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Newspaper
Evening Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Oct 31, 1936
Page
1
Fire news from America and abroad reports a major blaze at Cape Ann Anchor Works in Gloucester Massachusetts. Fire damage estimated at 400000 with possible wiring fault cited.
A survey of high school community members reveals mixed views on a six week trial of extended supervised study and longer class periods. Superintendent Lang supports the change, student Jackie Burdick sees added study time plus possible extracurricular hour, while Laura Briscoe and Karla Larson criticize reduced free time and concentration demands. Teachers generally praise the structure for boosting study focus and reducing after school conflicts.
In Atlanta burglars broke into Mag Prestons restaurant and smashed a $300 mechanical piano to get the insides. They loot was 3 cents. In San Francisco jailer Daniel Collins faces trouble after arresting John Adsen, a 42 year old circus giant, who is eight feet nine inches tall and weighs 33 pounds. The jailer said the prisoner, held on a drunk charge, drank two gallons of sponte and asked to fatten up to his normal weight. In Fawn Wallsburg a five month old deer, nursed back to health by Pete Goemmer, has bonded with Goemmer’s dog and the two sleep together nightly.
Washington reports suggest President Roosevelt may pursue a constitutional amendment on labor hours and wages if re-elected, but few Washington insiders believe he can rally two thirds of Congress and three fourths of the states. Analysts doubt passage and note opposition from southern and border states. Continued on Page 2.
A spreading maritime strike paralyzed coast port activity from San Diego to Seattle, tying up 150 workers and threatening to add 20 000 idle sailors to a labor list. San Francisco officials declared an emergency as ships halted, rail and mail movements disrupted, and warehouse workers demanded higher wages.
A scattered slate shows multiple college games with final and in progress scores. Notable results include Northwestern leading Minnesota six to zero and Michigan State tied with Boston College at thirteen, with several other games listed as second or third periods or incomplete.
In Yankton circuit court Frostenson of Sioux Falls sought credit for a one cent deposit on file at Farmers and Merchants State Bank of Yankton when it closed July 3, 1930. The judge ruled the penny should have been applied at note execution, dismissing the case and noting the bank owed Frostenson money as a farmer employee.
South Dakota's hot political campaign moves toward a climax as gubernatorial contenders Leslie Jensen and Governor Berry trade charges. Jensen accuses Berry of mailing campaign literature with old age pension checks, while Berry labels Jensen’s pension claims a hoax during speeches in Brookings and Huron.
Paul Ballon reports on a final state prospects chart for Tuesday's election. It suggests a Roosevelt victory possible in an electoral sweep but unlikely in the popular vote. The analysis estimates a 275 electoral majority if all listed states line up for Roosevelt, with odds against such an outcome. The piece notes potential Landon strength in Illinois and Ohio and provides state-by-state figures including California Florida and Georgia.
Brookings Oct 31 A large homecoming crowd saw South Dakota State hold a strong South Dakota University eleven to 0 at half, with the Coyotes scoring in the second period after a scoreless first quarter.
Cloudy conditions with a probable rain and cooler temperatures on Sunday. South Dakota forecast shows cloudy tonight with rain probable and much colder air arriving for the period.
Toronto's Charles Vance Millar left a fortune for the mother bearing the most children in ten years after his 1926 death. On the death anniversary, six women claim nine births and thirteen mothers face subpoenas as hearings test the legality of the clause.
Northwestern Wildcats halted Minnesota Golden Gophers winning run with a 28 to Q triumph in Evanston. The Wildcats struck on the second play of the second quarter and then defended their slim lead against Minnesota’s passing attack in a dramatic football game.
Census Bureau reports 1,309 deaths from automobile accidents in 131 large cities in the first 43 weeks of the year, up from 7,170 in the same period of 1935. The figures reflect traffic hazards and safety conditions across major urban areas.
Miller Oct. 31 Harlan J Bushfield state Republican chairman predicted a definite Republican victory in South Dakota based on a last minute survey. He said every sign points to a GOP win next Tuesday with Landon carrying the state by 25 000 and Leslie Jongmen ahead of Berry by 30 000. The May primary showed Republicans double Democrats in the state.
Governor Berry addressed more than 2,500 at Davin's Auditorium, defending against Leslie Jensen's accusations. He was flanked by Democratic contenders including George Abild, Goldie Wells, Wilfred L. Chaussee, and A. C. Steensland, who spoke briefly before Berry's rebuttal.
Madrid faced siren alarms as insurgent air raids left a death toll near 165 yesterday. Mourners crowded hospitals and morgues while authorities reported a naval engagement near Rosas and a troop buildup north toward Barcelona as Spain braces for a possible shift in power.
President Roosevelt plans a closing appeal in New York before Madison Square Garden as Governor Landon tours St. Louis and Kansas, amid last minute events. Analysts note potential record turnout and over 45 million voters, with social security, strikes, and campaign funding dominating the frantic, late campaign week.
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