Commission Likely To Act Soon On Rail Merger Plan
Washington December 31 news says the Interstate Commerce Commission is expected to act promptly on the eastern railroad consolidation plan. Four lines would absorb Eastern routes except New England, with hearings likely delaying approval for months. Hoover urged a swift, decisive merger to revive business and boost weaker lines. Public reception split among lawmakers.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Hoover
New England
Pennsylvania
New York
Congress
Courens
Rentate Interstate Commerce Committee
House
Representative Parker
House Interstate Commerce Committee
Huddleston
Alabama
Rayburn
Texas
Howell
Nebraska
Wheeler
Montana
Beadle County Man C C Curtis Dies At 81
C C Curtis aged 81 died this morning at his Beadle county home five miles southeast of Huron. He came from Nebraska 25 years ago and leaves a widow and five children. Funeral at daughter Mrs Swarm’s home Friday. Rev W H Hardaker to officiate. burial in Omaha, Nebraska. Millard Curtis preceded him in death by 15 years.
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C. C. Curtis
Beadle County
Hip Horne
Huron
Mr. Curtis
Nebraska
Swarm
Curtis Farm
W. H. Hardaker
Omaha
Neb
Curtis
No Good Checks Put Huron Man Behind Bars
Mike Stanley a laborer of Huron was sentenced by Judge A L Kinead to Beacin county jail pending a settlement of several bad checks he wrote on Huron merchants. The charges were filed by Fred Olean who had cashed two checks for fifty five dollars.
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Huron
Mike Stanley
A. L. Kinead
Beacin County
Stanley Wen
Phrenologists Diehards Move Pain to Pocketbook
In Rockford Illinois on December 1 police report Louie Rossel sought relief from stomach pain through phrenologists. They claimed cure for a fee of 3500 dollars and advised leaving water under his bed. He mortgaged his home and borrowed funds, but the pain returned and the phrenologists’ apartment and his purse were found missing today.
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Rockford, III
Louie Rossel
Tremendous Earthquake and Tidal Wave Reported in Oceania
A wireless message from a steamer to New Guinea radio stations reports a massive earthquake on December 24 and an eight foot tidal wave washing coastlines in Western Mandated Islands. Houses and cattle were swept away, and survivors climbed palm trees. Descriptions note green water and a foul odor from dead fish.
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Sydney
N.S. W
Australia
Oceania
New Guinea
Mandated Islands
Krakatan
Sumatra
Java
English Channel
Hatzfeldt Harbour
King William Cape
Judge Denies Quash of Election Contest in Dakota
South Dakota Supreme Court ruled that it can hear election contest cases involving state officials and upheld legislature’s grant of jurisdiction. Frederick A. Warren sought a recount in 32 counties against James Brown, defeated by 83 votes. Brown may answer. case merits to be reviewed. Judge Brown did not sit. D. Hoberts serves as acting judge-elect.
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Brown
Warren
Judel Dwight Campbell
Supreme Court
R. D. Gardner
Fifth Judicial Crewit
van Buren Perry
D. Hoberts
New Year's Eve Enforcement Falls To Local Police
In Sioux Falls authorities say New Year’s Eve enforcement of prohibition laws will be left to local police, with the prohibition administrator signaling hands off to city departments as the year ends.
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Sean
Sioux Falls
South Dakota Eyes Major Highway Build in 1931
Pierre dispatch reports South Dakota may allocate eight to nine million dollars for state highways in 1931 to spur rapid construction. Anticipated revenues include motor fuel and motor vehicle taxes, plus federal funds and emergency aid, aiming for about 3.9 million total, with the 1.4 million emergency grant shaping early 1931 activity and potential legislative changes over the year.
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Pierre
South Dakota
State Highway Department
South Dakota Highway Department
Congress
J. Maughs Brown
Warren E. Green
Sista
J. B. Johnson
Beresford
W. J. Clark
Huron
Farmers Abandon Search For Ape After Daylong Chase
Mitchell South Dakota December reports say 100 men, aided by the Hutchinson county sheriff, halted a daylong hunt for a creature farmers described as ape like. The animal, about greyhound size, reportedly stood on hind legs to observe pursuers before fleeing on all fours. No organized chase remained as hunters planned to continue, though state game laws forbid monkey hunting.
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Mitchell
Dimack
Hutchingonr
Bauth Dakota
Can't Stop Golf For Own Wedding
Chicago report of Miss Florence Beebe former state champion and national figure in golf marrying C. G. Anders at Olympia Fields country club months ago, a fact only learned yesterday.
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Chicago
Florence Beebe
C. 4. Anderson
Olympia Fields Country Club
Marshal Joffre Faces Final Illness in Paris
Paris December 31 Marshal Joffre’s strength waned after a heart attack and he sank into a state of semi consciousness. Blood pressure was weak and doctors warned death could come any hour. Messages of condolence arrived from the United States as observers noted a brief rally in his medical condition before fading again.
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Paris
Marshal Joffre
Louis Barthou
Elmer E. Brown
New York University
Franklin Q. Brown
Army and Navy Club
United States
St Jean de Dieu
Canada To Farm Loan Firm Plans Revolving Fund
Regina data reports a private corporation forming a five million dollar revolving loan fund to aid farmers during the current emergency. The official note states the federal government will not fix wheat prices, leaving price policy to provinces. Reports also say France may guarantee purchase of a large portion of Canada's 1990 wheat crop.
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Regina
Salk
France
Huron's First 1931 Baby To Get Gifts
The first baby born in 1931 in Huron will receive gifts from Huron merchants. Details on the infant’s name address doctor’s report and birth certificate must be sent to the baby page editor of The Evening Huronite no later than Wednesday January.
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Huron
UGL
Huronite
Huronians Plan Diverse New Year Observances
Huronians will observe 1831 with religious services watch parties dances lodges and athletic events. Stores and banks close New Year’s Day while drug stores open morning hours then close. post office holiday schedule includes no window service but mail distributed and outgoing mail dispatched. Midnight shows at Huron and Bijou feature Leather necking with Eddie Foy Jr Lilian Tashman and Bennie Ruber. College and high school alumni meet for basketball at 8 PM.
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Huron
Huronite
Huron Publishing Company
St. Martin's Catholic Church
Grace Episcopal Church
St. Martin's Church
Graces Episcopal Church
Huron's
Elks Lodge No. 44
Daum
Brotherhood’ ‘Traigmeny
Mie
Hurme
Merry Patelachs
New Tavern
Luther League
American Lutheran Church
Chris- Wan
O.W. van Dyke
Colorado Avenue
Southwest
Bijou
Eddie Foy, Jr
Lillian Tashman
Bennie Ruber
Huron College
Huron High School
Green's Incomplete Message Delays Pierre Inauguration
Gov elect Warren E. Green has not finished his legislative message to be delivered to the state legislature after his Pierre inauguration. An apparent partial draft exists as he meets with a small circle of personal counselors and a stream of visitors at the Hamlin county farm home.
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Harel
Green
Iust Speing
Pierre
Bonilla Farmer Wins Long Beadle County Election Battle
Circ uit Judge Alva E. Taylor upheld Huntley’s victory in Beadle County Beadle County. The ruling dismissed A J Larsen motion to throw out third precinct ballots in Huron Ward Three voting at Huron College. Judge Taylor found ballots unaltered and criticized the counting method but noted human error rather than tampering. Huntley won by 58 votes with a net gain of 61 in the contested count.
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Bonilla Farmer
Taylor
A. J. Larsen
Huron
Con R. Huntley
Bonilla
Beadle County
South Dakota
Circcuit
Alva E. Taylor
Election Board
Huron College
Huntley
Larsen
May Be Longest Election Contest Ends in Circuit Court
The Don R. Huntley A J Larsen election contest concluded in circuit court today, claimed as the longest procedure of its kind in South Dakota history. Across 1414 days the case examined more than 6500 ballots with lengthy testimony, averaging seven hours per court day. Attorneys stand to bill for roughly 274 hours at their hourly rate. The contest began December 11.
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Don R. Huntley
A. J. Larsen
Circuit
South Dakota
Mixed House Speaker Race In South Dakota
As the twenty second legislative session nears in Pierre the race for speaker of the South Dakota House grows complex with eight candidates publicly seeking the post and others possibly maneuvering privately. Republicans will nominate their candidate at a Monday night convention while Democrats may offer a courtesy vote.
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Pierre
South Dakota
House of Representatives
House
Henry C. Mundt
Sioux Falls
West River
C. A. Wilson
Hot Springs
B. F. Bettleheim
Spearfish
Wilson
Garden City
J. Walter
Hurley Farmer
B. W. McVeigh
Britton Farmer
Plate
Cresbard Merchant
State Senate
Theo. J. P. Gilet
Eureks
Leths
Sensotore
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Colby
Ford
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Max Royhl
Royhl
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Bire
Leda G. Larsen
Boyhl
Clerk of Courts
W. W. Howes
Alleg A. Tommey
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