Teague
George Stafford
Izaak Walton Yongue
Fred Lampe
E. J. Bowe
Frank Dwyer
George Fullinweider
Jake Suht
West
Ike Waltons
Pierre
Siter
Stafford
R. L. Ripple
Game and Fish Department
Luis
Commission
Ripple
Huron
Dakota Net Stars Open Play in Aberdeen Tennis Event
The second annual closed Dakota tennis tournament begins in Aberdeen with first round matches in men's singles doubles women's singles and mixed doubles sponsored by the Aberdeen tennis club and sanctioned by the USTA. North Dakota fields a strong lineup led by Miss Helen Gurchalla of Jamestown defending singles champion with Harriet as doubles partner.
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Dakota Net
Aberdeen
Dakotas
Aberdeen Tennis Club
United States Lawn Tennis Association
North Dakota
Helen Gurchalla
Jamestown
Harriet
Phillip
Hal
Red Wooledge
Fargs
Marion Wisner
Grand Forks
Guy Murphy
Norman
Jimson
Fargo
Bill Elton
George McHose
Faro
Hills Receive Widespread Rain Across West River Country
A welcome rain fell across the west river country in the last 24 hours ending today, totaling .79 of an inch in this area. Weather and road reports noted light mist and ongoing showers from the northern Hills into Nebraska and east of Philip, with more rain expected. An area southwest of Hot Springs received over an inch yesterday.
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West River
Secord
Nebraska
Philip
Hot Springs
Service Company To Hold Picnic For Employees
Central West Public Service Co will hold a Sunday picnic at Ruskin Park for employees. Forenoon golf, high noon refreshments, round table discussion on the campaign, horseshoe pitching, kittenball, foot races, and a ball throwing contest. Prizes awarded to all winners.
Endurance flight record push over St Louis by O Brine and Jackson
Dale Jackson and Forest O Brine push toward a 1,000 hour air endurance record over St Louis after surpassing the 553 hour mark set by the Hunter brothers in Chicago. Manager Bill Pickens laments meager earnings, noting four contracts totaling about 1,800 and only 7,000 more from an oil sponsor, as public interest and finances struggle to match the historic feat.
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Hunter Brathers
Chicago
Dale Jackson
Forrest O'Brine
St. Louis
O'Brine
O Brine
Jackson
Pickens
Hare
St Louis
Tilam
Cs, T
Hope Abandoned For Entombed Men At Blakeburn Mine
Dense clouds of black smoke rose from Blakeburn mine lower levels halting rescue work for 42 trapped men. Officials feared a fire in number four tunnel could trigger another explosion. Gas-filled passages sapped rescuers strength. three bodies recovered and one survivor, John Parchello, brought out alive.
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Blakepurn
Blakeburn
Number Four
Johnn Parchello
Plant Russian Flag On New Arctic Land
Moscow reports the Soviet Arctic expedition aboard the icebreaker Sedov has found new land 200 miles north of the Siberian coast at Yenetsei bay. The land lies at about 79 25 north 76 19 east and is said to extend westward, with a claim to be staked for the U S government.
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Arctic
Moscow
Arctic Ocean
Siberian
Yenetsei Bay
Sedov
U.S
Sioux Falls Man Tries Suicide After Discharge
Sioux Falls man, despondent over family troubles and recent discharge from the Sioux Falls ret forts, shot himself last night in an attempted suicide. Today no hopes were held for his recovery.
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Sioux Falls
Perry
Skelton
Optimistic Crop Reports Amid Adverse Conditions Across Dakota
Central South Dakota growers report surprising optimism as threshing nears finish and rains could help corn. Wheat yields reach 12 to 25 bushels per acre. corn remains just below average, though showers in Buffalo County boost prospects. Hyde and Crow Lake regions see beneficial rains. state-wide drought has slowed corn, with fodder use rising. Local figures note large threshing totals and variable prospects across counties.
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South Dakota
Groton
Buffalo Countrys
Crow Lake
Hyde County
James W. Wilson
South Dakota State College Agricultural Experiment Station
Wilson
Telly
Cavour
Augie
Herman Moeller
1898 Veterans Welcome Lights Shortage City Hall
Spanish War veterans gathered as electric signs at City Hall proclaimed a welcome for 1898 veterans. Officials noted insufficient lighting to illuminate all displays, reflecting a shortage of lights during the ceremony.
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Ian
Severe Storms Hit Northwest After Drought
Severe storms swept the northwest causing dust and lightning, breaking drought, with fires discovered near Sullivan Lake north of Priest River and larger blazes in other areas further restrained by rain. Wind averaged 25 mph, with high winds at Sand Point disrupting power lines and downed trees. In Wyoming and surrounding states, rail and road disruptions persisted as floods and blockades affected travel.
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Spokane
Wash
Sullivan Lake
Priests River
Idaho
Sand Point
Oregon
Washington
Wyoming
Union
Rock’ Springs
Lincoln Highway
Johnson to Recommend Naval Academy Appointment
A South Dakota youth in the district of Representative Royal C. Johnson will be recommended for a Naval Academy nomination. A vacancy exists in the second district, with Johnson to name a principal and two alternates for the examination and appointment process. An additional vacancy is noted in the first district.
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Washington
Royal C
Johnson
South Dakota
Naval Academy
Annapelis Notyean
Navy
Wal
Farmers Endorse Hoover Drought Aid Plan In Washington
Washington August 16 Hoover conference with bankers from drought afflicted states outlined a national move to fund relief and prevent suffering. Beneficial rains eased conditions in sun scorched counties as state relief committees form under governors with White House guidance. Leaders from National Grange Farmers' Union and American Farm Bureau Federation expressed full support and pledged cooperation. Cooler weather promises pasture recovery while federal agencies await local committee functioning.
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Washington
Hoover
Tolick
White House
National Grange
Farmers’ Units
Aerican Farm Bureau Federation
Louis J. Taber
C.C. Talbott
Sara H. Thompson
New Glues Found In Mystery Death
PRESHO Aug 16 A coroner linked a coat found near a grain field to an unidentified man believed slain in a murder case. A Milwaukee Dustless Brush Co ad appears in the coat pocket. A brush and a watch were found nearby. The slain man weighed about 169 pounds and stood five feet seven inches. A possible knife or bullet wound is noted. The case remains open with potential disinterment.
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Presho
James Caldwell
Milwaukee
Milwaukee Dustless Brush Company
Here
Custer Battlefield Highway
Boy Dies After Pony Kick In Bonilla Community
Ivan Fisk Russell, 12, of Bonilla, died at a Huron hospital after injuries from a pony kick days earlier. Funeral services set for Sunday at 2:30 PM at the Presbyterian church in Bonilla, burial in Bonilla Cemetery. Born January 10, 1918, in Todi Wisconsin. Survived by grandfathers T. M. Bussell of Bonilla, his father Ray Fisk of Madison, Wisconsin, and three brothers Ray, Har Ford, and Lloyd Fisk. Father was en route from Madison.
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Ivan Fisk Russell
Bonilla
Huron Hospital
Presbyterian Church
Ot ‘Bonilla
Ivan Bussell
Todi
Wis
Chicago Population Up Sharply in New Census Summary
Washington reports Chicago’s revised population at 3,375,329, an increase of 673,624 or 20 percent since 1920, as Illinois state totals show substantial gains. Minnesota also records a rise in its population, reflecting broad regional growth.
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Chicago
Washington
Illnois
Census Bureau
Weather outlook for Huron and South Dakota showers likely
Unsettled conditions for Huron with probable showers tonight and Sunday. South Dakota expected to see showers likely tonight and Sunday. No major temperature changes forecast.
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Huron
Rye Yield On Schroeder Farm At 33 Bushels Per Acre
An average yield of 33 bushels per acre on rye was reported on the F C Schroeder farm two miles south of Huron. The 20 acre field was threshed by Timm Brothers on Wednesday. Officials call this exceptionally good, noting the South Dakota five year average is 131 bushels and statewide yield near 14 bushels per acre per a July report from the state tollage statisticud department.
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F.C. Schroeder
Huron
Timm Brothers
South Dakota
A.W. Tompkins
South Dakota Farm Bureau
R-106 completes transatlantic voyage to Canada and back
Cardington England August 16. The British airship R-106 weathered severe storms and proved seaworthy during a voyage to Canada and return. It moored safely to its Rome mast at 12 02 p m marking a record crossing in challenging conditions.
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Cardington
England
Canada
Rome
Atlantic Ocean
Otst Tory
Record of R-100 transatlantic airship voyage details
The log from central standard time on August 12 notes departure from St Hubert Montreal and route to England with passes over the Atlantic. The R-100 demonstrated speed and stability, averaging around 92 miles per hour at times, rode out a 75 mile gale, and landed at Cardington after about 57 hours. A spectator died while watching the arrival.
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Associated Press
St. Hubert
Montreal
England
Laurentic
Straits of Belie
Fasnet
Ireland
Cardington
Newport
Swindon
St Hubert Field
Ottawa
Toronto
Edward Lill
Chipping
Solbury
Atlantic
Enormous Profits From Racketeering Told by Chicago Records
Chicago reports reveal Carehilive ledgers showing massive receipts from liquor gambling and vice with large disbursements to judges politicians and police. The records tied to Jack Zutvier and the Moran gang include payments to officials and a $75 135 profit in one week in bootleg and gambling operations. Investigators say the files may relate to the Jake Lingle slaying and will prompt further questioning of listed figures.
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Chicago
Oo Stotm
Jack Zutvier Overlord
Wisconsin
Jake Lingle
Tribune
Zuts
Civic Safety Commission
West Side
Cook County
Zuti-Moran- Aeilo
East Chicago
George ML
George
Bugs” Moran
Zuta
Lingle
Zuata
Snumy Ss
Moran
al Capone
Demand For Farm Help On Increase
Washington August 16. An increase in demand for unskilled workers and farm help was reported today by the department of labor. Outdoor labor rose due to highway construction natural gas pipelines and other utility projects. Building construction remained below last year’s level while many plants operated part time. The price index declined 2.8 from June to July, with farm products and food contributing to the drop.
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Washingson
Department of Labor
Employment Bureau
Department
Mary Lewis Granted Divorce From Bohnen
Mary Lewis, opera star, was granted divorce from Michael Bohnen, operatic singer, after a ten minute hearing in Los Angeles. She testified Bohnen frequently mistreated her and the family, and noted his troubles with a studio contract as a factor in the breakup.
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Mary Lewis
Bohnen
Los
Angeles
Michael Bohnen
New York
Miss Lewis
Rohnen
Avir
Fpe
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Jackson Soar
NEA
Bureau
DE Smini
Kingsburys County
Norris-Williams
Long Island
Hesa
Dr. Hoover
Liunday
Mack Chamipe
Schroeder
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