Justice Van Devanter Plans Retirement Next Month
The article notes Justice Van Devanter will retire next month. It references his health and upcoming changes in the U.S. Supreme Court lineup.
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18 May 1937
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Evening Huronite in Huron, South Dakota
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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
May 18, 1937
Page
1
Roosevelt Court Plan Faces Public Opinion Mixed
Students discuss whether Justice Van Devanter's resignation and any others will change Franklin D. Roosevelt's court reorganization strategy. Replies vary from full-speed ahead to cautious restraint, with concerns about public trust and judicial efficiency.
Alarming Lindenwold Fire Engine Held for 225 Toll
Fire engine pressurized by unpaid bill sits in auto shop as Lindenwold borough seeks 225 to release it. The stalled unit, tied up for painting, remains out of service until payment is fulfilled. A broader digest notes odd headlines from American life, including a chicken nest tale and a watch swallowed by a cow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lindenwold, N. 3
Lindenwold
Decorah
Leon
Johnson
Bob Burns Story on Opportunity and Patience
A humorous tale discusses seizing chance earlier vs waiting for experience. A railroad yard watchman avoids risky moves until a lawyer reveals a relative’s $10 estate and a safe wait for settlement.
Mother Confessed to Knife Slaying of Her Daughter
New York police disclosed the full confession of Mrs. Helen Tiernan who killed her seven year old daughter with a knife and fire and attempted to kill her four year old son. Her Greek suitor George Christodulus is accused of acting in concert. The motive cited was lack of space in a three room apartment. The girl’s body was found burned and slashed near Brookhaven on Long Island. The boy survived with throat wounds and is expected to recover.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Helen Tiernan
George Christodulus
Silvatore Congentine
Christodulus
Long Island
Jimmie Tiernan
Consentino
Ace
George
Declare War On Gambling Devices In Beadle County
Beadle County law officers issued a stern warning to operators of establishments with gambling devices urging strict prosecution for any violation of city and state rules. State's Attorney H W Markey condemned licensed versus unlicensed machines as unlawful regardless of licensing. Willis Johnson of Huron pled guilty to driving drunk and was fined 50 in Municipal Court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beadle County
H. W. Markey
Ordins
Inwa
Willis Johnson
Huron
Carl N. Ball
Spinster Dies of Starvation While Sharing Fortune
In Vallejo California on May 18 a physician ruled that 85 year old Alice Murphy died of slow starvation while sharing a $100000 fortune with her sister Sarah 76 who was found unconscious. Police found $10 cash bank books and deeds totaling 100000 and neighbors say groceries were not bought for over two weeks. Murphy taught in Vallejo schools for 59 years before retiring two years ago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vallejo
Calif
Edward ‘Mullaly
Alice Murphy
Sarah
Vallejo Hospital
Vallejn Schooly
Tornadoes Hit Waubay Area and Iowa Damaging Property
A northeastern South Dakota twister damaged Waubay and Watertown areas with four buildings destroyed at Waubay and major roof and storefront damage in Watertown. Farm barns collapsed near Reville as the storm moved east, with $50,000 property loss estimated. An Iowa twister also damaged farms, barns and homes across six counties injuring three men.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waubay
Watertown
Lake Kampeska
South Dakota
Coed
Reville
Iowa
Des Moines
Grachtinger
Palo Alto
Marion
Linn Copsty
VFW National Commander Bernard Kearney to Visit Here
A reception for Bernard W. Kearney national commander in chief of the Veterans of Foreign Wars will be held in Huron Thursday. He will speak at 8 p.m. in St Teresa. A Yankton radio address precedes the visit and a luncheon at WNAX studio. Delegations from Watertown Aberdeen Redfield and other towns are expected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bernard W
Pat) Kearney
Gloversville
N. Y
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Huron
George E. Longstaff
F. W
George .E. Longstaff
E.G. Smith
J. C. Hagen
Stilo Nickelick
Longstaff
South Dakota
Kearney
Yankton
WNAX
Gro
Conalat
John Johnson
Taylor
Paul
Hagen
Marvin Hughitt Hotel
St. Teresa Parochial School
Watertown
Aberdeen
Redwald
M Ler
Lake Norden
Mitchell
Opomalon
Royal wedding set without any royal attendance in Monts
Monts France May 18 The Duke of Windsor will wed Wallis Warfield on June 3 at the Chateau de Candé with no member of the British royal family present. The ceremony will be attended by close aides and the couple, with plans kept tight.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waliam Warfield
Teakle Wallis Warlfield
Maryland
Chateau de Cande
Monts
Edward
George V
Rogers
Mrs. Warfield
Wallis
Duke of
Bill Unfeld
Duchess of Windsor
Theater personnel shifts announced for Hagedorn O'Riley
Clarence Hagedorn transfers from Muron Theater to State Theatre as house manager under J B Shearer. Harold O Riley to arrive in Huron Friday to fill Hagedorn's post at Huron Theatre. Hagedorn replaces J P Lacher at State Theatre who moves to Mitchell. O Riley has extensive show business experience and hails from Sig City where he worked for the A H B Circuit of theatres affiliated with Paramount.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hagedorn
State Theatre
Clarence Hagedorn
Muron
J. B. Shearer
Harold O'Riley
Paramount Theatre
Mitchell
Huron
Huron Theatre
J. P. Lacher
O'Riley
Sig City
A. H. B. Circuit of Theatres
Blank Circuit
Paramount Pictures Corporation
Cerer Er
Weather outlook for Huron and South Dakota vicinity
Increasing cloudiness with showers in Huron and vicinity. Wednesday mostly cloudy with showers across South Dakota. Expect cooler temperatures in the extreme southeast Wednesday and warmer conditions in the west and central portions tonight into Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
South Dakota
Court vote marks split over retirement amid Van Devanter recall
Ohio dispatch reports the Senate judiciary committee voting in executive session after Justice Van Devanter's retirement. Most amendments were rejected by the ruling majority while some clarifications were kept. Further details continue on page two.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
OH Abeengton
Senate Judiciary Committee
Roosevelt Court
Senate
Justice van Devanter
Youths Hurt In Crossing Crash Near Huron
Two 11 year old Huron pupils ride in a truck that collided with a Twin Cities bound Great Northern train one mile north of Huron shortly before 1 PM. Russell Moore suffered broken ribs and possible internal injuries while Andrew McDermaid had severe head injuries. a third boy Dan McDermald was treated and released. The truck driver, father of the boys, was uninjured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huron
Great Northern
Russell Moore
Andrew McDermaid
Daniel, McDermaid
McKinley Ackeal
Dan McDermald
McDernald
Young Moore
Vod
Cyril Moore
Augustine
Dakota Avenue
Cosing
Van Devanter retirement would reshuffle Roosevelt court
Washington May 18 Justice Willis Van Devanter informed President Roosevelt he will retire from the Supreme Court on June 2 effectively ending his 26 year tenure. Officials say no further retirements likely this term but others suggest Sutherland may retire before October.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ueis van Devanier
Roosevelt
Supreme Court
Senate Judiciary Committee
Senate
Te Court
Sutherland
Hughes
McReynolds
Brandus
Butler
van Devanter
Ose
Preachurty
Presdent
Supreme Court of the United States
Willis van Devanter
Fie
Tennessee Valley Authority
New York
Staclf
Washington State
Plane
Bee van Devanter
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