Great Struggle In 1936 Hinted As Politicians Clash
A fragmented report hints at a deep political struggle around the 1936 elections. Democratic and Republican leaders exchange predictions on outcomes in key states such as New York and Kentucky, with names like A. B. Chandler and James A. Farley featuring in campaign chatter. Early postures suggest presidential primaries will test voter sentiment across New Hampshire and other states next March.
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Steasdot
Nowcio
New Jersey
Ture
Kentucky
A. B. Chandler
Henry PL Pletcher
James A. Farley
Carey
Nia
Row
Pennsylvania
Melvin C. Eaton
New York State
Farley
Republican Assembly
Eaton
Pew
Shires
New Hampshire
Dakota Territory Survey Office On Wheeler Block
Did You Know note recounts that the main Federal office for the Dakota Territory was on the Wheeler block near Congregational church. In 1883 the U S Surveyor General's office moved from Yankton to Huron and a large one story building was erected to house it, employing many survey crews to chart public lands under that office. The Evening Huronite offers 2 cents per accepted item for this column.
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Territory of
Dakota
Wheeler Commer
Congregational Church
U. S. Surveyor General's Office
Yankton
Huron
Huronite
Republicans Triumph in Kanab Town Ticket Incident
In Kanab Utah Republicans claim political victory after a sequence of moves by both parties. Gov Henry Blood declares Kanab a third class city and Democrats file a people’s ticket amid accusations of manipulation. Republicans respond with a house to house campaign and report winning every state write in ballot.
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Kanab
Utah
Denocrat
Henry Blood
Kinab
People’s
Rughers
Indigmant
G. O. FL
Sideshow Giant John Ansen Stricken Ill in Los Angeles
Los Angeles reporting giant John Anson eight feet eight inches tall, a former sideshow attraction, is seriously ill in a hospital. He toured with a circus and later worked in Willow Lake and at state fairs, with a glandular disorder linked to his height. He traveled from North Dakota and fans recall his showmanship despite illness.
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Los Angeles
John Aagen
Aosen
John
Normag
Willow Lake
John Anson
Eircus Gignz
North Dakota
Ansen
Marold Lloyd
California
Roosevelt Heads For Washington
President Roosevelt, refreshed after a week at Hyde Park, heads to the White House with a planned evening stop in New York City. He will dine with Masons at their lodge and witness the induction of his sons James and Franklin into Masonry before boarding a special train for the capital.
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Roosevelt
Washington Hyde. Park
White House
New York City
Hudson River
East Sixty-ifth Street
New York
Grand Lodge of Masons
James
Franklin
Capital
Florida Expects Another Storm Intensifies Coastal Risk
New Orleans weather bureau advisory reports hurricane winds causing eight deaths. A small disturbance 150 miles east of Pensacola was moving northeast toward the Florida coast near Apalachicola. The center is expected to cross the coast early tonight, bringing dangerous conditions over a limited area.
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Florida
New Orleans
Pensacola
Apalachicola
Billy Sunday Style Show Opens Legion Event
A lively American Legion Style Revue in Huron wowed first-nighters with dazzling setting, fashion, and local talent. Nine year old Howard Teuber impressed, while performers Aisenbey and Tessie Colley drew praise, as Billy Sunday’s era led to a separate obituary note. Billy Sunday dies at 72 in Chicago after angina. Roosevelt expressed regret in a private note.
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American Legion
Billy
Evelyn Rar
Slim Olson
Standard Ci Company
Perhora
the Legion
Huron
Immy Eshermen
Jimmy
Howard Teuber
Teuber
Als
Amandus Aisenbey
Ture College
Himsel
Ilo
Tessie Colley
Byrae Griffith
Jeannett Lusk
Vney
Ruby Matson
Evelyn Sablert
Vegun
Seek To Dissolve Sight Seeing Line Near Niagara Falls
The Miafava Gorge Railway trolley line along the Niagara Gorge near American Falls asked the public services commission to approve its dissolution. Officials cite ongoing danger from rock slides as the reason for closing the open air line once famous for scenic views.
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Albany W
Miafava Gorge
American Falls
Public Services Commission
Vend
Horsa
Bungeyama
Niagara Falls
Hag
Man Pleads Guilty in West River Slaying Case
Deadwood laid out that L. Reed pleaded guilty to murdering Forest Moses last July in limestone country west of Deadwood. Judge James McNenny sentenced Reed to 20 years in the state prison. Reed was arrested the day after the shooting by Sheriff E. E. Minard at his mother’s home in Terraville, near Lead. Agents linked the killing to a bootlegging argument.
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West River
Deadwood
L. Sa
Forest Moses
James McNenny
Reed
E. E. Minard
Terraville
Lead
Brooklyn man served 30 days for hotel fraud in Kaukauna
John Murphy of Brooklyn pleaded guilty to fraud after giving a housewife a card claiming a needy family needed food. She denied giving help. Murphy was sentenced to 30 days in the county detention camp by Judge Thomas H. Tynan.
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Kaukauna
Wis
John Murphy
Brooklyn
Murphy
Thomas H. Tynan
Corn Huskers Go To Their Marks
Eighteen husky farm youths will husk corn for eighty minutes to decide the 1926 national championship. Nine corn belt states send their best huskers to compete before a crowd of about 10,000 at Fountain county. Hoosier rep Lawrence Pitzer and Minnesota title holder Tol Balko lead a field including champions from South Dakota Iowa Nebraska Kansas Missouri Ohio and others in a timed contest with penalties for husks and ears left in the field.
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Wewton
Ind
Husky Farm
Fountain County
Crowe
Carl Seiler
Oneida
Galway JU
Tol Balko
Minnesota
Lawrence Pitzer
This
Indiana
South Dakota
Tokyo Darkened By Fine Volcanic Ash
Tokyo was dimmed by ash from Mount Asama’s violent eruption, with a sun obscured and a 30 mile smoke pillar. The eruption, ongoing for months, caused widespread village darkness and feared damage to crops though no immediate casualties were reported.
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Tokyo
Mount
Asama
Landon Urges Pay-As-You-Go Plan in Speech
Governor Landon of Kansas, a Republican potential presidential candidate, called for sound common sense administration and a pay-as-you-go plan to finance government. He condemned extravagance, warned debt would burden future generations, and cautioned that innovation could be set back.
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Gov. Landon
Cleveland
Alta Mr. Landon
Kansas
Kingsford Smith Arrives in India at Allahabad
Sir Charles Kingsford Smith landed in Allahabad at 5 24 p m local time after flying from England to Australia. He left Lympne England at 6 28 a m Greenwich time on Wednesday. Arrival near Allahabad marked a 30 hour 17 minute leg covering over 5 50 miles.
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Allahabad
India
Charles Kingsford Smith
England
Australia
Lympne
Greenwich
Wall Street Bulls Welcome Cash Inflow Says Fodder News
The column notes public money entering markets as October stock values rose by 2.56 billion while broker loans grew by 14.2 million. Cash purchases suggest investors seek durable winners, with savings banks cutting rates to 2 percent and bond yields around 5 percent. Inflation fears temper near term profits, and traders watch Federal Reserve reserves near 3 billion as the board nears potential restraints.
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New York
Doctor Confesses Killing Patients in London Conflicts
An unidentified English doctor told the Daily Mail he killed five private patients on five occasions, claiming his actions were humane. He described himself as a kindly family doctor and supported a proposed right to die society backed by Lord Moynihan, Professor Julian Huxley, and others.
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London
Daily Mail
Unaify Eulkhanasia Legalization Society
Lord Moynihan
House of Lords
Julian Huxley
Bus Accident Trial Opens in Belle Fourche
The trial of Alvin Morris and Theodore Roberts began in Butte county circuit court with 12 jurors seated. They face first and second degree manslaughter charges over seven school children killed when a truck crashed into a bus near Tierd on January 8. Court may hear actual trial late today or tomorrow after a venue change from Meade county.
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Belle Fourche
Alvin Morris
Theodore Roberts
Tierd
Morris
Roberts
Butte County
James C. McNeeny
Meade County
Butte Court
City Deserted As Fascists Advance In New Offensive
The report describes Italian forces advancing in Ethiopia with large maneuvers around Amba Selassie’s domain. Ethiopian resistance is mounting with Ras Seygum mobilizing 100000 troops. Makale and surrounding villages report desertions and shifting front lines amid diplomatic delays. Mussolini calls up 30 day home-service corps as northern and southern fronts see action.
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Suri
Agskaris
Agkaris
Bas Tho
Mukalg
Bas Gugsa
Makste Te
Suntini
Amba Alnji
Ras Seygum
Muakale
Ras Kassa
Ras Muligueta
Addis
Italy
Ethiopia
Mussolini
East Africa
Haile Selassie
Rome
Somaliland
Rudelfo Graziani
Gorsachei
Opa~den
Pierre Laval
France
London
Foreign Office
TJ Duce
Evie Drummond
Indy
Britain
Mediterranean
Paris
Ae Couitepsng
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Billy Sunday
William Ashley
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