Surgeons Needed as Illinois Tornado Zone Reels
Springfield reports 826 known and estimated deaths from Wednesday's tornado and storm across five states, with about 3,000 injured. Immediate need for surgeons prompts appeals to medical societies for help and anti toxin. relief efforts by volunteers and officials continue amid heavy property losses estimated at five to eight million dollars.
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West Frankfort Western Union office flooded with rush of messages
In West Frankfort Illinois after the storm the Western Union office processed over 6000 messages in 48 hours. Superintendent's representative W L Prater estimated about 120000 words passed through. At one point 1000 outgoing messages were on file unsent and some remained twelve hours.
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Number of Dead in Casualty Table Report
Chicago March 21 The casualty table prepared by the Associated Press lists fatalities and injuries from ongoing events. The report notes the totals and highlights the most affected regions, with figures updated from earlier releases.
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Associated Press
Orphans Seek Homes After Tornado Toll Rises
The tornado killed and injured hundreds across five midwestern states with about 826 dead and 3,000 injured reported. In Princeton Indiana two girls, Harriet and Ada McClurkin, age five and four, were hospitalized after losing their mother. their father died earlier. Visitors express intent to adopt the sisters as hospital staff describe their resilience amid injuries including a broken arm and temporary blindness.
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Maud: Hutchinson
Storm Freaks Reported in Chicago and West Frankfort
A Chicago Daily News dispatch describes freak storm events including a man blown into a stationery store with a spike nailed to his foot. In West Frankfort a lumber wagon was blown over a man who later died after wrapping around a tree and being struck by an approaching car.
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Storm Rips Southern Indiana Stations and Toll Rises
A tornado swept southern Indiana on Wednesday causing a Griffin station to be torn from its post as John Neimes escaped injury with minor harm. In Benton Illinois Franklin County deaths rose to 164 with Frank Galloway among the newly listed dead. 27 were hospitalized. Chicago health officials planned to send chlorine equipment and nurses to Carbondale to aid disease prevention in the affected region. Murphysboro reported 187 dead after deduplicating victims.
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Tornado Disaster Fund Grows in Lawrence Community
Funds collected in Lawrence and nearby areas exceed $200 as residents donate to aid tornado victims. University tables will accept offerings Monday. donations may be left at Mayor Holliday's office or with P H Peirce. Chancellor Lindley urges broad participation.
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Salina Murder Probe Revisits 20 Year Old Death
Judge Harry Olson probes the 20 year old death of Otto Graf in Salina Kansas amid allegations connected to the murder case of William N McClintock. Graf was brother in law to William Shepherd who later ran the local drug business and was linked to McClintock. Julie Graf, Otto’s sister and Shepherd’s wife, was reportedly married to Shepherd during a period when he lay recovering from a broken neck and feared she would die.
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Anti toxin ordered for midwest gas gangrene fight
Washington March 21 anti toxin to combat gas gangrene was ordered shipped into the midwest storm arcs by Surgeon General Cumming of the Public Health Service. Upon receipt a request from Springfield Illinois telephoned for the material, which will be shipped from Lederle laboratories in New York.
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Oxford Wins Track Meet at Cambridge Rivalry Decides
Gen Wilder S Metcalf named by President Canside last week as commissioner of persons said this afternoon he had not fully decided whether he could accept the appointment. Oxford won the annual track meet in London on March 21, six events to five, defeating Cambridge.
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Weather outlook for the week across rivers valleys
Forecast covers Upper Mississippi and Lower Missouri Valleys with mostly fair conditions. Periods of unsettled weather and scattered showers expected midweek. Temperatures near or above normal with warmer north areas. Kansas forecast shows overcast skies tonight and Sunday with slightly warmer conditions in the north.
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Three Score and Ten Average Life Expectancy Advances
Mami Florida March 21 The average life span of man, which was forty years in 1830, has lengthened through surgical development and progress, aligning with the biblical three score and ten. Dr C H Mayo of Rochester Minnesota today noted the growing prevalence of canker, a disease that targets middle aged to elderly, yet research offers hope for future success in combating it.
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Faiman Testifies in McClintock Murder Bail Hearing
Chicago March 21 Associated Press testimony linked William D. Shepherd to an alleged plan to shape McClintock estate. C Q Faiman described talks of a $100000 big deal and a will, with mentions of Isabel Pope and possible use of “uphold cultures” to quiet concerns. Faiman claimed no witnesses to his conversations with Shepherd about typhoid germs or the will.
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Part of Plant Destroyed Warns Visitors in Benton It
Sheriff Henry Dorris of Franklin County warned at noon that visitors and spectators will not be permitted to visit stricken territories in the county. The notice was issued as the March 21 event unfolded.
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Kansas River Baptist Y P U rally opens with delegates
About ninety delegates attended the first session at First Baptist church with159 more expected this afternoon. Dr Walter Halbert of Manhattan delivered the main address last evening. The Wamego mission play impressed the visitors as reports from delegates were presented today. Continuous program included talks by Dr C F Mathews of Topeka and musical numbers by Eli Wamego Marguerite Barnes Mildred Ruby Helen Shirehall. Edward Clark welcomed delegates with a brief speech and a visitor response was planned.
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Marguerite Barnes
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Helen Shirheall
Edward Clark
Northwestern plans 74 000 seat three deck stadium
Northwestern University announced plans to build the first three deck solid concrete football stadium in America in Evanston. The arena will be ready for the 1926 football season and will seat 74 000, becoming the largest in the Western Conference.
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Tremor Rattles Quebec District After February Aftershocks
An intense earthquake shock was felt in Quebec this morning between 10 1 24 and 10 26 o clock. Houses were shaken but no serious damages or fatalities were reported. Tremors followed February 28 aftershocks with disturbances in the district lasting five to ten seconds depending on location.
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Quinton Smelter Plant Destroyed By Fire
Quinton Oklahoma March 21 fire wrecked most of the Quinton Smelter Company plant. Estimated loss ranges from 75000 to 190900 dollars. More than 175 workers are left jobless. Officials said the plant will be rebuilt.
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DIED IN KANSAS STORM AT LEAST TWO DIE
A Kansas storm claim two lives and injuries. J Mumberg, 69, injured in Goodman heights, remained critical in a Kansas City hospital. A 60 year old man died from storm injuries in a Kansas City hospital last night as messages pour in to Governor Small about the tornado disaster.
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Outline of New Hotel Plans in Lawrence
Private investment will be larger than contract, with an Eldridge House site expansion. North forty eight feet will hold the main hotel, south half remodeled to include a 300-seat dining room, coffee shop, and public spaces. Initial cost rises to at least 175000 plus furnishings, with potential five story expansion and eighty six to ninety one rooms. Plans by Shepherd & Weiser of Kansas City.
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Good Roads Boosters Rally for Early Federal Aid Routes
About fifty Baldwin road boosters met in Baldwin school auditorium to urge quick selection of federal aid highway routes in Douglas County. County commissioners and engineer Trueblood pledged to press for early route decisions while stressing non federal routes on principal roads. Representative Beeks attended and outlined this year’s road legislation.
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Calgary march decries unemployment to Edmonton
Calgary Alberta March 21 One hundred twenty three men left here today on a march to Edmonton the capital of Alberta two hundred miles from here to demand relief from unemployment. The men announced they would camp by the parliament buildings until their demands were satisfied. They carried no provisions. Coffee was served to them before they left.
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Thefts Halted in Boyle Neighborhood Case Shaping Up
A suspected three county ring of thieves centered on the Boyle area is believed broken up by sheriff’s forces from Jefferson, Leavenworth and Douglas counties. Har ry Boyle Cecil Channel and Warren Carnes are implicated with warrants out. Stolen cars harness and other goods traced to Boyle area with Channel acting as go between. Channel disappeared after last questioned. officials still seek the trio and evidence from the Boyle locality. In July, Channel is alleged to have aided in selling car parts while Boyle faces a separate court call on a Ford coupe theft. Washington scene notes President Coolidge seeks a southeastern nominee for interstate commerce post amid southern opposition and stalled Woodlock nomination.
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Kansas Under Fire film shown to Chil dren students at Orpheum
Lincoln Neb March 21. School authorities announced matinee showings of the war film Kansas Under Fire at 4 PM on school days and Tuesday afternoons at the Orpheum theater. Children may buy school tickets for 15 cents at the house bills counter.
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Good Roads Rally Draws Farmers and Citizens to Lawrence
Lawrence Chamber of Commerce sets 7 pm Monday for a good roads dinner shifting from 6:30 to allow country visitors to attend. About 150 townspeople and several delegations from Eudora Lone Star and surrounding areas are expected. J Frank Smith of the Greater Kansas City Automobile Club will discuss road legislation and local road plans while a country dinner is provided by local farmers.
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Kansas City Wins Lawrence Sectional in 26 to 16 Victory
Kansas City Kansas high school cagers defeated Lawrence 26 to 16 to win the Lawrence sectional tournament. Kansas City led from the start, with a 7 to 4 first quarter and 16 to 9 at halftime. Skradski powered the KC offense, while Supt. Del Manzo presented the cup to winners and runner up.
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Wembley 1x Preparation Plans for Better Exhibition
London authorities aim to outshine 1924 Wembley Exhibition with a May opening. Sir Travers Clarke says the new Wembley will be a social hub with expanded provincial participation and plans to attract international visitors, reversing current tourism trends.
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