Devastating Alabama Cyclone Kills 25
A Birmingham storm report cites 25 dead with seven in Irondale and about fifteen in Birmingham city limits. The cyclone wrecked Pratt City and nearby towns, tore roofs from buildings, and left many homeless as fire and police aid units worked amid wreckage. Citizens were urged to seek shelter as crews continued recovery.
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Birmncham
Ala
Birmingham
Trondale
Pratt City
First Methodist
Binwincuam
Jones’ Valley
Irondale
G. C. Chapman
Mentor
South Twentieth Street
Robert J. Lowe
State Democratic Committee
South Hillands
J. Alexander
Avenue J
Twenty-fourth Street
W. P. Dickerson
Southentieth Street
Avenues
J Frenth
Chicago millinery tragedy shocks city
Charles Latti shot his wife in her millinery shop at 606 West Sixty third street then killed himself. The couple’s motive remains unknown as Chicago police investigate the fatal double event reported March 25.
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Chicago
Chicaco
Charles Lattimer
West Sixty-third Street
Mra. Lattimer
Hurricane death toll rises in Birmingham area storm
Citizens pledge ten thousand dollars for immediate relief after a Birmingham tornado. Troops guard wrecked districts, and searchers tally eighteen dead with many wounded. Mayor Drennen leads relief, while deaths in Irondale and surrounding areas push the toll to eighteen.
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Biawixonax
Ala
Birmingham
Drennen
Jacksonville Storm Passes Over City With Light Damage
A severe windstorm swept Jacksonville Florida this morning causing downed electric wires and a fire department response at Cedar and Beaver streets where a lineman suffered a serious though nonfatal shock. No fatalities were reported as the city and waterfront felt only minor impact. Receipts show an increase in February internal revenue collections to 22 660 437 with notable gains in spirits and miscellaneous taxes and a rise over the prior year.
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Jacksonville
Fla
Cedar and
Beaver Streets
Internal Revenue
Wasnixatox
Death Instead of Trial: Ed White Tries to Hang Self
Anion Potst Ga March 27 Ed White living two miles from here faced illicit whisky charges and a county court trial. He tied a chain to his neck and a cherry tree limb, attempting suicide before two passersby rescued him. White recovered and returned home. Also, the schooner George W Waitford ashore on Sand Island near Mobile. Ship from Belize in the Jamaica and British-Honduras fruit trade, total loss with crew saved.
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Union Point
Anion Potst
Ed White
White
Newgroen
Pope Mitchell
Mobile
Mootte
George W. Waitford
Myers
Belize
Jamaica
Sand Island
Bay
American claims against Spain rise over 30 million
A Senate war claims committee led by former Senator Chandler received from the State Department a full list of American claims against Spain tied to Cuba upheavals. Totals approach $30 million with five claims over $1 million, including John W. Brock’s loss estimate at $2,164,014 and the widow Mrs Ruiz seeking $75,000.
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Wasmmatox
Matoteli
Chandler
New Hampshire
State Department
Spain
Cuba
Paris
United States
Ruiz
Havana
John W. Brock
MacArthur Approves Fate Meted Out to Mando Ducat Leaders
General MacArthur approved the sentence of the Mando Ducats leaders for the Calamba murder. Five ringleaders to be executed at Catampa on April 5, one life imprisonment, four at 20 years. Captain Macanus praised for securing convictions amid Laguna unrest.
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MacArthur
Maxis
Mando-Ducat
Quiximimg
Calamba
Baylake
Catampa
Macanus
Laguna
Havas
Bates G. Rathbone
Posta
Cuba
China Refuses To Sign The Treaty In Far East Affairs
In Peking and London reports the Manchurian treaty remains unsigned as tensions rise over indemnities and foreign presence. A London murder of a missionary is cited as affecting regional sentiment, while fears of Russia’s seizure and China’s partition loom. The crisis draws in American and other powers as officials seek a path forward amid violence and diplomatic strain.
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Powers
E. Stonehouse
London Society
Trencently
Shenan
Rockhill
United States
China
New Fang
Jia
Russia
Poocotrnet
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Rome
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G. OC. Chapman
B B. Hudson
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Carrie Henry
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Liu Kun Yi
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