Tornado Outbreak Kills 150 Across Mississippi and Tennessee
A Gulf-born tornado raked southeastern Mississippi and pushed into Tennessee, killing at least 150 and injuring many more. Bay Springs and Meridian suffered heavy losses, with multiple towns including Aberdeen and Glen hit hard. property damage figures and exact counts remain incomplete. Several isolated fatalities occurred in Alabama as the storm crossed borders.
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Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi
Bay Springs
Meridian
Runnels Bridge
Here
Tay Springs
Columbus
Aberdeen
Glen
Miss
Tennessee
Deemer
Philadelphia
New Albany
Ingemar
Baker
Bell Schoolhouse
Starkville
Alabama
Sheffield
Ala
J. G. Blanton
Collinsville
Agreement Plans Returning U S War Dead From France
Washington reports the United States and France have agreed to begin removing American war dead from fighting zones after September 15 for repatriation. Bodies buried outside the zones will be moved to the United States, with returns limited to those specifically requested by next of kin.
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Washington
France
United States
War Department
America
Cummins Named Temporary Chair of Democratic Convention
Homer S. Cummings chairman of the Democratic National Committee was chosen as temporary chairman for the party's national convention in San Francisco next July by the DNC executive committee. Four other candidates were considered. Col. John S. Martin of St. Louis was selected as convention sergeant at arms, a role he has held for 25 years.
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San Francisco
Chicago
Homer S. Cummings
Democratic National Committee
John S. Martin
St. Louis
League rejects mandate. urges U S aid to Armenia
The League of Nations has rejected taking Armenia's mandate, citing lack of authority. The interallied supreme council informed here that allied premiers will urge President Wilson and the American people to provide financial support to Armenia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Remo
League of Nations
Armenia
Supreme Council
Wilson
Armienia
Tax dodgers Total Over Eight Hundred Thousand in Two Years
The government reports over 800000 firms and individuals failed to file honest revenue returns in the last two years. Separate item notes Germany’s diplomatic outreach with plans to appoint Diego von Bergen as ambassador to the Holy See after negotiations.
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U. S. Washington
Rome
Germany
Holy See
Diego von Bergen
March Imports Set Record Amid Strong Trade Data
Washington reports March imports reached a record value of 484 million dollars while exports stood as the second largest in U S history, according to the department of commerce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of Commerce
Poles Enlist in U S Army at Camp Dix
Poland born soldiers form part of a 1,200 strong detachment who recently arrived in the United States and have enlisted in the U S Army at Camp Dix New Jersey.
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U. S. Army
Camp Dix
N. J
United States Army
Disbandment of German civic guards ordered
Berlin reports the Berlin government has decided to disband the German civic guards in response to the allied note of March 12. The decision was conveyed to General Nollet, head of the allied commission.
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Germany
Berlin
Nollet
Death Knell of League Sounds in Europe at Paris
News from Paris and San Remo report Premier Lloyd George denouncing the League of Nations as an impracticable dream and calling for scrapping the covenant, while Premier Millerand accepts a three month delay for Germany’s Ruhr evacuation. Chicago note features David F. Housten blasting European allies for debt and urging self-help.
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San Remo
League of Nations
Lloyd George
League
France
Supreme Council
Germany
Ruhr
Millerand
Wilson
Miller
Frankfort
Chicago
David F. Ilousten
the Treasury
Chicago Association of Commerce
United States
Europe
Great Britain
Mr. Touston
British Ambassador Geddes Seeks Embassy Talks at State Dept
Sir Auckland Geddes, newly named British ambassador, was received by Secretary Colby at the state department. He was granted the privilege of bringing embassy matters before the department before presenting his credentials to President Wilson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Sir Auckland Geddes
Colby
State Department
Department
Wilson
Britain to Sell Warships to Foreign Countries
London April 24 Walter Hume Bong first lord of the admiralty said in commons the government contemplated selling some warships to foreign countries. Pending outcome of negotiations he added particulars could not be divulged.
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London
Walter Hume Bong
Admiralty
Commons
Peace Move Aims to End War With Austria
A senate foreign relations committee hearing considered a proposal to extend the Republican joint peace resolution passed by the house to declare the war with Austria at an end. The measure seeks to formalize an end date and shift postwar responsibilities to the executive branch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House
Austria
Senate Foreign Relations Committee
La Follette Arrives for Mayo Clinic Physical Exam
United States Senator Robert M. La Follette of Wisconsin arrived in Rochester Minnesota to consult with Doctors Mayo. He will be examined on his physical condition.
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la Follette
Rochester
Minn
United States
Robert M. la Follette
Wisconsin
Mayo
Mexican Rebels Drive South Toward Sinaola’s Capital
Nogales Sonora April 20 Gen Angel Flores with 5000 Sonora troops seized Culican capital Sina toa per official Sonora military headquarters Hermosillo announcement.
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Juarez
Mex
Angel Flores
Sonora
Culiacan
Sinaloa
Carranza
Nogales
Culiaecan
Sinatoa
Hermosillo
Germany Pays 20 Billion Gold Marks Reparation Installment
Berlin reports Germany has already paid 20 billion gold marks of the reparations installment due May 1. The claim comes from a leading German banker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Germany
Berlin
Limit on Joan of Arc pilgrims to Rome for canonization
Rome restricts pilgrim numbers for the Joan of Arc canonization ceremonies. Only 25 000 pilgrims will be admitted to attend the events in Rome next month.
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Joan of Arc
Rome
Steel Trust Fights H. C. L.
Elbert H. Gary chairman of United States Steel told stockholders the firm is keeping its prices down due to the high cost of living.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Steel Trust
New York
Elbert H. Gary
United States Steel Corporation
British Fortifications and Allied Moves Near Constantinople
The report lists British fortifications at Ismid and failed talks with Mustapha Kemal. American destroyers patrol the Anatolian coast to protect citizens while French reinforcements head to Cilicia. Refugees may be sent to Cyprus, and two British warships seek Batoum amid danger. Bolsheviks advance in the Caucasus as Armenians, Azerbaijan Tartars clash near Devalon south of Erivan.
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Ismid
Constantinople
Mustapha Kemal
Anatolian
Cilicia
Cyprus
Batoum
Caucasus
Tuapse
Poti
Azerbaijan
Devalon
Erivan
Gunman shoots in St George's church in New York
Thomas W Shelley an escaped Fergus Falls asylum patient shot and killed Dr James W Markoe and wounded Dr George F Brewer in St George's church during a Sunday collection. Shelley was overpowered by William Fellowes Morgan and Dr Brewer and handed to police after a wild stampede. He claimed motive related to overheard pleas to raise money.
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New York
St. George’s Church
Thomas W. Shelley
Bolshevist
James W. Markoe
J. P. Morgan
Markoe
Shelley
George F. Brewer
Fergus Falls
Minn
New York Socialists Lose Ballot Votes in Albany
Albany April 21 Two bills to bar the Socialist party of America from the official election ballot were passed by the assembly. Each measure carried 83 to 56. Disqualifications include resignations of assembly candidates and advocacy of doctrines that might violate the U.S. or New York constitutions.
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Albany
N. Y
Socialist Party of America
Assembly
United States
State of New York
Sales tax for Yank bonus debated in early House plan
Washington April 1 Republican leaders tentatively back a gross sales tax not exceeding 7 percent to raise funds for soldier relief. Reds delay royal children Madrid April 22 Infantas Carlos and Louise had planned to return from Barcelona but archists arrested near the railroad station delaying their departure by one day.
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Washington
House
Madrid
Infantaus
Carlos
Louisa
Barcelona
Census figures released show state and city population shifts
Washington reports April 23 census figures with Akron showing an 85 percent increase, Wichita Kansas at 10 percent, and Mansfield Ohio at 60 percent, highlighting notable regional growth.
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Washington
Akron
Wichita
Kan
Mansfield
Long延 Delay in Railroad Wage Case Develops
Washington April 23 The possibility of several months delay in settling wage demands of 2 000 000 railroad workers emerged during discussions before the railroad labor board.
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Washington
Railroad Labor Board
Rail Rule Loss Estimated by House Committee
The House Appropriations Committee estimates total government loss from federal control of railroads at over 1.129 billion dollars. The figure includes a 225 million dollar guarantee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
House Appropriations Committee
May Day proclaimed for patriotic demonstrations in Kansas
Gov. Henry J. Allen issued a proclamation designating May 1 as American Day in Kansas and urging parades and patriotic demonstrations in every town on that date.
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Topeka
Kan
Henry J. Allen
Kansas
French tugs float steamer Belle Mina at La Seyne-sur-Mer
Tugs from Toulon succeeded in floating the American steamer Belle Mina which ran aground in the harbor Saturday night. She was towed to Toulon. Alarming reports of reduced food production due to farm labor scarcity were voiced by senators and congress members back in Washington.
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la Seyne-sur-Mer
France
Toulon
Washington
Wage Demands Filed For Railroad Labor Board Hearing
Formal written demands for a living wage and speedy restoration of seniority were filed with the railroad labor board by Edward McHugh for New York strikers and James Eubanks for the St. Louis Yardmen. The board treated the complaints as admissible and opened the first public hearing on nationwide wage demands for 2,009,000 railroad workers.
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Washington
Railroad Labor Board
Edward McHugh
Metropolitan
New York
James Eubanks
St. Louis
St. Louis Yardmen’s Association
Eubanks
McHugh
Barton
W. N. Doak
Brotherhood of Trainmen
Disabled Vets Get Increased War Risk Insurance Payout
The House passed a bill increasing by $20 the monthly war risk insurance for $25 000 disabled soldiers and sailors in vocational rehabilitation. If enacted, single men would receive $100 and married men $120 monthly, with Senate review pending. Various veterans groups backed the measure.
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Washington
House
Senate
Largest raid seizures as sixty barrels of raisin whisky seized
Federal prohibition agents confiscated sixty barrels of raisin whisky fermenting at Vittorio Tera’s home in St. Louis. Officials said it was the largest single-raid haul since the Eighteenth Amendment took effect.
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St. Louis
Vittorio Tera
Ruling Favors Vets in Michigan Search Case
Federal agents' search and seizure actions may not violate constitutional law as ruled by U.S. District Judge Clarence W. Sessions in Marquette Michigan on April 23. The decision upholds veterans' rights against potential overreach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marquette
Mich
Clarence W. Segsions
Ambassador Johnson to Attend San Remo Conference
U S Ambassador to Rome Johnson is sent as official observer for the American government to the al Hed conference at San Remo following State Department instructions from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
U. S
Washington
Johnson
Rome
State Department
San Remo
Reichswehr to Evacuate Ruhr Neutral Zone
A Wolff dispatch from Berlin reports Germany orders Reichswehr troops to evacuate the Ruhr neutral zone on April 24, amid ongoing tensions and negotiations in Zurich. The move follows a German government directive cited by Berlin sources.
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Reichswehr
Zurich
Switzerland
Wolff Bureau
Berlin
Ruhr
Navy Lieut Thompson Drowned In Jamaica Bay
Naval Lieut AW Fr Thompson aged twenty five drowned when the Mane he piloted failed and sank in Jamaica Bay.
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Crowns
New York
AW. FR. Thompson
Jamaica Bay
Mor gan Bank Seeks Massive Austrian Loan Confirmed
Paris reports official confirmation that J. P. Morgan & Co. of New York is negotiating with Austria for a substantial loan. The talks involve a major banking arrangement between the firm and the Austrian government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
J. P. Morgan & Co
New York
Two Ohio Women Slain in West Virginia Home
In Wheeling on April 20 Mrs. John Parkhurst and her daughter Lilly, residents of Martins Ferry Ohio, were found slain in their home with throats cut and the daughter's head crushed.
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Wheeling
W. Va
John Parkhurst
Lilly
Martin’s Ferry
Deadlock over German policy at San Remo conference
At San Remo on April 23 deliberations failed to resolve Anglo French differences on Germany. Lloyd George urged Millerand to extend stay to finish talks while Foch signaled allowance for 200,000 German troops if Paris ensures Germany fulfills treaty obligations. Plans for Danube control by two international commissions were outlined as the Turkish treaty debate continued.
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San Remo
France
Britain
Lloyd George
Millerand
Marshal Foch
Germany
Dardanelles
Supreme Council
Suez Exaal Commission
Suez Waterway
United States
America
Caillaux Guilty of Commerce with the Enemy
Paris reports former premier Joseph Caillaux found guilty by the senate high court of having had commerce with the enemy. The vote was 150 to 91. Extenuating circumstances noted by 128 to 110, with punishment under article 78 of the military code.
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Paris
Joseph Caillaux
France
High Court
Senate
M. Caillaux
Two Die in Chicago Rooming House Shooting
Mrs Louise Dimmick aged 35 shot her lover Thomas Sechweig 32 in a rooming house at 233 Fast Ifuron street, then killed herself. Sechweig died en route to Passavant hospital.
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Chicago
Louise Dimmick
Thomas Sechweig
Fast Ifuron Street
Schweig
Passavant Hospital
St Louis Yardmen Return Pending Wage Board Decision
The St Louis district yardmen voted to resume work as a wage board decision nears. They require seniority rights to be preserved.
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St. Louis
Railroad Labor Board
Pussyfoot Johnson Returns From Liverpool to New York
William E. Pussyfoot Johnson of Westerville Ohio arrives in New York after traveling from Liverpool where he helped lead the dry movement. He is met by prohibition advocates amid celebrations of his anti liquor efforts.
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Pussyfoot
New York
William E
Pussyfoot’) Johnson
Westerville
Liverpool
England
Lowden Gets Iowa Votes At GOP Convention
Instructions to cast 22 of Iowa's 26 ballots at the Republican national convention were issued at the Republican state convention and district caucuses for Governor Lowden.
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Lowden
Iowa
Des Moines
O K s 390 Million Rail Bill Reported Favorably
The House bill authorizing 390 million dollars for deficiencies in government operation of railroads was favorably reported by the Senate Appropriations Committee with no changes.
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O. K
Washington
House
Senate Appropriations Committee
Japanese Cut 1 Billion Yen Loss as Exchange Closes
Tokyo reports the silk cotton and rice exchange shutting after a ten day price slump. Speculators faced combined losses estimated at 2,000,000,000 yen as the stock market closed.
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Tokyo
Silk, Cotton and Rice Exchange
Stock Exchange
Wilson Delegates Railroad Strike to Labor Board
Washington April 24 President Wilson will pursue a hands off policy and leave the settlement of the outlaw railroad strike to the railroad labor board.
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Washington
Wilson
Railroad Labor Board
Large Iowa farm sale anchors spring market report
A spring sale near Marshalltown set at 206 acres at 400 dollars per acre, while 106 miles of paving in Iowa will cost about 5.325 million. Frank A. McCormick, once of Des Moines, is free after a California murder acquittal. Iowa road data begins monthly citizen bulletins, and Chicasaw County reports record tax receipts. The Fifth Annual National Swine Show lands at Des Moines October 4 to 8 with substantial classifications for major breeds. Additional notes cover crop outlook, fruit base conditions, and a new Iowa Apple Growers corporation with 50 thousand dollar capitalization.
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Marshalltown
Frank A. McCormick
Des Moines
Marysville
Calif
Charles Brown
Iowa
Greenfield
Ralph Hoyt
Grinnell College
Washington
Prairies
Santa Fe
Fort Dodge
Department of Agriculture
Chicasaw County
Berkshire
Iowa Apple Growers, Inc
Charles City
T. J. Maney
Ames
H. G. Patten
C. I. Snyder
Mason City
I. N. Snyder
Knoxville
Marion County Motor Trades Bureau
Frank Murphy
Hamilton County
Ona Wilkin
Correctionville High School
Eastern College
Two Brothers and a Birmingham Sister in London Tit-Bits
A playful exchange features a caller asking for Mr. Perkins at home and a maid noting two brothers reside there. The caller specifies the brother with a sister in Birmingham, reflecting social intrigue in a London society column snippet.
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Perkins
Mr. Perkins
Birmingham
London
Cuticura Promotes Gentle Scalp Care Ad
An advertisement urges using Cuticura Ointment for itchy scalp and dandruff spots, followed by Cuticura Soap and hot water shampoo. It claims daily use restores clear skin and soft white hair bands and promotes overall grooming.
Milk Biscuits Stir Debate at Local Dairy Shop
In a London Tit-Bits snippet Mrs Pomple questions dairy practices as customers complain about milk. The dairyman defends feeding cows with the best fodder or biscuits and even promises to make them if necessary to please customers.
No title provided in excerpt about fountain dispute
A witty exchange notes Cholly drinking at the fountain all day and a druggist denying more ice cream soda. The quotes pivot to a practical lesson: it is as important to know when to forego an advantage as when to seize an opportunity.
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Cholly
Hall's Catarrh Medicine Ends With Oath in 1886
Frank J. Cheney and Co of Toledo swear a one hundred dollar reward for any catarrh case not cured by Hall's Catarrh Medicine. The affidavit, sworn December 6, 1886, notes the medicine works internally through the blood on mucous surfaces.
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State of Ohio
Toledo
Lucas County
Frank J. Cheney
F. J. Cheney & Co
Hall
A. D
A. W. Gleason
Ohio
BF. J. Cheney & Co
Tramp Appeals For Aid In Harsh Farmhouse Encounter
A gaunt tramp asks a stern puritanical woman at a farmhouse for help after a rough knock on the door. She condemns his morals, refuses aid, and the exchange ends with the man joking about needing rope to support his trousers.
Incredible Feat Reveals Curb for Hair Dye Jokes
An amused exchange centers on a safety pocket invention for men and a bald man sneering at a woman who dyes her hair. The dialogue highlights playful gendered humor and social banter.
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Gulf
Tennessee Line
Homer Cummings
Vatican
Death Knell
League Sounds
Sir Geddes
Mars
Near
Pria
Maniac
Man
Slayer
Rail Labor Board
Caillaux
High Court of
French Senate
Iowa State
Alabastine Company
Grand Rapids
Michigan
Martin Martin
Western Canada
Planiteba
Saskatchewan
Alberta
Ottawa
Canada
C. J. Broughton
W. Adams Street
M. V. Macinnes
Jefferson Avenue
Detroit
Mrs. Pomple
Tramp
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