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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 01, 1931
Page
8
Armour Stockyards in Huron reports Monday receipts at 100 with market quotes showing lower demand across hogs and cattle. Chicago livestock notes indicate tighter supply, firmer prime yearlings, and varied hog pricing with futures at 6.20 for nearby arrivals as buyers weigh against high weekend totals.
Minneaplis market reports heavy cash grain receipts in the southwest and stock weakens, pushing grains lower. Wheat futures ease while cash tones hold. durum and barley soften, oats and rye steady to fair, flax ample with fair demand. Prices for June and nearby contracts weaken. detailed grain quotes and futures lists provided.
Sioux City cattle and hogs mixed with higher steer and yearling bids, calves steady. Sioux Falls and South St. Paul reports show hogs steady to lower, cattle varying with good demand for long-fed yearlings and heavy steers, packers trimming lamb values amid soft fat lamb bids.
Prices for butter fat eggs and poultry move across major markets with varied receipts. Chicago reports butter steady and fowls broilers and turkeys priced 18 to 28 cents per pound while eggs range up to 53 cents a dozen. New York shows unsettled eggs with mixed colors, butter around 68 to 68 cents, and poultry dressed or fresh with multiple price points. Minneapolish flour and Boston wool markets also noted, with arrivals and valuations cited.
June 1 New York stocks declined as active selling pushed prices lower. Major losses hit U S Steel, American Telephone, New York Central, Baltimore and Ohio, and General Motors amid heavy trading volume above 1,000,000 shares.
Edward A. ONeal president of the American Farm Bureau Federation urged county farm bureau leaders to organize and prioritize collective bargaining to advance farmers. He cited past victories like the grain marketing act and grain futures bill and said the nation worships organization, noting farmers have been unselfish but must focus on their own advancement. The article also discusses Washington duties and wheat price stabilization tied to the Farm Board, with continued implications for domestic and world markets.
Tokyo reports that Thomas Ash Jr has aborted the proposed nonstop Pacific crossing and is returning to Tokyo. A Rengo dispatch attributes the abandonment to technical failings, noting the motor could only reach 1650 rpm instead of the 1850 rpm required to lift his fuel weight.
Viborg man Carl Knutson, 35, son of Mr. and Mrs. Erick Knutson, died when his automobile left the highway and overturned in a ditch about 8 p m Saturday one mile east of Iresie. An inquest by Coroner Roy Nelson resulted in a verdict of accidental death. funeral plans to be held at Viborg.
In Pierre on June 1 petitions to refer the motor truck tax law were filed by O H Shade of Mitchell and Elizabeth Coyne. The group claims about 12334 names, above the 10000 needed to refer the bill to voters at the next general election. If valid, the law delays its July 1 effective date. Truck owners oppose higher license fees for heavier trucks.
Seven Huron men returned from a Memorial holiday fishing trip in northern Minnesota. They fished at Big Pine Lake with Armour & Company officials from Fargo and St Paul, landing about 15 fish including wall-eyed pike and northern—two to eight pounds. The trip included managers and office staff from the Fargo plant and Armour in St Paul. four party members escaped with minor injuries when their car left the road near Breckenridge en route home.
The joint South and North Dakota Medical Associations open in Aberdeen with a business program. Distinguished speakers include Dr C Litzenberg Dr Walter Hamburger and Emil Geist. Officers listed for both states, with governors expected to attend. Local clinics and golf tournament are on the agenda.
In America's Black Chamber Major Herbert Yardley claims a decoded World War I telegram described an entente plot to kill Woodrow Wilson at the Paris peace conference. The author notes Wilson exhibited illness in Paris and faced a lingering death, but he concedes certainty about the plot's truth and success remains unknown.
A seven year old boy was in custody as police and county officials investigated alleged auto thefts. He reportedly drove away in a car Saturday and earlier in the morning took another vehicle on Kemp avenue, crashing it into a laundry truck.
S Mudge of Philadelphia is re-elected moderator of the Presbyterian church for a five year term starting November 1. Dr Mudge has held the office for the past ten years.
Richmond Police identify Lubnski as a key suspect in a daytime abduction case in Sioux City. Edward Tsing is described among witnesses as providing critical information leading investigators toward a probable location and time of the incident.
The new Dance Pavilion on Federal Highway No 14 east of Huron opens Wednesday night. D C Sargent says a name contest offers 10 pounds. Harmony Kings of Cherokee Iowa headline with other Northwest orchestras booked. Regular dances on Wednesdays and Saturdays, 4 by 120 foot floor, bard maple, concrete base, and padded surface promise a safe, clean venue with strict policing by deputy sheriffs.
The Supreme Court by a five to four vote held invalid the Minnesota law that suppressed the Saturday Press weekly. Chief Justice Hughes said the statute was censorship and public libel protections were provided by libel laws. Justice Butler dissented, arguing press freedom permits publication without restraint in peace, with libel penalties as sufficient protection.
In Nashville the Clarksville politician A B Broadbent was chosen speaker of the Tennessee senate, a role that would put him next in line for the governorship if Governor Horton were impeached. A house committee prepared additional impeachment articles against Horton accusing him of conspiring with Luke Lea and Rogers Caldwell to secure political support in exchange for state affairs manipulation. Caldwell faced arraignment on fraud related charges.
Western Union messengers today started distributing nearly 4600 Dakota Central Telephone directories in Huron. The new edition lists two more stations than the previous book, reflecting years of growth. Delivery should finish by Wednesday, with rural subscribers still mailed copies.
Minneapolis dispatch reports Ruben co founder of the Finkelstein Ruben theatre chain died yesterday at his summer home near Minneapolis at age 63. He helped run a chain of 27 theatres across Minnesota Wisconsin and the Dakotas with partner Finkelstein. The pair sold their interests two years ago. Finkelstein died last January. Ruben previously owned a Des Moines clothing store and promoted wrestling shows there. He is survived by a widow one daughter and four sons.
Clyde C. Pearce of 1130 Utah Ave SE suffered slight injuries when his car went over an embankment near Bradley Saturday night. Pearce, traveling with his wife and brother Harry toward Peever, escaped uninjured along with the other occupants. The crash occurred when glare from oncoming headlights blinded the driver. Relatives from Huron brought the victims home. the car was driven back to Huron under its own power.
Coroner Bunsehen announced a broad probe into the deaths of five known husbands of Mrs. Margaret Summers and fourteen other people tied to her, seeking links to poison murder charges. Investigators traced deaths over 25 years, reviewed insurance on victims, and seized Summers' Bible listing each death.
Southern California Troy seeks the national title in the tenth NCAA championships at Stagg Field, facing Stanford and strong Midwest rivals. Frank Wykoff is a favorite in the 10 yard dash, Eddie Tolan from Michigan looms, Vic Williams and Ben Eastman clash again in a rubber race for the quarter mile, with Dale Letts and Eastman expected to duel in the half mile.
Northern Normal netmen defeated the Scalpers in a meet at Huron College courts. The Scalpers salvaged only one doubles victory by Alex Williamson and Roberts over Fossum and Messenger. Northern's Os and C. Messenger won a lengthy doubles clash against Henry Williamson and Chay. No singles wins for Huron.
F. H. Schrader won the blind bogey event at Huron Country Club, earning a $5 merchandise prize. Max Gordon took second with a $3 prize, and John Hinman finished third for $2. In the sweepstakes Sunday, Stanley Colton won with a net 68 on a 22 handicap, ahead of Dr. H. L. Saylor, H. C. Whaley, and T. B. Prew.
The state office building commission met this afternoon in Pierre to review detailed designs for the new capitol annex. If approved, architects expect to finalize specs and let the contract around September 1.
For rent a sleeping room in a modern apartment with contact number 8551. Also available five room all modern house with garage and contact numbers 8196 and 2523.
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