Fierce Blizzard Sweeps Middle Western States
A severe blizzard across Illinois Indiana and southern Wisconsin causes twelve deaths and widespread damage. Calumet and nearby towns report four feet of snow as rail traffic and communications collapse amid injuries and demolished houses. Tornado activity centers in Nebraska and Wyoming with winds near eighty miles per hour.
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Int'l News Service
Chicago
Maroon
Indiana
Chiease
Logansport
Illinois
Ilinois
Wisconsin
Calumet
Nebraska
Wyoming
Italian held on kidnapping claim released after confession doubt
An aged Italian, Murehiz Luigi Siskos, arrested after a 13 year old girl alleged kidnapping and assault, was released when the girl recanted her statements. Authorities believe the initial claim was part of a blackmail plot.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Portland
Oregon
Murehiz
Luigi Siskos
Army aviators not yet found in Casa Grandes search
Wireless messages from the expeditionary forces at Casa Grandes report that missing Aviator Lieutenants Willis and Groddell have not yet been found or heard from. The search is ongoing as of this morning.
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German Raiders in Pacific Spark Allied Watch
San Francisco reports the liner Lurline arriving from Honolulu carries news that German raiders in the Pacific, the Dahrenfeld and Turpin, escaped internment near the Ayres and Punt area. Admiralty fears them armed with six inch guns. warnings sent to British and Italian navies to maintain lookout.
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Ile
Lurline
Hlonelulu
Merit
Admiralty
Gena
Dahrenfeld
Turpin
Bitos Ayres
Punt
Pacific Ocean
Jon
Hese Veuseis
Trainmen Killed in Minnesota Wreck
Several trainmen are reported killed in a collision between two freight trains on the Minneapolis St Paul railroad during a blinding snow storm this morning.
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Minnesota
New Richland
Minn
Marei
Minneapolis, St. Paul
Paris Fire Ravages Business District and Homes
A major Paris Texas blaze destroyed the business section and about 2000 homes with damage expected to reach several million dollars. Firefighters use dynamite to slow progress while many costly buildings are ruined and no casualties are reported.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Paris
Texas
Forces Reinforce Stands Off Carranza in Mexico Clash
Dispatch from Paso reports reinforced positions near Nawiquipa and Carmina thirty miles west as authorities plan a new column to Mesia near Milles Cast. Authorities deny immediate escalation and emphasize readiness.
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Paso
Mareh
Carmina
Nawiquipa
Mesia
Grand Jury In Session Details County Proceedings
The grand jury met at ten and heard instructions from Judge Taber. Notes include signage at intersections, whiskey issues among Indians at a village north of town, and four criminal cases: Norman murder, Berlin assault, Gussaroff embezzlement, and Fisher robbery. Seventeen jurors serve with A W Heson as foreman. James Ralph and W Stone excused. Puett files notary appointment for Elko County.
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Harry Preacher
Joe Norman
Carly Sherman Berlin
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Louis Fisher
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Jas. Bhlett
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J. M.phil
James Ralph
W. Stone
A. W. Heseon
George Allen
Wells
M.S. Badt
Welle
George D. Banks
Elko
J. HW
Cazier
Wella
W. Club Lamoille
Bibreeht
Coa. Pranels
Lee
AJ W. Goble
Well
Gunboat Wheeling to Protect Tehuantepec Railroad
Washington March 22 The Gunboat Wheeling is due at Yucatan today to guard the terminus of the Tehuantepec railroad amid ongoing U S efforts to protect critical rail links and maritime interest in the region.
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Int'l News Service
Washington
Wheeling
Yucatan
Tennessee legislature impeaches Shelby judge and district attorney
The Tennessee Legislature opens an extraordinary session in Nashville as a court of impeachment to try Shelby County Crimin Court Judge Jesse Edgington and Shelby County District Attorney General Z Newton Estes. The session focuses solely on the impeachment inquiry with governors’ warning against lobbying.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Nashville
Senn
Jesse Edgington
Shelby County
Z. Newton Estes
Memphs
Hestile
Senate
Tom
Rye
Close
Edington
Estes
High Court of Justice
Bar of
Memphis
Fire Rages Through Nashville Destroys Ten Blocks
A fierce Nashville blaze driven by a 40 mph gale destroyed ten blocks and caused over half a million dollars in property loss. Firefighters used dynamite to combat the flames as the city faced extensive damage.
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Tat’ News Service
Nashville
Tennessee
Birthday telegram honors J. E. Sexton on 50th birthday
The San Francisco Examiner notes a congratulatory telegram to J. E. Sexton, Eureka Nevada Railroad manager, on his 50th birthday. He has stayed at the Palace Hotel since July 1, 1877 and is linked to notable Western rail figures.
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San Francisco Examiner
J. 6. Sexton
J. 8. Sexton
Eureka- Nevada Railroad
Pioneer Railroad
Palace Hotel
Sexton
Palace
Colonel Kirkpatrick
Obadiah Rich
Battleship Kentucky Reported Enroute to Tampico
Secretary Daniels said the Kentucky was heading to Mexico with Tampico as the likely target. Villistas were described as controlling oil fields in the town and reportedly looting and burning, with inhabitants killed.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Washington
Daniels
Kentucky
Mexico
Tampico
Bombardment Hit Malancourt and Vaux Area
Paris reports a German bombardment around Malancourt and east of the Meuse, focusing on Vaux and Dumlop, while no attack occurred on Verdun last night according to the communique.
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Paris
Verdun
Malancourt
Meuse
Vaux and
Dumlop
Tanker Bradford Floated After Grounding Off Point Bonita
The Tanker Bradford was floated this morning after grounding off Point Bonita last night. She lost several hundred barrels of oil before getting on an even keel. Tugs are taking the vessel to port for repairs to her rudder.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
San Francisco
Bradford
Point Bonita
Senate OKs doubling West Point cadet numbers
Washington March 22 The Senate passed the Chamberlain bill by 59 to 2 to double the number of West Point cadets. The measure aims to expand enrollment at the military academy.
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West Point Cadets
Pac
Int'l News Service
Washington
Senate Today
Chamberlain
West Point
Palisade Hotel Changes Hands
John Swan has purchased the Palisade hotel property from J. W. Ebert per county deeds and will operate the hostelry in the future. Swan, long associated with Buckhorn and a former Palisade resident, was welcomed by locals who gathered Tuesday evening to toast his takeover and return to Palisade. Ebert's popularity as landlord drew many warm farewells from guests.
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County Recorder’s Office
John Swan
Palisade Hotel
Palisade
J. W. Ebert
Swan
Buckhorn
Sentinel
Ebert
Eureka Sentinel
Flannigan Plans Colonization Near Wabuska
Former Senator Pat Flannigan visited Yerington and spoke on progress after his vehicle sank in mud between Yerington and Wabuska. He claims to have bought 20 000 acres near Wabuska to establish a settlement on land from several holdings.
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Pat Flannigan
Yerington
Pat
Here
Wabuska
Flannigan
Telegram thanks Sexton for loyal friendship
The message conveys gratitude for Sexton's steadfast friendship and expresses hope he may enjoy another fifty years of life.
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Sexton
Villa Again Eludes Pursuers
Army officials in San Antonio say Pancho Villa has again escaped pursuit as General Pershing has not reported any engagement with Villistas and Carranza consuls have not been informed of the fight near Namiquipa.
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Pac. and
Int’ News Service
San Antonio
Villa
Pershing
Villistas
Carranza
Namiquipa
Roosevelt renomination unlikely says GOP subcommittee
Portland dispatch reports a Republican National Committee subcommittee believes ex President Roosevelt has no chance for renomination on the Republican ticket. The wire from Oregon committeeman Ralph E Williams also predicts Senator Warren G Harding or Representative Mann will be temporary chairman of the convention next June.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Portland
Oregon
Republican National Committee
Roosevelt
Ralph E. Williams
Warren G. Harding
Ohio
Representative Mann
Ilinois
Mt Sinai Hospital to be world’s largest privately run facility
Mt Sinai Hospital in New York plans two new buildings under construction and will be the largest privately maintained institution of its kind when completed. Dr S S Goldwater, superintendent, cites 9203 patient admissions last year with 6487 treated free of charge and more cases treated in the emergency department.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
New York
Mt. Sinai Hospital
British claim 127 submarines captured in war
Washington March 22 British authorities report to the United States Coast Guard that 27 submarines have been captured since the war began by British forces. The claim appears in a dispatch from the British Admiralty. New York March 22 Staten Island summer camp plans for school boys 12 and up to receive military training with uniforms and mess kits costing about 3.50 to 4.00 each. One hundred thousand circulars will recruit nationwide.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Washington
United States Coast Guard
Admir Ity
New York
National School Camp Association
Staten Island
Russians Sink German Steamer Esperanza in Black Sea
The German steamer Esperanza of 7000 tons register carrying foodstuffs to Constantinople was sunk by a Russian warship in the Black Sea off the Romanian coast this morning. A wartime dispatch notes the incident near the Roumanian shore with casualty and relief details.
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Pac
Int'l News Service
Bucharest
Constantinople
Black Sea
Roumanian
Underwood Mustard Sardines Featured in Ad Line
An OCR fragment notes Underwood's Mustard Sardines in large cans and a Sunset line offering hopeful margins with boxes for six cents, reflecting a promotional focus on packaged goods and pricing.
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