Chicago Tornado Toll Rises Across Eight States
A Chicago led tornado spree killed about 125, with over 500 injured across eight states. Elgin, Melrose Park, and Wilmette suffered heavy damage as stores collapsed and fires followed. Aurora and nearby towns saw gas lines and shattered windows. James J. Dresser, a DeKalb County resident since 1862, died after years of farming and a long illness. The storm origin traced to the far northwest, with at least three tornadoes touching down before moving into Michigan.
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Uy United Press
Chicago
Ill
Georgia
Age
Mid-West
Elgin
Metroil
Maywood
Wisconsin
Gan
Indiana
Missouri
Leake Michigan
Melrose Park
First Congregational Church
J. W. Welch
Baptist
Wilmette
Dunning
Inggne
Rossibky
Hhe Weather Bureau
Michigan
National Guard
Sred
Aurora
Illinois
Illinois Soil Association to Hold Meeting on Grain Marketing
W G Eekhardt attended a Chicago session of the grain marketing committee of the Illinois Agricultural Association. Five members aim to reform marketing to prevent farmer products from excessive manipulation and to ensure crops reach consumers at fair prices. The group cites last fall’s potato price swing from farmers’ control to $1.25 per bushel and seeks methods so consumers pay reasonable retail prices without excessive margins.
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W. G. Eekhardt
Chicago
Illinois Agricultural Association
Ste
Death of Anna Clare Lawler in Chicago Home
Word reached here on the death of Anna Clare Lawler eight infant daughter of Mr and Mrs M Lawler of Chicago which occurred yesterday at their home 2024 Fridiana avenue after days of pneumonia The family will attend the funeral in Chicago with Mrs Lawler’s mother and sister Loretta and Mary Mc Girr traveling this evening Two little brothers also mourn the loss of their sister in a sorrowful family note
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Anna Clare
Little P
M. Lawler
Chicago
Fridiana Avenue
Miss
Lawler
Miss Gallagher
Government Seeks Receiver for Red River Oil Lands
The federal government asked the Supreme Court to appoint a federal receiver for oil lands at Red River Valley claimed by Texas and Oklahoma, valued over 2 million dollars. An injunction was sought to halt armed forces from both states operating around the territory.
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United Pessy
Washington, D. C
Supreme Court
Red River Valey
Tagas
Oklahoma
Vaudeville at New Armory features Tag Day Girls act
DeKalb's New Armory tonight offers a vaudeville program headlined by The Tag Day Girls with songs, comedy, and elaborate scenery. Also on bill are Gehan and Gehan Speedy Athletes Stafford and Fatt, and The Three Farmerettes plus Fox News and Mack Sennett comedy with the Armory Orchestra. Performances at 7:30 and 9:18. Prices Adults 40 cents, tax 5 cents, total 45 cents. children 25 cents, tax 5 cents, total 30 cents.
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Farmerettes
Fox News
Mack Sennett
New Armory Theater Orchestra
Normal student witness describes Elgin tornado aftermath
Doris Sherman, a Normal school student, arrived from Elgin and recounted sweeping scenes in the city’s business district. She described wrecked stores, shattered show windows, exposed merchandise, and wounded being carried from damaged buildings to hospitals and shelters.
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Mies
Doris Sherman
Normal School
Elgin
Water City
Miss Sherman
Basketball to be played at the Normal championship game
The Armencan Lemon wi ll pay the Normal team to meet in basketball for season supremacy on April 1. Both sides boast strong records and this final game of the season draws keen interest as each team seeks a victory.
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Armencan Lemon Wit
Basktball
Wisw N
People warned over garbage and ash can trouble
DeKalb residents face enforcement over improper garbage and junk disposal. Police plan a final warning day to move items from city parking areas. ongoing violations will lead to arrests.
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DeKalb
Insurance Boom After Dekalb Tornado Drove Precaution
Insurance agents report a surge in tornado insurance uptake after the storm devastated Dekalb. Clients rush to cover homes and livelihoods as fear of future damage grows and agents work to assess risks and provide guidance.
Irish War Continues In Dublin Violence Spreads
United Press reports Thomas Dwyer was shot dead by an armed party, mirroring the Thurles schoolteacher murder of McCarthy. The killings signal a warring double faction targeting Sinn Fein sympathizers and British rule supporters as towns endure outbreaks of rifle fire and police patrols.
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United Press
Dublin
Ireland
Thomas Dwyer
Hier
Dwyer
Ose of
McCarthy
Sinn Fein
Thurles
Seciet
Regg
Dullin
The Steel King and For Life at the Star
Star presents The Steel King a romance of married life with June Elvidge and Montagu Love and a vivid love story. Eddie Polo stars in For Life a Cyclone Smith western packed with fast action and daring stunts. Performances at 7 and 9. Adults 2e Children too war tax included.
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June Elvidge
Montagu Love
Eddie Polo
Cyclone Smith" Patchen
Death Toll Rises From Georgia Tornado Exchange
A Georgia tornado flare at La Grange and West Point reports mass casualties with initial tallies ranging from sixty to forty killed and over a hundred wounded. Relief teams work in makeshift hospitals as fires destroy structures and debris cleanup begins. Reports indicate two separate storm paths affecting Georgia, Alabama, and the Midwest with ongoing rescue and recovery efforts.
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Anitea Pressey
Atlanta
la Grange
Wes Keeney
Westpoint
Steel mill keeps busy amid strong steel demand
The American Steel and Wire plant at DeKalb remains at capacity with no orders needed through year end. Reports indicate United States Steel Corporation is nearly sold up for 1920 and local producers anticipate heavy volumes as independent firms win much of the extra business. The DeKalb plant employs many workers and is central to local prosperity as activity continues through the coming year.
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American Steel Air Wire Company
Planta
Tubarh
Bowlquarters
Fieres
United States
Olitside
Greel Trust
American Steel and Wire Company
DeKalb
DeKalb windstorm insurance offered by Talbot’s Agency
Sixteen cents buys one year of windstorm insurance on property, offered by Talbot’s Insurance Agency of DeKalb at 102 Wanads. Call 474 for protection and peace of mind amid recent luck and risk of loss.
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DeKalb
Talbot's Insurance Agency
Services Announced At Local First Lutheran Church
Announcement from the First Lutheran Church lists services this week on Monday Tuesday Thursday and Monday evenings at ten o'clock. Pastor will be visited by Prof J Muvitzson of Auburnstown College Rockland on Thursday Friday and Sunday evenings. Thursday evening communion and Saturday evening singing with Sunday School choir performances. Everyone is invited.
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First Lutheran
Mirst Lutheran Church
Tureday
J. Muvitzson
Auenstana Colege
Rock Telend
Amd Sundag
Thorveh
Wilson to Summer State of Massachusetts Residence
President Wilson to spend the summer in Massachusetts at Woodshere near Crane residence, with Charles Rh Crane recently named minister to China likely to offer a home. Tentative plans begun in Washington, D. C. today as March progresses.
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Pee United Pres
Washington, D. C
Wilson
Woodshere
Charles Rh. Crane
China
Local Kirkland grocery firm sold to Doward Ferris
After decades in Kirkland, Mr and Mrs Lewis Sell their grocery and drug business to Doward M Ferris of DeKalb and retire. Ferris, a Northwestern graduate and former U S army veteran, will run the store in the same manner as Rowan, who will remain active in the community. Ferris plans to maintain the business as before and seek public support.
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Kirkland Materyrise
Kirkod
Aml
Bblewan
Dowad M. Ferris
TeKath
Rowan
Northwestern University J
Kirkkind
Ferris
Dunmore
Donald
Atlantic and Pacific Tea Company
DeKalb
Wheaton
France
Rowans
Unique Way in Shipping Automobiles
A trainload of autos moved west Saturday afternoon in an unusual stacked configuration. Cars were packed one atop another using steel sliders, allowing two vehicles per car, creating an extraordinary display for the era.
Miners to Receive On Job Retraining After Wage Pact
A statement from John J. Lewbrs, head of the mine workers union, announced today that instructions will be sent to miners in biliminous felds to retrain on the job after April first when the current wage agreement expires. The move follows a meeting between union leaders and steel committee members to discuss Hipon operations as the confer opens.
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Uneress
New York
N.Y
John J. Lew Brsdent
Mine Workers Union
Seid
Jones
Aaign
Inter
Brother of C F Hotchkiss Died Yesterday
Word reached here that Ned Hotchkiss, brother of C F Hotchkiss, died after a relapse from influenza. He had been ill for some time and had begun to recover before worsening. Mr and Mrs Ti Hotchkiss of this city travel to Raymond Nebraska for the funeral tomorrow.
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C.F Hotchkiss
Omaha
Ned
No Change in Express Situation Amid Ongoing Strike
Report states the express situation remains unchanged with the strike ongoing. Perishable cargo from Chicago continues in same quantities. Local authorities and QR and S divisions expect to process shipments efficiently as in prior deliveries.
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Chicago
Senate approves Cleveland to San Francisco air mail route
The senate voted to establish an air mail corridor from New York to San Francisco via Cleveland Chicago and Omaha, expanding cross country air service.
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Washington, ID. C
Senate
New York
San Franccisco
Cleveland
Chicaco
Omaha
Dress Rehearsal for Benefit Show at Armory
The first dress rehearsal of the musical comedy for Company M’s benefit will be held tomorrow night at the Armory. All company members are urged to attend and support the event as it is for their benefit.
Destructive Tornado Skirts DeKalb Then Hit Elgin
A noon tornado swept from the southwest toward DeKalb, skirted the city by a few miles, then struck Elgin causing eight deaths and numerous injuries. Reports say damage extended east and northeast through Maple Park Lily Lake to Elgin with farmhouses, outbuildings, and crops harmed. Communications collapsed as lines and poles were down, but services were restored by evening.
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Here
Elgin
DeKalb
Waterman
Pas
Maple Park
Aurora
Lily Lake
Lake Michigan
Chicago
Wind destroys Elgin church spire deaths and injuries
A tornado-like wind swept Elgin turning business blocks, crashing steeples and buildings. At least eight people were killed, over a hundred injured, with numerous residences damaged including First Baptist and Klein Congregational churches. Debris and wreckage blocked streets as cars were hurled about.
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Elgin
Mowat
Elizabeth
Klein Congregational Church
McConnachie
Foote
Lulu
First Baptist Church
Kimball
William D
Weirich
Edward
Adams St
Beverly
Samuel
Grand Opera House
Lowris
Richard
Aurora, Elgin
Chicago
First Baptist
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