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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Apr 03, 1913
Page
7
Dayton and surrounding Ohio and Indiana towns report fewer deaths than early estimates. Cities including Dayton Columbus Piqua and Zanesville note lower fatality counts while property losses run into tens of millions. Militia relief and rescue efforts continue amid cold weather and looting concerns.
Floods from the Muskingum and Licking rivers devastate Zanesville Ohio with more than 600 homes swept away and an estimated 150 drowning. Survivors, rescues in Hamilton and Brokato report numerous deaths including a family duo found with bullet holes. Refugees describe widespread submersion and unknown fates as bodies are recovered at night.
President Wilson opened federal resources to flood victims in Ohio and Indiana. Over $350,000 already spent, with no red tape in relief efforts. Secretary Garrison departed to survey the scene and coordinate aid efforts.
Governor Byrne issues a proclamation as president of the South Dakota Red Cross urging national relief for victims of storms and floods in Ohio, Indiana and other states. He appeals to South Dakota citizens to donate through O. L. Branson in Mitchell or to the American National Red Cross in Washington, D.C.
Volunteers discover groups of half frozen and half starved refugees in isolated flood evacuations across Indianapolis. No bodies found yet after rescue teams reach western districts. Captain Colfiyn among over 20 suffering individuals as supplies and trucks are dispatched under C. C. Haneh, Chamber of Commerce president, guiding operations.
Rev. Herbert Swan Wilkinson former Mitchell resident led the dedication of a new Eugene Oregon Methodist church costing over 100000 dollars. The March 22 ceremony featured Bishop R J Cooke Portland and Williamette University president Fletcher Homan with Delmer H Trimble D D. The debt free building of reinforced concrete and gray brick was funded by subscription and includes a notable interior.
An Exchange Telegraph dispatch from Rome says Herbert L. Satterlee reports J. P. Morgan has not left his hotel since Easter day. Morgan grew ill during the Easter church service and now rests at his hotel under doctors orders. J Ham Lewis is said by Illinois Democrats to have been elected to the U S Senate, wearing a dramatic radiant red beard.
Clyde Stratton known as the Chicago motor bandit escaped the Leavenworth federal prison by crawling through a sewer but guards recaptured him after his confederates Hughes and Sfernsdorf abandoned the attempt. Stratton had prior sewer escapes and is tied to Chicago crime and a Logue murder investigation.
Governor Sulzer demanded the resignation of State Senator Stephen J. Stilwell after a Kendall complaint alleging Stilwell tried to obtain money in exchange for passage of stock exchange reform bills. Stilwell had introduced the bills and backed measures referred to the Senate code committees.
City closed since March 14 under record snow. Packed drifts halted the rotary plow, sent to Mitchell for repair and due back today. Open west to Murdo, 84 miles, with deepest drift awaiting clearing. at least fifteen days needed. Draper fire destroyed stores before relief supplies. a carload of potatoes arrived and locals survived on potatoes and salt.
Pierre South Dakota reports a record lease price of 4.25 per acre for a Yankton county hay tract, exceeding all prior state land leases for agricultural use. Other tracts bring up to 2.00 per acre, with general ranges from 40 to 60 dollars per acre. Land sales run April 1 in Charles Mix to April 14 in Brown with a 40 acre Dewey county tract on April 16. minimums and potential debt reductions accompany a Capitol building lands sale in Fall River County at eight dollars per acre.
On March 26 minister Green united William Sechardf and Viola Danburg at Henry Butts residence. Eugene Danburg and Norma Shorburn wed in Mitchell the following day and visiters stay with the Butts. Local church fundraiser earns over twenty dollars at a supper hosted by Mr Young.
In Pukwana South Dakota a four month old girl was placed in county court care after concerns about her upbringing by the Phifers who had adopted her from Bernice Haggeman. A protest to the Sioux Falls Children’s Home followed alleging inadequate care.
A representative from the Home was sent to take charge of the baby. The Phifers appealed for restoration but evidence showed they were not financially able to raise the child. Judge Huddle ordered the baby placed with foster parents, with a ten day stay while an appeal to the circuit court is prepared.
London society embraces toe dancing as a fashionable exercise. Duchess of Rutland's daughter Lady Diana Manners and socialites learn toe routines from Mme Adele Gollier. The craze boosts demand for stiff toecaps and ballet shoes, with dealer A L Gamba selling thousands weekly to private clients.
State Superintendent Lawrence selected institute conductors for the year, naming a long roster of educators from J. W. Alt to E. Woodburn among others. A number will meet locally tonight to discuss state educational matters, with county institute dates pending after the state meeting next month.
C. G. Lawrence fixed Tuesday and Wednesday April 15 and 16 as the meeting dates for county superintendents of the state in the city.
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