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Newspaper
Bridgeport Telegram
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1920
Page
3
A devastating tornado swept across six states with widespread destruction. Reports say scores are dead and thousands homeless as the storm moved toward the Fox River region near Toledo Ohio. Emergency crews mobilize while residents survey damage amid continuing weather alerts.
Reports from multiple towns in Alabama and Georgia describe widespread destruction and loss. At Lasrange in Georgia, twelve killed as a tornado damaged the courthouse, churches, and power and water systems. 100 to 300 homes destroyed. In Agricola near Camp Hill, Alabama, five people died. West Point, Alabama, suffered heavy damage with several deaths and wrecked rail facilities. Washington Sniffers, Georgia, reported no fatalities but extensive damage to courthouses and high schools.
March 28 report says the new German cabinet faced a cool reception as it opened, with expectations of a three-fourths majority at the next meeting. Capt. Gunco’s stance on resuming commerce with foreign nations appears shaped by urging from the Hamburg-American Line, and questions linger over the influence of the executive in steering policy during this crisis.
Thomas Fortune Ryan Jr 21 grandson of the Swan sire and Richard Ames 20 of Boston were arrested in the West Side court for disorderly conduct and fined $10 each. Magistrate William Sweetser suspended the sentence after learning Ryan's identity, remanding them to jail otherwise. They were accused of creating a disturbance in front of a restaurant at Columbus Circle.
A Moscow wireless dispatch reports Bolshevik forces claim to have captured about 100000 men and 12000 officers in six weeks of operations, with claimed heavy artillery and supplies seized. The message asserts collapse of enemy lines and rear disruption along the Don region, noting large losses for Gen. Denikin’s forces and significant Bolshevik gains.
In Boston Arnold Lawson son of Thomas W. Lawson and Lucie Mitchell Lawson face a divorce trial. Detectives expected to testify on desertion as both sides seek custody of four children. Aunt Lawrence named in the case, with courtroom disclosures tying to Broadways social circles and a marriage in New York months earlier.
In Rome on March 23 signor Gries luesder secretary to the ancerior answered a question in the Chamber of Deputies about hunger unrest. A mob stormed city walls and a hunter barracks during clashes. one rioter was killed and several injured. The incident at Altamara prompted officials to defend actions as provoked by authorities denying workers’ demands.
Washington reports 87 earthquakes nationwide in 1919, an off year compared with the typical 100 to 200. Most tremors came from the Pacific coast region, with several noted near coastal areas and inland fault zones.
A jury convicted five leaders of the Winnipeg strike for sedition and public nuisance after violent protests near the courthouse last May. Alder/alderman Ay Heaps was acquitted. verdicts named William Tynes and others.
Robert Lansing former secretary of state will preside at an April dinner in Washington hosted by Interchurch World Movement officials. The event marks the start of the flying squadron's eastern and midwestern tour to raise funds for Christianity expansion. Notables listed include John D Rockefeller Jr and Lyman J Pearvy.
A blaze gutted the Fidelity Warehouse building in New York City tonight, destroying spices and coffee valued at 250000. The fire left the contents of the storeroom severely damaged as investigators assess the cause and extent of the loss.
Weather bulletin notes cloudy conditions in Southern New Tensland with showers on Monday and Tuesday, followed by colder conditions Tuesday on the mainland. Showers and thunderstorms with fresh storm gales expected Monday in the Tale region and the upper Okla valley, reaching the middle Atlantic states and New England by Monday night.
Severe ice breakup in the Connecticut River at Bellows Falls Vermont causes widespread flooding. Ice two feet thick swept downstream as water levels rose from eleven to thirteen feet, threatening rail lines and mill operations. Farmlands and roads inundated, cattle moved to higher ground.
A damaged telegram-style note expresses support for Democratic convention proceedings and requests not to enter as a candidate. It mentions George N. Taveray and refers to Oregon sentiment, asking for a peaceful process without personal candidacy.
Alya Curtis widow of Frans Curtis, longtime Stratford resident and Christ Episcopal Church member, died after a long illness. She leaves four daughters Marion Shurman of New Haven, Aille Jacobs of Fairfield, Louise Tinkham, and Sivan Flather. a son Henry Curtis. and two grandchildren. Burial will be in Stratford Uncon cemetery. Family services held at Chris Church?
General Sir Nevil Mackeady leads Irish force case in London bar dispute. Details incomplete. official notes reference Metropolitan authorities and family ties to William. Authorities continue inquiry into incident and potential charges.
The famous actor has been chosen to succeed General Sir Fred C. Shaw as commander of British forces in Tre- a transition marked by ceremonial duties and expected strategic implications for the region.
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