Death and Destruction After Terrific Wind and Snow
A sweeping storm across the Midwest and South leaves nearly 160 dead and widespread damage. Telecommunication wires down, rail and road travel disrupted, and property losses tallied in the millions as high winds, rain, and snow smash towns from Wisconsin to Ohio. Early reports cite numerous fatalities and injured, with lines of communication severely crippled and emergency crews rushing to rescue victims.
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Ayun
Chicatine
Chicago
Milwukee
Ri Nu
Saul Transportation
Six are Believed Drowned at Sandusky and Indiana Storm Deaths
News from March 21 reports several drowning scares and storm fatalities across multiple states. In Ohio, two boats were missing near Sandusky with life preservers used in rescues. three men were feared drowned from wrecks. Indiana saw fatalities from roof collapses and a brick collapse in Lafayette and Terre Haute, plus a fatality near Athens. Shreveport and Lower Peach Tree tornado reports claim multiple deaths and extensive damage.
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Sandusky
Ohio
Indiana
Indianapolis
Ind
Manguur
Amare
Omer A. View
Frankfort
Jerry Whiter
LaFayette
Torre Haute
Movile
Ed Renner
Tower, Peach Tree
Alabama River
Ense
Lower
Peach Tree
T. D. Bryant
James Clark
M Votwr
E. Williamson
Death List from Multiple Cities Shocks Midwest
A fractured report lists numerous fatalities and injuries across states including Ohio Indiana Missouri Arkansas and Alabama. Names such as William Wick Omer A Wick Henry Walters and others appear amid mentions of drowning collapses and debris.
Lawrence gets some snow in Kansas report
Snow fell across the Golden Belt region ending with light ice and calm winds. Road work on the Golden Belt highway from Kansas City to the Colorado line is slated, with crews including Fisher of Wamego and Gartner of Junction City coordinating a spring transmission project along the route.
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Golden Belt
Kansas
Colorado
Fisher
Wamego Iron
Kansas City
Lisle Folu
M. Gartner
Jyuetion- Cie
Meank Uaxeman
Frank C. York
Salina
Joplin Man Arrested on Bible and Whiskey Theft Charge
James Walker accuses B bidwell of breaking into his home and stealing a Bible and a pint of whiskey. Bidwell claimed the Bible was his property and hid the bottle when found. Police reported the incident occurred in Joplin Missouri on March 21.
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Joplin
Missouri
Mare
Bidwell
James Walker
Nisparker
Tle
Quarantine Keeps Chancellor Frank Strong from Home
Frank Strong has been quarantined for German measles, keeping the Chancellor away from home. Assistant County Attorney Alphin left for Fredonia to take depositions in the Sulzen versus Pinney habeas corpus case now pending in probate court.
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Frank Strong
Frank, Jr
Alphin
Fredonia
Kansas
Mothers Pension Law Takes Effect in Utah
The Utah legislature’s mothers pension law becomes effective today. Eligible mothers forced to work will receive ten dollars monthly for one child and five dollars for each additional child.
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Ake
Leilty
Insi
Utah
Missouri Valley Storm Destroys Crops and Downtimes
A severe wind and ice storm swept the Missouri Valley causing extensive crop damage and widespread wire failures. Reports from Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, and Missouri note property damage, downed lines, and train delays. Fatalities occur in several towns including Poplar Bluff and Hoxie, with hundreds injured and thousands of dollars in damage.
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Tiffin
Ohio
Salide
Louisiana
Poplar Bluff
Missouri
Hoxie
Arkansas
Springfield
Ark
Montenegro King Rejects Austria Demands Over Bombardment
London reports King Nicholas of Montenegro refused most Austrian demands related to the bombardment of Sentari. The response signals a serious and deteriorating situation between Montenegro and Austria, with tensions mounting as negotiations fail.
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Montinegro
Austria
London
Nicholas
Montenegro
Letiands
Sentari
Fair Weather Returns with Saturday Cola Sale
A fragmented notice hints at a fair running Saturday with continued cola sales. Readable parts mention a local event and beverage offerings, suggesting a community gathering with refreshments available.
Queen Olga Sends Cable to Wilson From Greece
Washington dispatch says Queen Olga of Greece sent a cable thanking President Wilson for his kindness after a priest’s death. The message asked the president to convey thanks to the U S government and people. The cabinet planned a heart to heart in the East Room with discussions on the Chinese loan. Secretary of State, Mr. Sane, reportedly attended.
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Washington
Wilson
Olga
Greece
United States
White House
Tal Senaty Bacon
Georia
Salas
Pittsburg Gas Hearing Opposes Rate Hike
Topeka March 21 The Kitn gas rate hearing resumed before the utilities commission as attorney Arthur Fuller from Pittsburg argued against an arbitrary increase in gas rates for southern Kansas towns. He contended the commission lacks legal power to interfere with rates set by former contracts, asserting consumers are entitled to all benefits under the old contracts.
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Pittsburg
Bates Topeka
Kan
Sitihities Commission
Jude Arthur Fuller
Rcoealing Fittsbars
Kansas Town
Last Chance to Register for Spring Election Tonight
City Clerk Frank Brooks will keep the voter books open at City Hall until 10 tonight. Those who have not yet registered should attend before the closure to participate in the upcoming spring election.
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Frank Brooks
Ayrik
Fiere
Tris
Ultimatum and cabinet change sweep Montenegro news
March 20 reports a government ultimatum to Montenegro from an official statement. In Paris March 21 Jean Bartheon, justice minister, will head a new cabinet after the fall of Briand, with expected broad support in the chamber and senate until electoral reform is debated again. A call to register to gain equal franchise stresses citizen participation and progress.
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Nts
Timatum
Montenegro
Sentdri i
Bartheon
Paris
Jean Bartheon
Shas
Senate
Thie Mrasure
Briand
Vale
White Easter Observances Planned Across City Churches
City churches prepare special Easter programs with morning services at 11 and evening rites at 7 45. Trinity Lutheran Congregational and Episcopal parishes list cantatas solos choir ensembles and orchestral selections led by E B Stauffer Frank Smith and Trinity musicians. Easter events include confirmations receptions and a Songs of Victory service inviting the public to attend.
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Trinity Lutheran Church
Miss Reynolds
Christ
Eua
You Alway
Court House
Stauffer
Congregational Church
Congregational Elinteh
Harwell
Rasose Mason Plymouth
Wilson
Plymouth
Christ Is
Rasen
Progressive Conference Plans County Gathering
The Progressive Party of Donztus county 18 plans a Thursday evening conference at the Fairfas Hotel to perfect party organization and chart the future. A supper will be served at twenty five cents per plate. U S Martin of Kansas City and State Central Committee chair will speak along with Miss Helen Backer. Progressives are urged to attend this county wide meeting.
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Progressive Party
Donztus County
Fairfas
U.s.martin
Kansas City
The
Helen Backer
County Spelling Bee Set for Tomorrow in Lawrence
The Douglas County spelling contest will be held tomorrow at 2:00 PM in the Lawrence High School Auditorium. Thirty contestants from all townships compete for gold medals, with county superintendent C R Hawley in charge.
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Douglas County
Lawrence
Town Ashlip
Wandoned Gent
Thej
Wakarusa
Elmer Dinagan
Sabie
Mabel Bennett
May Gonner
Good for land and fruit despite cold spell in Kansas
The writer urges that current cool weather delays sap rise in fruit trees but expects sap to start after the next storm. Spring before April could threaten the crop, with delays risking a poor year. Farmers remain hopeful the delay will not ruin the season.
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Kansas
University club formed in Lawrence Kansas
A university club project named The Unb Club progresses in Lawrence with faculty and business leaders forming a 150 regular member cap and three member classes. By laws ready, plans include expansion as needs grow, with eligibility for university staff, professionals and non residents under defined sections. Continued discussion to complete organization details appears on page 4.
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Ber
Thi
Busi
Menia
Consi
Unb Club
Hieh 3
United, States Naval
Ste
Ion
Univers Ros
University
Kisas
Fortunate Purchasers Spotlighted in Journal World Ad
John P. Fallon reports in the Journal World that a recent legal merchant publication offered a great saving to readers who regularly view advertisements. The piece stresses daily ad reading as a habit and highlights a furniture sale as a featured offer.
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John P. Fallon
Journa World
Nalaworld
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