Contempt Vote Aimed at Townsend Old Age Pensions Case
A House committee votes six to two to cite Dr. P E Townsend and aides for contempt over refusals to answer. Rev Clinton Wunder and J B Kieler named for failures to appear. Downey challenges action while Townsend walks out, Downey's attorney cited as witness. decision on contempt could come Friday.
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Townsend
Tolan
California
Collins
Downey
Dr. Townsend
Federal Treasury
Ne Post
Kiefer, Wunder
Sheridan Downey
Hell
Missouri Democrat
House
Thomas W,wick
Old Age Re- Pensions, Ltd
Townsend Old Age
Thomas W Hardwick
Borah Opposes Gold Standard Return in Republican Platform
Washington May 27 Senator Borah of Idaho a presidential nominee hopeful rejected a proposed platform plank advocating a return to the gold standard He argued it would harm agricultural interests and is not sensible under current conditions The measure was urged by several New York Republican groups including the National Republican Club and related clubs.
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Washington
Sesay
New York
Borah
Idaho
Congress
Tihe National Republican Club, Inc
Ewoman's National Republican Club, Inc
The
New York Republican Club
National Republican Builders, Inc
Young Worman’s Republican Club of
American Federation of Labor
William Green
NILA
Supreme Court
James A. Emery
National Manufacturers’ Association
Donald R. Richberg
W Ho
Hoe
Antelope Township Name Origin Spotted by Band of Antelope
Local story notes how Antelope Township in Spink County earned its name after residents spotted a band of antelope while choosing a township designation. The anecdote highlights the wildlife encounter shaping place naming.
Rioting Flares Across Palestine Demands Weary Steps
The latest Arab Jewish unrest in Palestine leaves scores dead and wounded as towns are pillaged and homes burned. Arabs demand England suspend Jewish immigration and halt land transfers to Zionists, while police and soldiers are deployed to quell the violence.
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Palestine
England
Palestine Mandate
Arab-Jewish tensions rise in Holy Land towns
In Jerusalem and surrounding Arab towns, violence heats as British evacuations increase. Jaffa residents flee to Haifa and Tel Aviv while Gaza Nablus and other centers come under curfew and police control. With at least 50 killed since April 19, authorities weigh martial law as property destruction and sabotage persist.
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Jerusalem
Holy Land
Jaffa
Haifa
Tel-Aviv
Nablus
Gaza
Grenfeld Wauchope
Gove Eming
League of Nations
Tulkarem
Safad
Schechter Brothers Face Financial Fallout After Court Triumph
Four Schechter brothers Aaron Alex Martin and Joseph once celebrated a Supreme Court win over the NRA in a sick chicken case now reveal they are broke. They spent 320000 and incurred an additional 40000 debt to win the suit, after years as prosperous poultry dealers. Aston notes some supporters sent letters praising them but few provided funds. The largest contribution mentioned was ten dollars.
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Brooklyn
Schechter
Supreme Court
NRA
Aaron
Alex
Martin
Joseph Schechter
Aston
Area Strikes Spread Across Fifteen States
Fifteen states faced growing strike unrest as negotiations stalled after a day of tense lines between employers and workers. Reports place strikers from 30 000 to 43 000, with wide effects from coast to coast including New York seamen and Newark area plant workers.
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New York
F. H. LaGuardia
Panama-Pacific Line
International Seamen's Union
Atlantic and Gulf District
Icaro
Remington Rand, Inc
Unon
Syracuse
Ohio
Connecticut
Lower Manhattam
Manhattan
Bronx
Brooklyn
Lower Manhattan
Portsmouth
Wheeling Steel Corporation
Foreign War Vets to Meet Saturday
Commander I RB Crawford of the Hur on post Veterans of Foreign War today urged all members to assemble at the K of F hall Saturday morning at nine o'clock to prepare for participation in the Memorial Day parade and other holiday activities
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Comomander I. RB. Crawford
The
Huron Post
Veterans of Foreign
K. of F. Hall
Oil Run Is High In Little Beaver Well in Montana
Baker Montana May 27 Harry Schroth manager of the Montana Dakota Utilities Company said the Gitte Beaver oil well southeast of Baker showed an open daily production rate of 7600 barrels in test runs today. Dan Hergeson office manager said the production would be by far the biggest oil well ever brought in Montana.
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Baker
Mont
Harry Schroth
Montana-Dakota Utiliies Company
Schroth
Dan Hergeson
Maontana
More Revenue Sought In Taxes
Washington May 21 An eleventh hour push for more revenue from corporate profits drove Senate Democrats to seek higher rates on undivided profits after a White House meeting with President Roosevelt. Leaders eyed a possible increase from 7 percent, while a 10 percent corporate income levy and repeal of dividend exemptions were discussed as the panel weighed exact figures and timing for a June 6 conclusion.
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Washington
Roosevel
Senate Finance Committee
Treasury
Senate
Roosevelt
King
Utah
Harrison
Mississippi
Finance Committee
Tate
Robinson
Arkansas
White House
Tinkham Urges Smith as Republican VP Candidate
Washington May 21 Alfred E. Smith is Tinkham's pick for the Republican vice presidency. Tinkham says the nation faces a crisis deciding between remaining American or becoming European or Asiatic and proposes nominating a Democrat in the great crisis to unite the party.
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Washington
Alfred FE. Smith
Tinkham
Brasst
Xtra
Alfred
Smith
Sailors greet Queen Mary sail for New York
Southampton May 27 The S S Queen Mary Britain’s mighty liner sailed for New York at 9 45 a.m. central standard time with 2139 passengers aboard. Enthusiastic crowds filled Southampton harbor with sound and color as boats, tugs and excursions swarmed around the ship. Sirens wailed while factory whistles joined the exit roar and London’s boat train delivered the largest passenger consignments for any ship in Britain’s history.
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Southampton
Eng
Great Britain
Pont
New York
English Channel
Solent
London
Britain
United States
Huron completes plans for Memorial Day tribute
Huron lays out Memorial Day observance announced by chairman H W Markey. Rev W N Riley named as speaker at the theatre program at 9 30. Parade forms at Campbell park and moves to the theatre area. Graveside services at Riverside cemetery include wreaths, firing salutes, taps and riverbank ceremonies with Veterans groups and American Legion Drum Corps.
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Huron
W. H. Riley
Huron Theatre
H. W. Markey
W. N. Riley
Congregational Church
Markey
Lotie
Hazen Theatre
Arcourge
Campbell Park
American Logic
A. R
W. A. C. Huron Municipal Band
Veterans of Foreign Wars
Veterans of Foreign Wars Auxiliary
Veterans of Spanish American War Auxiliary of
American Legion
Amercian Legion
Dakota Avenue
Third Street
Riverside Cemetery
W.R. C
Riverside J
V. FW
Forrast McMullin
Riverside Rye
Weather le For Hiron and Vicinity Forecast
Weather forecast covers Hiron and nearby areas with fair conditions tonight. Warmer temperatures expected in the east, with continued warmth into Thursday. South Dakota region noted as warmer tonight and Thursday in an extreme eastern area.
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Hiron
South Dakota
Thuraday
Stores Here Plan Holiday Closing
Huron merchants will close their stores all day Saturday for Memorial Day. Only restaurants florists and drug stores stay open. Banks city hall and courthouse will be closed. The noon edition will publish a half holiday for employees.
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H. H. Hedblom
Chamber of Commerce Retail
Huronite
News Flashes Terrorist Executed in Moscow May 21
Reports from Moscow state a terrorist and murder conviction led to the execution of K. Bemenchuk and his aide S. Startseff while serving as administrator at Wrangel Island pallor station. Separate items note a major trader Averell failing to meet obligations on the New York Cotton Exchange, a Princeton fossil discovery, a large Northville fire, and seed loan extensions to farmers in multiple plains states.
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Moscow
K. &B.bemenchuk
Wrangel Island
Palor Station
S. P. Startseff
New York
New York Cotton Exchange
William B. Averell
Exchange
Averell
Hog Prices Firm On S F Market
Sioux Falls hog market firm with top hogs at 9.45 per cwt and best lightweights at 8.50. Receipts about 1,000. demand steady for choicest cuts. Shippers active for sows, but butchers largely taken by local packers. outside trade limited.
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Sioux Falls
Akio
Michigan Declares War on Black Legion in State War
Michigan officials vow action against the Black Legion after investigations reveal night riding terror across several states. Prosecutor McCrea demands federal help to pursue the vigilante order, while Chief officials announce suspensions and statewide inquiries into suspected killings and floggings connected to the society.
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McCrea
Cummings
Detroit
Michigan
Bluc Legion
Grong “Ls
Black Legion
Duncan
Department
Ot Justice
Iis
Charles A. Poole
Posle
Courweom
Way
Jall
Etpimacet Nation
B.dbo
David H. Crowley
Legion
W. F. Effinger
Li O
Crowley
Charles E. Coughlin
Waynesfield
Lima
Norvell
Mich
Jackson
William Smith
Ohio
Washington
McCore J Pick
Massachusetts
House
Frank D.fitzgerald
Arthur ¥.Lupp
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Burch Biscrit Company
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Balland
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Montana
Gop Tinkham
Giant
Levi van Voochis
C. W. Trome
van Voorhis
Truss
Rev. Riley
Veterans of Foreign War
Sarah Hagen
Logan
Lincoln
A L. Kinkead
Princeton
W. J
Glenn I. Jopen
Geolary Department
Princeton University
Big Horn
Wyoming
Scotland
Northville
Neb
Cal A. Ward
Resettlement Administration
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