Reid Work Likely To Start East Of City Early In May
Preliminary survey for grading on the six mile stretch of highway 40 east of Huron is complete. Contracts for rebuilding the road bed may be let by April 9 in Pierre, with grading to begin around May 4 if plans are approved. Paving is delayed until after the State Fair to let the grade settle, and a detour via north Fourth Street or Cemetery Road bridges will carry traffic during concrete work.
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Reid
City
Huron
F. W. Schrader
Pierre
North Fourth Street
Cemetery Road
One Acts Prove To Be A Success
Three student one act plays staged in the Huron college auditorium under Clyde I Heckart’s guidance impressed the audience. The Neighbors featured a rural comedy with a large cast. The Flattering Word offered sharp satire. The Wonder Hat delivered humorous fantasy from a five actor ensemble with an orchestra led by Z LeW Hendrickson.
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Huron College
Clyde I. Heckart
Zona Gale
Diantha Abel
Dorothy Titt
Grandma
Ruth Wallace
Exa Williams
William Williamson
Peter
Herry Williamson
Inez
Melva Jinness
Mis
Elmira Moran
Leone Chenoweth
Mis’ Trat
Earth Sutton
Carry Ellsworth
Charlotte Adron
Ethelyn Bergman
George Kelly
Harlequin
Ralph Noblgren
Pesrot
Dor Streeter
Punchinello
Danforth William Son
Columbine
Elizabeth Gibbs
Margota Farrell
Francestes
le W. Hendrickson
Tail-Less Planes Tested In Germany Spark Debate
An article notes experiments with tail-less aircraft in Germany, arguing that modern large planes use hollow wings and that a tail is dead weight. Kronfeld explains benefits of all wing designs, citing the G-28 and Storch as examples of tail-less concepts. The piece recalls early Wright brothers sliders as precursors to tail-less aviation.
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Germany
Berlovh
Robert Krenfeld
Kronfeld
Taft Visit to Huron in 1911 Captures Crowd and Car Details
A 1911 Taft visit to Huron drew a crowd along Third Street and at Huron College. The scene shows Taft in the rear seat with Mayor Koepp, aides and Secret Service, the presidential car driven by Ernest Tovey, and onlookers including Mangus Flaws and C N Mellvaine. The Kis-ses seven passenger automobile belonged to R O Richards who loaned it for the trip.
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William Howard Taft
Huron
Daum
Taft
Third Street
Huron College
Woodrow Wilson
Theodore Roosevelt
C. F. Koepp
Archibald Butts
Mejor Butts
Ernest Tovey
Euron
Mangus Flaws
C. N. Mellvaine
Secret Service
John Boyle
Auto Dealers Set Aberdeen as SD Convention Site
The Automobile Trades Association of South Dakota chose Aberdeen for the state convention. The board met yesterday and tentatively set November 17 as the meeting date. Directors in attendance included E. J. Wintersteen of Sioux Falls, Joe Wood of Mitchell, Guy Johnser of Huron, John Bartow of Platte, E Tuas of Aberdeen, and Carl Swanson of Aberdeen.
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Aberdeen
Automobile Trades Association of
South Dakota
E. J. Wintersteen
Sioux Falls
Joe Wood
Mitchell
Guy Johnser
Huron
John Bartow
Platte
E. Tuas
Carl Swanson
104 Die in Seoul Naval Base Fire at Mukden Anniversary Film
At Chinkai naval base in southern Korea a warehouse fire during a Russo Japanese war anniversary showing killed 104 people and injured many more. Most victims were Japanese naval personnel their wives and children as flames trapped patrons inside the building for about two hours. Firefighters fought flames to prevent spread to nearby ammunition magazines amid a crowded scene of 600 inside.
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Seoul
Korea
Chinkai
Shinkai
Mukden
Naval Base
Blue Jacket
Farm Fund Added To Deficiency Bill
Washington congressional action adds a 100 million dollar farm fund to the deficiency bill. The senate appropriations committee approved a total measure of 69,317 thousand dollars for emergency government expenses and included seed loans for storm areas, loans to planters in Porto Rico, river and harbor funding, and international highway conferences. President Hoover had urged the extra farm board funding, already part of 180 million authorized.
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Washington
Mar. An. Urs
Hoover
Farm Board
Senate Appropriations Committee
Senate
Jones
Northwest
Mid-West
London
Porto Rico
Capital Pays Last Great Homage To Memory Of Former President
Capital pays tribute to former President William Howard Taft with ceremonies at Arlington National Cemetery. The article notes his dual roles as president and chief justice, his humanity, and lifelong public service. It describes the nation pausing as guns fire and bugles play a solem, mournful requiem, while leaders and citizens honor his life and work. Continued on page 12.
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Capital
Peter
William Howard- Taft
Arington National Cemetery
Taft
Ohio
Pauic
White House
Congress
Jatt
Republican Club Votes For Repeal
New York March 11 The National Republican Club voted 461 to 335 in favor of repealing the eighteenth amendment after a divisive session. The vote reflected Wet and Dry factions, with proxies debated and a protest filed by Andrew B. Humphrey and aides. The outcome aimed to restore state rights and bolster James Wadsworth’s political stature ahead of the 1926 Senate race.
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New York
National Republican Club
Republican Party
Congress
Wet
Div
Wefest
Richard W. Lawrence
Lawrence
Martin Saxe
Andrew B. Humphrey
Wadsworth
James W. Wadsworth
Senate
Alfred G. Crozier
Dry Forces
Anti Lewis Miners Plan To Form Union
Springfield Illinois March 1 The rump convention of miners opposing John L Lewis International president plans further reorganization with a new constitution while keeping the United Mine Workers of America name. John H Walker and Alex Howat are potential presidential choices though the convention may face court questions over its right to elect officers. The new code keeps the UMWA title to avoid contract disputes with operators.
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Springfield
Ili
United Mine Workers of America
John L. Lewis
John H. Walker
Witness Federation of Labor
Lewis
Alex Howat
Kansas
Wales Prepares For Next Elephant Hunt In Africa
Mar 11 Kampala reports that friends of the Prince of Wales note his robust health after recovering from malaria. The prince drove a high powered car for an eight mile run from Tororo to Entebbe and played golf with the provincial commissioner, saying he must get in condition for his next elephant hunt.
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Wales
Kampala
Uganda
British East Africa
Prince of Wales
Tororo
Entebbe
Senn Blames Local Police for Few Arrests in Prohibition Meeting
Senn deputy prohibition administrator accuses Sioux Falls police of lax enforcement at an anti-saloon meeting. He cites eightfold more liquor violations by federal and sheriff’s deputies from July to January than by the city police. Herman W. Schroeder defends federal enforcement while urging local officer cooperation. Mayor George W. Burns promised police cooperation.
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Sioux Falls
Mar
la Senn
Prohibition
Senn
Herman W. Schroeder
Andrew J. Volstead
Prohibition Department
Uth
Schroeder
George W. Burnsiy
Lewis Urges Federal Aid for Bituminous Coal Mines
John L. Lewis chief of the United Mine Workers urged federal legislation to emancipate bituminous coal miners from mismanagement. His report to delegates at the union convention cited wage disparities and a ruined industry, warning progress in other sectors contrasts with coal's profitless production and declining prices. He condemned a rump convention in Springfield and called for government action to stabilize coal as a key energy source.
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Indianapolis
John L. Lewis
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
International
Philip Murray
Thomas Kennedy
Springfield
Gewis
America
Minnehaha Meeting Denounces State Officials
Charlotte Adyon and county Democratic leaders denounced Gov. Bulow and Fred R. Smith for their handling of the banking department at a mass meeting. U. S. G. Chesry, former Democratic senatorial nominee, spoke as plans were made for a county ticket in the May primary.
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Bulow
Minnehaha
Charlotte Adyon
Ethehaha County
W. d. Bulow
Fred R. Smith
U. S
Legion Meeting Approves Huron July Fourth Plan
An informal gathering of Huron service club heads the chamber of commerce and city officers approved a proposed Fourth of July celebration sponsored by the American Legion. The Legion has not yet decided definitively. If held, the event would mark Huron’s tenth anniversary observance.
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American Legion
Huron
Chamber of Commerce
Legion
Weather Outlook for Hartn Fairton and South Dakota
Hartn Fairton reports fair skies tonight and Wednesday with no definite temperature change. South Dakota foresees fair conditions tonight and Wednesday with a slight rise in temperatures in the latter part of the period.
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Hartn
South Dakota
Haiti President Defies Hoover Commission Over Island Status
CAPE HAITIEN HAITI March 11 The Hoover commission examining Haiti clashed with President Louis Borno who refused to accept a provisional government and insisted on remaining in the palace. The commission warned of an ultimatum that could risk Borno’s safety as talks pressed for a provisional government and later elections before evacuation of U.S. officials.
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Haiti
Hoover Commission
Island
Cape Haitien
Mar
Louis Borno
Port-Au-Prince
Borno
Bama
Myers named secretary of Huron chamber
Paul K Myers now assistant secretary of the Sioux Falls chamber of commerce will become secretary of the Huron chamber. His acceptance was approved by the Huron board. He hopes to start by April 1 after securing a release from Sioux Falls. Myers is 34, born in Currie Minnesota, married, and a World War I veteran.
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Paul K. Myers
Sioux Falls
Myers
Huron
Glenne H. McArthur
Chamber
Northwestern Public Service Company
Fac
Northwestern Mutual Insurance Company
Luverne
Minn
Mr. Myers
Currie
Women Asked to Report on Films Across the Nation
In Los Angeles and nationwide women are being asked to review motion pictures for taste. Mrs. Thomas G Winter leads a representative group chosen by producers to harmonize views. Five large organizations including GFWC D.A.R. PTA I F C A U W and AAUW send preview committees. Each group has 38 members and rotates daily previews.
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Los Angeles
Thomas G.winter
Hollywood
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Daughters ‘of the American Revvolution
Parent Teachers’ Association
International Federation of Catholic Alumnae
American Association of University Women
Ufaake
Bartlett Flays Booze Peddlers At Prohibition Meeting
Boston March 1 A prohibition meeting at Park Street church drew strong applause as William Bartlett of Chicago urged war to stamp out liquor. He proposed deporting bootleggers and likened crime to France’s. Bishop Anderson warned MA would become a bootlegger haven if enforcement acts were repealed. Former Rep Lowrey said few congressmen oppose liquor in eight years.
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Boston
Mar
Rov
William Bartlett
Chieago
Park Street
Maasachusetts
Bartlett
Yntisaloon League
Growth of Industry Draws Union South
Birmingham based American Federation of Labor organizer Paul J. Smith says the south is entering a steady unionization phase driven by rapid industrial growth. The campaign focuses on education and aims to organize textile workers and other trades, with Birmingham as headquarters due to its industrial importance and existing local unions. Smith has led efforts since 1905 across Alabama Georgia the Carolinas Mississippi Kentucky Tennessee Virginia Arkansas and Louisiana.
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Birmingham
Ala
Organized Labor
Dixie
Paul J. Smith
American Federation of Labor
Smith
Alabama
Georgia
Carolinas
Mississppi
Provida
Kentucky
Tennessee
Virginia
Arkansas
Louisiana
Christianson Seeks Senate Nomination
ST. PAUL MAR. Governor Theodore Christianson filed as a Republican candidate for the United States Senate seeking the party nomination. He will face Senator Thomas B. Schail in the primary and pledged no affiliations with other candidates, promising to present a personal platform focused on principles rather than personalities. Fort Myers Florida Max convalescent second baseman leties said Al Simmons ankle swelling not mysterious, and Simmons would stay away until most exhibition games end due to dislike of southern playing fields.
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ST. Paul, Mar. H—1
Theodore Christianson
United States Senate
Christianson
Thomas B. Schail
Fort Myers
Fla
Max
Leties
al Simmon
Bishop
Simmons
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Henry P. Tretcher
Srig
John K. Russell
Mr. Forbes
James Clement Dunn
United States
PaukKewiyersis
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Falls Chamber of Commerce
Union South
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