The Daily Plainsman from Huron, South Dakota • Page 1

NEWSPAPER SOUTH VOLUME XUV HURON, SOUTH DAKOTA, TUESDAY, MAY 6. 1930 SINGLE COPT 5c HURON'S GAIN IS 30 PER CENT Tornadoes Again Take Toll Of Two Lives In Midwest Oklahoma. Nebraska And Kansas Swept By Series Of Small Twisters; Many Injured In Last Night's Storm. KANSAS CITY, May by tornadic winds for the second time in foui- days, the southwest today counted a further toll two lives and thousands dollars damage, exacted in Oklahoma, Kansas and Nebraska. Loosing their fury in western Oklahoma, a series small twisters last night The 1.16 inches of precipitation in the form of hail and rain, most of which fell in the half hour between 7:10 and 7:40 o'clock last night, beat r.ew gardens into the ground, filled many basements with water and taxed the city sewers to the limit of their capacity.

Last night's rain was the heaviest oi" the season and it brought the total of the year to 1.06 inches above the normal fall. April ended with a deficiency .18 an inch, but the 1.68 inches that has fallen during the first four days of May put the year's precipitation far in excess oi the seasonal normal. At midnight last night the total for this month was only .06 less than that of the month of April. The forecast for Huron indicated a probability of more rain for tonight and Wednesday. It said: "Unsettled tonight and Wednesday, probably showers; slightly colder tonight with rising temperature Wednesday." To Suppress Sale Of Bottles, Caps For Booze Making May government moved today to suppress all sale'of paraphernalia for liquor manufacture.

The drive is bein undertaken under the supreme court decision yesterday that distribution of such equipment was illegal under the Volstead law. Prohibition Commissioner Doran announced the step, saying the action of the supreme court in, upholding the seizure of bottles, casks and corks in Pittsburgh, on the ground that they had been displayed to attract purchasers who intended to use them in manufacture of illicit liquor, gave the bureau an effective weapon to proceed against every large concern producing such articles. After the big dealers are "wiped out," Doran said the bureau would "go down the line." 'reliminary Check Shows Primary Vote Running Comparatively Light Total Votes Cast In Party Election Today Running Below Count For Corresponding Hours Of Both City Ballots; Candidates For State Offices Confident As People Go To Polls A light vbte was being cast in the primary election here today, the total Umber of ballots cast this morning running short of equaling the total for the city lection a few weeks ago. At 1 o'clock a survey showed that 1,334 votes had been cast. This figure in- ludes voters from both parties.

The vote by precincts, together with the first person to cast a vote this morning, follows: First, ward (Daurn building, North ron)--143, Arthur Burger, republican. Second -ward (Wilson Barber J. B. Matson, republican. Third ward, first pet.

(Pugsley's Plumbing shop--162, T. M. Simmons, democrat. Third ward, second pet. (Court house) --143, George Dopp, republican.

Third ward, third pet. (College)--200, Charles Brusso, republican. ward, first pet. (City hall)--202, E. E.

Vance, republican. Fourth ward, second pet. (City niter- ing plant)--144, J. A. Houseman, republican.

Fourth ward, third pet. (Cottage grocery)--155, Mrs, Stella Glanzcr, republican. School Musicians Perform Tonight Five And Possibly Seven Cen tral South Dakota Towns To Be Represented Five and possibly seven high school will participate in the annual Centra South Dakota Music festival here tonigh The event, sponsored by the Huro Chamber of Commerce, is part of Huron observance of National Music week. Entries had been received feom A pcna, Lake Preston, Wolsey, Woonsocki and Yale today and there was a possibi ity "that Wessington and Bancroft woul be represented. Not a.competitive event, but rather on to give pupils an opportunity to join a massed chorus, the festival will be man or the republican nomination for SEE RECORD VOTE SIOUX FALLS.

May in the democratic and republican parties for gubernatorial positions will probably result in a record vote being cast in today's primary election. Many politicians predict a maximum of 100,000 votes wiT be cost. The high mark in a primary election was set in 1926 when approximately S5.000 persons voted. Heading the ticket in both parties from a standpoint of campaigning interest are the senatorial contests. Added to this is the race oJ four men and a wo- swept over farm lands into central Kansas and aorth into south central Nebraska.

Mrs. C. T. Bush. S3, and a 16-year-old negro boy named Edwards were killed in Blaine county, Oklahoma, near Greenfield.

Approximately 30 persons were known to have been injured, few dangerously. Thousands In Damage Xlamage was believed to total thousands of dollars, although complete reports were not available because of crippled transportation and At Walters, where three cotton gins and a dozen homes were loss was estimated at $150,000. Central Kansas losses, near Langdon, Chase, Ellinwood and Lorraine, were estimated officially at approximately $200,000. Take Refuge At least four farm homes were swept away between Grand Island and Hastings, Neb. No one was reported hurt, families taking refuge in cellars.

Northeast Kansas, northwest Missouri, and parts of Nebraska. were visited by another series of storm winds last Thursday night. Work of rehabilitation there still is in progress. Two deaths were attributed to the Thursday tornadoes at Kickapoo. Kan.

Six persons killed in and near Norbome, KILL LIVESTOCK OMAHA, May striking central Nebraska points early last night, injured three, killed considerable livestock and wreckeH several farm homes and out buildings. Hardin A. Van Deursen, instructor of voice at Huron college, will direct the program, starting at 8 p. as well as the rehearsal which is scheduled for an hour earlier. It is expected the visiting Celastitions will have a total of more than 100 voices for the massed chorus which "promises to be the big attraction of the evening.

entries were expected democratic nomination. Two candidate: seek the nomination in each party a represenative from the second distrid No inter-party contests will take place in the first and third district. Opposing Senator W. H. McMaster fo the republican nomination for a six yea term as United States senator is Georg J.

Danforth, Sioux Falls attorney, Botl which "hav Band entoes were expected from finished their campaigns, Wocnsockct "and Lake Preston, both of Yxea. lively, with radio which made a good showing in district night oth victory. Bulow Opposed In the democratic ranks, Governor Bulow is opposed in his race for th J. S. senate by James McNamara of Hu ron.

A rift in the democratic party after the banking investigation report re- music contests last week. Alpena, Wolsey and Yale have entered girls glee clubs whit- Wolsey also Is entering an orchestra. Only te acceptances of the invitation were received from Wessington and Bancroft. Huron high school and Huron college choral and instrumental groups will combine in giving the Music "Week program Wednesday evening at the college auditorium. This will start at 8:15 p.

Contracts At Fair Reroofing of five speed barns used for housing race horses as well as reroofing the Home Appliance building and one cattle barn will be started within the nexl few days at the State Fair grounds. Contracts for the work were let Monday by the state fair board. The Aberdeen Sheet Metal works was the low bidder on the job for the five speed barns, and, working with the Huron Construction company, the Aberdeen firm also will reroof the other two buildings B. J. Merchant, farmer living near El- Sound Engineering St gin, was badly bruised when caught under a mass of debris as the storm wrecked his barn.

Bob Nay of Elgin suffered a mangled hand when the tornado turned a tractor which he crawled for safety on end as he held onto a wheel to steady himself. Caves Save Lives The third person to be injured was an unidentified farmer near Petersburg, Neb. He was not seriously hurt. The storm struck first near Juanita and Kenesaw, west of Hastings, sped on to strike again between Hastings and Grand Island, then near Philips and then south to near St. Libory before raking the eastern edge of Grceley county.

Cave, built for just such an emergency Paulwas awarded the contract to instal the loud speaker amplifying equipmen to bo used for grand stand entertainmen at the fair this fall. Selection of this company, a statcmen from the board said, was made after the equipment of six other firms was thor oughly investigated. It was the opinion of the board St. Paul company had the most complete and adequate sys tern for use here. dence in the outcome.

'I desire to express hope that the peo- le will take interest enough to attend he primary election and register their hoice of candidate," Mr. Bulow said, "Jt very important that all citizens regard not as a privilege but as a du'ty to xprcss their desires at the ballo boot." The McNamara-Corey headquarters is- ued the following statement: "Enco'jrag- ng response has granted the demand (Continued on 5) No Stars At Miller But Coach Is Hopeful MILLER, May vorkouts so far have revealed, no ath- etcs who appear capable of filling the shoes of the famous Weert Englemann other- stars who in days gone by used to carry the colors of Miller high to on. the cinder path. Coach Wood las a squad of track candidates this whose willingness to- work more makes up for their shortage in talent. That does not mean that the 1930 grson and white squad is absolutely destitue of strength, however, for there are several whose early season performances in practice make them appear as probable point winners in meets to come.

The following is a list of marks which have been made by former athletes of Miller high school with the year and the meet at which they were made: 100 yard dash--Simons, 10.4, regional meet 1927. 220 yard dash--Simons, 23 fiat, regional meet 1927. 440 yard Wessington meet 1928. '880 yard run--E, Fisher, 2,11, d.istrict meet 1926. Mile run--Whittington, 5.59, Gann Val- Care Of Baby Is Beautiful Pari Of Jewel Theft CHICAGO, May loving care displayed by two burglars for a baby was the one beautiful feature oi the robbery of the Edward Solovy apartment yesterday.

The burglars met Mrs. Solovy in the hall and escorted her with pistols into the apartment. They took the baby from her arms and bound her to a chair. The baby began to cry. The burglars stopped their burgling and freed Mrs.

Solovy's arms, into which they placed the infant. They figured the baby was hungry, so they went to the ice box nnd got some milk. This they prepared expertly under Mrs. Solo- vy's directions. Having reduced the little one to a point of gurgling content, the.burg- lars gathered up jewelry valued at $1,200 and went away.

Rushmore Book Is Out On June 1 Elaborate Brochure Depicts Huge National Memorial Being Carved In Hills RAPID CITY. May An elaborate brochure depicting the colossal national memorial that Gutzon Borglum is carving in the solid granite of Mount Rushmore, near Keystone, will be ready for distribution about June 1, John A. City's Population Given As 10,7.44 Showing Growth Of 2,442 Over Figure Of 1920 Those Not Counted Have Five Days In Which To Register With George W. Hill, Director Of Census Enumeration In Beadle County WATERTOWN, May preliminary report oi' the federal census of Huron shows the city's population as 10,774, a gain of 2,442 over the federal population figure for 1920, which was 8,302. This figure will not be made final until five days from today.

Meantime, all residents of Huron who have not been counted are urged to report to George W. Hill at the Huron Chamber of Commerce, that their names might be added to the Huron population report. Huron's growth in the last 10 years, since the 1920 federal census, amounts to approximately 30 per cent. To be exact, it is 29V- per cent, but it is felt that with the complete returns this will be" 30 per cent. Huron showed a growth oi 540 over the figures for the 1925 state census, which was 10.20J.

Huron is the third large city of the eastern half of the staie to be counted. Watertown's population figure was given out at. 10,251. and Aberdeen's as It is pointed out in connection with the Huron census. thai the of Morninssidc, across the James river, were not counted in the city's total, as Morningside is not within the corporate limits of Huron.

Gain Greatest the three large cities that have been Boland, member of the national committee, announced today. ley, meet 1929. 120 yard high hurdles at, state meet 1926. -Engleman, 16 Group 5 Bankers Meet Here May 9 escaping the storm's fury. Viewpoints of the business man, lawyer and newspaper man will be present- proved' the havens of many families in before group five of the South Dakota I Bankers association at its annual dinner meeting here Friday, May 9.

Following an address of welcome by Paul Myers, secretary of the Huron chamber commerce, the program will by Jay B. Allen, of the Insurers suited in' McNamara entering the race. VtcNamara campaigned extensively, but the governor declined to make a concerted effort for the nomination. Brooke Howell of Frederick, Carl O. Trygstad of Brookings, Miss Gladys Pyle of Huron, Warren N.

Green of Hazel, and Carl Gunderson of Mitchell are the candidates the republican voters must choose from the gubernatorial nomination. All predict victory and all have campaigned throughout the state. D. A. McCullough of Sioux Falls and L.

E. Corey Wagner oppose each other for the democratic nomination for governor. McCullough, rural credits commissioner, is aligned with the Bulow faction, while Corey stands with McNamara in opposition to the governor's banking department stand. In "the second congressional district Representative Royal Johnson of Aberdeen and Tom Ayres of Frederick am Aberdeen, form the opposition in the republican party. Representatives Johnson did not return the state to campaign for reelection.

Ayres conducted la personal campaign. Two Watertown men, Vern Wohletei and Fred W. Hildebrandt, are contest ing for the democratic nomination. Make No Claims In the democraic lineup, Governor Bu low and D. A.

McCullough refrainec from claims of strength or comment or the election, but they urged that a people vote. Headquarters for James McNamar and L. E. Corey, the anti-administratio democratic ticket, today expressed con 220 low hurdles--Simons, 26.6, regional meet 192T. Broad jump--Simons, 21 ft.

3 Wes- ington, 1927. High jump--Englemann, 5 ft. 7 meet, 192B. Discus throw--Englemann, 113 State meet 1926. Javelin throw--C.

Winsell, 152 ft. 6 in. Aberdeen meet, 1926. Shot put--J. Mullen, 37 ft.

1 Gann Valley 1929. Pole vault--Englemann, 10 ft, 6 in Aberdeen meet, 1926. Half mile relay--1926 team, Campbell Sam Gross, Infant, Dies Early Today Sam Gross five-day-old baby, died ot I of South Dakota, "My Viewpoint of the the hame of his parents, Mr. and Mrs. County Banker," by George Zirnmer, edi- rt or Onida Watchman: "How We tional firms and corporations has made possible the book, which will be illustrated with several views the monument and will give a history of the work, ie said.

The book will be given one of the most distinguished circulations by the commission of any book of its kind, going to the president of the United States, members of the cabinet, all members of congress, all diplomatic, army and naval stations and posts abroad, all members of the preme court, all and jrOeratiere of the cabinets to the leading Ubr.at'StetlPtlSr Copies will be available to the public, the income going to the. memorial fund, the commissioner said. review derived from the three pages taken by the advertisers and from additional thousands of copies ordered by them for private distribution on their own lists, will amount to several thousand dollars for the work on the memorial, Boland said, and will be matched dollar for dollar by federal appropriation. counted so far, Huron shows the greatest growth since 1920. While Huron was gaining by 2,442, Aberdeen increased and Watertown gained 551.

The count by wards in Huron shows the following population figures: First by three na-1 ward Second ward Third Winsell. Simons, Hellmuth, meet 1926. 1.38, state ward and Fourth ward 4,231. J. C.

Schoenberger, supervisor the fourth South Dakota census district, urged that all who had not been counted the Huron census report at once to Mr. Hill at the Huron Chamber of Commerce. BLACK HILLS FOREST MAN PROMOTED TO WASHINGTON DEADWOOD, May A. Duthie, supervicor of the Black Hills national forest, has been promoted to public relations officer of the bureau in a forestry at Washington. He leave South Dakota in a few days.

Mr. Duthie takes the new office temporarily, having the privilege of returning to the Black Hills. Mr. Duthie has lived in Deadwood the past 12 years, coming here from Custer. Close Madrid To Prevent Riots MADRID, May 1-- Of)--The university of Madrid was closed by government order today and heavy police forces patrolled the streets in an effort to prevent further rioting by students favoring establishment of a Spanish republic.

The disorders started last Thursday and were climaxed yesterday by a riot in which one person was killed and at least SHOWS GAIN MITCHELL, May 6. Douglas county, -the second in South Dakota's to be completely enumerated, shows a gain-of 239 inhabitants in the past ten years, the district supervisor an- nounefit The present population is 7,232, while in 1920, the census figures were 6,993. Armour, the county seat and Dclmont have lost a few inhabitants, has gaihed. DEADWOOD GROWS DEADWOOD, May City of Deadwood has increased in populaion by 144 persons since 1920, census figures released from the supervisor's office indicate. The present population is 2,54 compared with 2,403 in 1920.

SHOW DECREASES MITCHELL, May and Tripp, Hutchinson county towns, show slight decreases in population in the pas ten years. Mcnno's population now is 909 as compared with 918 in 1920. The population of Tripp decreased from 970 to 938. It is the opinion of many authorities that by eliminating leap year and adopting a perpetual calendar economic requirements will be better served. Premier General Damaso Berenguer fter an extraordinary session of his caB- let expressed regret that the disorders ad occurred and declaring that neces- steps would be taken to maintain eace.

Unofficially it was indicated this would ot involve arrest of Don Miguel De Un- amuno, returned Primo De Rivera exile nd rector of the Almanaca university, vhose recent republican speech in a owntown theatre precipitat. the first ghting. Migeuel, wlale urging cs- ablishment of a republic, has begged his upporteirs to be peaceful. The learning of the Greeks arid Romans was preserved by Islam for many centuries until Europe was ready to receive it again. Naval Delegates Return To Capital Jacob J.

C. Gross in Fairfield township early this morning. Funeral services will be held at the Hofer church, 23 miles northeast of Huron. The Rev. Joseph Hofer will have Handle Bad Accounts," by E.

F. Herzig, secretary of -the Associated Retailers of Huron: an address by "Hon. A. K. Gard- Huron, member of the cir- ne iiev.

josepu xioiur win ircx -of the services and burial will cuit court of appeals, and. a harp solo by TM TM be made in the Hofer cemetery. In addition to the parents, the baby is surviving by a twin sister and four other brothers and sisters. Weather Huron: Unsettled tonight and Wednesday probably showers; slightly colder tonight; rising temperature Wednesday. South Dakota: Mostly unsettled tonight and Wednesday; probably occaston- nl showers; slightly cooler tonight In east trad north central portions; rising temperature Wednesday -north'portions.

In west and Mrs. W. M. Griffith ot Huron. Officers of this group are M.

K. Brown, Onida, president; Russell Bard, Miller, vice-president, and George M. Townsend, Huron, secretary-treasurer. Bebe Daniels To Wed Ben Lyon Next Month HOLLYWOOD, May Daniels, motion picture star, and Ben Lyon, film actor, announced today that they would be married June 14. The couple has been engaged a ear.

Lyon recently leased a house at the beach, and it was intimated that the wedding would take place there. There will be no immediate wedding trip as both players are scheduled to be at work on pictum throughout Back to lead the flghrfor senate ratification of London StUnson. others were, injured, ijured were students. Twenty of the ARRIVE SAFELY Motorship Nanuk, North Cape, Si reachc aviato Urges Those Missed To Report At Once Huronians who have not been counted in the federal census are urged to report at once to George W. Hill at the Huron Chamber of Commerce by Paul F.

Myers, secretary of the chamber. "Huron lias five days in whic-i to report any who have been missed in the enumeration," Mr. Myers said. "That means that all who have been missed must sec Mr. Hill this week "You will know whether you have been counted or not," he declared.

no enumerator has seen or a member of your family living in your home, you have not been counted and should see Mr. Kill at once," Fete Anniversary Of KingGeorge English Monarch Spends Day Ending Twentieth Year On Throne Quietly beria, May nere today that the Russian Gladyshev. and his mechanic and tw passengers form the icebound ship Stav- ropol here, had arrived safely at Whalen. St. Lawrence Bay.

on their flight from North Cape to Vladivostok. Of Voman Halts Bombing 'CHICAGO, May woman's inquisitivencss prevented a bombing of the -Moorish Temple last night. The woman, passing by, wondered what was in a truck behind the emple. She walked into the alley where the truck was parked and looked nto it. Then she ran screaming for a policeman.

Inside the truck she had found 40 sticks of dynamite. Percussion caps had jeen attached. The woman's unexpected' arrival apparently frightened away the bombers before the bombing could consummated. The Moorish Temple is headquarters for a negro cult. A returned I to Washington.

A special train brought in the their from It 1 Funeral Wednesday For Mrs. W. E. Renn Services for Mrs. W.

E. Renn of'Aber- deen- who died Sunday night a the home ot her sister, Mrs. O. B. Lund, 706 niinoU avenue southwest, will be held Wednesday afternoon at 2:30 o'clock at chapel.

The Rev. S. D. Disrud of the American Lutheran church will officiate at the services. The body will be taken to Pierre and short funeral services will be conducted there also by the Rev.

Mr. Disrud at the home ef Mrs. Henn's sis- Bacigalupi Upholds Chain Bank System WASHINGTON, May 5 )--Pursuing its investigation into group, branch and chain banking, the banking and currency committee of the house today heard James A. Bacigalupi, chairman of the advisory committee of the Bank of Italy, say "the ideal system of banking would permit present banks to establish branches in any part of the world." Basing his conclusions on the experience of the Bank of Italy, California's billion dollar branch banking system Bacigalupi told the committee that such a system need not "proceed entirely from New York." "In our great country the future wil witness many strong commercial cen ters with the banks fully able to exist independently of New York," he said "There would be branch banking system with head offices in Minneapolis, San Francisco, Detroit, Chicago, Buffalo, St Louis, Atlanta, New Orleans, and othe cities. "We firmly believe that large scale branch banking over wide and divcrsi fled areas is decidedly superior," he con tinued.

"It is more economical becaus of lower operating cost, lower overhea expense and reduced credit losses. provides safer and more adequate banlc LONDON, May 6-- yP)-George V. "By the Grace of God, King of Great Britain, Ireland and the British dominions beyond the seas, defender of the faith, and Emperor of India," today celebrated the twentieth anniversary cf his ascension to the throne. The day was observed for the most part, quietly. Twenty one guns in Hyde Park boomed a salute, and Maval stations throughout the empire took up the refrain.

Bells of St. George's Windsor Chapel and Windsor parish hall were rung, and flags were flown from public buildings. In the morning his majesty received a Umber of servants from the London, and Sandringham stalls and pre- snted them with medals "for long ithful service." King George arrived Buckingham palace from Windsor only esterday to remain five weeks during his time will be occupied with a ariety of state ond official functions indent to the London social season. The crowd which awaited him at Buck- ngham palace entrance saw the mon- rch tanned and apparently fully re- overed from the serious illnecs oi the winter 928-29. While at Windsor he was ble to enjoy outdoor life, resuming for tie first time since his illness the horse- ack rides of which he is so fond.

King George succeeded his father, Ed- cemetery ing service because of greater diversifica tion of assets, greater capital iuvestmen and greater credit capacity. It is mor convenient for the public and more per manent in character. D. E. McMonies left last night City on a business trip.

He has been here visiting his daughter, Mr Frank Gannaway. Mrs. McMohles i general manager the Alexander Film ward VII, termed the while thert was still peace. maker" Four years afterward he saw kingdom and dom- nions and almost the entire world plunged into the great war. England since the war has experienced one of the most difficult periods of readjustment in its Now, on the twentieth anniversary of iis accession the king-emperor and his subjects see on eastern horizon what to many seems almost the looir.ing oi another war.

The situation in India has grown steadily worse, and the signs are not yet happy. Airplane company with headquarters at Los Angeles Pastor Starts On Jail Term LOS ANGELES, May Rev. P. "Bob" Shuler, militant pastor of the Trinity Methodist Episcopal church, South, today adjusted himself to the routine of county jail life to serve a 20 day sentence for contempt of court. Shuler's conviction yesterday resulted from contempt citations by the Lo Angeles bar association, alleging that the pastor in radio addresses had 2criticised two superior court judges for.their actions in the handling of Julian Petroleum corporation -criminal trials.

was Colorado Springs, CoL A quadroon Is a person who Ss fourth, negro and three-fourths white, Ibund guilty on six of seven counts, and was sentenced to serve five days in on each of four counts, and pay a $50 one- fine on each of the remaining two. He will be.t» ll May.