Twenty-Two Believed Trapped in West Virginia Mine
Rescue efforts at the Bethlehem mine No 41 in Barrackville continue with six to seven men expected to be located by tonight. Governor Gore and officials oversee the operation as air quality improves and fire remains smoldering.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairmont
W. Va
Bethlehem Mines Corporation
Barrackville
Callie Alstead
Charles Osborne
Claude Reynolds
Hayes Perkins
Arthur Woody
Tom Day
Barracksville
Gore
West Virginia
Bethlehem Company
John J. Cornwell
Romney
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company
Baltimore
Daniel J. Willard, Jr
Baltimore and Ohio
Tornado Toll in Indiana Reach 94 Dead
Rescue crews tally 94 known dead across Griffin Princeton Owensville Poseyville Elizabeth and nearby North Sands after a southwestern Indiana tornado. Total injured listed at 516 as survivors wander among wrecked homes.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
North Sands
Griffin
Princeton
Owensville
Poseyville
Elizabeth
North Sends
Bank Robbery Shootout Ends with Four Captured in Steelville
In Steelville Missouri this afternoon two robbers were killed two wounded and captured after a citizen police engagement with the outfit attempting to rob the Farmers Bank of Steelville. One citizen was wounded during the clash.
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Steelville
Farmers’ Bank of
Railroads Hold Interest in Other Railroads Bill Advances in Calendar
Charleston reports a busy legislative session with school law debates dominating House and Senate action. Bills on compulsory attendance ages, alcohol education in schools, and local Braxton county prosecution drew opposition and close votes. A railroads interest bill remained on the third reading calendar as other local measures progressed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
House of Delegates
Senate
van Sickle
Preston County
Dealey
Committee On Education
I. King
Nicholas County
Harry W. Rayer
Berkeley Springs
King
Read
Bayer
Edwards
Cogar
Robinson
House
Braxton
A. C. Herold
R. F. Kidd
Kidd
Braxton County
Grafton
Jane Lew
Weston
Weston Board of Education
Ripley
Judiciary Committee
Quadrangle Cup to be contested by Ivy League rivals
Four universities Cornell Columbia Dartmouth and Pennsylvania will play each other annually starting this spring for the Quadrangle Cup, a trophy created by agreement among the schools.
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New York
Cornell
Columbia
Dartmouth
Pennsylvania
Fou
Barrackville Mining Tragedy Weeps As Rescue Fails
A grim Barrackaville scene depicts twenty three wives twenty one mothers and fifty seven children waiting for news from depths. Gas masked rescuers descend to recover loved ones as work halts and rain-soaked autos idle in the mining village.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Airmont
W. Va
Callie Alstead
Leonard Saunders
Burt Marshall
Barrackaville
Missing Warren Teacher Betty Britt Found in Pittsburg
A five week search for Betty Jean Britt, a Warren Ohio school teacher missing since February 13, ended when she walked into the Allegheny police station in Pittsburg claiming to be the missing educator. Detectives noted her resemblance to published photos and confirmed identity with a Warren source.
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Pittsburg
Mar
Betty Jean Britt
Warren
Ohio
Allegheny
Hiram
Miss Britt
Squirrel Hill
F. M. Griffing
Griffing
Tennessee Begins Burial of Its Dead After Storm
Nashville reports the state has started burying its thirty four storm victims. Rehabilitation work is underway in Sumner County with two Gallatin committees organizing relief and property checks. One panel estimates about $30000 needed to fully address the damage and destitution.
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Nashville
Tenn
Tennessee
Kentucky
Sumner County
Gallatin
J. E. Murray
Pistol Accident Kills FiveYearOld Girl in West Virginia
In Wheeling on March 20 Margaret Anders five year old daughter of coal miner Mike Anders of Roneys Point was fatally wounded by a pistol blast from which her brother George fifteen was attempting to remove rusted bullet. The accident occurred in a meadow near the Anders home. George fled into the woods and was later found by deputy Theritts. he was weak from tonsillitis and exposure. Neighbors found the girl's body.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Margaret Anders
Mike Anders
Roney’s Point
George
Anders
Theritts
Navy plans fleet air wing with five carriers and 300 planes
Washington report details a program to equip the fleet with a swift air wing featuring more than 150 bombing planes and support craft. Five carriers are planned, led by the Saratoga and Lexington, with three additional 23,000 tonners to follow. The total destroyers and battleships carry separate air forces, and a decision on carrier size awaits further action.
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Washington
Mar
Saratoga
Camden
N. J
Navy Department
Wilbur
Lexington
Funeral for Lord Curzon in Westminster London
London March 20 The funeral service for Marquis Curzon of Kedleston one of Britain s most distinguished statesmen will be held in Westminster Abbey on Wednesday. The body will be buried at Kedleston Thursday. The House of Lords will suspend business Monday as a mark of respect.
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London
Mar
Westminster Abbey
Marquin Curzon
Kedleston
Great Britain
Houshold
House of Lords
Lord Curzon
Marquis Curzon
Sirohn W. Thomson-Walker
Sir Herbert Barker
Anti Tetanus Serum Sent Into Storm Area
The H. K. Mulford Company of Philadelphia announced it sent 5000 packages of anti tetanus serum to the storm swept middle west area. Four thousand went to the Illinois state board of health and 1000 were sent today to Murphysboro Illinois.
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Philadelphia
H. K. Mulford Company
Phildelphia
Middle West
State Board of Health of
Illinois
Murphysbere
Barracksville Mine Explosion Leaves 34 Entombed Near Fairmont
Relatives and friends gather near the Barracksville mine boiler house in Fairmont West Virginia as rescuers search after a blast there entombed 34 miners. The page shows the familiar scene of anxious waiting for word on the victims.
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Barracksville
Fairmont
Mrs. Vivian Ice Dies From Burns in Fairview Home
Mrs. Vivian Ice aged twenty four wife of Pete Ice of Fairview died from burns received when her clothes ignited as she stood before a fire at her home. She taught in Fairview public schools and was the only child of Mrs. Way Flowers. She formerly attended Fairmont State Normal School.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Vivian Ice
Pete Tee
Fairview
Ice
Way Flowers
Fairmont State Normal School
Murphysboro Tornado Toll Rises and Aid Flows
Murphysboro reports 180 dead after Wednesday's tornado as more bodies are recovered and injuries rise. About 4,000 homeless and over 960 in serious condition strain relief efforts with doctors, nurses, and anti tetanus serum arriving. A Sunday memorial is planned as relief networks from Carbondale to state and federal agencies coordinate food clothing shelter and medical aid for affected residents.
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Murphysboro
National Guard
Enemgh
Elks Club
Carbondale
Ars
Mar
Red Cross
108Th Medical Regiment
St. Louis
Len Small
West Frankfort
Maryeboro
Chicago
Matty I
White County
Ilinoia
Tornado Toll Rising Across Five States With 809 Dead
Chicago reports 800 to 809 dead with about 2,916 injured after a Wednesday tornado that hit five states. Red Cross says upwards of 15,000 homeless with tents and supplies rushed to shelters as burials begin in Murphysboro and West Frankfort.
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Murphysboro
West Frankfort
Gorham
McLeansboro
Parrish Aus
Logan
Henton
Hurst
Indiana Griffin
Princeton
Owenville
Posseyville
Northlands
Elizabeth Aedes
Tennessee Ee
Shelbyville
Knoxville
Cinmacenens i
Kentucky
Beaumonts
Holland
Jakeland
Pringfield
Vidgeport Sige
Missouri Dbiehle
Annapolis
Siatadalarae
Alenburg Potianamnille
Chicago
Mar
Kinsfolk and Friends
Associated Press
Red Cross
Desoto
Bush
Enfield
Parrish
Neig
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Jennie Jean Britt
Warren Ohio
Gurzon
Westminster
Murphyorord
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