Tornado Rips Fergus Falls Killing Hundreds
Destructive tornado devastates Fergus Falls Minnesota injuring many and killing hundreds. Grand Central hotel collapses trapping dozens, Grand Central depot blown down, two hundred fifty passengers unharmed. Communication cuts isolate towns as damage totals reach up to two million dollars.
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Funeral visit honors Fay Thompson in Holliday
Mrs Hisse McLavehlin and Miss Ethel Baller visited Holliday to place flowers on the grave of Fay Thompson, a bright young widow of the city who died during the epidemic. They were hosted at Miss Kit Curtright's home with Mrs J McCannne, Miss Dich Sneed and Miss Mildred Jackson for a sumptuous dinner and warm entertainment, with hopes of a return visit soon.
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Hisse McLavehlin
Ethel Baller
Holliday
Fay Thompson
Ludias
Kitthe Curtright
J. McCannne
Mildred Jackson
Local Couple United in Ceremony by Reverend Lamb
Yesterday afternoon at a home ceremony Reverend E E Lamb married Alonzo Neary and Guta Hoa bard. The groom hails from Reger and the bride Freny Kirkwoud is described as attractive.
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Alonzo Neary
Guta Hoabard
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Weather note on tonight and tomorrow
A brief weather item notes mostly small changes tonight with minor conditions. It mentions lower toward and warmer tomorrow with extreme evaluation portion.
Pageant at Woneth Street church and United Railways chief charged
The Woneth Street M E Church children staged a pageant highlighting Sunday school lessons with scenes of nature, Indians, Eskimos, and Japanese figures. Richard McCullock, president of the United Railroads, faced burglary and larceny charges arising from referendum petitions. he resigned amid receivership testimony. The Scapa Flow saga continued with Admiral Von Reuter and other German officers slated for international trial as reports detail the German fleet scuttling to avoid surrender.
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Targe
C.K. Davis
Milton
Marvin Gutekunst
Charlene Malone
Mary ] Dodson
Opal Hinton
A.’ Richardson
Barry Till
St. Louis, Mo
Richard McCullock
United Railroads
Lawrence Daniels
McCulloch
AFL Will Lay Plan to Oust Radical Unions
Athiuntte City New Jersey June 23 convention of the American Federation of Labor considers a memorial to empower the executive council to expel unions showing unhealthy tendencies. Proponents seek cancellations of electors as central bodies to curb radical control and deter future radical driven changes. The hitched reform aims to shield the federation from radical influence. The session enters its third week with many resolutions on the docket including support for striking commercial telegraphers and a six hour workday dispute.
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Theodore Bazin Post Legion Meeting Set for June 29
The Theodore Bazin Post of the American Legion will convene in regular session at the Commercial Crib erforms at 7 p.m. Wednesday night June 29 1919. The Fourth of July celebration and any other business will be discussed. All Randolph county veterans are urged to attend and new members invited. Refreshments will be served.
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Welcoming Randolph Soldiers The Heirs of Liberty Pageant
The Hon Ralph J Lozien of Carrollton is chosen as orator to welcome Randolph County soldiers home at Central Christian Church in Braverly. A program includes music, a service flag ceremony, tenors, a speech, and the pageant Heirs of Liberty by Huntsville girls. American Legion invited. seats reserved for soldiers and relatives for next Sunday at 7 p.m.
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Sunday Picnic Draws Christian Congregation to Cunningham Grove
Sunday school pupils and church members of the First Christian church held an all day picnic in Cunningham's Grove in the eastern suburbs. The event moved from a weekday to Sunday, pleasing indoor workers who enjoyed a warm day under shade trees. Rev Gillian offered a short address and prayer. The outing featured abundant annat and lighthearted humor, with afternoon games and a long day ending too soon for picnickers.
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Death of Mrs Gooding at Woodward Hospital
Mrs Billa C Gooding aged sixty died at 1:20 this morning at Woodward hospital. She is survived by husband J B Gooding, brother L L LaForce of Lyman Colorado, and sister Miss Potty LaForce of Brown's Station. The funeral will be held later, with burial near Cairo. London secret experiments aim to perfect a helicopter type heavier-than-air craft as a vertical takeoff device. The British Air Ministry backs the tests. Misses Dean and Inez Perley depart for Boulder to attend university this summer.
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American soldiers sweep track at inter allied meet
Paris notes report American soldier athletes dominate the opening event of the inter allied track and field championship winning all heats. Washington reports President Wilson nominates Frank L. Polk as first under secretary of state, with funding tied to the pending treaty. Plans include Wilson leaving for Paris and sailing from Brest next week.
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Safety Week Observance Signals Strong Local Campaign
A morning whistle marks the start of Safety Week as officials emphasize daily rules for workers and the traveling public. The program, explained from pulpits and workplaces, aims to build year round safety habits and reduce accidents across the district.
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Missouri land boom boosts farm sales in Centralia region
The Centralia area sees a land boom with 61 farms sold in one week and 35 the previous week, led by Illinois and Iowa buyers. Total price about 1,000,235 dollars, average 18 dollars per acre, with several sales in the 45 to 50 thousand range. A Woodbine Camp NA. is preparing for events including a peace celebration with blockades lifted.
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United States Navy Strength Increased in War Effort
Secretary Daniels announced the Navy strength rose to 460000 men as Italian forces pressed the Austrians. A guest, identified as Dalton and his wife, left with relatives from L. A. Chamier household to Little Rock after visiting their parents.
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Germans Accept Peace Treaty Two Hours Before Deadline
Paris reports the German note accepting the treaty was delivered to the Allies two hours before the time limit expired. Berlin notes and Vienna dispatches indicate continued negotiation delays and the possibility of plenipotentiaries signing at Versailles. Officials expected signatures by Wednesday or Thursday as discussions continued among the Big Three.
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Washington House Strikes Out Search and Seizure Clause
A June measure in Washington removes a provision allowing search of private homes for intoxicating liquor. The bill, likely from the committee, is opposed and the clause is struck with implications for affidavits and enforcement, effect uncertain.
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