Westward Developmentand Interior Plans Spotlight
The text cites Franklin K. Lane urging development of western resources through the Interior Department. It highlights water power and coal as key future energy sources, with aims to electrify mining and regional heating for farms and homes. It notes bipartisan loyalty to national interests across political lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congress
Secretariei Interior
Franklin K. Ae Te
Eerce
Interior
Lane
Imena
Republic
United States
Christmas Eve Calumet Fire Disaster Claims Seventy-Two
A catastrophic fire on Christmas Eve at Calumet causes 72 deaths as a panic spreads through a crowded upper hall. Firefighters force gaps to rescue suffocating victims while chaos and fear erupt among survivors and onlookers.
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Ives
Calumet
Tamoniéus
Campaign Urges Self Rescue Over Fear in Fire Emergency
A wartime guidance piece argues that fear is more destructive than fire and stresses education to help people self protect. It notes that in emergencies, saving others is often impractical and individuals must act to save themselves.
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Ugiie
Phaph
Chicago
Precedent for Bloodletting in Copper District Tragedy
In Michigan's copper region a Christmas Eve hall disaster that killed 72 fuels renewed hostilities between miners and opponents. The attack on Western Federation leader Charles Moyer and the Citizens Alliance action are blamed for escalating violence and shaping public perception of owner complicity. The Mitchell Publishing Company praises its staff cohesion and community role as essential to local business success.
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Michigan
Charles H. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Moyer
Christ
Citizens Alliance
Meyer
Chrismas Hall
Mitchell Publishing Company
Mitchell
Mitshell
Mit Thell
Lakeview Oil Well Reaches World Spotlight in California
In a dramatic account from Wide World January issue, the Lakeview oil well in California erupts with record flow. Beginning March 15 at No 1, sand and equipment issues caused breaks, then the well resumes with intense gushing at about 30 000 barrels daily, delivering stones and oil through a thick casing.
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California
Lakeview
Oil Well Near Mariicopa Produces Massive Flow
A windstorm spillover belched spray as oil from the near Mariicopa well rose, with 32 000 barrels pumped in a day through six inch and four inch lines into reservoirs. By June 22 after the well was brought in four million barrels had been produced worth about two and a half million dollars as the well continued a steady output.
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Mariicopa
Maricopa
Madame Tetrazzini Recalls Letters as Greatest Trial
The article notes Madame Tetrazzini in the January Strand says daily mail from strangers asks for money or tickets. A correspondent offers opera seats with scribbled requests, while another asks for an autograph and box-office proof, reflecting public intrigue around her fame.
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Tetrazzinus
Madame Tetrazzini
Avaca
Indy
Madame
Covent Garden
Will Bygaisnin
Oil Findings Reported Near Leeds Suburb
Sioux City papers claim oil has been found in Leeds with traces nearby and a 20 foot vein of coal reported near the area. The Mitchell Republican notes the oil discovery and coal vein as potential substantial finds.
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Pierre
Pierre Capital Journal
Sioux City
Leeds
Mitchell Republican
Foot Race Sparks Debate On Missouri River Power
Mitchell Aber deen and Sioux Pass compete to harness the Missouri River with river damming for electric power after Robinson highlights benefits of river utilization.
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Pierre
Midland Bank Backing Dairy Growth In Pierre Region
A Midland bank in South Dakota loaned $22,000 last spring to farmers near Midland to buy milk cows. The policy has boosted the local dairy industry and generated cream checks exceeding $5,000 monthly, with the trend expanding across western South Dakota.
Qui Vive club hosts auction bridge and farewell note
The Qui Vive card club met at Mrs. 8 W Lee han's home with eight ladies. Sid Smith won the high prize the club fork. A surprise event for Miss Alma Olson occurred at her sister Mrs. Leonard Wick's home before she leaves for DuBuque to attend school. The Hi Lo bridge club entertained by Mrs. Sid We Smith with high scores by Mrs. George Carlson and EB. M. Chaney.
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8. W. Leehan
Sid Smith
Alma Olson
Leonard Wick
West Fifth Avenue
Miss Olson
Dubuque
Hi Lo
Christmas Party for Dakota Wesleyan Students
A group of about thirty out-of-town Dakota Wesleyan students celebrated Christmas at the Seaman residence hosted by Dr and Mrs W G Seaman Thursday afternoon and evening. The mansion was festively decorated and the program included various amusements.
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Templeton i
Ruthenprinity Morse
Dakota
Wesleyan University
Samuel Weir
Ragéhe
Carlisle
Woonsocket
Barlo
George Minty
Jotk Point
Alice Havens
James Weddie
Mitchell
Matthew
Walter Smith
Elva Smith
Alpena
Elizabeth, Smith
Chicago
Morse
Meade County
Teachine
Dakota Wesleyan
W. G. Seaman
B. A. Bobb
Crs. Bobb
Mt. Verney
Christmas Celebrations At Local Presbyterian Church
Crowded Sunday school room hosts Christmas treat for children with a home scene, recitations, songs, and stunts by Bert Murphy and Lewis Williate. About two hundred gift boxes and trees distributed, then a ship voyage tale and airship entertainment.
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Presbyterian Churchin
Hs Te
Bert Murphy
Lewis Williate
Santos
Washing Feather Pillows In Soap Suds And Sun
The instructions describe making strong warm soapy water to wash feathers, rinsing, wringing, and drying in sun under large cloth bags. Feathers are soaked, turned, and shaken to restore freshness as if new.
Pudding Making and Home Mustard Tips
Instructions describe preparing suet for pudding by rolling and rubbing to crumbs. Directions suggest mixing mustard with syrup and melted bitter to imitate French mustard. Guidance on washing ratine fabric advises gentle rinsing wringing and air drying to avoid heavy ironing and keep a fresh look.
Professor Gra y urges careful public control of utilities
Prof. John F. Gray of the University of Minnesota told the opening session of the American Economic Association in St Paul that strict government supervision of public service corporations could prevent public ownership, a path he warned the nation is not ready for. The convention runs through Tuesday.
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Epineppotis
Minn
John Ff. Gra&y
University of Minnesota
Americang@Economic Association
Evicted Girl Wins Her Case Against Police Officials
Sioux Falls 11 year old Elizabeth Cullen won a state supreme court ruling. The court sent the case back for retrial after finding the police officers restrained her liberty unlawfully at a public dance hall stating she could be awarded damages determined by a jury.
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Sioux Walls
S. B
Lizabeth Cutllen
Dickenson
Sioux Halls
State Supreme Court
Miss Cullen
Circuit Court
Colleges Plan Tourney Across Dakota Conference Meeting
Vermillion LL D describes the Minnesota Dakota conference meeting set for January 3 at the St Paul Hotel with participants from University of South Dakota Yankton College Dakota Wesleyan Huron College and South Dakota State College. The 1914 conference track meet location is uncertain with Grand Forks Aberdeen Huron and Sioux Falls in contention. Gate guarantees and eligibility rules for prep and varsity players loom as key issues.
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Sioux Falls
Notice of Will Probate for Fred Widmann
Pursuant to an order of the Davison County Court a hearing is set for January 17, 1914 at 10:00 a.m. in Mitchell South Dakota to prove the will of Fred Widmann deceased and to issue Letters Testamentary. Persons interested may appear to contest. Dated December 27, 1913. Judge C. C. Thompson. Clerk Cattrell.
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South Oak
Davison
Fred Widmann
Leoh
Su. Dmann
Walter Widmann
Lo.asn
Herman Morgan
Herman Wid
Widmann
Hir
Rose
Mitchell
S. D
C. C. Thompson
City to Install Deep Well Turbine Pump at Waterworks
Acting Mayor Michels called a special meeting to review L P Wolff s report on a deep well turbine centrifugal pump to be installed seventy feet underground. Mitchell Power Co current proposal drives contract and purchase of pump and motor as old pumps continue supplying mains. Installation likely mid March with sand extraction tests and potential minor pump wear. water level down two feet since July.
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Michels
L. P. Wolff
Wolff
Chiaman
Water Works Committee
Smith
Mitchell Power Company
Funeral Rites Held For Fred Widmann at Home
Funeral services for Fred Widmann who died Tuesday of heart failure were held yesterday at his Third Avenue East home. Rev B I Tilley led the service with Mrs Tilley and Ada Tilley performing hymns, Elks attended in a body and conducted the grave ritual at Grace Land cemetery with pallbearers named Gottlieb Scheurenbrand Adolph Scheurenbrand James Lyons J W Sibert John Michels William Loch.
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Fred Widmann
Third Avenue East
Langdon Street
Widmann
B. I. Tilley
The
Baptist Church
Ada Tilley
Many Poor Are Made Happier On Christmas Day
Mitchell families benefited from the Associated Charities Christmas effort. Fifty to sixty households received baskets of food clothing and luxuries. Cash gifts included 35 from the Commercial and Savings Bank. A detailed report by Mrs Curtis will outline the work next week.
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Mitchell
Associated Charities
Curtis
Commercial & Savings Bank
Worthy Fund
Escape with Sheriff's Rig in Bold County Jail Break
Verne Shroyer and John Beard alleged horse thieves escaped from Belle Fourche South Dakota county jail with outside help. They removed a jail window sill and bars, then fled on Sheriff Hantz’s horse and buggy, headed toward Wyoming. A posse pursues with no word yet.
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Belle Fourche
S. D
Verne Shroyer
John Beard
Calgary
Can
Hantz
Wyoming
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Iffigial County Paper
South Dakota
San Francisco
John Muir
W. EB. Tipt
Wuannie Cox
Elacta
Starlight
Qi Tiyis
Gaxland
Reeves
Scotland
Marion Cox
Chaplain Reeves
Cox
Jenniot Wiltse
Mirstaktainhs
Minty-Morse
Camp Fire Club
Alice Warne
Camp Wire Elib
Third Avenue West
Kelsey-Hagen
Arthur Kelsey
L’edora
Edna Hagen
Wauton
Iowa
Wedora
the State Press
QUI Vive Club
Parewell Party
Jousehold Fints
Sioux Pales
Prom Pance Hall
Tim
Approy Inc
Cattrell
Sbhai
City Waterworks
Wil Vossess
Belle Hurche
Jalil
GHP
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