Relief drive swells as Smith fund-raising sees surge
New York dispatch reports a raid in appeal for Alfred H. Smith to cover a 1.5 million dollar deficit of the Democratic party. Hundreds of checks from 5 to 100 dollars arrive for Smith, John J. Raskob, and James W. Gerard, with many donors ordering copies of Smith’s campaign speeches as gifts for 2 dollars or more. A notable pledge comes from Monroe mayor Otto Bernstein for 100 copies, while a Tama local donor and a Iowa resident send Bible verse messages accompanying gifts.
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New York
Alfred H. Smith
Democratic Party
Mx. Smith
John J. Raskob
James W. Gerard
National Committee
Mr. Smith
Otto Bernstein
Monroe
A. L. Love
Ottumwa
Towa
Gangman admits slaying three in southwest spree
Buffalo police report Whit ey Walker alias P. Walker confessed to three killings linked to the Ace Pendleton gang, including the 1927 Stannett policeman Coke Busman murder and charges tied to Parzer Texas and Oklahoma crimes. His brother A Walker and Bailey were jailed. Walker denied Colorado slayings. Detectives say the suspect faces a broad list of bank robberies and murders across multiple states.
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Keimar Perry
A. Waller
A Bailey
Walker
Nohield
Hays
Coke Busasnan
Stannett
Texas
Colorado
Mort Worth
Cote
Wyoming
Hittings
Mont
Oslahoma
Reville
Bone Express
Wker
Milan
Pontotoc
Buffalo Poli
Austin
Pampa
Fortier
Wellington
Tex- Purcell
Oklahoma City
Washvoll City
Okla
Elcorado
Ark
Mia
Springs
Colorado City
Colo. Pali
Marshal Foch Reported Better After Consultation
Paris dispatch reports Marshal Foch showing improvement as doctors say his heart and kidneys are stronger after a two hour bedside consultation. Professor Laubry and Dr Heitz-Rosera comment on the better condition.
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Marshal Foch
Paris
Bayshal
Ferdinand Foch
Laubry
Heitz-Roser
Esther Wixiss
City Briefs From Huron Area Update
Local notes report social events and visits including Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Borah of Hitchcock shopping in Buren and guests at a masquerade ball in Wolsey. Mentions of hires, retirements, and travel, with updates on community figures such as Dr. C K Walker and Miss Elinor Jones. Rabbit prices rise and radios on sale at Auto Supply Depot.
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Troquois
Hiltom
Syeater Whalen
Nelson
Howard
Huron
Huron Grocery Company
Wolsey
Whitie
Red Jackets
C. K. Walker
Chicago
Mid-west Dental Clinic
Gwendolyn Frahm
Sprague Hospital
Rich
Mellette
A . B. Corley
Iroquois
A. V. Jones
Juinpis Avende
J. HE. Shaw
Velitr
Wessington
Winter parking ban notice by city police department
Notice from the Police and Street Department ordering all cars to park in the street center during winter months with curb parking prohibited by Chief Hopkin and Commissioner D Wagner dated 1 14 19.
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Hopkin
D. Wagner
Ady c
Princess Mary Escapes Hoofed Threat During Hunt
The Daily Mail reports Princess Mary narrowly escaped being crushed when her horse stumbled on boggy ground while hunting with the Bramham Moor hounds. The horse fell, but the princess was thrown clear and, due to soft ground, unharmed. Other riders barely avoided contact as they halted their mounts.
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Princess Mary London
The
Daily Mail
Mary
Bramham Moore
Asme
Night classes at Methodist Episcopal church in Hurog
The church will hold weekly night school sessions from January 22 to March 20 for leadership training and children’s activities. Instructors include Prof. G M Wilcox for The Pupil and Miss Josephine Ainsworth for Principles of Teaching, with additional courses in Primary Methods Story Telling and History of Christian Church.
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Methodist Episcopal Church
Hurog
Board of Education
The
Methodist Episcopal Church of America
G. M. Wilcox
Barclay
Josephine Ainsworth
Baralap
Emma Sunderman
Munkres Mre
Harry Sanders
Cather
L. B. Harmon
B.A. Bryan
Floyd Tabor
W. M. Sibiey
R. C. Gibbs
Hearing Set On Road Injunction At Wellington Springs
Wellington Springs Jan 18 Special The hearing on an injunction to stop the state highway commission from running state highway 41 four miles east of the city is set for February 1 before Circuit Judge Bakewell at the Journal county courthouse. Citizens of Wessington Springs seek to route the road through the city rather than four miles east as planned.
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Wellington Springs
State Highway Commission
Bakewell
Jerauid County Court House
Wessington Springs
Lesterville Man Is Mutual Benefit Head
Nick Garllowich of Lesterville was elected president of the South Dakota Mutual Benefit association at the opening of the two day convention in Mitchell. About fifty members attended from across the state. Other officers named were B. J. Bjorseth of Colton as vice president R C Smith of Alegandria re elected secretary and J Johnson of Mitchell as treasurer. The group reported focus on welding and repairing farm machinery due to blacksmith shortages. The annual banquet was held last evening.
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Mitchell
Nick Garllowich
Lesterville
South Dakota Mutual Benefit Association
B. J. Bjorseth
Colton
R. C. Smith
Alegandria
J. & Johnson
Leaders Convene 4-H Clubs in Spink County
Redfield January 1 Special The All Leaders 4 H club and Women's Extension clubs of Spink county held meetings in the Spink county courthouse community room. Miss Sara Dewing led sessions with 4 H and clothing club demonstrations. Lewsz J Thompson chaired livestock discussions as Beulah Rodgers substituted for ill May Keithline.
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Redfield
Spink County
Sara Dewiiny
Beulah Rodgers
Brookings
May Keithline
Lewsz J. Thompson
Sara Dewing
Spink
Kiwanis Chief to Visit Huron for District Dinner
Roaser J. Willis of St. Paul becomes Minnesota and Dakotas Kiwanis district governor and will attend a special Huron meeting on January 24, Kiwanis International’s birthday. The club will host an evening dinner instead of the noon luncheon, with wives invited and Chester White in charge of entertainment.
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Huron
Roaser
Willis
St. Paul
Kiwanis
Minnesota
Dakotas
Wills
Kiwanis International
Huron Hiwaniane
Chester White
Tax Discussions Move Front In Pierre Session
Taxation questions arise as committees on assessment and taxation discuss redistributing state funds. Lawmakers favor not raising taxes but shifting to the income tax and other sources to near four and a half million dollars, placing property tax burden on counties.
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Pierre
House
Senate
Tax on Automobile Sales Aims to Fund State Revenue
Chairman of joint assessment and taxation committee reports bills under consideration to tax automobile sales at 3 to 5 percent. Representative W B Frantz of Devel and Hamlin counties cites potential revenue of 1 to 1.5 million, based on the rate. Taxes collected by county treasurers at registration to prevent evasion. salesmen not taxed. If buyer moves out of state the tax avoidance would end.
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W. B. Frantz
Devel
Hamlin
Secretary of State
Frantz
King George Shows Signs of Improvement
The Daily Mail reports King George has enjoyed longer sleep spells and renewed interest in palace affairs. He cannot read to avoid overexertion but has longer conversations with royal family members, especially Queen Mary, whose bedside visits are more frequent yet limited to ten minutes to conserve strength.
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London
Daily Mall
George
Mary
P D Culler Dies in Cedar Rapids Iowa
P D Culler retired general livestock agent for the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad died in Cedar Rapids after a career spanning five decades. He owned a 1,700 acre ranch near Rapid City and spent each summer there.
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P.d. Culler
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
P—D
D. Culler
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad
Rapid City
Railroad
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