Will Continue Business Probe Hearings In New York
SOUTH BEND IND Aug 3 The Shannon congressional committee facing criticism of government competition with private enterprise plans to resume hearings in New York City on Sept 12. The panel led by Rep Joseph B Shannon heard charges that government operation of Mississippi river barge lines and federal building project practices infringe private enterprise. The group may report findings to Congress and consider Postmaster General Walter Brown’s fate if postal laws are not obeyed. Indiana architects protested a consultant requirement and fee splitting with federal architects.
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South Bend
Ind
Shannon Congressional Committee
New York City
Joseph B. Shannon
Kansas City
Post Office Department
Congress
E. L. Oliver
Cincinnati
The
Brotherhood of Railway and Steamship Clerks
Robert F. Rich
Wozich
Walter Brown
Parcel Post
Indiana
Dry Law Officer Faces Jail Term in Delaware
Harold D. Wilson of the prohibition administration staff in Omaha faces an indeterminate stay in Newcastle County workhouse after a circuit court of appeals mandate. He was held in contempt in 1931 for refusing to name the source of a key to the Democratic League of Delaware headquarters raid. Bail pending appeal ended as the court ordered the judgment be carried out.
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Wilmington
Del
Harold D. Wilson
Prohibition
Omaha
Neb
Newcastle County
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
Philadelphia
Wilson
Democratic League of Delaware
Circuit Court
Federal District Court
Circuit Court of Appeals
Kitchen police duty may be abolished at Fort Snelling
Plans revealed at Fort Snelling indicate civilian workers may replace kitchen police tasks such as peeling potatoes and washing dishes. Brig. General John H. Hughes, commanding, approves the move, signaling a shift away from these duties at the army post in Minnesota.
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Fort Snelling
Minn
Fort Snelling Army Post
John H. Hughes
Skeletons Found Near Scotts Bluff Nebraska
Skeletons believed to be 200 years old were uncovered in a potato cellar southwest of Scotts Bluff, Nebraska, near the Scotts Bluff National Monument and the Oregon Trail. The remains appear to be buried in pairs in various positions, suggesting Indigenous burials long ago.
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Seotts Bluff
Neb
Aug
Five Policemen Face Trial in Torture Killing Case
In Mineola New York the trial of five police officers opens over the death of young prisoner Hyman Stark. District Attorney Elvin G Edwards contends Stark was slain by rubber hose and blows while a cop’s mother’s attack sparked the alleged punishment. Defense says Stark provoked the assault and will bring witnesses to attest to his actions at headquarters. The defendants are Deputy Chief Frank J Tapert Lieut Jesse Mayforth and Detectives Harry Zander Charles Wasser and Leslie W Peargall.
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Mineola
Hyman Stark
Yourg.prizoner
Thie
Polivesam
Elvin
G. Edwerdse
Manslrughter
Sark
Stark
Omeph Hizensiti
Charles R. Weekx
Hizenski
Witresse
Ducks Rescued From Stagnant Long Jake Lake North Dakota
In BISMARCK North Dakota on August 25 sportsmen farmers and boy scouts rescued helpless wild ducks from Long Jake lake 35 miles away. More than 4000 ducks had died and about 50000 were at risk due to unusually low water and unhealthy conditions. Noise bombs planned to keep fowl away from the lake.
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North Dakota
Bismarck
N. D
Long Jake
Bank of America Branch Robbery Shootout
Five armed suspects attempted a hold up at the Bank of America branch at Fifty seventh and South Browsway. Two robbers were killed, three fled after exchange of gunfire. H R Reed, a teller, was wounded critically.
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Los Angelez
H. R. Reed
Teller
Bank of America
Fifty-seventh
South Browsway
W. Ord
Tig Marriager
Paris Decree Orders Five Percent Budget Cuts
The official journal published a decree outlining five percent economies for all government ministries as part of a campaign to balance the budget.
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Paris
Today
Cumpei
Legion urged to scrap Versailles treaty by Winnipeg mayor
In Bemidji Minnesota Ralph Webb mayor of Winnipeg told the Minnesota department of the Legion convention that the United States should join Britain in scrapping the Versailles treaty. He called the pact one of the most devilish in history and said scrapping it would end the causes of world events.
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Versaiilles
Bemidji, Minn
American Legion
United States
Webb
Earthquake Rips Philippine District. Little Casualty Reported
Manila August reports describe a strong quake striking Baguio and La Union in the northern mountain region. Survey crews found several thousand dollars in damage with no fatalities noted.
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Philippine Islands
Manila
Baguio
la Union
Here
Miller Cubs Defeat Ree Heights in Big 25 to 3 Win
Miller Cubs, a youth baseball team under 12, defeated Ree Heights 25 to 3 in Miller. Batteries were Donlin and Scoug for Miller and Speirs and Brisbane for Ree Heights.
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Miller Cubs
Ree Heights
Miller
Donlin
Scoug
Speirs
Brisbane
Doolittle Absent From Burbank to Cleveland Race
Major James J. Doolittle, who led last year’s nonstop Burbank to Cleveland air race, announced he cannot compete after his speed plane damaged in a Wichita landing. The event, part of the national air races in Cleveland, is now without the prior year’s winner.
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Doolittle
Wichita
Kan
James J. Doolittle
Burbank
Cal
Cleve
Neighborhood News Notes Travel and Visits Across States
Mr and Mrs M B Lund and four children travel to Wymore Nebraska and parts of Kansas to visit Mr Lunds mother aged 88 and relatives of Mrs Lund for two weeks. Mr and Mrs Dubois depart for Watertown for medical treatment over two weeks. Olive Puffer and Jerry Giard visit relatives in Huron. A son to Mr and Mrs George Genzler near Yale born August 7. A Scheib cousin of Dr A P Scheib visits Delmar. Thirteen local boy scouts and their scoutmaster I C Snyder outing at Cottonwood Lake for two days by truck courtesy of John Kingdon.
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M. B. Lund
Wymore
Neb
Kansas
Lund
Olive Puffer
Jerry Giard
Huron
George Genzlerod
Yale
A. Scheib
Delmar
A. P. Scheib
Scheib
Hev. I. C. Snyder
Cottonwood Lake Tuesdy
John Kingdon
Sunday School Banquet and Local News in Ree Heights
Ree Heights reports attendees at the Sunday school banquet and notes several incidents and visits around town. George Faw wett lost a straw stack by fire due to friction on Friday. Mrs Nerland and family attend Miller event Saturday. John Hansford and Marian left for Minnewote. New daughter born to Mr and Mrs Funk. Fritz Nabisky and family welcome a daughter. Loop of town visits and home projects include Paine, Pettit, and others.
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Ree Heights
Edward Nerland
Et Miller
R. Bawdon
John Hansford
Marian
Minnewote Priday
Milton Hickex
Thor Nerlend
Reymond
Humaford
St. Lawrence
Morris
Paine
D. D. Paine
Eagle Grove
Jillus Funk
Leon Pettit
Wilbur Pettit
Wayne Steele
Hills
Elien MecKelvey
Junng Funk
Fritz Xabliisky
Moome End
Sunday Visitors and Summer Guests Return Home
wm Mitchell Sunday. Bey Mowe seen at a doctor. Mrs Herma Warnke and children from California who have been spending the summer here and at Onids with relatives have returned home from Eagle Grove Tuesday where they had been visiting for about ten days. Mr and Mrs Clifford Hlake and family from White Cake visited relatives here last week. Miss Miriam Hass who formerly lived here has been visiting friends here the past week. Howard Hickcox from Rockham visited relatives here last week.
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Wm Mitchell
Bey Mowe
Herma Warnke
California
Thei
Eagle Grove
Clifford Hlake
White
Misa Miriam Hass
Howard Hickcox
Rockham
Families Visit Ashton Area From Various Cities
Mrs. Oscar Anderson and family visited Ashton from Onida with friends. Mrs. 5 Lunney and Hannah traveled to Minneapolis to visit relatives. Mrs. W H Holcomb and Jane also headed to Minneapolis for a work week with kin. Si P Watkins and Leland left for Wilmette IL after two weeks here on business. Grace Nelson went to Duluth for vacation. Marsh Hilliker and Chicago family are spending their vacation here. Mrs. Clyde Frost visiting Minneapolis with sisters. Mrs. B E Hawley returned to Atlanta IL after weeks here for farming. A daughter was born to Mr and Mrs Frank Orr of Rapid City at J L McIntyre’s home in Ashton. Orr will recall Miss Gladys Zeigler. Louise Marlette of Redfield staying with friends.
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Oscar Anderson
Onida
Lunney
Hannah
Minneapolis
W.H. Holcomb
Carl Christenson
Jane
Si P. Watkins
Leland
Wilmette
Weather Woes Drift as Harvest Heads Toward Finish
Showers and wind have slowed fieldwork as sheaves are nearly cleared. Most shocks are gathered. a few headings still to thresh and finish. The brief spell of wet weather delayed coarse labor and prompted cautious handling of remaining grain.
Weaver family update from Sheffield to North Carolina road work trip
Sheffield Mrs. Weaver of Coyne Texas returned home after visiting daughter Mrs. Chapman and sons Floyd and Lester Weaver. Lester Weaver Loren Pier Marvey Hinds and Ellsworth from Cleveland motored to Ashley North Carolina to work on roads. Herman Pamiperine arrived recently from Missouri.
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Sheffield
Local notes from Bramhall and Mitchell communities
Highmore Robert Williams suffered a broken collar bone after being thrown from a pony. Pierre visitors Mr. and Mrs. Raymond Simons and two daughters stayed at the Gadd home in Bramhall township, Evelyn remaining longer. Several local families entertained or visited, including William Whipple and Tea, and plans for the annual Dinners Picnic at St Lawrence Park on Sept 4.
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John
Myers
Cotttonweed
Lake
William Whipple
Mitchell
George Whipple
Bramhall Township
Bud
Vera Webb
Gladys
Cottonwood
St. Lawrence, Park
van. Camp
L. Fr. Stuart
Ellen
Local visitors and health notes from the county
Ernest of Fultonere visits the BSt Gangon home with Meeker and family from Granae da Mi an accompanied by his mother Mrs McCarthy and sister Mrs McAajams of Victor Ia spending a few days with Rial Meeler in Douglas township Ellen Jensen of Mingis township, a pioneer here, improving from erysipelas under care at Dr Ligier's home Wilbur Hunt of Rapid City visiting the Kiel families here
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Ernest
Fultonere
Gangon
Forrest
Meeker
Granae ‘da
Mian
McCarthy
McAajams
Victor
Rial Meeler
Douglas Township
Ellen Jensen
Mlingis
Dr. Ligier
Wilbur Hunt
Rapid
Kiel
Bancroft Visitors Share Weekend Visit and Travel Plans
Troquois Miss Ardath and Van Tassel of Bancroft joined Mel Brown at his home for a weekend. They accompanied Marie Brown and her father to Canova to visit Mrs. Brown in hospital for three weeks. Robert Irvin vacationing with sister Mrs. Ray Sawvell in Huron. H. G. Brown and son Annis left Sunday night for California to stay a few weeks with relatives.
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Troquois
Ardath, van Tassel
Bancroft
Mel Brown
Marie ‘Brown
Canova
Brown
Beere ‘Ia Hospital
Robert Irvin
Hig
Ray Sawvell
Huron ‘Mire
H. G. Brown
Annis
California
Weekend visits tie Huron and Wessington Springs
Alpena Frank Kinyon of Huron spent the weekend with Calvin Wahl. Mr. and Mrs. Peter Erickson at Wessington Springs were dinner guests at the A. B. Lawrence home Sunday. Mrs. Lawrence accompanied them back to Wessington Springs and went on with Kerster, Mrs. Martha Thompson, to the Orval Haten home for a few days vimati.
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Alpena
Frank Kinyon
Huron
Calvin Wahl
Peter Erickson
Wes ‘Sington Springs
A. B. Lawrence
Lawrence
Wessington Springs
Kerster
Martha Thompson
Orval
Local Residents Return Home After Short Visits
Carpenter Mr and Mrs Harold Sweezy returned to their Webster home after a brief visit at the B Hi Wahl home. Mrs James Cook of Logan and her sister Mrs Earl Anne and family drove to Bryant Sunday to visit Chester Carlson home. Mr and Mrs Mynus Madsen were in Doland on business recently. Mrs and Mrs George Kuehn and Mrs Mynus Madsen were shopping in Hur om Saturday.
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Carpenter
Harold Sweezy
Webster
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