Deadly Tornado Ravages Southern Illinois and Indiana
A massive tornado swept from Missouri into Illinois and Indiana, killing and injuring hundreds in West Frankfort Murphysboro Desoto Parish Princeton Carmi and other towns. Hospitals formed in churches and schools as rescuers battled fires and debris, with officials scrambling to confirm exact totals as communications failed.
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Chicago
Mar
Tlnoly
Indiana
Missouri
Frankfort
Murphysboro
West Frankfort
Small
St. Louis
Desoto
Parish
Princeton
Ind
Griffin
Gorham
Carmi
Crossville
Bush
Hurst
Dis
Annapolis
Mississippi River
Illinois
Mississippi
Murphyshoro
Ill
Indiana Line
Tudiana
Tudianapolis
Centrale
Wear Frankfort
Foiner
Carbondale
Carbondale Tea Presd
Mur- Payshare
Nat Town
Cantralla
Parulah
Whitois Tetey
Payvish
Tiitton
Carborndale
Dexil
Amondate
Vreetatiane
Jiere
Chester
Duquela
Jacksonville
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy
Hay
Hla
Parsons
Weat Frankfort
Carris and Orient
Mle
Parrish
Senate adjourns sine die after long nominations fight
Special Senate Session ends after a dispute over Warren nomination and Coolidge. The body adjourns for recess until December as Congress clears Washington and unconfirmed nominees die with adjournment. Thomas Woodlock of New York was not confirmed to the Interstate Commerce Commission.
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Wanlington
Senate
Coolidge
Warren
Congress
Washington
Ottote
Thomas ©. Woodlock
New York
Interstate Commerce Commission
Jeuders
Dawes to Take Issue to Country on Senate Rules
Vice-President Dawes will push the issue from the country in public addresses. He aims to revise Senate rules to curb filibusters, plans his first talk at the Associated Press annual luncheon in New York on April 21, and expects to speak next in Ohio and Indiana, though no definite engagements are set.
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Washington
Dawes
Associated Press
New York
Ohio
Indiana
Jail Doors Close On W D Shepherd Murder Charge
Chicago on March 18, William D Shepherd faced murder indictment for killing foster-son William Nelson McClintock with typhoid germs and poisons. O C Fairman named in 22 counts. he was held while Shepherd’s trial approached. The defense sought habeas relief and argued a giant conspiracy involving the will. no plea entered yet.
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Chicago
Mar
William D. Shepherd
William Nelson
McClintock
O. C. Fairman
Shepherd
William Scott Stewart
Snwyar
Stewart
Faiman
Jacob H. Hopkins
Criminal Courts
Falman
Cook County
Jads
Peter Hoffman
Crowe
Axman
Waa
Palm Beach Fire Leaves Destruction At Breakers
A blaze at the Breakers Hotel in Palm Beach destroys the Breakers and threatens nearby properties including the Palm Beach Hotel. Estimate losses range from four to six million dollars with rumors of guest fatalities. martial law is declared to curb looting as firefighters battle the flames amid a large crowd.
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Gore Sideath
Palm Beach
Polis Beach
Fla
Pire
Palo Beach
Lake Worth
West Palm Beach
West
Palm Deach
Royal Poin- Ciana
Bradley's Club
Buosis
Bac
Royal Poinciana
Breakers Hotel
Henry M. Phugler
Ira
BBC
Bradley Club
Senate declines to form impeachment court in Ferguson case
Austin March 18 The senate today declined to resolve itself into an impeachment court to reconsider the Ferguson impeachment of 1917. A motion to indefinitely postpone the proposition carried sixteen to thirteen.
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Austin
Tex
Senate
Ferguson
Eleven Bills Passed By House And Ten By Senate
The West Virginia legislature reported a routine day as the House approved eleven bills and the Senate ten. Notably, the proposal to establish a State Council for the Care of Crippled Children passed the Senate 24 to 4 and moves to the House for action. Senators Alderson Ashworth Darnall and Yoho voted against with reasoning cited. The bills span administration changes, county tax shares, delinquent lists, and sheriff payments, among others. The House advanced measures on pharmacist licensing, fraudulent medical diplomas, and charity aid, while rejected several others after committee reports. Speaker Keatley welcomed Wheeling publisher H. Ogden. (Turn to Page Seven).
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Charleston
W. Va
House of
Senate
Totr
Alderson
Clay County
Ashworth
Raleigh
Darnall
Cabell County
Yoho
Marshall County
Uc -Cahell
Aller Senata Billa
Hugud
Wyoming County
Wheeling Independent
Mingo County Independent
Princeton
Supreme Court
Targe
Distrte
Wyoming
Eleventh Judicial District
Gct
Partnagtrg
Hause Ala
House
Judiciary Committee
Keatley
H. ©. Ogden
House of Delegates
Ani
Fire in Barrackville Mine Not Extending Over Large Area
No. 4h mine of Bethlehem Mine Corporation at Barrackville, near Fairmont, WV, reports a fire contained to the right heading. R M Lambie, WV mines chief, said it should be under control soon. About 22 of 34 men remain entombed, with rescue teams probing likely locations.
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Fairmont
Howard Mi Core
Bethlehem Mine Corporation
R. M. Lambie
West Virginia Department of Mines
Lambie
W. Va
Barrackaville
Bethlehem Mines Corporation
Thomas
Buckley
Taent
Howard- Gore
Speial
T. R. Johnna
Bethlehem Corporation
Hojat
Lamble
Gore
Lloyd — Fitzhugh
Minera
United Ming Workers of America
Barrickville
Yau A. Bittner
West Virginia
Bittner
Yourybody
Meera
United Mine Workers of America
Behlaham Mining Corporation
Barrackville
Jawa
United States
Itaga
Paramount
Thatparrackville
Federal Bureau of Mines
United Mine Workers of
Aimerigg
Barracksville
Bethleheim
Tea Eye
R. M. Lamble
Showgit
Buen
Janie
No. 4
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Dubois
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Logan
Orient Ming
Athols Central
Louisville
Elizabeth
New Albany
Russellville
Ala
William Green Wea
Litlevilla
Splden
Cairo
W.N. Wood
Cydara
Washington Herald
Clarion News
Torpady
Princetoi
Vincennes
Lnd
Princeston
Airyain
Haine Pickly Company
W. D. Shepherd
O. Farman
de Soto
Ming County
State Council For Care of
Lower Branch
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