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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 27, 1913
Page
4
A violent tornado ripped through downtown Omaha and the Finest Residence area, killing about two hundred residents. Fires erupted across the devastated districts and were halted only by a heavy rainstorm.
Storms across the Midwest kill and injure hundreds as tornadoes devastate Omaha and surrounding towns. Militia and troops move in to enforce order while fires burn and telegraph lines fail. Death tolls rise in Council Bluffs Yutan and Perth with dozens missing and hundreds injured.
The Central District Good Roads association comprising Beadle, Spink, Day, and other counties will meet in Miller on March 28. Governor Byrne will discuss A Greater South Dakota while local officials and state leaders outline road plans, legislation, and practical improvements for cross country routes.
Dispatchers confirm Northwestern passenger station in Wolsey burned last night. Fire likely started by an overheated stove and strong winds hindered fighting the flames.
Lincoln writes to Secretary of State on July 25 1814 noting public perception of presidential appointments. He criticizes delegating appointment power to departments and warns of the president appearing as a mere figurehead. He cites General Taylor to illustrate popularity from decisive action.
J C Cantonwine, released after three years in Leavenworth for bankruptcy fraud, vows to publish his side of the story in Armour. He claims a conspiracy robbed him of about 40000 and says he will rent the Armour opera house to present his evidence and seek justice.
Attorney John Bollan ten of Watertown denounces opposition to the Richards primary law and urges federal recognition of party provisions in appointments. He argues the president has power to implement the law, and warns patronage corrupts state politics, hoping President Wilson enforces compliance through federal departments.
Gov. Frank M. Byrne designates April 22 1913 as Arbor Day urging planting of trees shrubs vines and flowers across homes farms roads and schools and requesting teachers and students to observe with ceremonies highlighting the day’s significance.
The president prioritizes tariff reform and resists preannouncing an administration program. He sees sailing and currency reform as less urgent, aiming to advance tariff measures through the special session before adjournment while avoiding an agenda that could be disrupted by unexpected complications.
A 1918 bank statement issued November 20 reports a $2,020.97 increase in business activity. The document lists two fewer branches in operation at the time of the frettate ment, with reserve percent noted as 4.0 on 80. The summary covers all banks, trust companies, and national banks.
Stormy weather halts all trains west of Pierre. No passenger service is planned tonight. A freight train led by four snowplows departed westward early this morning, delaying schedules.
President Wilson plans to push tariff revision with a united White House and Congress front. He will consult party leaders and key business figures, avoid hearings, and seek agreed schedules after Payne Aldrich changes, aiming for an early April start.
Dr M E H Thomas advocates a non surgical treatment for appendicitis using diet and copper remedies after extensive tests. He claims the appendix has a purpose and removal is unnecessary when copper based care can heal in four to six weeks. Demonstrations are planned with eastern hospital authorities as patients from many states seek the method.
New York City reports say patients in Berlin treated by Dr Friedmann with his vaccine are responding well. Dr O Hanlon of Dellville hospital notes 16 patients treated today while 14 more await tomorrow as vaccine supply ran out.
Milbank South Dakota reports Ray Welly a Grants County farmer's son aged fourteen marketed three hogs for 54.50. He owns more hogs and plans to market the rest soon. He expects to earn several hundred dollars from his dogs in the coming summer.
Notice that the entire licensed common school land in Davison County will be offered for lease at public auction. The sale is set for March 2 at the courthouse in Davison County with Brinker, Commissioner of School and Public Lands, presiding.
A Davison County circuit court suit by A. C. Berry et al seeks judgment quieting title and determining interests in property described as parts of the West Half of the Southwest Quarter and Southeast Quarter of the Southwest Quarter in Section 22, Township 103, Range 62, plus irregular tracts in Mt. Vernon. The case names numerous defendants including Parmers National Insurance and multiple Bartow and Reynolds parties, with service required in Mitchell by May 1922.
In February there were 3 applications for teacher certificates 407 seeking first grades and 24 for state certificates. Of these 12 were granted state certificates 113 second grades and 48 third grades. Failures totaled 100. The success rate exceeds seventy percent.
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