Tornado Toll Grows Across Central Iowa and Nearby States
Series of tornadoes blamed for nearly twenty deaths and about a hundred injuries across Boone Newton Dennison Eldora Chelsea Martcourt Carroll Jefferson Carroll and Des Moines areas. Destructive winds damaged hundreds of homes, hospitals, and rail lines. Boone and Newton report major losses with multiple fatalities and severe injuries.
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Roane
Newton
Dennison li
Eldora
Chelsea
Jtarcourt
Walker
Jefferson
Carroll
Boone
Frank Roberts
Dames Bills
Alder
Daniels
Nick Konegevig
Ernest
Lindquist
Guorge Rekl
Nowlong
Joseph Brinks
G. Zenero
Wnidentified
Mamet Eh- Wing
Dennison
Mr. Anderdon
Harcourt
Tenty Fingter
Frank Koloupelk
Mra
Wm. Oxamirn
Waller
Tivene
Chicago
Northwestern
Bi. Boone
MoIngena
Renison
Crawford County
Eleator Moine
Chicago and Northwestern
Fort Dodge
Dex Moines
Turther
Oody Kenezevic
Charles 8Illbourn
Slanka Kenezevic
Christ Lindquist
Mike Maggio
Birdie Kenezevic
Ated
Albert Daniels
Seven Killed as Wisconsin Town Destroyed by Cyclone
Lone Rock near Madison was struck by a cyclone that wrecked the northern portion of Lone Mock village. Seven people killed and about thirty injured as homes and a church were demolished. Reports say the storm left the town without food and automobiles ferry supplies to affected families.
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Associated Drugs
Maulison
Wis
Lone Mock
Madison
Go Pickes
Clare Hopps
Edward Hoppe
Sloppe
Beck
Plain
Yank
Irish Valley
Athoue Church of Plain
Lone Rath
Tornado Rips Through Iowa Towns Causing Destruction
A severe tornado struck Walker and Newton in Iowa, killing one person and injuring many as damage ranged from 700000 to 400000 dollars. Homes, churches, and schools were wrecked, with the storm carving a two block wide path and leaving widespread debris and shattered property. Police and deputies patrolled the devastated districts as looters were warned away.
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Chicaso
Northwestern
Chicago
Arcadia
Westside
Hoone
Cine
Walker
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Wllam Ossman
Kren
Anselty
Rowley
Newton
Newton Town
Washington
Burlington
Lownr
Enemy Air Raid Over Paris Fails
Paris reports a German air raid last night proved ineffectual as bombs fell on suburban areas while none hit the city proper. Three killed and several wounded in outskirts as defenses deployed to thwart the belated raid amid a clear, windy, moonlit night.
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Associated Press
Paris
Breach over Chamberlain Bill Averted in Senate Vote
The Senate adopted a substitute to the Chamberlain resolution after brief debate, averting a vote on the original measure. President Wilson favored the compromise, which removes authority for a sub committee to oversee wartime conduct, and covers expenses from the Senate contingent fund. The deal preserves possible inquiry into the draft situation without altering executive control.
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Washington
Wilson
Senate
Chamberlain
Coppmnitiea U Committee
Congress
Dillon Denounces Sinn Fein in Irish Liberty Push
In Dillion Ireland on May 21 John Dillon Nationalist leader called for Triad brand supporters in the United States to back the Sinn Fein path to Irish liberty without betraying broader liberty causes. He criticized Sinn Fein policies and criticized Mintah government methods in the Irish question.
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Associated Presa
Duhlin
Ireland
Triad Brand
United States
Hatsonilla Party
Pathy
Ubaerty
John Dillon
Associated Press
Dil Jon
Sinn Fein
Ensign Potter Killed in North Sea Air Battle
Ensign Stephen Potter naval reserve died while fighting seven German single-seat planes in the North Sea on April 25. He served as second pilot to a British Royal Flying Force captain and had shot down a German seaplane weeks earlier. The London CP representative reports Potter and his British ally engaged multiple enemy planes, with Potter diving and launching gunfire before his craft went down. The full story continues on page six.
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Akscaiated Press
Washington, D. C
Stephen Potter
Naval Reserve
North Sea
London
Committee On Public Information
Ensign Potter
Roy
Hellpeland Bight
Potter
North Hinder Light
Pire
Coeie
British and German Raids Reported on Front Lines
British raiders entered German trenches southeast of Arras and captured 14 prisoners and a machine gun. Elsewhere on the front heavy gas bombardment targeted the Bethune area as German patrols claimed several prisoners near Nieppe Meteren and the Ypres Comines Canal.
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War Office
Batte Front
Plomont
Noyon
Lomten
Arras
Baya Lochty
Flanders
Bethune
Locan
Nieppe An Meteren
Ypres-Comles
Tus
Dutch Note Of Protest On Ship Seizures
Washington May 22 A supplementary note of protest against British and American seizure of Dutch ships was handed to Secretary Lanning by the Dutch legation. It contends the United States did not answer the original objections raised by the Dutch government in the six explanations of the seizure.
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Washington, D. C
Sretary Lanning
Martial Law Proclaimed in Bohemia Reported
The article notes martial law in Bohemia with mass imprisonment and clashes over property. It mentions Prince ErnestMatatii and others tied to German emperors, with plunder and fires reported in Pilsen Nachod and nearby areas. Austrian premier Von Seydler allegedly called a Czech delegation to discuss policy.
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Marth
Bohemia
Mary Mail
Fnestemtatii
von Seydler
Include Tobacco in Army Rations
In Iran a May 21 report by the Associated Press states the war department has approved tobacco as part of army rations. Soldiers in the American expeditionary forces will receive daily four tenths of an ounce of smoking tobacco and ten cigarette papers, with possible substitutions for other items.
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Caxkocin
Icd
Iranea
Associated Press
Tobaccs
Solidiera
Red Cross
War Department
Weather Forecast for Iowa and Illinois Regions
The weather report notes cool conditions in eastern and central Iowa, with a likely warmup in the west and central areas on Thursday. In Illinois, expect fading conditions in the north, with likely warmer spells in the south tonight and Thursday, and cooler trends in the north and central portions.
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Iowa
Wight
Thureday
Yanks Shell Enemy Lines With Gassed Attacks In France
American patrols and airmen struck German positions northwest of Tau and Lunéville, inflicting heavy losses while denying prisoners. Lieutenant Taylor of New York fought a German bomber over Pugny Moselle, downing it after a fierce duel. Captain Peterson of Hornell, Pa, downed a seater near Chate Ying after a long pursuit. Washington reports Erick Glover to lead the new Navy motor transport division with rank of rear admiral.
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Rnece
Tuesaday
Tau
Gerechamp Wood
Luneyille
An~cervillers
Luneville
Amerean
Toul
Apremont-Varnes
Apremont
Mie Amertmins
Wmn. J. Taylor
New York
Puguy- Sure Moselle
Pont-A-Mousgon
Ile Henperaite
Taylor
Thi Tieutenant
Dudieta
Fred
Thiacourt
Xeen
Motor Transport
Washington, D. C
Erick Glover
Rockford, Ill
Nawls
Motar Transport Division
War Department
Redtoneh
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Lowa
Png
Tas Moines
BR Seriod
Lomadges
Lowh
Wisconsin
Dillon
Saikertek
U. S
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U.S
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