Hunger and Disease Hit Big Missouri District
Destructive cyclone leaves 76 dead 351 injured and millions in damages across southeastern Missouri. Texas Dent Washington St Genevieve St Francois Madison Wayne Bollinger Iron counties suffer food and shelter crises as telegraph and phone links fail. Red Cross relief urged. Mineral Point seeks $15,000 for recovery. shelters forced to house double occupancy with limited facilities.
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Tornado Death Toll Rises in Missouri and Arkansas
The death toll from the tornado that trailed across southeastern Missouri and southern Arkansas climbed to 87, with hundreds injured and homeless. Relief workers report prompt aid and limited severe suffering beyond injuries.
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Missouri
Mingle
Stutterei
Tornado relief appeal for Charleston Mattoon Ills
The Charleston tornado disaster left 25 dead and more than 400 homes destroyed. Twenty five hundred people were homeless as the town suffered massive losses to depots lofts and plants. Appeals urge immediate financial help to cover property losses and basic needs.
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Tornado Toll Grows Across Three States
A destructive outbreak across southern Missouri northern Oklahoma and southeastern Kansas leaves at least 21 killed and injuries reaching about 100 plus extensive property losses. Coalgate Coffeyville and Cherryvale report multiple deaths and heavy damage with farms and homes destroyed. Wires down delayed reports from several towns hindered initial tallies.
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Missouri
Tornado Hits Drake and Windstorm Fatalities Reported
Ardmore Oklahoma. Five persons killed when a tornado struck Drake 20 miles northeast of Ardmore. Two residences and a schoolhouse demolished and other damage noted. Velma Hirgina aged years and Mr George Godfrey plus another person died in the Pittman windstorm near Marietta. Godfrey baby blown into a wheat field but unharmed. Several injured and property losses estimated around 180000.
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Penldton
Ono
Viola Storm Injures Five Near Paducah
Five persons were injured in a violent storm that destroyed or damaged every structure in Viola, Kentucky, a small town near Paducah, with one person believed fatally hurt and the extent of casualties still uncertain.
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Viola
Here
Senate plans big bond drive stalled by war concerns
Amid talks of a large bond program the Senate debates advertising tax, labor and transportation references. The plan aims to raise half the cost from public funds while approval lingers, with final votes expected after Congress returns.
Germans Urge Massive Loan Threatens Diplomatic Ties
The Ostratia government warned of severed relations with Germany as German bankers in Merireo near Menioe City assess a large loan request. The Imperial Bank of Hamture operates there, while American citizens from Mentean-tern warn all men aged 21 to 24 to register under penalty of imprisonment.
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Mraico
Menioe City
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Washington tally on steel reels and tariffs linked bequests
In response to the Senate resolution of Inquiry Secretary Redfield told Congress that on March 1 there were under construction S97 steel reels totaling 2 079 000 tons and 167 sonden resorts aggregating 714 700 tons in the United States. Edward Dun a wealthy commission merchant and first vice president of the American Protective Tariff League left bequests over 260 000 to relatives and friends but made no provision for his widow.
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Congress
United States
Sonden Resorts
New York
Edward Dun
Amercan Protective Tariff League
Prison term for arson in Waterloo and Columbia
Charles J Rele 28 pleaded guilty in Mantor County Circuit Court to setting fire to three buildings in Waterloo and Columbia near here. He was sentenced to the penitentiary at Chester.
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Waterloo
Charles J Rele
Montor County
Columbia
Here
Chenter
Berlin Officials Promise Help for Americans Leaving
Paron von Own Dusc de Haddenhayeen, secretary for foreign affaires, reiterated Berlin's aim to facilitate departures of Americans wishing to leave Germany. The phrasing suggests a diplomatic focus on easing exit procedures for U.S. nationals.
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Germany
Paron von Own
Miner James Piwko Ends Life in Coal Mine Tragedy
In Christian County, 38 year old James Piwko a coal miner from Pana Illinois ended his life by stabbing his throat against a steel support in the mine. The incident occurred during the European war era reflectively affecting the town and miners. Local authorities report no further details available at this time.
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James Piwko
Tatlan
Christian County
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