Tennessees Devastating Gale Leaves Dozens Dead
A Tennessee gale Sunday night killed about thirty people and injured nearly a hundred as storms hit Madison county towns Pinson and Deanburg. Wind up to 85 mph wrecked Pinson, Deanburg, and Nashville areas, while Jackson hospitals treat around seventy five injured.
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Pinson
Deanburg
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West Tennessee
Midge Tennessee
Jackson
South Carolina Storm Strikes North Region with Damage
The heavy wind and rainstorm crossed South Carolina last night and into today, bringing hail and strong winds with electrical displays and causing significant damage in the northern portion of the state. Weather updates place the storm moving northeast with reduced intensity as it reaches New England.
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Various Dispatches Show Prohibition Resignations and Raids
Washington reports John D Appeby resigning as divisionari iet of the Boston prohibition district effective March 15. In Washington a raid yielded thousands of dollars of opium cocaine and rhyme with three arrested officers and three negroes. Cork details William Healey routed by Free state authorities for arms found after an attack on Mrs Powell s home. Dublin notes Crevey and Keenan convicted for bank raid arms possession. Albany reports Anti Lean League required to file campaign expenditure statements per Justice Ellis J Statey.
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Creveyre
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Dublin
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Oldcastle
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Antilean League of New York
Supreme Tt
Ellis J. Statey
Lenine Suffers Serious Apoplectic Seizure in Helsingfors
A reader dispatch from Helsingfors reports Soviet Premier Lenine suffered an apoplectic seizure yesterday. The message states his condition is serious.
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London
Helsingfors
Soviet Russia
Furious storm hits northern Louisiana and Mississippi
Associated Press reports a severe windstorm in the northern sections of Louisiana and Mississippi caused at least one death in Greenwood Mississippi and property damage over 150000 dollars. Telegraph and telephone lines were heavily hit and power outages spread across towns including Holly Springs. Line crews work to repair but normal service not expected until later today.
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Mississippi
Greenwood
Mixa
Jim Burton
Necro
Otter
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Holly Springs
Tennessee- Mississippi Line
Two Die as Wind Storm Hits Boydville Georgia
A heavy wind storm struck Boydville a saw mill station on the Atlantic Coast Line Railway eighteen miles east of Bainbridge Georgia today. Two people were killed and several buildings were blown down in the morning incident.
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Atlantic Coast Line
Here
New Government Farm Program Nears Start of Operations
Washington reports the federal farm loan board has issued charters for twelve new intermediate credit banks to implement the government financed credit system for farmers. Loans will start with nine month maturities and a plan to deploy up to sixty million dollars as needed. In Savannah, W H Martin, 40, jailed in Dublin charged with kidnapping Rheba Meldrim, 13, formerly of Savannah, with ties to a carnival.
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Metter
Red Cross Opens Rescue Efforts After Tennessee Cyclone
Jackson Tennessee reports Red Cross teams from Atlanta under Carter Tayloe arrive with tents and relief for storm stricken areas near Pinson and Beanburg. Seventeen known dead include seven whites and ten negroes.
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Tenn
Red Cross
Atlanta
Carter Tayloe
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Beanburg
Deanburg
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Henry Kline
Kline
J. D. Johnson
Mobile and Ohio Railroad
Madrid unrest leaves policemen wounded and protesters jailed
Serious disorders reported in Barcelona with three policemen wounded and about thirty arrestees after a meeting devolved into violence. Police fired on syndicalists as they left the gathering while authorities moved to restore order.
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Barcelona
Jackie Coogan’s Dad Sued for Services by Caretaker
In New York on March 13 a $17 500 suit was filed against John Coogan father of child star Jackie Coogan. Complainant John F Connolly seeks payment for services as Jackie’s personal representative and claims the boy earned at least $250 000 under his management with a seven and a half percent share. He states he has received $21 700 to date.
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New York
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Jackie” Coogan
John F. Connolly
Jackie
Connolly
Essen
M. Coste
Ruhr
APPLICATION PLAN FOR BUILDING HELP MADE SAYS DAIGRE
Ouachita Parish Police Jury says it applied for state aid over a year ago to build the LaFourche link of the Dixie Highway five miles long. Parish Engineer H C Daigre disputes delays and notes routes were surveyed but no definite action taken. Representative T T Webb urged progress. Commissioner J R Wooten said aid is ready but no formal application existed. The LaFourche link will connect Monroe and Rayville.
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LaFourche
H. C. Daigre
J. R. Wooten
Daigie
Highway Commission
T. T. Webb
Wooten
Monroe
Rayville
Conservation agent dies after pistol duel in Louisiana
Robert Sellers, 46, of the Louisiana Conservation Department, died from wounds received in a pistol battle with Willie Johnson at Waggaman. A posse searched swamps for Johnson as Sellers’ son helped defend the attackers. Sellers leaves a wife and seven children.
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Associated Press
New Orleans
Robert Sellers
Louisiana Conservation Department
Willie Johnson
Waggaman
Mr. Sellers
Taking of Testimony in Mrs Lazroe Case Ends
Shreveport March 13 The taking of testimony in the trial of Mrs Alva Lazroe was completed at 12 05 PM The defense rested at 11 56 AM In rebuttal the state called two witnesses Mrs Paul LeBlanc and Dr Paul W Geddes LeBlanc said her husband never owned a pistol Geddes testified LeBlanc answered to his name at lodge call 730 PM November 4 The Lazroe story includes threats against the woman and testimony from her son and L C Knighton Argument began at 2 PM with time limited for each side
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Associated Press
Shreveport
Alva Lazroe
Paul LeBlanc
Paul W. Geddes
Caddo Masomte Lodge No
Geddes
Dog Keeps Vigil Over Injured Woman During Tennessee Cyclone
Rescue teams in Jackson and Pinson Tennessee describe a Shepherd dog guarding Mrs. J D Weir as she lay injured in a flood water pool near her ruined home after a tornado that killed seventeen and injured about seventy five. The disaster also claimed a child’s life as roof debris trapped victims and fires followed the storm.
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J. D. Weir
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Illinois Central Railroad
Babe Ruth Sore Ankles Alarm Yankees Fans
New Orleans reports say Babe Ruth, trying to regain home run pace, suffers sore ankles from over exercise after illness. He was heavily bandaged and watched practice from the stands as fans worry about his condition. Bob Meusel signs 1923 contract.
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New York Yankees
New Orleans
Babe Ruth
Bob Meusel
Grand Jury Nears End of Mer Rouge Hooded Band Probe
The Morehouse parish grand jury continued its inquiry into last summer’s hooded gang activity with officials not confirming how many witnesses remain. Expected witnesses included Harry Prophit and Mrs. T. F. Richards, linked to the Daniels and Richards kidnapping and slaying. Ray Broadnax testified that day, noting Captain Skipwith’s conduct around the courthouse lawn.
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Morehouse Parish
Harry Prophit
Monroe
T. F. Richards
Mer Rouge
Watt Daniels
Prophit
Daniels
Richards
J. K. Skip
Cyclops
Harry Neelis
Ray Broadnax
Skipwith
Ruhr Occupation Reforms Discussed by French Cabinet
Paris reports a plan to strengthen the Ruhr force and apply an iron hand if needed amid regional disturbances tied to nationalist groups. Maginot will brief on the situation as Brussels talks by Poincare and Theunis shape Allied policy on reparations and occupation.
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Echo de Paris
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