Urquhart to Seek New Trial in Daum Extortion Case
Transcript of testimony from the Carl E. Daum versus A. M. Urquhart extortion trial is ordered as the first step in a motion for a retrial. Urquhart’s counsel, I. A. Churchill, announced the plan to seek a judgment notwithstanding the verdict or a new trial.
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Carl E. Daum
A. M. Urquhart
I. A. Churchill
Dauman
Daum
W. W. Knight
Brookings
Churchill
New Iron Process Described by GE Scientist
Green iron and a new furnace skin the metal with a hydrogen atmosphere to prevent rust. Floyd C. Kelley of GE explains annealing under hydrogen yields bright stainless iron with reduced oxidation costs. The method excludes oxygen and moisture to stop rust, though the main challenge is keeping the environment pure. Separately, Chief Examiner Yost urged the radio commission to let WHO WOC Des Moines Davenport boost power from 5,000 to 25,000 watts on current 2,000 kc frequency.
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Howard W. Blair
Associated Press
New York
American Institute of Mining
Aend Metallurgical Engineers
Floyd C. Kelley
Gentral Electric Company
Enys
Washington
Yost
The
Radio Commission
Whowoc
Des Moines-Davenport
Weather forecast for Huron and South Dakota
A fragmented weather bulletin notes mostly cloudy skies in Huron tonight and Friday with slightly warmer temperatures tonight and a colder Friday evening. In South Dakota, partly cloudy to cloudy conditions are expected tonight and Friday with a possible Friday night snow, warmer conditions today followed by cooler temperatures in central portions and west portions.
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Huron
South Dakota
Chicago Campaign Show Draws World Attention in Raider Parade
Chicago tempers flare as a three cornered mayoral race unfolds with Thompson challenging Municipal Judge John H. Lyle and Alderman Arthur F. Albert. A jackass parade and display of gang weapons frame a battle of personalities, with Deneen backing Albert and global focus on the Midwest spectacle.
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Victor T. Hackler
Chicago
William Hale Thompson
John H. Lyle
Arthur F. Albert
Dion O'Banion
Tony Lombardi
Alfred Lingle
al Capone
Midwest
Bill
Ireland
King George
Thompson
Somone
Gusto
Thompeon
Lyle
Albert
Charles S. Deneen
Divorce Granted After Loud Hearings By Two Women
In Los Angeles on February 19, Mrs Ells Ray sought a divorce with testimony from her sister Pauline. Both women described Russell Ray’s swearing, provoking a judge to admonish them to stop. The judge granted the divorce after the profanity-filled hearing.
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Los Angeles
Ells Ray
Pauline
Russell Ray
Dedication Tonight at Congregational Church
A brief meeting will dedicate Wilcox chapel in memory of charter member George Wilcox and former church treasurer. Ceremony at 7:15 followed by Jenten class sessions at 7:30 led by Prof Daniel Gage and Dr B W Keck on religious topics.
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Congregational Church
George Wilcox
Wilcox
Daniel Gage
Christiana
8. W. Keck
Buick stolen from Lampe building parking space
A Buick sedan belonging to B. F. Witte was stolen last night from a parking space north of the Lampe building. The car bears a W821 medal and registration number 35301. Police are investigating and seek information on the incident.
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B. F. Witte
Lampe Building
Ideho
Harem
Income Tax Substitute Debated In South Dakota House
TMERRE Feb 19 Substitutes for the state income tax were introduced as the legislature neared bill deadline. A combined occupational and salary tax was proposed to replace the income tax, with bills referred back for final passage. Senate considers deferring the general appropriations bill, which funds state maintenance at 6.84 million for two years, as opposition and budget cuts spark debate.
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South Dakota
Senate
State Tax Conference
Messare
Frank Fetzner
Appropriations
Appropriations Group
Warren Green
Green
Sikce
House
L. E. Cotey
Senate Tax Committee
Bridge Marathon Forces Husbands To Dine In Cafes
CHICAGO February 19 four women started marathon bridge at a home yesterday morning and kept playing into today. Their husbands returned to empty kitchens as meals were missed and bread dishes remained. The marathon moved to Mrs Ralph Ford’s home where Ford invited their poker playing husbands and began a rival card game. Automobiles then carted away the women to Mrs Charles Thiel’s home where the match continued and one player reached 16021 points with seven grand slams. The event reflects a lively social contest with local shopkeepers commenting it suits them fine.
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Chicago
Ralph Ford
Ford
Charles Thiel
Cor
Rain Returns After Long Drought Across Regions
Washington reports atmospheric changes bring rain to drought-stricken areas. A January-February pressure readjustment allows air to flow from high to low, bringing substantial rainfall in the South and into the Northeast. Heaviest falls occur in Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, southern Missouri, eastern Texas, and adjacent regions, while the Plains and upper Mississippi Valley see limited moisture. Weather officials caution against assuming permanence of this pattern.
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J. B
Weather Bureau
Rocky Mountain
New York
Pennsylvania
West Virginia
Oklahoma
Kansas
Maryland
Virginia
Carolinas
Plains
Mississippi Valley
Missouri
South
Kentucky
Tennessee
Arkansas
Mississippi
Louisiana
Texas
Ohio
Indiana
Difinoix
President Thanks Doctors for Work at White House Conference
Washington report notes Secretary Wilbur addressing final sessions of the White House Child Health conference medical section. He praises physicians for centuries of observation and research benefiting children and urges a new era of medical action to apply findings to care and protection of kids.
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Washington
White House
Wilbur
Bulow Visits Pierre for Own Amusement
Bulow visits Pierre for his own amusement to watch the legislature in action. He refuses comment on state and national affairs. Bulow appears pleased with the proceedings and the reception.
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Bulow
Pierre
Advocates Believe Senate Will Pass Veterans Loan Bill
In Washington advocates push to rush the veterans loan relief bill through the Senate to the White House before a possible pocket veto. The measure would let veterans borrow up to half the face value of their compensation certificates, backed by a 13 to 3 Senate finance committee vote and a 363 to 39 House vote.
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Washington
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Administration
Treasury
Finance
House
Mer. Hoover
White House
Hoover
Congress
House Jeaders
Longworth
Watson
Indiana
Capitol Hill
Eyestone Murder Probe Reaches Fifth Day Without Leads
The Eyestone murder investigation in Huron entered its fifth day as law enforcement agencies chase leads across South Dakota and Iowa. State's Attorney Leo A Temmey remains silent, with the inquest having established that World War II veteran Charles Eyestone was murdered and buried with full military honors.
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Eyestone
Leo A. Temmey
Charles Eyestone
South Dakota
Iowa
Possibility of Large Wheat Holdings in Stabilization Plan
Washington February 19 The grain stabilization corporation could hold as much as 206 million bushels of wheat by July 1 chairman Legge said if this occurs the 200 million bushels would cover nearly all domestic carry over He estimated cash wheat holdings at about 100 million bushels and noted March futures delivery while guessing March total under 16 million bushels and warning the market might be disturbed slightly by speculative factors in the current wheat market outlook.
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Washington
Grain Stabilization Corporation
Legge
Stabulpent Corporation
State seeks bill to accept Fort Pierre Chouteau site
A senate bill introduced today would authorize acceptance by the state of the Fort Pierre Chouteau fur trading post site on the Missouri River. The old fort, among early fur posts, was highlighted by the state historical society amid renewed preservation focus.
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Pierre
Fort Pierre Chouteau
Peress
Missouri
Senate
The
State Historical Society
Billion Would Be Needed For Loans
Washington reports a veterans loan bill to allow World War I veterans to borrow up to half the face value of their adjusted service certificates. Treasury estimates about 1 billion dollars would be borrowed if enacted. Veterans Administration head Hines says about 2.55 million of the 2,000,000 plus holders would seek loans. Interest would run 4 1/2 percent, higher than the current rate of six percent.
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Washington
Hoover
Treasury
Hines
Confirmation hearing on L. G. Troth for state secretary of agriculture
The senate agriculture committee opened its first hearing on confirmation for L. G. Troth of Lyman County as state secretary of agriculture. The panel adjourned to 7:30 PM tomorrow after discussing preliminaries, with Troth slated to testify later. Debate split support between Farmers Union and Farm Bureau amid disputes over extension control and livestock tuberculosis testing. Governor Warren Green remained silent as Republican state chairman Charles S. McDonald observed without comment.
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Farmers Union
Troth
Farm Bureau
Fari Bureau
Lyman County
State Chamber of Agriculture
Bureau
Warren Green
Charles S. McDonald
Sioux Falls
Pierre
Charter Granted for Farmers and Merchants Bank of Platte
Platte Feb 12 state superintendent E A Ruden announced approval of a charter for a new Farmers and Merchants Bank of Platte. Officers include W N J Thompson of Presho as president and G J McGregor of Pierre as examiner. Capital listed at 25 000 with 50 000 surplus. Platte has lacked a operating bank since closures last years.
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Platte
E. A Ruden
Farmers and Merchants Bank of
McGregor
State Banking Department
New Platte Institution
Platte State Bank
Commercial State Bank
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