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Newspaper
Mitchell Capital
Location
Mitchell, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Mar 30, 1911
Page
4
An article discusses South Dakota land appeal versus distant western states, rural school consolidation urged by Dean Perisho, and reflection on the Saturday New York disaster stressing fire escapes and exit safety in workplaces and schools. It emphasizes individual responsibility and public safety improvements.
Judge Carpenter rules the 1905 immunity shield does not cover subsequent offenses in the meat packing indictments. The 1903 injunction and 1905 immunity bath are set aside for the current charges, opening the path to trial unless new delays arise. Mrs. L J Larson and the McBrides travel from Omaha to Portal, N D, then to Canada.
A large Mitchell congregation met at the Big tabernacle Monday night after Sunday's storm. Dr. Bromley preached against sin with a call to seek the Lord, urging personal conversion and grace. Several attendees responded to the invitation and surrendered to Christ.
The Ladies Relief Corps donated an American flag to the high school as a reminder of duty to country and citizenship. Mrs Evelyn Curtis gave the presentation speech, Superintendent Hoff accepted and praised patriotism, Rev W M Mair highlighted wartime efforts, and two patriotic songs were sung by students. The flag will have a permanent pedestal on the platform.
The Mitchell District Medical Society met Monday evening for its winter gathering in Mitchell. Members convened to discuss professional matters and community health concerns.
The Department of Justice will begin proceedings against the billion dollar coal trust. The case targets the Pennsylvania, Baltimore & Ohio and other railroads accused of conspiring to boost coal prices. Described as the largest trust suit in U.S. history with many Wall Street figures involved.
Harrodsburg Kentucky Mrs J M Brisges wife of a Methodist evangelist was burned to death with her three sons when fire destroyed her father J T Veatch residence. Springfield Missouri Dr D E Morris and four children perished in a fire that consumed their Aurora home. Morris rescued five adults and one child before succumbing to smoke.
The State Bank of Shaska county in California closed voluntarily on Saturday and the state bank examiner took charge. President C. C. Bush said confidence remains that the bank can meet its liabilities shown as 1,015,304 on the latest statement, noting some big loans may not look good. The First Savings Bank of Schaska halted payments at noon due to heavy withdrawals.
A severe electrical storm hit Philadelphia shortly after 6 PM destroying buildings and tearing down telegraph lines. The Tacony area was severed from the city, a man was killed at Tacony station, and the New York division rail yards were shut after the Holmesburg tower and Tacony station were demolished. Nearby Germantown sufferred damage including the cupola of St. Michael’s church and roofs lost at Jones’ Hall and the American Metal Roof plant.
Watertown South Dakota ends the fiscal year in excellent financial condition praising the businesslike administration of Mayor John W. Martin. The report highlights solid budgeting and prudent oversight as key factors in the city’s strong finances.
Pierre South Dakota reports Col T G Orr of Brookings named superintendent of the state soldiers home with W B Evans Pierre adjutant W H Cornell Brookings quarter master W H Wilcox Hot Springs surgeon and Mrs T G Orr matron. A five thousand dollar surety bond is filed. Orr to assume duties next month.
Albert Wendland of Oelrichs South Dakota, suspected burglar caught in a store break in, is believed to have gone insane after the death of two children in a fire at his home two years earlier. Friends say he has lost touch with right and wrong. He faces the county insanity board for verdict, with possible commitment to Yankton state hospital.
A Mitchell South Dakota reader reports longstanding kidney trouble and backache improved after using Doan's Kidney Pills. The testimonial notes initial relief after a few doses and ongoing recommendation of the product. FosterMilburn Co. of Buffalo, NY is listed as the sole U S agents, price fifty cents.
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