Cyclone Drops Death Toll across Southern States
A major cyclone swept through Arkansas Mississippi Tennessee and surrounding areas causing at least 20 deaths in Arkansas and rising tolls elsewhere. Mississippi and Alabama reported fatalities while property damage exceeded 250000 with hundreds injured. Heavy destruction near Spring Hill West Harpeth and Lacon left homes unroofed and telegraph lines down hindering rail traffic.
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Spring Hill
West Harpeth
Arkansas
Alabama
Mississippi
Arhamna
Argon Mivs
Columbus
Miss
Grenn
Hill
Tenn
Oe Coles Lacon
D. W. Shannon
A. D. Maréten
Tornado damages town. several businesses wrecked
April 20 report from Enna Miss says a tornado struck the town, damaging 7 to 15 principal business houses and trapping many residents in their homes. Help has been sent from nearby Hazelhurt and Jackson. The exact number of injuries or missing persons remains undetermined.
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Ens. Miss
Hazelhurt
Jackson
Deadly Flood Hits Small Alabama Community
Several people are reported dead after a sudden flood swept through a tiny community four miles southeast of Big Cove Alabama around noon. Rescue teams search for missing residents as the event disrupts the area and local authorities assess damage.
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Veral
Big Cove
Ala
Acs
Meridian cyclone death toll rises with seven bodies found
Reports from Meridan Miss describe a cyclone that killed 25 people and caused extensive property damage. By 1:10 p.m. seven bodies, five women and two children, had been brought into the city with two identified, complicating rescue efforts due to debris and heavy rains.
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Merida
Orem Rnce
Tornado Disaster Rips Through Five Counties
A destructive tornado carved a 200 yard wide path across five counties including Johnson, striking towns and leaving widespread damage. Reports indicate about 100 people affected as crews work to assess the devastation.
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Clnternational News Service
Ittle Rock
Little
Fuller
Ynklingan
Johnson
Ray Crow Sentenced for Forgery Pleas Recounted
Ray Crow pleaded guilty to two forgery charges in the circuit court and received a sentence not exceeding 26 months with 25 months suspended. He has been taken to begin serving his term.
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Ray Crow
Pha
Bridge committee sets meeting on Bank Street Wednesday
The Limestone-Morgan Bridge company directors will meet at 1:30 in the bridge office on Bank Street. Col L A Dean T E B Grafton and Capt Stewart have returned from Rome and signal an early push toward a successful bridge project conclusion.
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Limestone-Morgan Bridge Company
Bank Street
L.A. Dean
T. EB. Grafton
Capt. Stewart
Rome
Albany Council Eyes Fire Insurance Relief Measure
City council plans a five waste ordinance tonight to reduce fire insurance rates for Albany. A delinquent assessment notice is prepared for property owners, warning that nonpayment could lead to sale after May 20 1920. Mayoral and clerk signatories warn owners to settle dues to avoid lien.
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Albany
Eit
Structér
Ee Pians
Missionary Society Aids Mother and Two Children
The Missionary Society of the Christian church cared for a needy mother and two children for three months. They paid rent and provided bedding, food, medicine, and medical services for the sick mother. An appeal to the Red Cross by Mrs. S. M. Thompson led to combined help and a happy reunion.
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Yestern
Missionary Society of the Christian Church
Red Cross
8. M. Thompson
Missionary
Gibbons and the Champ May Meet Cinferdations
ST. PAUL April 20 Four offers of 400 to Georges Carpentier for about with Thomas Gibbons were announced here today.
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Cinferdations News Service
ST. Paul
Georges Carpentier
Thomas Gibbons
Elbert H. Gary Signals Holding Company Move
New York April 20 Elbert H Gary chairman of U S Steel hints at holding corporation plans at the annual meeting of holders stirring excitement in financial circles The announcement suggests a major reorganization and potential expansion of control within the steel industry.
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New York
Kc Eal Financial
Elbert H. Gary
U.S. Stee. Cooporation
Jurisdiction of Court 10 Decides Bail Questioned
The Alabama Supreme Court will hear whether Judge W T Lowe Morgan County Court had jurisdiction to rule on bail for Charlie Namie after the Attorney General sought a writ of prohibition. A temporary restraining order delayed the local court from acting, Lowe filed his answer, and the case heads to a Thursday hearing.
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W.T. Lowe
Morgan County Court
Charlie Namie
Supreme Court of Alabama
Attorney General
Lowe
Betaway
Supreme Court
End
Td ‘Court
Power lines hit by storm cause outages in Alabama
A tornado damaged power lines belonging to Alabama Power, cutting service for hours. Albany Decatur Huntsville reported outages as crews worked to restore electricity.
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Alabama Power Company
Albany
Decatur
Huntaville
Frisco Aides Allegedly Tricked Democrats, Chicago Convention Claim
Theermatioda News Services reports Charles Boeschenstein says Frisco forces tricked Democrats as the Pacific Coast fights to host the national convention. Officials plan to question the convention's steering and decision process.
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Theermatioda News Services
Chicago
San
Official Poll List Published Today in Morgan County
The Daily prints Morgan county’s official poll list, about 4000 names, the longest ever. Compiled with effort by Probate Judge L. P. Troup and Probate Clerk John Green, it notes that names may be added until May 1 and supplemental lists will appear later. extra copies are 10 cents each.
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Morgan County
L. P. Troup
John Green
Allied council plans discussed at in-session tabinet meeting
President Wilson watches allied talks at San Remo conference with possible cabinet review. Italy agrees to action on Hun disarmament and Germany seeks immediate disarmament. Turkish settlement plans reportedly unsettled.
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Tabinet
Allied Council
Italy
International News Service
Washington
Wilson
Esa Tk San Remo
United States Rep
Tesoghing Alievietig
Cme Ae
Ruhr Peace Restored by Force in Dusseldorf
April 20 report says peace in the Ruhr has been restored only by armed force. Most former Red Army workers have returned to mines and factories but keep an organization and threaten to mobilize again if government troops violate the agreement.
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International
Dusseldorf
Ruhr
Red Army
President Wilson Holds Cabinet Meeting On Rail Labor Board Progress
President Wilson spent an hour and 15 minutes with his cabinet in Washington. Cabinet members reported a general discussion and gratitude for progress by the railroad labor board. Secretary Colby declined to comment on talks with allied premiers and the San conference.
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Washington
Wilson
Railroad Labor Board
Colby
Settlement Approved by Supreme Council on Turkish Clause
The international news from San Remo reports that the final clause relating to Turkey has been approved by the leading supreme council. The announcement was issued today, confirming the settlement terms.
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Bes San Remo
Supreme Council
Weather forecast shows storms then clearing tonight
The forecast calls for thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight, with cooler conditions. Wednesday will likely be fair with a gradual rise in temperature.
Goal Believed Ten Passed by Y Workers in Final
Report notes goal believed to be ten passed by Y workers. Totals are under review as solicitors praise zeal from many speakers at the final event.
Y Campaign Nears End As Membership Tops 1000
After a noon tally Director General Mathews reports the Y campaign has surpassed 1001 members with votes still unsettled between Reds led by Hames and Blues under Surratt. Final counts and totals for membership week remain to be declared as the last workers meet in the Association dining room.
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Mathews
Hames
8. W. Surratt
Association
Plen
Ladies of the Law
Reeng
Rete Conte
Chicago Switchmen Strike Called Off After Board Decision
Chicago officials announced the citywide switchmen strike would end tomorrow after leaders reached a conclusion. Demands were presented to the railway labor board, which yesterday refused to recognize the strikers. Meanwhile 38,000 railroad clerks and freight handlers voted against joining the strike, preferring wage disputes settled by the labor board.
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International News Service
Chicago
Ced Cies
International News
Labor Board
Mulberry Mob Lynches Negro After Attack in Kansas
Reports from Mulberry Kansas say a black man was lynched by a mob after assaulting a white girl a year old. The town remains quiet as officials investigate and residents await further word.
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Kansas
Mulberry
Census Figures Across Cities Show Varied Changes
Census data from Gary Indiana shows a large increase of about 2204 percent. Maryville Missouri reports a 51 percent decrease while Greencastle Indiana drops around 3 percent. Dublin ages 1 912 and ie 3 636 reflect unclear entries.
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Gary
Ind
Maryville
Greencastle
Dublin
Huko
Okla
Oil Shortage Looms As Production Exceeds Demand
Washington reports an 80 million barrel excess in annual oil production, while demand grows by 100 million barrels. Bureau of Mines figures show 876 million barrels produced, intensifying calls for congressional intervention as industry groups block access to fields.
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Internationsl News Service
Washington
Nature
Mnin
Congress
Esara
Bureau of Mines
Téd
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