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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 24, 1931
Page
3
Tracy injured in a knife clash and recovering as Ira Biggerstaff remains jailed for awaiting a formal complaint. Tracy and Mrs Tracy identified Biggerstaff as the assailant and police found a pocket knife at the scene along with an unwashed overcoat Tracy discarded before the fight.
Tickets for the American Legion drum and bugle corps annual Mid-Winter Frolic go on sale today to benefit charity. Members of the men's corps, Legion Auxiliary drum and bugle corps, and the William Reaves post hold ticket supplies. The three-night frolic starts February 5 and sales indicate strong support, echoing successful holiday charity efforts. The advance sale slogan proclaims Be entertained while you help worthwhile cause.
Question raised on grape sales leads to Senate debate on prohibition and the Howell bill. Warnings of stormy sessions, amendments from anti prohibitionists, and arguments over searches in homes accompany reports from Washington and remarks by Sen. Howell and others about liquor permits and enforcement.
Armour & Co. named T. George Lee, a former stenographer, as president after Philip D Armour III resigned from the board. The move ends years of Armour family control as Philip Armour III and F. Reynolds depart. Philip L Reed becomes first vice president and Fred J Reynolds named a director. White was killed January 15, and Old joined as director, having risen from a beef department stapler to director.
A fire at the 82 year old Wetumpka state prison damaged the main building and north wing. 25 prisoners were moved to the yard under guard with no injuries reported. Deputy Warden and Kilby prison guards assisted as the south wing housing young male inmates was saved.
Canton officials announced a plan to import 100 tons of mowed hay from Lake to meet a contract for the tournament. Import costs for loading and shipping perishable hay are estimated at about 19M, with priority on delivering while it lays on the ground.
A warm spell hit Huron with a new winter high as the U S Weather Bureau thermometer reached 54 degrees above zero yesterday afternoon. Meteorologist M E Blystone noted the previous record was 53 above on December 9. The day averaged 38 above zero, six degrees above the winter average, with temperatures rising from 21 at 10 a m to 38 by noon and 39 at 1 p m today.
A jury in Rapid City remains deadlocked after deliberations in a case involving a suspect accused of using a dangerous weapon during a Labor Day incident. Special officers testified as the trial proceeded, with no verdict reached at press time.
The former governor warned that despite talk of economy the assembly showed little proof when it began by passing a per diem bill and a 302. The era noted freedom for over 200000 slaves following President Lincoln's proclamation.
Col Zack Miller, owner of 101 Ranch Shows, won 90000 from Tom Mix in Erie Pennsylvania after a jury found Mix breached a promised appearance as a circus rider. Miller sought 325000 alleging a failed agreement to perform with 101 Ranch Shows and later joining another circuit.
The State Bank of Waubay reopened for active business today after meeting the legal reserve requirement and ensuring no borrowed money. State Superintendent E A Ruden announced the reopening, noting depositors agreed not to withdraw funds prior to the bank’s reopening.
The VFW plans a national radio program broadcast via NBC to open a meeting of the Forrest McMullen post at the Knights of Pythias hall on February 3 at 7 00 p.m. Overseas veterans are invited. not a membership drive. Commander James R. Lowrie and Paul C. Wolman announce talks by General Frank Hines Admiral Hobert E Codatz Senator David A. Reed and others. Six candidates were initiated. plans to canvass eligibles for national membership and awards. Swick bill and adjusted compensation certificates are discussed. Congressman Royal C Johnson is cited. a note of thanks to American Legion post William Reaves for endorsing the Patman bill.
A gale of seven miles per hour velocity swept western Europe and the British Isles during the night amid heavy rain thunder and lightning. High seas caused anxiety for ships as the storm moved across the region, with weather officials warning of continuing unsettled conditions.
The Vardulla on the St London route suffered rudder damage in a Bay of Biscay gale. The Dutch tug Witte Zee and two other tugs assisted before the Vardulla radioed her position to Lloyds. The Canterbury, en route from the Mediterranean, was not in danger and missing hours were not alarming.
At a directors meeting in Youngstown the Youngstown Sheet and Tube company announced plans to appeal a recent court ruling enjoining its proposed merger with Bethlehem Steel. Secretary Treasurer Wale Meub stated the decision and declined further comment before returning to the meeting.
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