Mellon Is Accused Of Lending Aid In Tax Evasion Deals
In a $220 million DC supreme court civil suit, Andrew W. Mellon and two former treasury associates are charged with connivance to help unidentified foreign steamship firms evade income taxes. Defendants include David H. Blair and Alexander W. Gregg. Olson sues, claiming officials allowed ships to base returns on the 1921 act against earlier statutes.
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Washington
Andrew W. Mellon
Treasury
District of Columbia Supreme Court
Mellon
Great Britiain
Secretary of the Treasury
David H. Blair
Internal Revenue
Alexander W. Gregg
The
Revenue Bureau
United States
Olson
Birad
Mellen
Seid
Bankruptcy Bill Passed By Senate and House Favors Extension
The Senate approved a sweeping bankruptcy measure allowing debtors to seek extensions or cash settlements with creditor consent and railroad readjustments to avoid receiverships. The bill, sponsored by Senator Hastings, moves to conference with House counterparts to resolve differences before adjournment. Extensions for individuals and farmers, plus railroad reorganizations, are central provisions. The 72nd Congress faces limited time as conferees negotiate five appropriations and other measures.
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Senate
Hashington
House
Hastings
Delaware
Interstate Commerce Comission
Mayor Cermak Faces Critical Condition in Chicago Shooting
In Miami, Dr. E S Nichol said Mayor Anton Cermak still has a reasonable chance to live despite serious complications after being shot by Giuseppe Zangara. The mayor’s son in law Dr Frank Jirka reported he appeared somewhat better after last night’s oxygen tent removal and today’s morning examination.
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Miami
Fla
Cermak
Frank Jirks
Bond Bill Passes On Reconsideration In South Dakota
In Pierre South Dakota the house voted 82 to 1 on reconsideration to authorize the state treasury to issue up to 40 million dollars in small denomination bonds bearing two percent interest. Bonds would be used as money in state business and redeemable after six months, with up to six percent of proceeds used to retire higher rate bonds, aiming to save interest annually.
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Fierre
House of Representatives
South Dakota
R. RK. Buikema
Ipswich
Moan Is Killed in Car Train Crash
Julius Wagner, about 50, retired mail carrier, was killed in a car train crash near SELLY on February 2 4. His car lay severed in fragments for a quarter of a mile after a Milwaukee passenger train struck his vehicle near a railroad crossing. The coroner planned an inquest.
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Moan
Selly
Julius Wagner
Milwaukee
Warner
House To Act On Representation Bill Pierre Feb 23
A bill to reduce legislative representation for Lawrence Turner and Day counties was placed on the House calendar for further action. Rep Fosheim Howard introduced the measure to cut Lawrence from four to two seats and Day from three to two, with committee support noted.
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House
Pierre
Lawrence
Turner
Day
Tor Fosheim
Howard Demoer
Frosheim
Japanese Drive Toward Jehol Capital Lingyuan Falls
Tokyo reports Japanese center thrust towards Lingyuan after a brutal two day battle capturing Shamaoshan, key pass into Jehol province. Chinese claim successful defense of Tamiso amid heavy bombardment while northern forces press toward Jehol City 92 miles away.
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Lingyuan
Jehol Shamaoshan
seeCates
Tokyo
Shamaoshan
Jehol
Feipao
Chaoyang
Chihfeng
Jehol City
Tamiso
China
Japan
Great Britain
United States
Three Huron youths held in Sioux Falls holdup
In Sioux Falls on February 28, three Huron youths Hugo Falmer Paul Weese and Russell Miller were charged with first degree robbery after seven victims at the S M Drake store in Pumpkin Center identified them in a showup at the Minnehaha county jail. The trio allegedly rushed the store Wednesday night removing about $60 in cash a shotgun and a flashlight and ransacking the Drake residence. preliminary hearing set for Friday morning.
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Sioux Falls
S. M. Drake
Pumpkin Center
Bandit
Mirinehahs
Morxay
Hugo Falmer
Paul Weese
Russell
Miller
Minnehaha
MeCsok
Huron
Drake
Mw Drake
Jing
Milwaukee Post Office Fresh Mail Service Discontinued
Milwaukee Wis February mail service update confirms the post office branch in Fresh Ain Wig has been discontinued, ending delivery routes and related operations. Local officials advise residents to use nearby facilities and watch for further notices on mail collection changes.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Ain’ Wig
Port Sisseton May Be Up For Sale At Fort Sisseton
Pierre Feb 2 Sale of Old Fort Sisseton in Roberts county by a governor led board was approved 91 to 3 by the house. Purchaser must preserve historic landmarks and keep grounds open to the public. Several prospective buyers exist despite the land being costly to the state.
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Pierre
Fort Sisseton
Roberts County
State House
Bond Issue Is Asked By Smith
Washington today Alfred E. Smith counsel urged a federal bond issue to fund enlarged public construction and a wartime debt moratorium. He advocated measures to improve American markets and recognition of Soviet Russia while warning inflation will not help and comparing it to giving a sick man a shot.
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Washington
Alfred E. Smith
Senate
Russia
Congress
Barkley
Kentucky
Smith
Bandit gang ties to other crimes after Minnesota shootout
Minneapolis police said a confession from Noble Bonrud's widow links the kidnap gang to the February 8 abduction of H. L. Heck of Minneapolis and the February 1 theft of Willard Johnson in Norseland. The group earlier abducted a Minneapolis attorney, then fled to Cedar Rapids after a car breakdown, with further connections under investigation.
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Minneapolis
Montevideo
Minn
Noble Bonrad
Watertown
H. L. Heck
Willard Johnson
Norseland
Widnap
Meehan
Bonrud
Walter Christianson
Benson
Heck
St. Louis Park
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Olson Summoned In Highway Probe
Gov Olson was summoned to appear before Minnesota house highway committee investigating the state highway department. Representative E. J. Chilgren said the hearing will be public and will cover highway work settings and labor code rules on minimum wage and hours.
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Olson
ST. Paul
Minnesota House Highway Committee
State Highway Department
E. J.chilgren
International Falls
Chilgren
House
Olson. Willbe
Cermak's Physician Sought Aid in Miami
Dr. Frederick Dice, chest specialist from Chicago, was summoned to Miami to assist in the care of Mayor Cermak. The report notes his brother, a Huron man, and mentions the urgent medical response in the unfolding events surrounding the mayor.
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Cermak
Huron Man
Frederick ‘Dice
Chicago
Miami
Waen
South Dakota income tax bill passes house for July 1 start
The Democratic sponsored gross income tax bill gained final house approval in Pierre, aiming to replace up to 30 percent of real property tax upon Governor Berry's signature. The bill allocates funds to general, common school, and a special school aid fund, with further Senate action pending and earlier amendments defeated.
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Senate
Communon
Kistler
South Dakota
W. J. Eggert
Rockham
Howard Jones
Waubay
Harry. Williams
McLaughlin
Jones
Provisions of New Tax Bill Outlined
Pierre Feb 28 The main provisions of a gross receipts tax bill are outlined with rates for manufacturers and wireless firms one fourth of one percent on total receipts. livestock sales one half of one percent. wages and salaries one percent up to 2001 dollars, 1.5 percent from 2000 to 5000, and 2.0 percent above 5000. Most others taxed on gross receipts with quarterly reporting to the state tax director. The tax applies to cash receipts and transfers of goods with no money changing hands. It becomes effective July 4 1933.
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Pierre
House
Senate
Beadle Granted 13000 In Aid As City Denied Extra Pay
South Dakota relief distribution announced by the Reconstruction Finance Corporation shows Beadle County receiving 13000 as part of March allotments totaling 291700 for the state. Sioux Falls gets 20000, with other counties such as Brown 15000 and Davison 12000. The Huron city commission request for higher per worker allowances was denied.
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Beadle
Huron City Commission
Pirrre
South Dakota
Reconstruction Finance
Sioux Falls
Black Hills
Roy. L
Emry
Huron City
Brown
Codington
Davison
Pennington
Yankton
Aurora
Charles Mix
Gregory
Kingbury
SanSom
Spink
Tripp
Brule
Butte
Douglas
Fall River
Hutchinson
Lawrence
Roberts
Walworth
Custer Day
Faulk
Hughes
Hyde
Lake
Lincoln
Lyzaan
McCook
Minet
Minishaha
Teridins
Otter
Tumez
Grant
Hanson
Jerauld
Marshall
Moody
Brookings
Clark
Clay
Devel
Dewey
Edmunds
Meade
Meliitle
Sulsey
Todd
Ziebach
Bennett
Carson
Haakon
Nelson
Jones
McPherson
Herding
Shancon
Washabauch
Washington
Gane Park
Stanley
Buffalo
Freight Rate Hearing Set For Tomorrow in Sioux Falls
A freight rate hearing is scheduled for tomorrow at the federal building in Sioux Falls. The session concerns intrastate rates in South Dakota and involves representatives from cooperative and transportation interests.
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Sioux Falls
South
Weather Outlook Turns Pale and Cold for Huron Vicinity
A fragmented forecast indicates cold, pale conditions for Huron and nearby areas with rough Wednesday into unfriendly weather. The text remains unclear on wind or precipitation specifics but suggests chilly, unsettled weather ahead.
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U.S
Jehous
Manchuria
Jacksonville
Tokio
Houston
Kores
New Mexico
Colorado
Tsitsthar
Manchukuo
Omaha
Frank Jirka
Port Sisséton
S. D
Minnesota
Lefe
Blanch Goldthorpe
Cowrs
John Nicholson
Borrud
Stillwater
Hisparola
Reformatory
Jess Kistler
Vernon
Farm
Frank Ferguson
Forastburg
Lead
Damon Clark
Ralph Hilgren
Sioux’ Falls
Terry McCullen
McCullen
August EB. Zamow
Abid
Allen
Bartholow
Brennan
Brenneman
Brooks
Brundage
Buikema
Callan
Coyne
Crisman
Curtis
Davis
Driscoll Eggert
Eliason
Erbe
Fellows
Gieran
Glynn
Guthrie
Hafner
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