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Newspaper
Naugatuck Daily News
Location
Naugatuck, Connecticut, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1920
Page
1
Tornadoes struck the midwest and Georgia area causing many deaths and widespread damage. Chicago suburbs like Wilmette suffered severe destruction along with La Grange and West Point. National guardsmen patrolled the streets as relief teams, hospitals, and utility crews worked amid downed lines, debris, and fires.
Tornadoes across eight states and Indiana left an estimated toll of many deaths and injuries, with widespread destruction from Georgia and Alabama to Lake Michigan. As cities like West Liberty Union City Monroeville Genoa Van Wert and Melrose Park faced fatalities and looting, authorities mobilized National Guard to patrol streets and aid victims.
In Atlanta on March 29 a telephony report from La Grange stated a death list from the storm. Widespread mirthful rumors claimed far higher figures, but authorities report sixty confirmed deaths amid the havoc.
A massive tornado swept Illinois Missouri Wisconsin Michigan and Indiana killing at least sixty people and injuring over one hundred. Chicago and several suburbs reported fatalities including seven in Chicago. State troops and volunteers patrolled streets as Red Cross relief began.
In Cleveland on March 29 authorities estimated 15 to 25 dead and about 200 injured from a fierce storm that ripped through Ohio’s western edge yesterday. Villages including Greenville Union City Nashville Swanton Raab's Corners Richfield and Genoa were hit hard with ruins reported. Relief teams searched debris while the storm moved into Michigan.
Reported deaths and injuries across Nashville Greenville Union City and the Toledo district from a severe storm. Nashville suffered five to 190 dead and 80 injured, Greenville two dead and about a dozen hurt, Union City several dead and injured, with five dead and five injured expected in Toledo. Wire service crippled by the storm and Cleveland saw only minor damage while two people were killed by automobiles in the wind exposed streets.
A 60 mile gale swept Sunday across St. Louis and surrounding regions injuring several people and causing one death. The storm raged into midnight, packing several Missouri towns with fire and damage running into thousands of dollars across the city and state.
Danae in Detroit reports a violent wind and rain storm that swept southern Michigan late yesterday. One dead, eight others killed? and thousands of dollars in property damage were reported as the toll, according to early today dispatches.
A relief committee estimates 30 to 40 people were killed in yesterday's tornado at La Grange Georgia. About 100 others are seriously injured as rescue efforts continue and aid is organized.
Boston march 29 rapidly rising Merrimac and Connecticut rivers reached new highs last night forcing many industrial plants to shut down. At Brattleboro Vermont flood swept away a 35000 dollar 200 foot steel bridge killing Cornelius Flannagan. Lawrence saw closures at Pacific Mills and Champion International Paper with lower floors flooded. Water backed into United States Worsted and threatening American Woolen mills. River rose five feet in 48 hours and could set a record.
Floods swell along the Connecticut between Northampton and Springfield with meadows inundated for the first time this season. Ice blocks drift downstream threatening problems while traffic on the highway between Northampton and Holyoke is jammed. Juglley service halted as rivers rise and flood warnings are issued for Merrimac region. Spicket Span sheen Nashua and Concord rivers also report overbanks as flooding spreads.
Reports from Portland and West Liberty Indiana recount nine known dead after a Sunday tornado that left homes and hospitals damaged. Hospitals overflowed as wounded were tended in courthouses and other spaces. The storm cut electricity and water services, plunging the area into darkness except for oil lamps and bonfires.
A destructive storm leveled the Hillside Mill district causing widespread fire in wrecked homes. Many residents were trapped in debris and burned. Authorities believe the casualties include a small number of whites, with the majority of the dead being Black individuals unable to escape from frame buildings.
Anniston Alabama reports say a cyclone struck Cedar Springs and Westpoint killing Bennie Bowman, eight, and injuring several others. Buildings were demolished and a path about half a mile wide was cut, with more damage feared in isolated districts.
Georges Carpentier’s manager Francois Descamps said the fighter won’t rush a comeback against Dempsey. He expects at least twelve more years of conditioning and believes the world title is his ambition. Corbett advised Carpentier on strategy, noting his speed and potential to tire Dempsey.
Dublin reports Thomas Dwyer was shot by an armed party at Thurles as authorities connect his death with a prior Sinn Fein leader James Mc Carthy killing. Analysts see two rival murder societies clashing over Sinn Fein and British policy. London screens reveal Gen Sir Cec il Frederick Nevil MacReady named to command Irish troops, with wireless links planned to boost coordination amid threats. Four battalions were dispatched to disturbed areas overseas as reinforcements.
A Moscow wireless dispatch states Bolsheviks claim six weeks of campaign culminated in Novorossiysk and northern Caucasus occupation. It asserts 12,000 officers and 100,000 men captured, with 800 guns and vast munitions, rolling stock, and 15 million pounds of benzine seized. The report says rebels in the Kuban region are coordinating with Bolshevik command.
Washington March 29 The Supreme Court expects a ruling April 19 on the validity of constitutional prohibition. Chief Justice White announced a recess to that date and indicated a final decision may be reached then. The court also allowed the St Louis Brewery Association to submit its appeal for decision as arguments on prohibition cases proceed today.
London March 29 The house of commons began debate on Lloyd George's new home rule plan as Ireland remains chaotic. Former prime minister Asquith signals return to oppose the bill with Liberal allies likely to join. Motion to reject expected. debate to run for at least three days with leaders participating and government urging supporters.
Sinn Fein leaders vow to resist the new home rule measure if enacted as law. Government steps to curb unrest intensify with raids this week seeking arms caches and leading to the arrest of more than 20 Sinn Fein members including MP Philip Shanahan and leader James Ixscaveny in Belfast. Troops seized revolvers rifles ammunition and republican army uniforms.
Reports say several British agents were tried in absentia by Sinn Fein courts martial and condemned as spies after confidential correspondence fell into Sinn Fein hands from a Dublin Castle nail cart. An unidentified man found near Dublin is believed to be among the victims, blindfolded with a rosary beside him. Rumors persist of a planned uprising for Easter, with government forces active.
Dispatches report the communist movement in Westphalia all but collapsed. The Red Army retreated after losing the Lippe line between Wesel and Haltern. Essen Central Workers Council urged armistice after military leaders outlined defeats. Despite this, thousands of armed workers remain dispersed and the situation remains serious.
Early Dutch reports praised a well trained communist army in the Ruhr, but later despatches said the Reds were poorly clad led by fanatics and unable to oppose German troops. Regulars from the Lippe area began a wide northern circling move, breaking the left wing and forcing the radicals to retreat toward lissen.
An unconfirmed Warsaw dispatch reported the Polish government wired Moscow to accept Russia's peace offer. It suggested opening negotiations at Bovisoy on April 10.
Polish government dispatches claim the Soviet offensive has been repulsed at all points. The Borisov mentioned lies 40 miles east and north of Minsk and 340 miles east and north of Warsaw, indicating strategic positioning in the theater of operations.
Paris March 29 The council of ambassadors refused Germany’s request to keep her gunboats and auxiliary cruisers. The council demanded immediate delivery of all vessels to the Allies, preserving control of naval assets.
Jessen March 28 The Westphalian red army has reportedly asked the Berlin government for an armistice after a defeat by Reichswart troops reinforced by regulars. Government forces crossed the Lippe north of Jessen and turned the reds left wing breaking their line.
The union of vehicle workers announced a nationwide strike of bus operators to begin at midnight Saturday, affecting services across London and other cities. The action follows ongoing disputes over pay and conditions, with leaders urging timely preparations for potential disruption.
The article notes broad press urging passage of the prime minister’s bill though factions view it as unacceptable. J L Garvan, close to the PM, argues for straight government lines to prevent Sinn Féin extremism from hardening and splitting the island. Some press blame Labourites and Liberals for opposing the bill, saying no better solution exists.
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