Tornado Toll Tops 800 as Five States Suffer Massive Destruction
Chicago reports 848 killed and 2,909 injured after a destructive tornado swept five states in five hours. Towns like Murphysboro and Griffin were devastated while Desoto and nearby areas faced heavy losses. Relief crews battle darkness and fires as homes and businesses lie in ruins.
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Kesap
Alr
Pringeton
Ind
Slater
Griffin
Desoto
Tis
Gorham
Mls
Ratys Gees
Mose
Tuya
Murphysboro Tornado Death Toll Dominates Illinois News
Reports from Murphysboro and surrounding areas detail a sweeping tornado that obliterated the prosperous Indiana town and caused the greatest loss of life. Thousands homeless, with dozens dead and hundreds injured, officials appeal for medical aid, supplies, and relief workers as rescue efforts continue.
Stricken Town calls for anti tetanus serum shipment
Indianapolis March 19 William Fortune Red Cross director in Indianapolis received a telegram from Red Cross headquarters requesting 608 inches of anti tetanus serum for the stricken portions of southern Illinois. He notified Brigadier General Dwight Auliman at Fort Harrison and asked an airplane to airlift the serum to Murphysboro Carbondale. Ell Ling & Company is preparing the serum as physicians, nurses, soldiers, and visitors care for the dead and injured amid ongoing relief efforts.
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Indy
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Red Cross Rele
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Red Cross
Illinois
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Carbondale
Fortune
Cortis
Dwight Auliman
Fort Harrison
Haineis
Ell Ling & Company
Toda
William J. Sneed
Carl Choisser
Wallace Haney
Anilay Dames B ‘Dex
Two Miners Dead in Bar rickville Mine Blast
Firefighters located two bodies, Walter Thompson and Leonard Saunders, about a mile from the shaft bottom in Bethlehem Mines No 41 at Bar rickville Fairmont West Virginia. Remaining thirty two miners unaccounted for. rescue efforts continue as officials fear more fatalities. Governor Gore witnessed the scene. morgue viewing denied.
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Bethlehem Mines Corporation
Barrackville
Lkl
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Leonard Saunders
Gore
Uils
Illinois cyclone kills hundreds in southern towns
Illinois and Indiana reeled from a massive storm that killed 900 to 1,000 people and left 2,000 to 4,000 injured across Murphysboro West Frankfort Desoto Gorham and nearby communities. Improvised morgues housed victims as federal, state, and Red Cross aid organized shelter, medical care, and search efforts amid widespread destruction.
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Ilinois
Indiana
Red’ Cross
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Neces
Sary
Playground Bill First To Go Through Both Houses
Charleston W V March 19 The legislature pushed bills rapidly but met perplexing problems as neither chamber finished its calendar before adjournment while adding to measures passed The recreational systems bill became the first general bill to pass both houses but faced a senate amendment changing required voter support and will need house approval Two local bills advanced Huntington school district expansion and Unal city anomaly remedy passed both chambers by suspension of rules and the Buckhannon charter amendment was reconsidered to action on another page Ten.
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House of Delegates
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Tornado crosses Lake Ontario region in late system
Weather bureau meteorologist James H. Kimble reports a tornado that swept parts of Illinois, Indiana and Missouri yesterday moved over the Lake Ontario region and northeast toward the St. Lawrence valley. Shipping between New York and the Grand Banks may feel the tail end as it dissipates near the Atlantic.
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York
Loss of life avoided in Palm Beach hotel fire
Palm Beach March 19 Fire destroyed parts of the Breakers and Palm Beach hotels with no loss of life. Fire Chief Schultz estimated total damages at about 7 million dollars, far above early guesses. Looting arrests numbered over twenty as authorities probe possible plots and suspects. Fire origin traced to an attic room with blame placed on faulty wiring or careless use of electrical appliances.
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Mar
Paget
Breakers
Schultz
Elmer Schulty
Marquis Curzon Dies After Early Friday Morning
London reports Marquis Curzon of Kedlesion as Lord Justice of the Connell died Friday morning. The obituary notes his title and status, with brief reference to his service and honors.
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London
Mirquis Curzon
Kedlesion
Morns Ke
Intricate Murder Trials Tied to Germ Weapons
A May Chicago piece recalls famous germ and poison murder cases. It highlights Arthur Warren Waite and other trials, detailing alleged use of disease germs and deadly poisons in high profile investigations and court proceedings.
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Crate
Withwut McClintoel
Wu- Hiwan Shepherd
de. GG. Falman
Palamt Gaye
Arthur Warren Waite
Dautint
New York City
Borhood
Walte
Clara Peck
Wheck
Grand Nupids
Mich
New York
Page
Representative to Hear Automobile Tax Measure
The local Chamber of Commerce will send a representative to a Monday hearing before the state legislature on a proposed measure to block municipal automobile taxes. City residents fear a ten to fifteen cent cut to the general tax levy and oppose shifting street maintenance costs to nonowners.
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Chamber of Comington
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