Tornado Kills and Injures Hundreds Across Several States
A violent tornado storm hit central Western Southern and parts of Eastern States killing well over 100 and injuring hundreds. Alabama reports 28 dead with others confirmed in Indiana Tennessee Ohio New York Michigan and Louisiana. Thomasville and Lower Peachtree wiped out as communications cut off hampered tallies.
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Former Governor Black Dies After Illness in Troy
In Troy on March 22, former Governor P. S. Black died at home after a serious heart illness. He had written to a Chicago lawyer claiming an attempt to place him in an insane asylum and alleging he was trying to kill Dorothy and herself.
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City of Macon collides with unknown steamer in Vineyard Sound
In Vineyard Haven on March 21 the passenger and freight steamer City of Macon of the Savannah line collided with an unidentified Metropolitan line freighter off Tarpaulin Cove. The City of Macon was gashed but stayed afloat. the other vessel's injuries and fate were not learned.
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Eaton House Searched for Poison Box in Poisoning Case
A special Grand Jury session was held from 11:30 am to 5:30 pm as State Officer John Scott and Deputy Congdon searched the Eaton home at Assinippi for the arsenic container linked to Rear Admiral Joseph Giles Eaton’s death. Finding the receptacle could lead to the poison source and a second arrest. Authorities seek help from New England towns.
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Storm sweeps nation from Texas to New York with violent winds
Es timates place more than 200 injured as a spring storm roars across the nation. The system moves from northern Texas through the Mississippi valley and into the Great Lakes region with sudden gusts and snow in parts.
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New York
Mississippi Valley
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Great Lake Region
Vice Commission to Call on Wilson
The Illinois Vice Commission will visit President Wilson at the White House tomorrow morning to urge a constitutional amendment for a federal minimum wage for women and child workers. It also asks the President to call a general conference of vice investigators next fall to address the issue.
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Friedmann Bacillus Live Bug Report Prompts Caution
Washington March 21 government experts report Dr Friedmann's bacilia live bug will propagate. Experiments have begun though officials urge the public to await a long series of tests before drawing conclusions.
Dr Friedmann Seeks Public Tuberculosis Clinic in New York
Dr Friedmann expressed a strong desire to treat hundreds of tuberculosis patients in the city and to counter hostile criticisms. He said he does not seek fortune from his tuberculosis culture and is willing to follow state professional rules while advocating for a public clinic.
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New York
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Burglar Steals $75 in Gems From Medford Home
A burglar ransacked Christ Koford's Medford residence at 6 Joseph Street late yesterday afternoon. Jewelry valued at $75 was stolen after the cellar door was forced with a crowbar. No suspect or trace had been found by nightfall.
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Governor Black Sails Against a Fatal Heart Illness
INL Governor Black, long troubled by heart disease, faced a rapid decline after Christmas. He had recovered earlier, traveled from Freedom New Hampshire to Washington for a Supreme Court engagement, and after a last relapse, doctors judged the end near. The governor, told of his condition, remained calm as the crucial case remained unfinished.
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College of Business Administration Degree Mentioned
A college of business administration offers a four year program culminating in a degree upon completion. The text notes B A will confer the degree in business after the four year curriculum.
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McCombs Declines Paris Ambassadorship
Washington March 21 William F McCombs chairman of the national Democratic committee announced he had declined to become ambassador to France in a formal statement.
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William F. McCombs
National Democratic Committee
France
Fog Shrouds Collision Off Tarpaulin Cove
In dense fog off Tarpaulin Cove near Naushon Island the City of Macon collided with an unknown steamer, likely the James S. Whitney. The Macon suffered an eight foot wide gash but could not proceed. the other vessel’s identity and injuries remain uncertain. A revenue cutter was alerted as a precaution.
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Divorce Asked for by Haverhill Woman
Salem March 21 Mrs Gertrude M Hilliard of Haverhill has filed a libel for divorce in the clerk of courts office asking legal separation from husband F Irving Hilliard of Boston. Desertion is alleged.
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Gertrude M., Hilliard
Haverhill
Clerk of Courts
F. Irving Hilliard
Boston
Attempts to wreck street car near Fitchburg
Fitchburg March 21 two attempts were made to wreck a trolley car near here tonight. Prompt action by the motorman prevented a serious accident in both cases.
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Fitchburg
Open switch tampering endangers Waite's Corner travelers
A passenger car halted by an open switch near Waite's Corner, the track beside a pond and a gully. The motorman stopped the vehicle just before the front trucks crossed the switch and found the same switch open on a retrace an hour later. Police searched the woods for a suspect but found nothing.
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Waite’s Corner
Father John's Medicine Cures Colds
A brief note claims Father John's Medicine cures colds as a traditional remedy. The ad style statement promotes a general health benefit without scientific backing.
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Father John
Adi
Cold Easter Weather Predicted With Freezing Temperatures
Forecasters warn of temperatures near or below freezing and strong westerly winds for Easter. Little warmth is expected as the holiday approaches, with visibility and wind chills likely to affect outdoor observances.
Total lunar eclipse visible in New England this morning
Today marks a total lunar eclipse with the beginning visible in New England at 5 13 a m and lunar visibility for about half an hour before the moon sets partly eclipsed at 4 49 a m One year ago revolutionists overthrew the government in Paraguay and Stratton the superintendent of schools in DPD Brooks resigned as head of Boston schools
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Paraguay
Stratton Dpd
Brooks
Boston Schools
Boston Area Weather Turns Much Colder This Weekend
Forecast for New England calls for generally fair skies in Boston and surrounding areas this weekend with much colder temperatures. Strong west winds are expected Saturday and Sunday, bringing brisk conditions and a sharp temperature drop.
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