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Newspaper

Evening Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Dec 17, 1931

Page

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Chang Tso-Hsiang Chosen Leader Of Chinese Troops

Chang Tso-Hsiang, former Kirin governor, selected to lead Chinese forces in Manchuria as Marshal Chang Hsueh-Liang resigns. Manchurian reorganization follows, with Japanese economic control expanding in south Manchuria and allied banking, utilities, and railways brought under a new monopoly.

Chang Tso-Hsiang Chang Hseuh-Liang Japan Chang Hsuh-Liang Manchuria Chinchow Ara Chinchow Naphking Canton Nanking Chiang Kai-Shek Mukden United States Honjo Amies Cvonomine Corps Fengtien Hirin Chang Hsueh- Liang Peiping Chung Hsueh-Liang Chang Tso-Hsieng Kirin Chang Tso-Lin Cheng Hsueh-Liang Chang Tso- Lin Chang Marshal Chang

Partly cloudy to cloudy with warmer temps in SD area

Joe Huron reports a forecast of partly cloudy to cloudy conditions tonight and Friday with warmer temperatures. South Dakota expects generally mild tonight and Friday with not as cold readings in the eastern portion. The notice mentions evening urofile delivery service guarantees and a Western Union-H32 reference, but details are unclear.

Joe Huron South Dakota Western Union

Domination Of St. Lawrence In Canada Seen

Montreal dispatch reports former Canadian secretary of state Teremand Rinfret warned that American control of the St. Lawrence waterways would dominate Canada, urging Premier Bennett to reject Washington talks and consult Quebec on the project. He accused Bennett of a Canada first policy harming national progress and warned of quasi-bankruptcy if Canada allows U S development of a Canadian resource.

Montreal Canada St. Lawrence Termand Rinfret King R. B. Bennett Washington Herridge Quebec United States

Pola Negri Improves After Intestinal Operation

Pola Negri, the screen actress, showed signs of improvement after surgery for an intestinal obstruction in Santa Monica Calif though doctors said recovery remains doubtful She rested comfortably and her temperature dropped after the operation performed yesterday following a collapse at a studio during a preview of her first talking picture in four years Her early life in America included links to Charles Chaplin Rudolph Valentino Hedda La Roque and Prince George Maryari with Colonel Dombski named as her husband.

Santa Monica Calif Pola Negri Miss Negri America Passion Charles Chaplin Rudolph Valentino Hed la Roque Prince George Maryari Colonel Dombski

Mild Mid-South Earthquake Shakes Region

A mild earthquake jolted the mid-south last night, alarming residents but causing little damage. Tremors extended from Helena Arkansas to Birmingham Alabama and from Jackson Mississippi to Jackson Tennessee, with Corinth and Charleston Mississippi reporting the heaviest effects. Windows broke and walls cracked in two communities as Professor W L Kennon of the University of Mississippi called it the third and most severe quake felt in northern Mississippi in two decades.

Memphis Tenn Mid-South Helens Ark Birmingham Aia Jackson Miss Corinth Charleston W. L. Kennon Department of Physics and Astronomy University of Mississippi Mississippi

Reinhard to Seek Legislative Post in Second District

Spearfish businessman Jick Reinhard has consented to place his name in nomination for the Democratic representative seat in Congress from the Second District. Reinhard, a longtime Spearfish leader in business and community affairs, joins George D. Lampert who announced the bid earlier.

Reinhard Rapid West River Country George D. Lampert Spearfish Jick Reinhard Congress Democratic Party

Hoover reads Muscle Shoals report for farmer benefit

President Hoover transmitted to Congress a report on Muscle Shoals with no recommendations. It proposes a 5000?year lease to a corporation primarily operating as a fertilizer plant to aid farmers. The House approved funds to meet veteran loan demands, sending the measure to the Senate.

Washington Hoover Tok

Cement Plant Turns Over 55000 to State Treasury in 1927

Rapid City dispatch reports the South Dakota state cement plant management aid commission sent 55000 to the state treasury, part of 5000 since June 1927. The plant’s cement shipments this year reached 640854 barrels, boosting profits despite price cuts. Plant officials note no pay cuts, ongoing modernization, and ample rock reserves for 69 years. The piece also covers a Dewey county demand to remove five officials for malfeasance, with Governor Green to confer with the attorney general before action.

Dewey Rapid City South Dakota W.F. Fowdent Bay Machinery Ma Fowden E. Hartley Salee E. E. Hartley Sles W. F. Fowden W. A. Ernest Ele Hartley State Cement Commission George Philip Nick Caspers H. P. Gutz Selby J. W. McMahon Yale Warren Green Pierre Dewey County Green Dewey County Taxpayers Association Taxpayers’ Association Attorney General's Office L. Anderson Jane J. £.Eads Lee Brown W. H. Miller J. E. Wiegand Anderson Attourney Sharpe State Auditor State Auditor's Office

Iowa Elks Club Raid by Armed Robbers in Perry Iowa

Three masked men armed with a sawed off shotgun and two revolvers robbed the Perry Iowa Elks Club, escaping with an estimated 1,000 to 15,000 dollars after lining and robbing 20 members. Sheriff Clint A Knee led an inquiry but no arrests were reported. Rumors placed several men in the know, but names were not released.

Perry Iowa Wee Ets Club Shout Clint A. Knee

Swanson Named Delegate to Geneva Arms Conference

Senator Swanson of Virginia is chosen as a delegate to the Geneva arms conference set for early next year. He will join Henry H. Fuetcher of Pennsylvania and probably Secretary Stimson, with a Republican senator likely to complete the group. Swanson, a vocal advocate for a strong navy, pushes legislation to enable fleet expansion to London treaty limits, though he led in securing ratification of the treaty in the previous year.

Swanson Washington Virginia Henry H. Fuetcher Pennsylvania Stimson Senate

Powder Blast Fatal To Montana Rancher

Funeral services were held yesterday for Robert Eccles of Biddle Montana who died from thigh wounds after a powder charge in a lightning strike exploded. Eccles owned the Cross S ranch and is survived by his widow and other family members. He was buried at Bid- where details are incomplete.

Montana Belle Fourche Lee Robert Eccles Biddle Mont Eccles Owener Cross S Ranch Hig Wien Bewee Bid

Rough Fish Price Higher Than Pork

NORFOLK MEB December 11 Buffalo and carp, despised scavenger fish seined from Nebraska lakes, are selling at six cents per 2 pound while hog meat averages 34.2 cents per pound. The state fish and game department finds a ready market for buffalo and carp in New York and other eastern centers.

Norfolk Meb Nebraska State Fish and Game Department New York

Rich Kansas City Woman Kidnapped in Shocking Demand

Mrs. Donnelly, a wealthy Kansas City garment manufacturer, was reportedly kidnapped and held for a $75,000 ransom. Three ransom notes in her handwriting were received by her husband, attorney James Taylor, and former Senator James A Reed. A power of attorney was executed and arrangements were made to comply as Reed traveled to Kansas City.

Isas City Aan Wennelly Sas City Argre Donnelly Paul Donnelly James Taylor James A. Reed Reed Jefferson City Kansas City

Claim Capone Being Treated Too Nicely

A Washington inquiry into Al Capone's jail treatment is reported by the Daily News. The paper says Capone in Cook County Jail has access to telephone, telegraph, and secretarial services to direct his liquor and vice operations from the jail. A separate Chicago note mentions winter bathing attire as an economical brassiere and scant trunks aimed at maximizing sun exposure.

Capone Chicago The Daily News Scarface al" Capone Cook County Washington

Smith Appointed to Todd County Health Board

Pierre December 17 Governor Green announced the appointment of Dr. E. C. Smith of Mision to the Todd County Board of Health. Dr. Smith is the county's sole physician.

College Vacation Starts Tomorrow

Christmas vacation at Huron college will begin tomorrow afternoon, shortening the calendar by three days to 134 days. The change, supported to aid students who work during the holiday rush and to cut administration costs, still meets the 188 day minimum set by the North Central Association. Classes resume Monday January 4. several college activities and the sophomore class Christmas party are postponed or replaced.

Huron College Royal Clyde Ague North Central Association of Colleges and Universities Agne

College Orchestra Concert Postponed at Huron College

The Huron College orchestra concert scheduled for tomorrow night at the college chapel has been postponed due to illness among members. The performance is expected to be rescheduled shortly after the Christmas vacation.

New Railroad Heads Guests At Banquet

Three men assuming railway presidency next month were guests of Twin Cities business leaders at a banquet. F E Williamson Burlington president will head New York Central, Ralph Budd Great Northern chief executive will succeed Henry W. Kean, and W P Keany will take the presidency of Great Northern.

ST. Paul Twin Cities Remata Williamson Burlington New York Central Ralph Budd Great Northern Wiland W. P. Keanny Great Northern Niom

Garner Donates Gavels Reflecting Democratic Mood

Washington observers note Speaker John N Garner displays a collection of gavels in his office. The gavels, mostly Texas made, include the "Billy Bryan" walnut gavel from the 1896 Democratic National Convention and others from Florida and Palestine. One comes from Zachary Taylor’s old camp ground, a storming-session style with a hickory handle, and another from an olive branch to symbolize harmony with Republicans.

Washington John N. Garener Thump Woods Texas Florida Palestine Billy Bryan William Jennings Bryan Garner Zachary Taylor R. R. Stephens Mission Holy Jand

Binder Twine Price Cut At South Dakota Penitentiary

Warden G T Jamison told Governor Green that binder twine prices at the South Dakota state penitentiary have been reduced by about 2.5 cents per pound for 1992 due to lower raw material costs from Yucatan and the Philippines. Standard twine drops to 2.5 cents below this year, with hundredweight prices from 8.50 to 2.75 dollars and a 5 percent discount on orders over 5 000 pounds. The convict labor plant produced four and a half million pounds this year and aims for six and a half million next year, operating 16 hours daily in two eight hour shifts.

Pierre South Dakota State Penitentiary G. T. Jamison Green Yucatan Philippines Seeayin Manila Jamisor

Taxpayers Seek Pay Cuts for Federal Workers

A Minnesota taxpayers group in Stearns County urges Minnesota’s federal employees to accept a 20 percent pay cut. The resolution proposes contracting rural mail carrier positions after bids and has fourth class postmasters carry mail to rail stations to cut costs. It also seeks a 20 percent cut for state officials and asks local professionals to reduce fees by 2 percent.

ST. Cloud Wobersty Taxpayers’ Association Minnegota Stearns F. B. Olson

Rites Scheduled for Virginie De Long Died at 11

Funeral services for Virginie Ruth De Long 11 of St Lawrence will be Friday at 2 pm at the Kanyon chapel with Rev J T Neill officiating. Burial follows at Riverside Cemetery Virginia died from heart disease since March she is survived by her parents two sisters Evelyn and Georganine and grandparents Mr and Mrs R D Stower of Huron.

DeLong Virginie Uth DeLong George DeLong St. Lawrence Clyde Pearce Utah Avenue Southeast Kanyon Chapel J. T. Neill Riverside Cemetery Virginia Evelyn Georganine R. D. Stower Huron

Hoover Proposes $100,000,000 Revolving Fund for Banks

The House Banking Committee approved Steiner bill to create a $100,000,000 revolving fund for fed eral loan banks, the first item of Hoover's reconstruction program. Hearings on the $577,000,009 reconstruction corporation begin tomorrow in both houses. President Hoover urged Republicans to expedite action. The Norbeck committee weighs Senate bill one for the reconstruction plan, modeled after the War Finance Corporation. Loans to banks, trust companies, insurers, and other financial bodies could run up to five years with security as required. Moratorium ratification plans move toward a vote, despite opposition. McFadden accuses international bankers of pressuring small banks with foreign securities, while investigations into foreign bond sales loom. Legislative activity continues toward Christmas with veterans' compensation funding also pushed.

Washington Des House Banking Commiittee Steaga’l Feders Senate House Reconstruction Corporation Hoover Representative Snell New York Steiner Oregon Howell Nebraska Warbeck Republcan South Dakota Norbeck Ways and Means Committeé Collier McFadden Waa Pennsylvania Germany McFadder House Committee Senator Johnson California Senate Finance Committee Thomas W. Lammons Morgan Charles EK. Mitchell National City Bank of New York Burns App

Congress Rejects River and Harbor Improvements

Washington December 17 The War Department recommended against several river and harbor projects debated in Congress including navigation flood control and irrigation on the Big Sioux and Little Sioux rivers in Iowa and South Dakota and on the Cheyenne River in Wyoming and South Dakota.

Washington War Department Congress Big Sioux Little Sioux Towa South Dakota Cheyenne River Wyoming South Dakota

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