Urquhart Testifies In Own Defense In Extortion Suit
A.M. Urquhart, Huron auto dealer, testified in circuit court in a suit by former employee Carl Daum seeking 7080 dollars plus 212000 in punitive damages. Urquhart described conferences at Crawford & Crawford, bank record reviews, and alleged extortion attempts, with Daum denying repayment plans and indicating continued employment before quitting. The trial continued with rebuttal expected and final arguments likely after further testimony.
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A.M. Urquhart
Huron
Ford
Carl FE. Daum
Urquhart
Crawforst & Crawford
Daum
Stunday
Monnday
Carl
Sendaye
James Valley
James Valley Bank
National Bank of Huron
Myea
H. E. Young
Camden Bay
Burn
the Nations Bank of Huron
Cerl
Max Bord
Crawford
Carter Pai
Derm
Fragmented Weather Note Skews Tone and Details
Readable portions describe tonight and yesterday's forecast with slight edits. The text hints at rain or mist and warmer winds, but the fragmentary source lacks clear towns, times, and measurements to form a precise forecast.
Beneath Surface It Seems Surface May Get His Way
In Evanston Illinois January Charles R Surface faces a charge of disorderly conduct from landlord Ax tl Pearson over late night radio music. Pearson’s wife reports the landlord wants to drop the case after noise abatement but Surface demands a jury trial. The judge notes proceeding requires prosecution.
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Evanston
Charles R. Surface
Surface
Tl Pearson
Harry H. Porter
Pearson
Mina Hager To Give Recital In Huron College Chapel
Contralto Mina Hager to perform in Huron on Monday February 18 under the Wednesday Musicale. She is a renowned artist recent West Coast tours have earned praise. Hager formerly lived in Huron and studied at Huron College and Mitchell before moving east for voice training.
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Mina Hager
Mra. KR
Kuehn Enters Race For Huron Commissioner Seat
F C W Kuehn announces candidacy for water and sewer commissioner in Huron to replace M J Tobin. Election set for April 21. Kuehn, a 30 year resident and 22 year architect, says he seeks the post at friends' request and has never run before. Petitions expected next week.
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F.C. W. Kuehn
Huron
M. J. Tobin
Me. Kuehn
Kuehn
Farmers Get Loans From Federal Banks in St Paul
F H Klawon head of the bank described the bank’s establishment in 1921 and said loans have been issued to nine farmers cooperative marketing associations with over 9 000 members. He noted 1925 loans and renewals totalled 1906 522, about three times 1929 commodity loan volume.
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St. Paul
Move North Dakota to Transfer D Capitol Growth
In a local government note, officials consider transferring district duties as the Capitol area expands. Plans outline potential governance shifts to accommodate the growth, with community input sought on proposed redistricting and administrative changes.
Democrats Fight Over Relief Funds For Red Cross
Washington January 3 Democratic leaders struggled as the House rejected the Tayloe amendment to hand to the president the 25 million dollars Senate approved for Red Cross relief. Debate followed votes on transferring funds to others like Salvation Army and Public Health Service as the party weighed an alternative agency.
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Washington
House
Senate
Red Cross
Jan
Messi
Salvation Army
Public Health Service
American Legion
Interior ‘Department
Sescich
Interior Department
May
Reblesea
Robinson
Arkansas
Hamid
Payne
The
Hoover
Seventh Day Adventist to Hold Annual Summer Conference
Permission granted by the late Fair board at yesterday's meeting allows the Seventh Day Adventist church to conduct its two week summer conference on the state fair grounds in late June. The board also approved continuation of the annual fall flower show in connection with the State Fair.
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Late Fair Board
Seventh Day Adventist Church
Oertli Hi Set For Monday
Louis Oertli was arrested Monday afternoon in a police raid by Huron officers. He was searched in an alley behind Dudkets and found in possession of weapons. He was detained by Chief of Police A W Hocking and placed in custody pending federal proceedings.
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Louis Oertli
Anernoon
Patie Atten
Makert
Fies
Inegil Possewion
Haver
A.W. Hocking
Hugs And Kisses Symbols Fail In Law Suit
In a superior court case Wallace Blanchard sued Mrs. Carrin Blanchard over letters containing Xs and Os. Adelaide Pot tengex Hanace testified that she used symbols with varying meanings, and Mrs. Hanasa said the letters could be interpreted any way. Blanchard’s claim failed as he was at the time married to Carrin Blanchard in Boston.
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Kennedy
Mra
Adelaide
Hanasa
Elect New Y W Board Members
Balloting for the Y W C A board election continues to 5 o clock at the Y W cottage as Beadle county women’s association plans an annual business meeting, banquet and program at the Methodist church tonight. Twelve names will fill three year terms, with three rural members elected to fill unexpired terms, and the program includes two skits from the Business and Professional Women’s club and the Girls Work committee.
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Tha Y. W. Cottage
Beadle County
Ome Vert
Huron
Girls Work Committee
Mitchell accuses aide of ambulance chasing
Attorney General Mitchell released a January 2 letter to Senator Schall saying he would not recommend Ernest Miatel for district judge. He argued nominating a high federal judge should not be influenced by solicited accident claims and cited a Nebraska Supreme Court decision.
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Michel
Washington
Mitchell
Senator Schall
Minnesota
Ernest Miatel Foe
Justce
Supreme of Nebraska
Davis and
State to fund new post offices amid delays in service
Officials in Portoteen and nearby areas announce plans to spend funds for post office construction and upgrades. The package includes 2,001 dollars and six personnel to improve mail delivery in Berth Dakow and surrounding towns, with emphasis on faster service and facility modernization.
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Portoteen
Bouth
Harry Lee Remains In Serious Condition
The report notes Harry Lee remains in serious condition at a local hospital after an incident in Barytan. Widening details are unclear due to the fragmented source text. Further updates are expected from hospital officials and local authorities.
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Harry Lee
Bary Tan
Power To Create New Credits Board In Green's Hands
Governor Warren Green gains power to create a new rural credits board after final legislative approval. The act cuts board membership from five to three, cuts salaries, and removes Rural Credit Commissioner A. D. McCullough, a Green opponent, from office. Emergency clause makes it effective upon the governor’s signature, while legality questions arise over the clause. Jay Williams is named as a potential replacement. the bill passed the House JT to 5 amid mixed opinions.
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Bord
A. McCullough
Rural ‘Credite
McCullough
Green
Jay Williams
Gettysburg
Senate
Bil
Barca
Department of
January Heat Records Fall Across South Dakota
Warm January days push thermometer into the 70s in several cities. Rapid City hits 73 degrees, the warmest January there on record. Yankton tops 70, Sioux Falls reaches 42, Aberdeen Watertown and Brookings report milder readings, with Rapid City surpassing the previous 60-degree January record from 1962. Persistent mild weather ends as the month closes.
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Sioue Falls
South Dakota
Rapid City
Yankton
Sioux Falls
Itehell
Pierre
Red Cross Fund Reaches Over Nine Hundred Thirty Four Dollars
The Red Cross fund totals $934.32, exceeding the county goal by $134.59 but directing attention to drought stricken areas. Efforts focus on aiding victims and mobilizing further relief. Communities rally to support the drive as it surpasses the target.
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Red Cross
Supreme Court Rejects Large Bank Guaranty Payout Plan
Pierre January 20 The South Dakota Supreme Court upheld the 1927 move to repeal the pooled bank guaranty law ruling depositors who lost millions in postwar bank failures should not expect substantial repayment from the guaranty fund The 56 page decision declares the guaranty fund experiment a failure and urges rapid distribution of about 1 000 000 to certificate holders proportional to amounts due with further claims totaling about another million discussed but not ordered The court denies mandamus to compel immediate distribution and outlines a method for orderly payout preserving only the funds already in the pool while acknowledging total certificates outstanding exceed 45 000 000 The opinion notes that liquidation of bank assets may repay around half of that sum leaving a net loss near 25 000 000 for depositors
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Pierre
State Supreme Court
South Dakota
Guaranty Fund Commission
M. Q. Sharpe
Guaranty Fund
Dwight Campbell
Bemuel C. Polley
James Brown
Walter Miser
Attorney General
Guaranty. Fund
Inssrgents
General Equity
Coeeeenion
Farm groups too numerous says Eggers in Pierre
Sen. C F Eggers of Linus Falls says agriculture suffers from too many groups and urges one strong farmers organization. He comments on an integrated bar bill, noting if all farmers joined one group and stopped internal fighting agriculture would advance. Eggers votes for the measure.
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Eggers
Commission Votes To Widen Streets In Huron
City commissioners met in a special session to widen Fourth Street between Dakota and Kansas Avenues by four feet to ease downtown traffic. First ordinance reading occurred today and further readings are planned before effect. Twenty four new light posts for Second and Fourth Streets between Wisconsin and Dakota Avenues expected to arrive soon and be installed.
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Huron
Fourth
Dakota and
Kansas Avenues
H |Oly
Wisconsin
Dakota Avenues
Spe
Fred Edends Bon
City Electrician
Freedom of Press Debate Hits Supreme Court Case
Washington hearings center on a Minnesota statute challenged by the Saturday Press of Minotopolis. The weekly paper faces claims of malicious, scandalous and defamatory content. Publishers Neer and Howard A. Guilford are named, with Guilford transferring interest to Neer amid the proceedings.
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Washington
Supreme Court Today
Minnesota
Saturday Press
Minutopolis
Minneapolis
Neer
Howard A. Guilford
Guilford
Near
Rise in Discount Rates Seen After Bonds for Veterans
Prediction by Governer Rox Young of the Boston Federal Reserve Bank states a rise in discount rates is likely after the government issues bonds to pay veterans compensation certificates. The remark ties monetary policy to wartime financial measures and reflects concern over inflationary impact.
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Haile Washington
Govere Jmoe
Rox’ Young
Boston Federal Rbeserve Bank
Reserve
Rum
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