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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 09, 1933
Page
8
Hog receipts totaled 600 with prices 23 cents below yesterday. Cattle and calf prices varied, with cattle mostly lower and calves firmer. Other markets in St Paul, Chicago, Sioux City and Minneapolis show mixed movements in hogs, cattle, sheep and produce across several regional reports.
MIAMI March 9 Jamaz J Walker ex mayor of New York City was sued for divorce here by his wife Mrs Janet Allen Walker in Dade County circuit court. Describing desertion since Oct 13 1928 the petition says he now resides in Cannes France and refused to resume marital relations. The couple married April 11 1912 in New York and have no children. The action follows his resignation amid the Seabury investigations.
Daily market report from Swift & Co and Bolles & Rogers in Huron covers poultry, butter, eggs, hides, pelts, and wool. Hens weigh 442 pounds and over with light and leghorn varieties, cured hides listed by weight, bull hides, horse hides, pelts with full wool, and tallow and wool prices noted.
Speaker designate Henry T. Rainey of Illinois said the United States is engaged in another war more serious than World War I. He warned of dangers to the republic but spoke of rebirth and a brighter, more prosperous era dawning for the nation.
A Chamber of Commerce leader argues that as emergency conditions ease they will adapt into community planning agencies and support national economic strategy. They recount past efforts aiding unemployment relief, market development, bank stability, tax work, and local government efficiency while stressing continued traditional services and stronger membership.
Huron college to host a Frieze program Monday night featuring the Kuron Civile Orchestra of 45 under Prof John Wharton. The PTLA chorus of 27 ladies will sing and a 100 voice chorus under Miss Helen Buchanan will perform Girl Reserve songs, closing with all choirs and the orchestra singing Follow the Gleam.
Children will attend a Mickey Mouse matinee at the Huron theatre with Montgomery Ward. Manager Arthur Tremaine buys 1,000 tickets for free distribution to young patrons who buy a Mickey Mouse slip over. The program also includes a State Fair feature with Will Rogers Janet Gaynor Lew Ayres and Sally Ellers, linked to 4-H club farm family themes.
Ralph Bradford of the national Chamber of Commerce spoke at Huron college chapel on the origin and aims of chambers. He traced early forms to southern France, noted the New York chamber’s 1757 charter, and said modern bodies reflect teamwork and a life more abundant. He urged active creation of culture and living now before Kiwanis.
At the Bealda County Democratic Women's Club meeting held last evening at the democratic headquarters, the group adopted a constitution and by-laws. Mrs. E H Bryan praised the recent state legislative session for its constructive program, and an open forum discussed government topics with a focus on the banking situation.
Terrance O Donnel and Delbert Brick, farm youths from near here, were hospitalized after a car collision in a dust obscured moment. Brick drove into O Donnel rear end. both suffered cuts to hands and face. Passengers unhurt. both cars wrecked.
The third midweek Lenten service of a series at the First Congregational church will be at 7 30 tonight in Strorg. Rev A S Carl, today Hi Prayer. Special music by Rees M Blystone. Hoover took his daily walk in the morning and left his hotel at 7 20, returning about 45 minutes later. He was accounted for by his secretary Lawrence Rich.
Report on actions to reopen banks and restore faith as Roosevelt pushes emergency banking bill. Fed asks banks to list gold withdrawals. plans include non gold backed currency issued like treasuries. States issue proclamations, scrip circulates in Nashville. Minnesota allows extended operations. moratoriums debated. Aldrich suggests separation of commercial and investment banking.
John F Simpson of Oklahoma City president of the National Farmers Union has issued a call for directors to meet in Omaha Saturday with Nebraska state officers and officials from Iowa Kansas Missouri and other central states invited to attend Shoemaker Nebraska Farmers Union secretary said topics were not revealed and it is not an emergency meeting.
Sub zero weather drove residents to bundle up in Huron after days of springlike warmth. The morning thermometer fell to 2 below zero between 7 and 9 am, then rose slowly. In Sioux Falls, Old Man Winter showed its bite with a drop from 2 above at 3 pm yesterday to some above zero overnight.
Chicago board of trade members said reopening likely Monday. Two memberships sold today for 5000 and 6000 dollars, up 2000 from yesterday. Roosevelt's message to Congress drew favorable comment.
Veterans of Foreign Wars food depot in Des Moines announced a large donation of onions for the Needy. The perishable stock must be handed out immediately, and recipients are asked to bring their own sacks. In other items, Des Moines noted a new poker term O U meaning cash after a bank holiday. Paris issued a decree setting the quarterly corn import allowance at 359 million hogs.
A Rapid City resident bought a used automobile and paid the dealer with 90 silver dollars to inject cash into circulation. He said the purchase was partly practical and partly to move money, noting the act might spark broader circulation if repeated across towns.
Washington March 9 The House seated temporarily John G Utterback Democrat from Maine third district and referred the Brewster Utterback contest to an investigation The House rejected 295 to 108 Snell motion to delay oath pending inquiry A move to bar Minnesota's F H Shoemaker for prior rent term was laid aside to focus on banking legislation
ST PAUL March 9 All Minnesota banks may operate by using clearing house certificates and cashier's checks effective tomorrow. Gov Lloyd B Olson announced after a conference with John N Peyton state bank commissioner. The governor said the state has authority to proceed under the certificate plan following a communication from John Harlan legal adviser to the under secretary of the treasury. Any bank savings bank or trust company may join other banks in forming a clearing house association and the association may issue non interest bearing certificates secured by collateral from member banks. State legislation permitting operation was passed Monday.
Detroit factories placed hundreds of thousands of dollars in circulation by paying weekly wages 100 percent in cash. Large plants reported full payrolls for the past week, while production continued on a restricted basis despite not disclosing totals.
Irene Naylor was awarded 3000 by a circuit court jury for injuries from an auto accident last May. The verdict was against Ellen Knox, a Redfield school teacher, who was a passenger in a car driven by a third person with Knox's consent. The suit sought 10000 for injuries that interfered with her occupation duties.
Chicago banks awaited Congress action after holidays to determine reopening. Bank workers planned to open tomorrow under incoming restrictions. Today banks only handled cash transactions for produce and livestock while drafts and checks were held pending reopening. Chicago livestock exchange operated on a drafts and checks hold basis.
Circulation in the United States climbed by 906 million to 6.5456 billion in February. Gold in circulation grew to 971.34 million while per capita circulation reached 32.23, the highest since 1920. Total money stock at month end stood at 10.275 billion, up from January’s 3.941 billion. total country gold declined to 4.3793 billion with the treasury holding 3.2916 billion.
Minnesota banking commissioner J. N. Peyton said he waits on Gov. Floyd B. Olson for Washington authorization to push the clearing house certificate plan. He noted banks with state charters may issue cashier’s checks up to 20 dollars as patrons’ exchange medium while federal rules prevail.
The measure grants the president power to regulate foreign exchange and bank transactions including transfers of credit, export, hoarding, and coin or bullion dealings. Violations carry fines or prison terms. It authorizes banks to receive circulating notes backed by United States obligations and outlines conditions, redeemability, and tax treatment. An emergency fund of 2 million dollars funds enforcement, with reserve banks allowed limited direct loans in certain cases.
W Gery of the ninth district federal reserve bank announced $75,000 in gold coins were returned to the bank on Wednesday. He added uncertainty about gold certificates but said the combined gold and certificates likely exceed $100,000. The item also notes University of South Dakota will play De Paul in Chicago on November 4 replacing Michigan Aggies.
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