Restore Power To Board Over Tax Assessments Motions Filed
South Dakota lawmakers consider restoring the State Board of Equalization authority to adjust individual tax assessments after the high court voided its prior power. State Senator W. C. Herman and others push for a legislative fix at the 1931 session, arguing for state oversight to prevent local inequalities. Local officials may bear more responsibility if no action is taken.
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State Board
Sioux Falls
Miler
College Band Performs Notable Concert in Chapel
The Huron college band under student director Donald Hansen presented a 33-piece program Tuesday evening in the chapel. The concert featured a balanced selection lineup with a rousing march Bravura among the pieces, showcasing the band’s improving prominence during the school year.
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Huron College
Donald Hansen
Huron College Band Delivers Varied Evening Concert
The Huron College band under Mr. Hansen presented a varied program featuring King and Gillet pieces as well as Merle Schroeder baritone solos with Florence Shousi at the piano. The ensemble earned praise for growth from a small group to a robust stage performance reflecting strong leadership and successful musical ventures.
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Hayes
Operaland
Souga
Stars and Stripes Forever
King
Gillet
Merle Schroeder
Florence Shousi
Bigelow
Souse
Hansen
Huron College
Joan Bennett Weddings Gene Markey at Private Los Angeles Home
Los Angeles reports Joan Bennett film actress and Gene Markey writer wed in a publicized ceremony at a fashionable town house. Bride given away by C Gardner Sullivan. attended by sister Constance Bennett. secrecy denied as photographers and press invited.
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Joan Bennett
Gene Markey
Los Angeles
Hollywood
Yuma
Ariz
Las Vegas
Nevada
Miss Bennett
C. Gardner Sullivan
Amy May Sullivan
Constance Bennett
Marquis de la Fal Rise
Dowell Hargraves Found Guilty in DeJute Abduction Case
In Warren Ohio Common Pleas Judge Lynn B. Griffith finds Dowell Hargraves guilty of abducting 11 year old James DeJute, the son of a wealthy contractor. The maximum penalty cited is life imprisonment. The trial ended without testimony for the defense. Demarko, also implicated, awaits trial next week. A third participant remains at large.
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G. H. Birrell
Hargraves
Niles
Youngstown
Jimmy
John Demarko
Demarko
Powers Near End of Fight for Life
Harry F Powers' fight for life neared its end as a new attempt to stay his execution faced a court ruling in Clarksburg. A writ of habeas corpus alleging constitutional rights violations was presented to Judge William F Baker in federal court by attorney J Ed Laan. A hang ing is set for Friday and a ruling was expected by nightfall.
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Powers
Elkins
W. VA
Harry F. Powers
Clarksburg
William F. Baker
United States District Court
J. Ed Laan
Baker
Dorothy Pressler Lemke
Northboro
Mass
Asta Buick Eicher
Park Ridge
Trial in Harrison County Marked by Mob Threats
A fair trial in Harrison county is described where the defendant faced mob threats twice and a jury allegedly chosen from the mob. He claims Powers was denied a venue change and that a confession was beaten out of him during a trial held in an open opera house.
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Harrison County
Powers
Sioux City Renominates Mayor Hayes And Council
Mayor W. D. Hayes and all current council members won renomination in the Sioux City biennial city primary. Hayes led with a large plurality across all precincts, defeating Clyde G. Cumimanns who will oppose him in the final election on March 2. Thomas H. McBride, current public safety head, also swept most precincts and faces H. C. Kuhlmann in the finals.
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Thomas H. McBride
Superintendent of Public Safety
H. C. Kuhlmann
Atlanta Keeps Mayor Key Despite Recall Fight
Atlanta voters chose Mayor James L. Key, an outspoken prohibition critic, to remain in office after a record municipal election. The recall battle drew widespread disorder at polling places as supporters and opponents clashed while the Greater Atlanta Prohibition and Law Enforcement League challenged his stance on prohibition and Sunday movies for charity.
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Atlanta
James L. Key
Key
Greater Atlanta Prohibition and Law Enforcement League
Recall Petition Circulates Led by League President
John A. Manget, president of the league, started circulation of a recall petition amid concerns over corrupted public officials and a push for accountability within the organization.
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John A. Manget
League
Illinois Doctor Believed Kidnapped in Peoria
Peoria authorities say a fruitless search of more than two hours for Dr. James W. Parker a 63 year old physician ends with belief he was kidnapped. His abandon car was found at the city limits after he left for a club Monday night. Parker once headed the Illinois Tax Securities Corporation and reportedly lost a large sum in the firm.
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Illinois
Peoria
Ill
James W. Parker
Illinois Tax Securities Corporation
Women Given Many Prizes Lecture Highlights Home Cookery Ideas
Miss Campbell delivers a practical talk on simplifying homemaking at a school event. The lecture On Hand covers bran bread devil's food cake and other dishes while addressing student questions and offering home use tips.
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Campbell
School hosts daily market baskets and prize foods winners
Miss Campbell guides students in an extraordinary cooking program with six daily market baskets awarded to prize winners. Today's attendance suggests arriving early for desirable seating as doors open with no admission charge.
Vicks Plan Promises Cold Cost Control
Advertisement notes costs for colds with the Vick Plan and promotes Vicks Nose Drops alongside Vicks VapoRub for treatment and relief.
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Vick
Vicks
Lectures Schedule and Prize Gifts Displayed at Session
Promptly at one o clock the lecture starts at 2. Today six market baskets will be awarded as prizes and foods prepared by Miss Campbell will be served to students. Major gifts to be presented on Friday are on display on the platform and Miss Campbell’s guests may inspect them at the close of each day’s session.
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Miss Campbell
Emily Lillie
Utah
James Rada
Kansas
K. Jenkins
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