Austria Germany customs accord sent to World Court for opinion
In Geneva on May 18 Germany and Austria agreed to submit the Austro German customs accord to the World Court at The Hague for a legal opinion. British Foreign Secretary Arthur Henderson proposed the move noting questions under the St Germain treaty and the 1922 Geneva protocol. Austria's Johann Schober defended sovereignty and equal footing of both nations, stating negotiations kept equal authority between parliaments and denied any secret or unequal surrender of economic independence.
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Geneva
Germany
Astro
France
Great Britain
Italy
World Court
the Hague
Arthur Henderson
St. Germain
Johann Schober
Austria
Persistent Blaze Destroys L. E. Toillemire Home Near Wessington Springs
A sequence of four fires culminated in the destruction of the L. E. Toillemire residence, located two and a half miles northeast of Wessington Springs. Initial kitchen fire on Saturday afternoon was subdued. a second blaze at 7:40 PM caused minor damage. A third fire damaged the home, prompting insurance losses estimated at 7500 for contents and 35000 for the house, with most contents lost. Firemen and neighbors fought the interior flames but the house burned to the ground.
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Wesington Springs
L. E. Toillemire
Wessington Springs
Heme
Greatest cane and beet crop tops 1996 season record
The agriculture department reports the world produced 31,506,000 short tons of cane and beet in the 1995-96 season, surpassing the 1828-192% record by 835,000 short tons. The rise is chiefly due to higher beet sugar output.
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Washington
Agriculture Department
Crusader Sarah Doggett Dies in Hillsboro Ohio
Mrs. Sarah Doggett a founder of the W C T U and noted early crusader died at her Hillsboro home May 18 the obituary notes her role in the temperance movement and her local influence across Ohio communities.
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Crusader
Hillsboro
Ohio
Sarah Doggett
Weather forecast for Huron and South Dakota
Weather at Huron for tonight and Tuesday calls for partly cloudy skies and cooler temperatures. South Dakota forecasts show mostly cloudy conditions with a return to partly cloudy and cooler weather tonight and on Tuesday.
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Huron
Cacine
South Dakota
World wheat conference faces two major problems
London May 18 Canadian high commissioner Howard Ferguson opened the world wheat conference with 11 exporting nations. He said surplus disposal is urgent and identified two core problems: getting wheat to customers when needed and ensuring producers receive fair prices. He warned low prices shrink acreage and raise bread costs, urging reforms to align producers with consumers and curb misdistribution.
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London
Howard Ferguson
Ferguson
Christian Church Elects Officers for 1931-32
Members of the First Christian church meeting at Labor Temple elected officers for the year starting July 1, 1931. Elected were church clerk Mrs E Nickum financial secretary Mr Fred Tams treasurer Martin Arcu Jarlus pianist Mrs Pearl Bales. Trustees: Martin Arcu Jarlus O H Van Dyke D J Barr. Elders: O H Van Dyke K Q Seaman Fred Tama. Deacons: Elmer Wickum James Swaney D J Barr Paul Cantonwine Roy Miller George Christiansen. Deaconesses: Mrs Christensen Mrs M Arcularius Mrs Harry Peek Mrs Mary Emery Mrs Dr Barr Mrs Pearl Bales. Bible school superintendent Fred Tams assistant superintendent James Swaney secretary Laurel Peek treasurer Adel Arcularius.
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Christian Church
First Christian Church
Labor Temple
E. Nickum
Fred Tams
Martin Arcu- Jarlus
Pearl Bales
O. H. van Dyke
D. J. Barr
H. van Dyke
Seaman
Fred. Tama
Elmer Wickum
James Swaney
Paul Cantonwine
Roy Miller
George Christiansen
Christensen
M. Arcularius
Harry Peek
Mary Emery
Barr
the Bible School
Laurel Peek
Adel Arculatius
Petitions Filed for School Board Elections
Candidates for election to the Board of Education face two vacancies on June 16. Clerk W C Peterson reports no nomination petitions filed yet. Terms of R B Hill and Mrs E B Bryant expire this spring. neither has announced reelection plans. Last day to file is June 1.
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Board of Education
W. C. Peterson
R. B. Hill
EB. J. Bryat
Hole-in-one for Aberdeen coach Campbell marks season
Aberdeen May 18. Northern Normal coach B. N. Campbell scored the first hole-in-one of the season, sinking a one on a 1M yard drive toward a hidden green.
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Aberdeen
BR. N. Campbell
Northern Normal
Campbell
Farm Bureau Chief Calls For Nationwide Farmers Organization
President Edward A. O Neal of the American Farm Bureau urged coordinated action among national and state agricultural marketing groups at a Chicago conference. He urged uniting money and brains to mobilize publicity, analyze the agricultural marketing act, and develop a cooperative system that stabilizes markets while letting farm organizations handle field service and education.
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Chicago
Edward A. O'Neal
American Farm Bureau Federation
America
National Grange
Farmers Union
Farmers National Grain Corporation
National Livestock Marketing Association
American Cotton Cooperative Associon
National Wool Marketing Association
National Bean Marketing Association
National Pecen Marketing Association
National Beet Growers Association
Land O’ Lakes Greameries
Nee
Dairymen's League Cooperative Association
New England Milk Producers Association
California Grape Control Board
O'Neal
Farm Bureau
General Farm Organization
First Day as Special Policeman Ends With Eight Arrests
Special motorcycle officer F. Ranney completed his first duty day by making eight arrests for speeding in Huron. Four fines of five dollars have been paid and four others are to appear in municipal court. Fines were issued to Harry Gilland Clifton Andrews H Renshaw and Emil Hay. Bert B Brown was fined one dollar for speeding near the sweeper. May 1. The Colorado Hoover dam construction law was upheld as constitutional by the supreme court.
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Ranney
Huron
Harry Gilland
Third Street
Clifford Andrews
Augustine
H. Renshaw
Utah Avenue
Emil Hay
Kansas Avenue
Bert B. Brown
Riverside Avenue
Hoover’ Dam
Colorado River
Supreme Court
Phone The Evening Huronite Delivery Notice
Instruction to call the Evening Huronite office if the paper is not received by a set time. Paper carriers are arranged to ensure timely delivery and late or non delivery prompts prompt redelivery.
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Western Union
Budweiser Frog Wins Calaveras Jump Contest Title
In Angels Camp California on May 1 Budweiser the famous frog owned by Louis Fisher of Stockton won the Calaveras frog jumping contest leaping five feet five inches to beat 150 entries. Puddle Jumper entered by John Decchenlo Oakdale finished second at eleven feet one inch while Joe Cesar of Antioch placed third with ten feet six inches.
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Angels Camp
Cal
Mark Twain
Stockton
Calaveras
John Decchenlo
Oakdale
Joe
Joe Cesar
Antioch
Lawless And Law Seeking Swindler Factor Headed Europe Probe
Chicago reports say John Factor known as Jake the Barber is sought by both lawmen and gangsters. A price was set on his head by Jack Legs Diamond as federal agents fear he may be slain before extradition to England for alleged multi million dollar investor fraud. Authorities in the U S and Britain investigate Factor to impound assets. Diamond once grubstaked him in England.
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Chicago
John Factor
Jake the Barber
Chicago Daily Tribune
Factor
Jack Legs Diamond
New York
England
Jake the’ Barker
Halsted Street
Diamond
the Tribune
Florida
Europe
Aod
Sip
St. Louis
Broad Street Press, Ltd
London
Arthur L. Swartz
Ewart Seeks Pardon After Long South Dakota Case
Adolph W. Ewart former South Dakota rural credits commission treasurer and 11 year penitentiary inmate for embezzling about 211000 will apply to the board of pardons tomorrow. The pardon board lineup changed since the prior denial, with Coyne Gladys Pyle Polley and Sharpe on board. He was convicted in March 19 and fined 2500. delays pushed imprisonment to July 1924 with Supreme Court upholding the verdict in June 1927.
Seek Relatives Of Pat Connor Miner Found Dead
Local authorities search for Pat Connors relatives after the aged gold miner was found dead in his Rapid City home with 7000 dollars on his person. Coroner says there will be no inquest and death is believed due to heart trouble. A nephew is believed to live in Clinton Iowa.
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Pat Connor
Rapid City
Clinton
Iowa
Stolen Sunday Collection From Msgr Desmond’s Home
Msgr D F Desmond pastor of St Martin's Catholic church reports a thief entered his rectory home between 7:10 and 7:25 am and stole Sunday offering envelopes totaling between 120 and 300 dollars. A $20 reward is offered, police found no clues, and the money was kept in a chapel at the pastor’s home.
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D. F Desmond
St. Martin's Catholic Church
Mser
Desmond
Minnie Caizhan
Msgr
Plans Advance for 8. D. Capitol Annex Project
The State Office Building Commission expanded final plans for the 285000 dollar capitol annex, aiming to finish within two months. Governor Green urged a separate building, but legal questions and time led to continuing with an annex matching the current statehouse. A subcommittee proposed scaled down space to fit facilities, and hope persisted for completion before the next legislative session.
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RA. Perkins
Sioux Falls
Warren Green
Green
Sharpe
Supreme Court
Statehouse
William Dunn
John Herg
Capone Gang Invades Kolb Districts in Chicago
The Herald and Examiner reported that Alphonse Capone invaded 41 Northwest side places tied to Matt Kolb, ordering beer purchases from Capone's syndicate. Police fear a bloody gang war as Capone replaces Kolb's gambling devices.
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Capone
Kolb
Chicago
The
Herald and Examiner
Alphonse Capone
Northwest Side
Matt Kolb
25 000 Cigarettes Stolen From Watertown Warehouse
WATERTOWN May 18 Police say George Keenan Jr is held on larceny charges after more than 25 000 cigarettes were stolen from the Great Northern warehouse. Keenan was arrested early Sunday and allegedly planted the loot while officers caught him in the act.
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Watertown
Great Northern
George Keenan, Jr
Keenan
Kevton
Meets His Death Above a South Dakota State Fair Daredevil
Charles W. Speed Holman famed stunt pilot perished in an Omaha crash after thrilling crowds at the South Dakota State Fair in 1929 and 1920. The aviator died Sunday while performing, ending a noted public career in aerial exhibition.
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Charles W
Holman
Omaha
Lusk to Name Tax Committee for SD Tax Study
Widespread tax study plan announced by South Dakota volunteers will span two years with five committees led by W. C. Lusk of Yankton. The effort aims to assess assessed values, city property valuations, revenue sources, and government costs, followed by drafting reform recommendations before the 1933 legislative session.
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South Dakota
W. C. Lusk
Yankton
L. &. Corey
Wagner
H. B. Test
Frederick
G. Hutton
Brookings
J. C. Lindsey
Mitchell
Chambers Kellar
Business Women Meet At Yankton
The 12th annual convention of the South Dakota Federation of Business and Professional Women's clubs opened in Yankton with registration and social events. President Elsie Snow Hanson urged cooperation to solve unemployment and greater public affairs interest as Miss Pyle of Pierre and Miss Marjorie Shuler of New York spoke. Two new clubs joined, Pierre and Woonsocket, bringing total clubs to 22 and membership to 622. an educational loan fund for working women was announced as a key project for the year. Final sessions tomorrow will address resolutions, elections, officer installation, and the 1982 convention city.
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Yankton
Armosl
South Dakota Federation of Business and Professional Women’s Clubs
Elsie Snow Hanson
Mitchell
Pyle
Pierre
Marjorie Shuler
New York
National
Woongocket
South Dakota
Burglar Captures Self Saves Cops in Chicago
Chicago police charged Charles Miller after a burglary attempt at Andrew Matlik’s home. Miller tried a bureau drawer, triggered a radio fall that struck him, and left him unconscious on the floor until officers arrived.
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Chicago
Charles Miller
Andrew Matlik
Miller
Speed Holman Killed Stunt Pilot At Omaha Air Races
Charles W Speed Holman 53 of St Paul died while performing a stunt at 20 feet during the Omaha air races. A crowd of thousands watched as his plane crashed after 15 minutes of barrel rolls and loops. Officials cited possible belt failure or a downdraft as factors. Holman had risen to fame in aviation circles since 1920 and was associated with Northwest Airways. his death follows a week of notable air events including Dorothy Hester’s world record flight.
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Omaha
Desth Las
Charles W
Holman
St Paul
Immelman
Dorothy Hester
Portland
Ore
Matti Laird
Chicago
Holan
Laird
Beedy
Huron
Charles Holman
Omsha
John F. White
The
Fair Board
White
Northwest Airways, Inc
St. Paul
St. Louis
New York
Spokane
Los Angeles
Cincinnati
Twin Cities
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Speaks
Rachael Paterson
de Smet
Miss Paterson
Lincoln
Neb
Organization of Farmers of Nation
Lawless
Law
Jack the Barber
U. S
Ewart
8. D. Capitol Annex
Pienkn
Capitol
State Office Building Commission
Lusk
Tax Committee
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