Tornadoes devastate Illinois Indiana with many dead and widespread damage
A massive tornado packed through northeastern Illinois and nearby states killing at least 26 people and injuring hundreds. Elgin and Melrose Park bore the worst toll with multiple fatalities in churches, while Destruction spread to Joliet Evanston Wilmette and other suburbs. Emergency Calvary hospitals, Red Cross relief, and National Guard patrols followed as towns faced power outages and ruined property.
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Weather forecast for Denver and southwest states
Denver forecast for March 28 confirms a brief warm spell with nears and unsettled conditions in New Mexico and Arizona. Monday and Tuesday look mainly fair with rising temperatures in southern areas and unsettled activity in the north part of the region.
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Tornado Toll Rises Across Georgia and Alabama
Severe tornadoes ripped through Georgia and Alabama causing widespread destruction. LaGrange West Point and Agricola reported heavy damage with dozens dead and many injured. Red Cross prepared to rush relief as rail service struggled and towns faced darkness and piled debris.
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Toll of tornadoes leaves wide death and damage across states
Tornadoes across six states create a growing death toll and millions in property losses. Chicago suburbs and Elgin report the heaviest damage with dozens killed or missing. Georgia Alabama and Indiana victims also tallied. The storms moved northeast into Illinois and Ohio with numerous towns counting fatalities and injuries.
Wood denies Borah charges on campaign methods
Gen Leonard Wood issued a statement from Chicago asserting Senator Borah’s charges about Wood national committee campaign methods are unwarranted. He said the charges aim to influence the Michigan primary and that campaign managers will answer proper inquiries about expenditures.
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Leadville Weather Reports Moderating Cold Front
Cold wave and high winds hit the upper Arkansas valley today with a minimum temperature of two above zero at Leadville Colorado. Weather is moderating this evening as the cold stay loosens and winds ease.
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Turks in Suspense Hear Allies Decision Amid Uncertain Fate
Constantinople overshadowed by foreign office moves as Turks await Paris and London decisions. Commercials debate liquor ban and trade if straits neutralized with Batoum and Piraeus rising in influence while American shipping faces terminal gaps and reliance on foreign agents.
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Movie Star Wife Seeks Support Not Divorce
Mrs Mildred Harris Chaplin wife of the film comedian will not sue for divorce but seeks financial support. She says she has not seen Charlie Chaplin in two weeks and he has not lived with her for months. Chaplin reportedly responds such is life in the great west.
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Calles to Lead Obregon Campaign in Mexico
Nogales Sonora March 28 Former Governor P Elias Calles resigned from the Carranza cabinet to manage the campaign for General Alvaro Obregon for president He departs on a speaking tour through the state to oppose militarism and challenge Carranza whom the Obregon faction accuses of seeking Benora via War Minister General Manuel Digues
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Forger Arrested in Utah Pending Federal Case
Carl Fisher alias KR C Johnston charged with passing a forged United States treasury check for 7000 dollars at Cordova Alaska on February 11 1920. He was arrested at Hite Utah and will be brought to Salt Lake City tomorrow according to work received here tonight.
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New German Cabinet Faces Tepid Reception and Cuno Exit
Berlin March 28 The new cabinet, expected to win a three fourths majority, met a luke warm reception amid coalition critique. Captain Fisher Cuno’s late elimination as finance minister draws attention to his ties with Hamburg America Steamship, with labor leader Legien seen as influence over the crisis.
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Marines erase St Patrick's Day from calendar
U S Marines departed from San Francisco on a routine voyage causing clocks to shift as westbound ships crossed the 150th meridian. The transport carrying the Marines reached the latitude on March 16 and woke to a March 18 date, blotting out March 17 for Irish observers.
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Labor unions mobilize 190000 workers for nonpartisan campaign
The American Federation of Labor announces a nationwide effort to organize 190000 workers into 50000 committees to support a nonpartisan political campaign. Leaders Samuel Gompers Frank Morrison and James Connell say the plan will coordinate 40000 local appointments and 10000 city committees with unity and cooperation.
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Settlement of Civil Warfare in Germany Expected Soon
Workers' Executive Committee hopes for cessation of hostilities nationwide at an early date as talks or arrangements move toward peace. The report notes persistent turmoil and calls for coordinated actions to end the conflict. Headlines emphasize the push for rapid settlement and national unity amid ongoing clashes.
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Workers’ Executive Committee
Reichswehr Troops Trapped at Wesel Face Settlement
In Dusseldorf March 27 a speedy settlement of Ruhr clashes was hoped for after eight days of warfare. workers propose a cease fire and neutral zone around Wesel with arms retained by workers, while Reichswehr troops would withdraw. Berlin must accept for a halt to hostilities and reassert control if needed.
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Soviet Russia and Ukraine communists reach agreement
Moscow March 28 conferences between Russian bolshevik leaders and Ukrainian communist party representatives at Kharkov produced a working agreement with prospects of harmonious action between the two countries. A conference of Ukrainian soviets will be held at Kharkov May 1.
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Seven Pound Potato Raised in Canada
Calgary report on a remarkable seven pound potato grown by Mr. McArthur in Coaldale Alberta. Farmers and townsfolk crowded the window display while experts note the tuber’s size and the farmer’s claim of a large crop.
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Morning Journal
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Mars
Red Cross workers freed after Siberia capture
A telegram from J N Medill and Lieut Frank R Blunt reports that they and another American named Lacy, captured by bolsheviks in eastern Siberia, have been liberated and are leaving for Verkhniehundingk. The message notes appreciation for Soviet courtesies.
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Carpenters Vote Wage Rise In Chicago Agreement
Union carpenters will earn 1.25 an hour from May 1 for twelve months after an agreement reached last night between the union and employers.
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Turken Cannon Patent Sold to French Government
Paris March 28 Delamare Maze French inventor sold to the French government the patent for a new long range gun with a tested range of 100 to 120 miles. Shell speed is about 4178 feet per second. Britain seeks rights to use the plans. Belgium builds a similar cannon at Liege. American attachés request access to tests. The weapon is linked to memories of German Big Berthas used on Paris two years ago.
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Poles repulse Bolshevik drive on Podolia front
Polish headquarters report fierce fighting along a 600 kilometer front. Polish armored trains and river craft fought Bolshevik monitors on the Pripet and Podolia fronts. Despite gas shells and heavy attacks, the Poles held positions around Kane t z Podolsk Mozir and Deranzia with several Bolshevik formations annihilated.
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McAdoo Declines Oregon Primary Nomination Offer
William G. McAdoo rejects a Oregon primary petition and urges uninstructed delegates to a future Democratic national convention. He argues against self seeking and calls for free, principled ballots and opposition to candidate influence in elections.
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Railroad Official Dies Amid Mass in Wichita
Nicholas J. O'Brien general manager of the Orient railroad Texas lines collapsed and died today in Wichita after attending mass. The sudden death removes a key executive as the company handles traffic across Texas and nearby territories.
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Exhibition Games Open Morning Journal Notes Scores
Morning Journal outlines several exhibition games with line scores and battery lists across multiple cities including Tulsa Nashville and New York. Entries cite teams such as St Louis Americans Philadelphia New York Boston Chicago and Dallas along with players like Bayne Sutheran Severeld Hodge Dodd and Kohlbrecker.
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