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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jan 01, 1914
Page
3
Official remarks by Franklin K. Lane emphasize interior department leadership for West development and conservation. He predicts cheaper coal use and electricity distribution from water power, noting facilities will aid public heating and power for homes and industries.
An account recalls a Christmas Eve tragedy where a sudden fire alarm caused a stampede in a crowded hall. The crush in the stairwell led to 72 deaths, with rescuers tearing through to separate panicked victims as bystanders watched in horror. The piece laments the crowd’s uncontrollable fear.
A stark wartime style plea argues that fear can be more destructive than fire. It urges a program of education to help civilians in emergencies, asserting that in such moments people must save themselves as rescue may be impossible.
The piece recounts the Christmas Eve hall disaster in Michigan’s copper belt killing 72, amid strife between miners and owners. It condemns the Citizens Alliance for wounding Charles Moyer and calls the mine owners complicit in the violence, warning of a bloodshed precedent in labor conflicts. It also praises The Mitchell Publishing Company for its Christmas gifts and strong local workforce.
A California oil well named Lakeview produced a dramatic gush that reportedly ran for 18 months at about 30 000 barrels per day. The report describes the sand, churning, a broken bridge, and subsequent intense spurts of oil and sand, illustrating a remarkable and perilous drilling event.
Madame Tetrazzini recalls daily mail requests from fans in Strand. letters range from funds to season tickets. Hetch Hetchy dispute questions federal park protection as Wilson faces criticism. Social events include Masonic installation and a Christmas wedding with detailed attendee lists.
The Hi Lo bridge club entertained last Saturday evening with high scores by Mrs. George Carlson and BE M. Chaney. Prizes, refreshments, and a Christmas tree gift exchange followed, with a large candlelit cake and warm remarks about the pleasant gathering. Miss Alice Warne hosted Camp Fire girls at 619 Third Avenue West with games, a luncheon, and New Year best wishes.
The Sioux City papers claim traces of oil near Leeds suburb and the Mitchell Republican notes a 20 foot vein of coal nearby. The State Press voices optimism that real finds are overdue in the country.
Pierre Dakotan notes a competition among Mitchell Aberdee and Sioux Falls to control the Missouri River for power. Doane Robinson sparked interest by highlighting damming the river to generate electricity and aid city development.
In Pierre South Dakota a Midland bank lent farmers $22 000 last spring to buy milk cows as dairy business expands west of the Missouri River. Cream checks totaling over $5 900 monthly are now cashed at the bank and the policy is widening its effect in the region.
A group of about thirty out-of-town Dakota Wesleyan students enjoyed Christmas festivities hosted by Dr. and Mrs. W. G. Seaman. The Seaman mansion was decorated in festive Christmas style and provided afternoon and evening entertainment.
A Presbyterian manse ceremony Wednesday joined Arthur Kelsey and Miss Edna Hagen in marriage. Relatives attended the couple as they planned a future home in Fedora.
The Presbyterian Church basement overflowed with Sunday school members for a Christmas treat for children. Bert Murphy and Lewis Williams staged stunts after a program of recitations and songs, followed by Suutter in an airship entertaining the kids before 200 gift boxes were handed out. Dr and Mrs Bobb hosted a Christmas party for about 30 friends and relatives with dinner at 6:30 and gifts around the tree, while Dr and Mrs Crs Bobb hosted a Christus day celebration with 25 relatives enjoying a bountiful dinner and festive tree gathering.
Household advice describes washing feather pillows in warm soapy water, rinsing by hand, wringing, then drying in large bags of old sheets on a sunny line. Turn and shake repeatedly to restore freshness as new.
Instructions cover making suet pudding sheets and preparing mustard at home. Guidance explains rubbing suet to bread crumb texture, mixing in syrup and melted butter for French mustard, and washing ratine to avoid wringing.
Professor John H. Gry head of political science and economics at Minnesota urges strict supervision of public service corporations to curb public ownership. He says well managed control could maintain policy while the nation isn’t ready for ownership. The American Economite Association opening session continues through Tuesday.
Elizabeth Cullen, an 11 year old Sioux Falls girl, wins a state supreme court ruling overturning a lower court verdict that dismissed damages in a false arrest suit against Sioux City officials. The court remands for retrial with proper instructions to determine damages.
Vermillion L L D reports the Minnesota Dakota conference set meeting January 3 at the St Paul Hotel with South Dakota colleges including South Dakota University Yankton College Huron College and South Dakota State College expected to attend. The 1914 meet location is still debated with Sioux Falls central and other cities bidding. Gate receipts to cover expenses may require significant guarantees and prep eligibility rules loom as potential changes.
The South Dakota county court in Davison requests any heirs and interested parties to appear January 17, 1914 at ten o'clock a.m. in Mitchell to prove the will of Fred Widmann deceased and to address probate and Letters Testamentary as ordered December 1913.
Acting Mayor Michels called a special meeting to review L P Wolff report on a deep well turbine centrifugal pump to be installed about seventy feet underground. Mitchell Power Company current contract to be arranged. pump and motor to be purchased. Estimated cost 2500 dollars. mid March readiness expected. Old wells show water level down two feet since July.
Funeral services for Fred Widmann were held at his Third Avenue East home, conducted by Rev. B F Tilley. The Elks joined the procession to Grace Land cemetery for the grave ritual. Pallbearers included Gottlieb Scheurenbrand Adolph Scheurenbrand James Lyons J W Sibert John Michels and William Koch.
About fifty to sixty Mitchell families received Christmas assistance from the Associated Charities. Donations of money clothing and food flowed in under strict distribution systems. Mrs Curtis secretary will report next week and funds include a $35 contribution from the Commercial and Savings Bank.
Verne Shroyer and John Beard, accused horse thieves, escaped Belle Fourche jail by removing a window sill, sash, and bars then riding off on Sheriff Hantz’s horse and buggy. The pair, aided from outside, vanished for hours and are thought to have fled toward Wyoming as a posse pursues.
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