Republicans Poised to Control Senate Amid Capitol Bargaining
Washington October 13 Republicans are expected to organize a 47 to 47 1 farmer labor split in the new Senate with a possible GOP gain of New Jersey’s Tate seat. Behind the scenes Republican regulars and independents press for coalition tactics while forging threats over chairmanships and power. Moses and Borah loom as flashpoints for anti coalition moves as debate over control continues.
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Giffen Seeks Full Investigation Of State Funds
Pierre Oct 13. E C Giffen state superintendent of public instruction denied irregularities and asked for a complete audit of his records by the state department of audits and accounts. Auditor Dunn said an itemized sales record for course of study bulletins could not be found before September 1931.
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Rock Crusher Burned Outskirts of Leed City
Fire destroyed the lead rock crusher on the city outskirts early this morning. Loss is estimated at substantial figures with local authorities investigating the scene. No injuries reported as crews contain the blaze and assess damage to facilities and equipment.
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Methodists Open Conference in Mitchell Tonight
South Dakota Methodist Episcopal conference opens with dinners for pastors and wives. About 200 ministers are expected, sessions begin tomorrow and run to Monday. The ministerial training board examined student preachers under Rev. R. G. man, and Bishop Charles Edward Locke presides with cabinet members Hogland Jenkins Courtney Wilcox Minish.
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Sioux Falls
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Aberdeen
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Watertown
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Rapid City
Farmers Union Meet Opens At Mitchell
Mitchell hosts the 16th annual South Dakota Farmers Union convention with about 1000 attendees and more expected. Senator Peter Norbeck opens with an open meeting at the corn palace. National leaders John A. Simpson H. G. Keeney and James J. O Shea address the three day gathering. An executive session is held and a junior essay and defamation contest is planned.
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Omaha
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Roberts
Assembly Bell Breaking Record in Spanish Assembly
Julian Besteiro, head of Spain's constituent assembly, reportedly has broken five bells in under two months. The presiding officer uses a dinner bell for order, jingling and swinging it to restore decorum, then pounds the table as pandemonium flares.
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League Seeks to Avert War over Manchuria Crisis
The League outlines Japan's talks with Chinese authorities on Manchuria as Tokyo says antirepatriation drives must end, pledges no extra rights beyond current treaties, and notifies Edwin Neville. Washington sees renewed hope for peace as direct negotiations are urged by Tokyo and favored by the United States amid global calls to preserve peace.
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Rise of Japan and China in Manchuria and Korea
The article outlines historical tensions between China and Japan over Korea and Manchuria from the late 19th century through the Russo-Japanese War, annexation of Korea in 1910, and the Twenty-One Demands. It notes foreign interests, Shantung, and growing Chinese resentment amid racial tensions and protests.
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Manchuria Crisis Memory Reignites League Dispute
The report recalls Japan enlarging control over Manchuria after destroying a bridge on the South Manchuria railway. Ching appealed to the League of Nations as Japan denied territorial aims, claiming occupation was to safeguard its interests and necessary for stability in the region.
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Two Are Arrested For Cattle Thefts In Haakon County
PIERRE Oct 13 Officials credit brand recording with arresting two Haakon county men Frankie Howe and Ralph Beckwith of Carlin on grand larceny charges bound over in Haakon county circuit court each on 1000 bonds. Howe allegedly confessed implicating Beckwith in taking seven head of cattle hauled to Sioux Falls in Beckwiths truck four brands found four only one registered. Brand inspector traced cattle to the two men prompting arrest. Sheriff Barnes stressed brand registration to aid tracing and catching rustlers.
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Convention Prepares for 300 Attendees Amid Road Talks
State figures discuss road surfacing limits and cost efficiency as Kota notes untreated gravel limits. J Harper Hamilton presents economy methods for county bridges while George J Henry addresses motor fuel refund law abuse. Emergency highway funds will cut regular federal funds next five years, affecting South Dakota’s next year income.
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New Highway Funding Change Prompts Planning Push
The state highway department will receive 20 percent of motor vehicle license fee revenue instead of 50. The highway commission chairman explained this shift reduces next year’s income and described allocating about $900,000 to counties for road work via county boards, with surveys and plans ready for spring activity if Congress acts favorably.
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Bituminous roads praised for dust control and savings
Me Lace outlined advantages of bituminous surfaced roads including dust elimination, material conservation, smoother riding, and lower operating and maintenance costs. He warned it is not a rigid pavement and requires active maintenance from laydown, with water control critical to longevity. Hamilton noted economic bridge construction options for counties with proper crews and equipment.
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