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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1937
Page
1
A turbulent patch of reporting cites U.S. troops at Tientsin and a mixed set of trials and notes. It mentions Wright found guilty of a long jail term in the Scottsboro case, and fragments describe film industry figures and a Chinese evacuation amid a North China crisis.
The article reports heightened tensions between China and Japan with U S military measures in Tientsin including stationing the 15th Infantry to defend the American concession and protect the railroad to Chinwangtao. U S consulate urges volunteers to reinforce the garrison as business leaders drill and fortify. Also notes a Japanese air attack near Peiping injuring and killing several, with British French and Italian responses and a separate report of a plane bombing a train.
A quirky set of Associated Press items reports William Teague losing a pocket in one during a hole in Oregon City, a Royal miscue leads to a ball in a pocket, and a mansions of oddities include snow crew bonuses, Nebraska grasshoppers, a Norfolk insect tale, a bank note prank, a tired police encounter over sidewalk painting, and a Omaha shopkeeper driving officers to the station.
An old tale recounts Aunt Netty delaying gratification to spite Mrs. Potts. Potts mocks Netty’s lack of a coat, prompting Netty to save coupons for years until she buys one. On a Main Street meeting, Potts notices Netty’s new coat, while Netty responds by insisting she did not rush the purchase to spite her.
Pierre July 21 A heated public hearing opened with Leo Craig of Sioux Falls facing misconduct charges before Governor Jensen. Attorneys sparred as Tom Kirby argued Craig would be removed regardless of evidence, while Jensen cited alleged illegal fund use and malfeasance on the board. The session featured tense exchanges and calls to substantiate the executive’s allegations.
In Sundance on July 21 authorities used state emergency funds to erect tin fences around five miles of ranch fields and pastures to halt Mormon cricket invasions. A mile-long barrier previously blocked crickets from entering Sundance, aiding the poultry and livestock areas.
Fragmentary weather item suggests slightly warmer conditions tonight with possible central concern. Details are unreadable, obscuring location, time, and exact temperature expectations.
C. J. Strike of Huron was elected president of Northwestern Public Service Company at a board meeting. He will remain general manager and keep offices in Huron, succeeding F. R. Krues of Grand Island who will join the parent company in Chicago. G. R. McArthur was chosen vice-president, Bernard L. Palm named director as all directors will now be based in Huron. the firm serves four states including South Dakota and North Dakota.
Judges faced a tough task selecting cash award recipients from hundreds of amateur photographs. The Evening Huronite announces prize winners in current edition with winning pictures and the names of those receiving cash awards. Details appear on pages BL and dl.
Boswell Oklahoma July 21 two farmers held hostage escaped Texas convict Fred Traxler and his companion Fete Traxler were shot after their car stopped for a flat tire. Traxler was killed and Traxler seriously wounded as officers and residents fired on the fleeing duo in a county road confrontation near Washita River bottom.
A weekly weather and crop summary shows rains and cooler temperatures easing drought in South Dakota. Corn tasseling appears northward in Day County while southeast areas report good to excellent condition. haymaking and truck crops recover as moisture returns, though grasshoppers cause damage.
Senator Barkley of Kentucky secured the Democratic leadership post in the Senate by a 38 to 31 vote, defeating Senator Harrison of Mississippi. The caucus was swift with a secret ballot, Harrison moved to unanimous consent, and Barkley pledged support for Democratic policies and unity.
Washington reports say Senator Wheeler of Montana and Vice President Garner discussed drafting a compromise limited to lower courts while Supreme Court enlargement would be set aside. Other leaders Barkley Harrison and Pittman joined White House talks as administration sources floated pruning the bill. Wheeler indicated opposition to expanding the court but favored accelerating reform for the lower courts and direct appeals in constitutional cases.
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