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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Mar 24, 1913
Page
1
Pathway of death extends across western Big Nebraska metropolis with wide destruction. Latest estimates place dead from 90 to over 200, with property losses running into millions. Rescue and relief efforts underway as communities brace for aftershocks and continued danger.
A ten year old girl Lulu Eblison of Moline dies in a southern Illinois tornado. Des Plaines reports two men killed and a conductor injured when a brick mass collapses a caboose. Galesburg hit by a severe storm. flood conditions worsen near Pond Du Lac. Flag Spring near St Joseph wiped out by a tornado, three killed, homes burned.
A Chicago dispatch reports fatalities in Ackley Woodbine Carroll and Menlo Iowa along with Tutan Greenwood Ned Perth Indiana as cyclones struck. Wires down, Chicago isolated, fires in business blocks. Desplaines once two killed, Fond du Lac flood. total buildings destroyed around 1,400 to 1,500 and deaths estimated at about 75 with many injured.
A devastating tornado destroyed the Moving Picture House and struck a section of the city. Thirty people are believed dead as debris and collapsed buildings trap residents amid a path of ruin. Police and救援 workers search ruins in efforts to locate survivors and account for victims.
Omaha was isolated for hours as two tornadoes struck Eastern Nebraska and Western Iowa towns last night. Death and destruction followed, with crewsUnable to send news or receive appeals for aid until communications resumed.
Reports from Omaha Neb describe a catastrophic storm that killed at least two hundred people with hundreds more injured and thousands of dollars in losses. Governor Morehead and Mayor Dahiman appealed for militia support to protect damaged areas and aid police and regulars from looting. The disaster’s scope includes collapsed buildings, scorched streets, and widespread destruction across eight miles of devastation with numerous unidentified victims and a large emergency response effort.
March 14 report from Yutan and Omaha details a devastating tornado outbreak. Death toll at Yutan rises toward fifteen with numerous injuries as residents scramble to reach makeshift morgues and shelter in Lincoln relief trains. Meanwhile Omaha and Gavaha endure two sweeping windstorms with widespread casualties and extensive property damage across Ralston, South Omaha, and surrounding districts.
Washington reports a major storm system bringing cold waves and heavy rain after a previous Omaha disaster. Tornadoes hit Lincoln and Terre Haute causing extensive destruction, with 100 injured or dead in some wake. Indiana National Guard deployed for rescue and patrols amid widespread ruin and power outages.
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President Wilson reluctantly accepts the Democratic Committee chairmans decision to decline the French ambassadorship. He cites the strain on time and means for those serving abroad, noting the diplomatic service is increasingly demanding and costly for well funded Americans. Bryan returns to Washington Wednesday to discuss posts in England, Mexico, Japan, Russia, and a minister to China.
March 2 Settinje Montenegro reports Austria issued an ultimatum demanding suspension of military operations near Scutari until all civilians depart. Austria threatened arms if refused, and called for revocation of recent religious conversions. Montenegro proposed a joint commission while denying Austria’s sovereignty in occupied territory. Austria rejected the reply as improper. A priest named Palio was arrested for inciting Albanians against Montenegro and was shot while escaping. Vienna plans to investigate killings in Prisrend.
A March crowds in Sydney Park gathered as militants planned a Sunday meeting. Police and crowds clashed with missiles and alarms noted, while Lady Amy White’s country residence burned nearby adding tension. Windsor Castle remained guarded to prevent any demonstrations.
A steamer Will departs Trieste on an irregular date carrying provisions and blankets for the needy among the evil population of Seutarl.
Much colder tonight and Tuesday. Muscatine reports 36 degrees. River stage at Muscatine shows dry conditions, LL feet, $ inches.
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