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Newspaper

Elgin Echo

Location

Elgin, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 27, 1913

Page

3

Global News Roundup From War and Politics Across Nations

A wide wrap of world events notes leadership changes in the United States weather service and education, moves in U S policy toward prohibition and taxation, Mexican border tension and naval patrols, early labor and suffrage battles, a deadly Kansas storm, and notable crimes and arrests. Reports span Washington to Paris, Mexico City to New York, with parliamentary votes, ship and train incidents, and cultural sports results peppered through the dispatch.

Twin equinoctial storms devastate middle west towns

Chicago reports a death toll near 300 and $16 million in losses as twin tornadoes sweep the Midwest. Omaha sees about 150 dead and $10 million damage, with fires, looting fears, and troops deployed to restore order. Dozens of other Nebraska, Iowa, Indiana towns report fatalities and heavy destruction.

Chicago Middle West Omaha Neb State Federn Nebraska Iowa Missouri Indiana Hlinole Montana Wisconsin Kansas South Dakota Milwaukee Terra Haute Terre Haute Ind Yutan Council, Bluffs Dahlman Morehead Fort Omaha Ita

Terre Haute Tornado Rips City Killing Eighteen

A devastating tornado struck Terre Haute Indiana on March 25 killing eighteen people and injuring about 260. About 275 homes were destroyed and property damage neared one million dollars. Rescue efforts continued as militia and police aided relief with hundreds left homeless receiving aid from charities and citizens.

Terre Haute Ind Company B First Regiment Indiana National Guard Ralston Indianapolis

Turkish forces surrender on Balkan front

Advices from Belgrade report Djavid Pasha surrendering with 16,000 troops to Serbian forces on the Bkumbi river in eastern Albania near Vienna on March 25.

Djavid Pasha Serviane Albania Vienna Belgrade Bkumbi

Many Die as Tornado Ravages Iowa and Nebraska Towns

March 25 reports detail a devastating storm impacting Magnolia California Junction Blackburn Missouri Valley Malvern Beebe Neola Bartlett and Woodbine while damaging the Chicago and Great Western bridge near here. Sioux City and Craig Nebraska also report fatalities with uncertain totals as communications remain cut.

Council Bluffs Magnolia California Junction Blackburn Missouri Valley Malvern Beebe Neola Bartlett Edward Dendeen Sioux City Woodbine Craig

Fire at St Mary's Home Endangers 250 Children

Fire alarm at St Marys home for children in Binghamton New York last night drew the entire department to the scene two miles from the city. Sisters in charge contained the blaze before fire engines arrived no injuries reported and all 250 children remained safe despite excitement.

New Hampshire House of Representatives Joseph Clark Clark Belmond Binghamton N. Y St. Mary's Home

Wives in car lots appeal to Langell Valley farmers

In Langell Valley near Klamath Falls hungry grain and alfalfa growers seek 200 marriageable women. They’ve asked Rev. George H. Feese to secure carload lots of brides by writing to eastern cities. Feese will try to fulfill the request and has begun sending letters.

Klamath Falls Ore Langell Valley George H. Feese Feese

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