Rockefeller Stewart Forces Prepare For Battle
In Chicago and Whiting Indiana stockholders brace for a pivotal vote to oust Col. Robert W. Stewart as chairman of the Standard Oil Company of Indiana. Rockefellers back their man through proxies while Stewart’s faction claims a decisive proxy majority. The meeting, expected to span two days, gathers oil workers, hotel guests, and reporters as tensions rise over the billion dollar company’s leadership. Rockefeller representatives and Stewart backers prepare to present their cases at the refinery offices before adjourning to the Whiting convention site.
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Allen Dalrymple
Associated Presa Star
Chicago
Mar
Robert W. Steewart
Standard OW Company of
Orgyng Fur Ag
John BD. Rockefellen, Jr
Winthrop W. Alibich
Ted
Ox Hs
Col
Whiting
Ind
Standard 60
Take Michigan
Eust
Stewart
Rockefeller
Nhe
Egypt
Dvtter
Byrd Wessel Returns Amid Storms and Losses
Commander Richard E Byrd s supply ship Eleanor Botling reached Dunedin with storm damage en route from the southern seas. The City of New York brace class ship will winter at Dunedin after resupplying. Lieutenant Richard Brophy resigns as second in command of the Byrd Antarctic expedition. Read Admiral Yates Stirling Jr dies at home aged 83 after illness.
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Byrd Wessel
Wellton
New Zealand
Mar
Richard E. Byrd
Eleanor Botling
Dunedin
Londox
Wellington
Stichard Brophy
Likely April 15 Set for Special Congress Session
President Hoover plans a special session of the 1st Congress to address farm relief and limited tariff revision under the Ford Ley McCumber act. Contemplated date options include April 10 or April 15, with Monday April 15 favored. Hoover met with Rep Tilson and various delegations as he begins his administration.
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Hoover
Washington
Mar
Congress
Herbert Hoover
Tilson
Connecticut
House
Sacket
Representative Tilson
White House
Louisiana
Arkansas
Executed for murder in Charleston state prison
George B. E. Taylor, 47, itinerant barber and former convict, was executed today at Charleston state prison for the June 1927 murder of Stella Pomixala, a 21 year old girl from Lawrence.
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Boston
George B. E. Taylor
Charleston State Prison
Stella Pomixala
Lawrence
Weather outlook turns colder and unsettled
Weather forecast notes far colder conditions tonight and Thursday with unsettled skies. In South Dakota expect partly cloudy to night and Thursday as temperatures drop sharply.
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South Dakota
David A Buick Dies Poor Founder of Buick Auto Firm
Detroit mourns David A. Buick 74 founder of the Buick Automobile company, later a unit of General Motors, who died of cancer at Harper Hospital after a life of pioneering work and financial decline. He inspired early car experiments, partnered with J H Whiting, backed by W C Durant, and helped shape Flint wagon works before sale and broader ventures.
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Detroit
Mich
David A. Buick
Buick Automobile Company
General Motors Corporation
Harper Hospital
Buick
Detroit School of Trades
Flint
J. H. Whiting
Flint Wagon Works
Whiting
Buick Company
Flint Wagon Work
Flint Banks
W. C. Durant
Durant-Dort Carriage Compass
Tottering
Durant
Motor Corporation
Dupont
Hig
South Dakota Legislature Approves State Parks Plan
After hours of debate the South Dakota house and senate approved a joint committee proposal to establish a system of state parks in the state. Other senate measures passed include a bill mandating the state purchase of license plates from the penitentiary and funding for a root cellar and school projects. The general appropriation bill, totaling 7,205,758.68, was sent to the governor despite being below the executive budget board’s recommended amount.
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Pierre
Rome
House
Senate Sie
South Dakota
Senate
Witt
Peter Norbeck
Pierre, Mar
State Board of Charities and Corrections
Sioux Falla
Souk Dakots
Sorenson
Deer and Hamlin
Redfield
Spearfish Normal
Billy
Balew
Baiew
Congress OKs Teton Monument in South Dakota
Congress passed a bill to establish Teton National Monument in the bad lands of South Dakota before adjournment and sent it to President Coolidge for signature. The area features rich natural formations, prehistoric finds, and notable scenic eroded formations with striking colors and light effects.
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Washington
Mar
Congress
Coolidge
Teton National Monument
South Dakota
Itaumanel
Village Destroyed in Armenia Leaves Thirteen Dead
A mountain village in Armenia named Zengezur was destroyed today by an attack near Moscow. Thirteen residents were killed and fourteen seriously injured as the assault leveled the settlement.
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Moscow
Armenia
Zengezur
Mike Hurley Pays Fine In Municipal Court
Mike Hurley of Hitchcock paid a 25 fine in municipal court after appearing on a charge related to intoxication. The case details show a routine fine assessment with no additional penalties reported.
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Mike Hurley
Hitchcock
L A Auto Show Burns Up With Loss Of 300 Cars
Los Angeles on March 6 report shows the Los Angeles automobile show of 300 cars plus airplanes and motor boats destroyed by fire. Loss estimated at 1 250 000 dollars. Fireman J A Adel overcome by smoke. Claud McFaul severely burned. Cause thought to be sparks from an electrical circuit or exhaust from airplane motor. Most automobiles were flames.
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Los Angeles
Mar
J. A. Adel
Claud McFaul
Army planes to patrol Missouri river valley
Washington March 6 The War Department granted Senator McMaster of South Dakota a request to deploy airplanes to the Missouri river valley to prevent ice gorge formation by aerial bombs if needed. A squad from Fort Riley Kansas was ordered to the area to patrol while danger exists.
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Washington
Mar
Wace Department
McMaster
South Dakota
Missouri River
War Department
Military Affairs Committee
Department
Fort Riley
Kansas
Army
Legion Reunion Expected 200 Attendees Tomorrow Night
About 200 ex servicemen from surrounding towns are expected at the county American Legion reunion tomorrow night. William Reaves post officials finalize plans and expect the event to be worthwhile. The program includes boxing, wrestling and singing of war songs. The gathering begins at 8 at the Legion club rooms after a street parade by the post drum and bugle corps.
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American Legion
William Reaves
American Legion Club
Five Michigan students fined after theatre riot
ANN ARBOR MICH MAR 6 Five University of Michigan students were fined 12 each in police court for their part in a theatre riot after Michigan defeated Wisconsin. Henry Clute LaRoche and D. B. were among the fined. a university disciplinary committee meeting is set to consider the affair. A separate brief notes Miller reports a light rain despite below freezing temperatures at noon.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Mar
University of Michigan
Michigan
Wisconsin
Henry Clute
LaRoche
University Committee On Discipine
Taggart Dies in Indianapolis at 72 Democratic Leader
Thomas Taggart, 72, veteran Indiana Democratic leader, died at his home in Indianapolis this morning after several months illness. He had been in critical condition since yesterday.
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Indianapolis
Mar
Thomas Taggart
Indiana
Taggart
Court Reopens Here Tomorrow For Postponed Term
The circuit court term, recessed Saturday while Judge Frank R. Fisher attended Redfield and DeSmet, will resume at the courthouse tomorrow. The first case, Charles Neuman Jr vs J B Hallatbash, a jury matter at 9 am, may settle. If settled, Gates Rubber Co vs Powell would next appear before the court.
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Frank R. Fisher
Redfield
DeSmet
Charles ¥. Neuman, Jr
J.B Hallatbash
Gates Rubber Company
Powell
Salvation Army Home Service drive tops $1200 in Huron
Local campaign headquarters at the Elks club reported $1200 in cash and pledges by noon today as girls from Bea dia and Sterauld counties prepared to sell Salvation Army tags next Saturday. Tag sales will occur simultaneously in Wessington Wolsey Hitchock Cavour Yale Broadland Bonila Weslington Springs Alpena and Lane as a cleanup effort with many early donors expected to purchase tags.
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Beadia
Sterauld
Salvation Army Home Service
Salvation Army
Wessington
Wolsey
Hitchcock
Cavour
Yale
Broadland
Bonila
Weslington Springs
Alpena
Lane
Huron
Elks Club
Camden Rayburn
National Bank of Suton
Estate worth $1000 left by man who died in cellar
Fred W. Molden known as a “gold king” and reclusive resident of Huron left about $1000 in real estate and personal belongings to Maxine and Bates Dinneen. The 94-year-old, who lived in a basement and helped by the Dinneen family in his final years, rose to local fame during the Dakota gold boom of thirty years ago after a long stint at Fort Meade.
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Jack Frost
Tle
Fred W. Molden
Lieman
Maxine
Bates Dinmeen
Molden
Dinneens
Dinneen
Pasement
Hel
Ped
Huron
Mr. Molden
Dakota Territory
Fort Meade
Black Hills
Moldex
Mexican Revolution Moves North With Monterey Focus
Federal forces converge on Monterey capital of Nuevo Leon as rebels push toward Juarez. Fighting spreads with clashes in Mazatlan Torreon Cananea and Chihuahua City while Vera Cruz remains isolated. Talks of mass observances and a general suspension of religious laws hint at wider upheaval for Mexico.
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Monterey
Nuevo Leon
Escobar
Vera Crus
Tle
Juarez
el Paso
Nogales
Soluora
Mazatlan
Siualoa
Torreon
Coahuila
Canananea
Chihuahua City
Borquez
Sonora
Navarette
Cathol
Gaverenor Topeta
Americas
Mexico
Mexico City
Mar
High Wind Backs Receding Mercury In Spring Outlook
A spring weather briefing notes the warmest day of the year passing as temperatures fall. Wind shifts from south to a stronger pace, forecast to bring colder air tonight and into Thursday. Mrs. Withers remains under care at 481 Idaho Avenue Southeast after a five week illness at home.
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Bat Tle
Hes. Withers III
W. J. Withers
Idaho ‘Avenue
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