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Newspaper

Evening Huronite

Location

Huron, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Jun 23, 1931

Page

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Green Refuses To Cut Life Sentence Of Ronald Flathers

PIERRE June 3 Governor Green today refused to grant clemency recommended by the pardon board for Ronald Flathers Iroquois convicted of murder in 1927. He also denied a pardon for Nora De Zotell Sioux Falls woman serving 30 year term for killing her husband. Flathers action followed community protests and Green cited cold blooded crime, lack of remorse, and societal interests. De Zotell’s case deemed not warranting a pardon.

Pierre Warren Green State Fiathers Earl Frahm Nora de Zotell Sioux Falls Greer Pardon Board Green Flathers Cas Frahm Doris Rounds

Accident Victims' Condition Better

Mrs Ela Otto of West Point Ned injured when her automobile overturned between Wolsey and Wessington Saturday evening was to be dismissed today from a Huron hospital where she was taken after the crash. Her physician said her condition improved enough for release. Another weekend accident left Mrs H J Ward still recovering at home after a near Pisere Sunday crash. Donald Walker, her nephew, has fully recovered from the incident. Olive Hansen, injured in the city Saturday night, remains unable to work at Model Sisam laundry, while Matilda L Brondheim, in the same accident, has returned to work. A third woman, Mrs Gus Gades, could not be reached. injuries kept her from work yesterday.

Ela Otto West Point Ned Wolsey Wessington Huron Hospital Mra H. J. Ward Pisere Sundsy Gus Gades Bee

Weather Horsa Unsettled With Likely Showers

An unsettled weather outlook with likely showers continues through the period as fronts linger. Winds shift south to southwest with scattered rain bursts and cooler temperatures by midweek.

Horsa Wiinesday Evpalag

Small Towns Keep Pace In Business World Claim

Washington June 23 Small towns retain a strong retail position alongside larger cities. Rural distribution chief Bohannon notes over half of retail consumers live in towns or on farms and that good roads and heavy city advertising have not eroded the home store. He cites a typical town of 1500 people within 15 miles of a 300,000 city, with per capita retail miles over $1000 versus $700 in the big town.

Washington Sassid Charles D. Bohannan Bohannan

Mitchell Court In Wrong Rules

The South Dakota Supreme Court reversed the Mitchell municipal court conviction of Clarence Good for liquor law violation and denied a new trial, criticizing the trial court for disregarding procedural rules and noting the judge's personal practice did not excuse noncompliance. The court also affirmed a mandamus to tax funds to pay a $10,563 judgment against Veblen and upheld Erickson v Webber Kin dred, a suit by a Sioux Falls veterinarian for damages from treated sheep.

Pierre Clarence Good Mitchell Municipal South Dakota Samuel Polley Supreme Court Marshall County Veblen Coolsnet Brothers and Crees Minnehahs County Enoch Erickson William Webber Thomas H. Kindred Sioux Falls Erickson

Arrest Warrant Sought for Woodrow Lang in Gun Theft Case

June 23 Rapid City reports pending arrest warrants for Woodrow Lang, ex Deadwood youth at the Fort Lincoln training camp, linked to guns and ammunition taken from a Spokane mine near Keystone. Deputy marshal Frank Gillmore seized a machine gun, Russian army rifle, four standard rifles, cartridges, an army telescope, and a pistol holster under a federal search warrant. Lang expected to be arraigned soon before U.S. Commissioner George F. Hurst in Rapid City.

Rapid City Woodrow Lang Deadwood Citizens Military Training Camp Fort Lincoln N. Dak United States Army Long Spokane Keystone Frank Gillmore United States United States District Attorney's Office Sioux Falls George F. Hurst

Aberdeen Airways Chance For Northern Route Remains Strong

Aberdeen officials report favorable prospects for Aberdeen to be among cities on the northern air route. Captain chief engineer and L C Elliott airways extension superintendent disclosed after a preliminary survey by plane. They depart for Miles City, Montana, continuing the Commerce Department survey.

Aberdeen A. Paul Spokane L. C. Elliott Airways Extension Miles City Mont Department of Commerce

Can Carry Pistols On Mexican Tour

PHOENIX ARIZ June 13 American newspapermen planning a trip to Mexico next August for the annual convention of American Press members face security notes. Report says packages of cigarettes may be allowed while ammunition is judged unnecessary by the consul. The convention is set for August 1.

Phoenix Ariz Mexico

Ford’s vision of farms surrounding factories for national industry

Henry Ford envisions a future nation where factories and farms interlock. Farms produce crops and raw materials to be used by industry, with labor moving between fields and factories. On a vast experimental farm near Detroit engineers study converting farm products into industrial goods, seeking new uses for surplus and expanding employment.

Nation of Future Henry Ford William H. Beatty Detroit Ford Mr. Ford America Bouids

Borglum Charmed by King of Denmark in Copenhagen

American sculptor Gutzon Borglum says King Christian X of Denmark is the most charming and quick he has met. Borglum was knighted by the Danish king after his achievements, as his Mount Rushmore carvings stand in the Black Hills of South Dakota.

Borglum King of Denmark Copenhagen Gutzon Borglum Christian Danmark Borgium Mount Rushmore Black Hills South Dakota

Helgerson Named State Hail Insurance Head

Governor Green announced June appointment of Helgerson as head of the hail insurance department effective July 1. A former insurance and state treasurer, Helgerson will work under C H Horswill in Watertown, replacing J O Johnson, with past service as a representative and senator.

Carl Gunderson Helgerson Don C. Lewis Hail Insurance J. O. Johnson Flandreau W. J. Bulow

Sugar Beets Respond To Heat In Rapid City Area

Rapid City reports a hot spell boosting sugar beet growth across the Black Hills irrigation zones. B T Booth of the Black Hills sugar plant says beets leap from the ground where water is present, with irrigation continuing in Rapid Valley and northern Black Hills. He notes possible watering regulation to move more water to lower ditches, a fine crop outlook where water remains available, and indicates about 0 percent of beets thruming in the immediate area.

Rapid City B. T. Booth Black Hills Bella Fourche Rapid Valley Boothwid

Trials Set For Slayers In Ardmore Case

ARDMORE OKLA June 2 7 A P Champion counsel for the defense of bio kinsman of President Ortiz Rubio of Mexico and Manuel Garcia Gomez will be tried first Champion stating severance is granted Crseby testified at the pre trial bearing that he did not shoot

Ardmore Okla A. P. Champion Bio Ortiz Rubio Mexico Manuel Garcia Gomez Champion Crseby

Twentieth Wedding Anniversary Dance Held at St Lawrence

Mr and Mrs Goethe and Mr and Mrs V A Zeller celebrated their twentieth wedding anniversary with a dance for 248 guests at the Gilbert York auditorium in St Lawrence. The party lasted until 2 am with refreshments served. out of town guests attended.

ST. Lawrence Jime Goethe V. A. Zeller Gilbert York Auditorium Mra Zel

Sioux City Yard Club Bus Collision Injures Five

Five members of the Sioux City stock yards baseball club were seriously injured when their bus collided with another near Sanborn Minnesota. Driver Frank Lovelace was crushed and not expected to live. Others: John Smithson pitcher,Jimmie Long catcher,Jerk shortstop, David City Nebraska, Allan Benson pitcher Hurley South Dakota injured. Injured taken to Springfield Main hospital. accident en route from Granite Falls Minnesota to Estherville Iowa.

Sioux City Sioux City Stock Yards Baseball Club Sanborn Minn Frank Lovelace David City Neb Allan Benson Hurley Springfield Main Yards Granite Falls Estherville Lows

Beverly Bills and Hoover Clash Over Debt Plan

J alleges a scheme to cancel debts and delay international debt, claiming only two debtors were fooled. He criticizes governments and individuals, cites a 119 million figure, and suggests tax interests hurt the plan while noting opposition from MacDonald and others.

Beverly Bills Cal Hoover Sazptea Mediatil Sareed MacDonald Thalsr

Flaherty Identified as Gunman in Fatal Poker Hold Up

Witnesses including Ed ward L Flaherty and Pat Flaherty testified they positively identified the man who leveled a shotgun during the February murder of Charles Eyestone World War veteran and Chicago and Northwestern railway clerk. State witnesses described the hold up at the poker party while defense planned 14 alibi witnesses. Bjornson added a prior sighting of Flaherty during a separate armed incident involving Our Car and baggage.

Charles Eyestone Chicago & Marth Western Railway Edward L Pat” Flaherty Bill Woonsocket C. C. Fisher Arthur Bjornton Huron Grovex Srouse Willow Lake Flaherty Joe Brown John E. Price Onlda North Platte Meir Leo A. Termmey Bjornson

Another Man Killed In Coal Field Riot

Arnold City Pennsylvania reports a second fatal clash in two days as deputy sheriffs confront striking miners and sympathizers. Mike Philopovich, 40, Arnold City store keeper, was killed while fleeing toward his store porch as deputies fired on pickets at the Pittsburgh Coal Company mine. One boy allegedly triggered the confrontation by throwing an egg at deputies guarding the site. Earlier, at Wildwood, one other man died and twelve were wounded in a separate encounter between strikers and deputies.

Arnold City Pennsylvania Mike Philopovich Pittsburgh Coal Company Wildwood

Priests Targeted as Vera Cristi Law Sparks Church Clash

In Mexico, Vera Cristi state moves restrict priests prompting Archbishop Ruizo Flores to denounce unconstitutionality. Bishops resist appointing the eleven priests allowed by the law, while authorities eject senior clergy and mass secrecy rumors spread amid protests in Vera Cruz.

Mexico City Vera Cristi Ruizo Flores Vera Cruz

Assessed Valuation Of Rapid City Gains Significantly

Rapid City’s total property valuation surpassed $900000 as the city completed its assessment work led by W H Torsp king, indicating population growth. The new figures show higher taxable values for property and school taxes, with emphasis on steady urban expansion and revenue for local services.

Rapid City W. H. Torspking City Camere

Will Explain Debt Suspension Scheme On Radio Tonight

Secretary Stimson will broadcast on National and Columbia networks to explain the administration stance on war debts and reparations. The talk includes Germany’s financial crisis and Hoover’s one year moratorium on governmental debts, for a 15 minute period starting at 9 p m CST.

Washington Stimson National Columbia Germany Hoover

Smith Is Found Refuses To Talk In Iowa Truck Mystery

John M. Smith, missing after his truck burned near Madison, was found north of Garner but refused to reveal last February night events. He said he was shaken from an automobile by three men and kept in a basement where a still operated. He mentioned Cedar Rapids but gave no definite location and denied knowing the Denison fire.

Garner Iowa John M. Smith Madison Here Smith Crawford County Charles Gray Cedar Rapids Denison

Ethics Is Question In Faithfull Trial

Nassau County district attorney Elvin N. Edwards said Dr. G Jameson Carr ship's surgeon will testify before the grand jury in the Starr Faithfull death inquiry and seeks a ruling on grand jury ethics from County Judge Lewis J Smith. Carr, registered in Scotland, may cite stricter Scottish medical ethics as precedent.

New York Elvin N. Edwards Nassau County G. Jameson Carr Starr Faithfull Samuel Untermyer Edwards Carr Lewis J. Smith Dr. Carr Scotland Mr. Edwards Mr. Untermyer Mineola Grand Jury Engiand

Post And Gatty Start On Flight To Berlin

Post and Gatty began their transatlantic flight from Harbor Grace Newfoundland at 4 51 p m Newfoundland daylight time. They departed without incident after arriving from Recucvel New York and set course toward Berlin with Harold Gatty aboard.

Post Gatty Harbor Grace N. F En Ly Feat Harold Gatty Oseae City Oklo Berlin Germany Bold Newfoundland Fiers F Lew Recucvel Keld New York Bertin

Parlor Cafe Service Set by Chicago & North Western

Chicago and North Western officials announced parlor cafe car service will begin on May 3rd and run tomorrow, with the parlor cafe car making its first trip. The service marks a new onboard dining option for railroad passengers.

North, Western Chicago & North Western Railroad

Stimson Rejects Bargaining Over War Debt Moratorium

Washington reports Secretary Stimson urged rapid action to ratify the moratorium proposal to sustain economic improvement and oppose any cancellation of war debts and reparations. France, Britain, Italy and others weigh plans as Hoover seeks support from Congress and world partners. Paris cabinet discusses Hoover moratorium and may choose conditional or unconditional reparations later. Japan’s cabinet signals likely acceptance of the plan.

Washington Americam Stimson France Hoover Great Britain Italy Austria Germany Watch Watson Indiana Harrison Mississippi Amunco Senate White House House Paris Foreign Office Flandin Laval Japan Tokyo

Reds blank Braves as Lucas hurls three hit gem

Cincinnati Reds defeated the Boston Braves 2 to 0 in the opener of a doubleheader. Red Lucas bested Willie Sherdel in a pitching duel, allowing three hits. Scoring by innings included Taucas and Sukeforth driving runs while Sherdel and Bool held the Braves scoreless.

Boston Reds Lucas Red Lucas Willie Sherdel Cincinnati Reds Boston Braves Taucas Sukeforth Sherdel Bool

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