Destructive tornado hits Chicago area across Illinois and Michigan
A violent tornado swept from Elgin through Melrose Park and Wilmette to Chicago, killing at least 60 and injuring over 100 with hundreds of homes destroyed and millions in property loss. Cities including Elgin, Melrose Park, Evanston, and Duncan suffered major damage as telecom lines failed and emergency services mobilized. dozens of buildings collapsed, churches damaged, and residents housed in shelters as towns faced widespread devastation.
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Louis Brown
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William McClure
Nicotal Promises Aid to Quit Smoking
An old advertisement touts Nicotal as a solution for those who smoke too much. It claims Nicotal reduces craving, eases cutting down, or quitting entirely, with a 4 package wheelbound guarantee and money back offer.
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Faonsie
Nieral
Three Faces East War Scene At Marlow Tonight
Scene from Three Faces East shows a mystery war story at Marlow tonight with espionage intrigue and high dramatics. The production is a Broadway success noted for thrills and suspense led by a master mind antagonist, delivering stageworthy tension.
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Marlow
Erstwhile Susan Feature at Antlers
Constance Winey shines as the piquant Keroine in Erstwhile Susan a happy lose Story set in a drowsy Pennsylvania Dutch community with homely episodes of small town life The program also includes Harald ftoyds It Esq and The Ghost of Slumbering Stowntall as Topics of the Day panels
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Constance Winey
Susan
Reimbhartz
Harald Ftoyd
Sunshine Lady at the Marlow in lively vaudeville tease
A garbled ad like note promotes a show titled My Sunshine Lady at the Marlow featuring a bright billed star and a nervy troupe of comedians, magical acts and musical interludes. The item markets a night of playful banter and stage charms with varied acts and female star appeal.
Pioneer Forester Major Fenn Resigns
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Wien
FORGERY CHARGE HITS OFFICIAL CIRCUIT IN SALT LAKE CITY
Associated Press reports that Char Johnston and others charged with forging United States notes faced arrest in Utah and were to be brought to Salt Lake City for court appearances. The case implicates county officials and notable local figures amid a widening inquiry.
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Associated Press
Salt
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Tornado In Illinois Cause Injuries And Destruction
Fragments report injuries to watchman George Maxe near Wilmette when a storm wrecked line and dragged debris across, a cow was struck by debris in North Evanston, and a Shaystack haul failed to free the animal as wreckage crossed the area. A casualty list notes a tornado devastates a half mile wide strip between Creesville and Union City, Ohio.
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Chicago
George Maxe
Wilmette
Eneryiile
Evanston
Springfield
Mare
Aix Wiles i
Creesville
Union City
Storm Wipes Out Cat Village. Five Dead in Early Report
Dayton Ohio March 28 A March storm moving from Nashville toward Greenville reportedly wipes out Cat village ten miles west of Greenville. Early tallies put the death toll as high as twenty with every house in the village demolished. Known dead include Wal Motariner Geo Sny Ydi er Farher and Ars Olwin An unidentified child. The obit body was believed carried by the wind for five miles.
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Nashville
Greenville
Cat
Creenville
Wal Motariner
Geo Sny ¥ Ydier
Farher
Ars
Olwin
Child
Hospitals rely on uncontaminated water supply coping with wartime needs
The article notes plans by city officials to build a main pipeline and extend auxiliary lines to ensure a clean water supply for a new general hospital at Fort Harrison and other Northwest facilities. It reports partial remodeling, hospital equipment arrival, and public health service efforts amid wartime strain, with a note on possible peace prospects in Kharkov.
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Men
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Fort Harrison
Montana
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Wastington
Oregon
Wyeling
Pendleton
Walla Walls
Public Health Service
Walla Walla
Helena Isa Alee
AL Phos
Specil
Goerrment
German CRS Aims Face Hurdles As Inquiries Begin
Fragmentary notes describe early efforts to set German CRS terms and potential termination. Reported turmoil includes workers withdrawn from Strongholts and government troops conducting inquiries, inspecting houses, and removing workers and their leaders amid unrest.
Hank Expresses Stone Weighing 1090 Pounds
Laurel Mayeh reports a stone weighing 1800 pounds slipped by express to Laurel and is expected to arrive in a few days. Shipping charges will be considerable. The stone relates to construction of the Davenport State Bank building on Kirst Avenue and delays in completion affect occupancy. A reputable corporation outlines plans for fabric reclamation and tire rebuilding services, seeking capable management and rubber experience for profitable operations. Correspondence to 1743-D, Helenit Independent.
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Dawrel State Bank
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