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Newspaper
Reno Evening Gazette
Location
Reno, Nevada, United States of America
Date
Mar 29, 1920
Page
1
Snow and ice blanketed the Chicago Burlington and Quincy line along Lake Pepin as a storm yesterday left tracks blocked. Traffic on the railroad was discontinued today due to the ice buildup and lingering thaw.
The March 29 report covers New Jersey and Wisconsin appeals challenging the Eighteenth Amendment and Volstead Act. Arguments question constitutional proposal, ratification, and federal power to regulate intoxicating liquor. Separate notes mention missionary appeal in Bombay and a Reno Nevada GOP primary where Sam Platt leads for national committeeman with broad delegate support.
Tornado and storm across the Midwest leave seventy seven dead and thousands homeless. Chicago area bears heavy toll with Melrose Park and Elgin among hardest hit. widespread property damage runs to millions. Authorities deploy troops to maintain order as wire communications fail and rescue efforts continue.
Tornado swept Georgia and eastern Alabama causing heavy damage and many casualties. La Grange and West Point suffered the worst hits with dozens killed and hundreds injured. Other towns like Alexander City reported fatalities and property losses ranged up to tens of thousands while rail and telegraph services were disrupted amid widespread darkness and destruction.
Arnemorgen Holland March 29 By the Associated Press start of former Emperor William's personal luggage moved to Bentinck Castle at Doorn. numerous trunks, unopened since arrival, transported by motor trucks. Moving day for Count Hohenzollern expected to be May 24.
Warsaw March 29 The Polish government is drafting peace terms to present to the Russian soviet government. Terms to be finished before Polish delegates depart for Borysov near Minsk for a meeting slated April 10 or later. Gen Sosnkowski, assistant minister of war, will be among delegates and another high army officer is expected.
In Agua Prieta Sonora March 2 unless demands of Mexico railroad men union are granted by April 2 a general strike on all Southern Pacific lines in Mexico will occur. The union seeks higher wages and eight hour workdays with overtime pay. management reportedly refuses recognition. Gov De la Huerta urged mediation with a Hermosillo conference and railroad officials.
Rear Admiral A W Grant testified before a senate committee that U S submarines were insufficiently capable to fight Germany. He said early in WWI plans for larger subs faced navy boards, engines were faulty, and missions to the Azores exposed chronic repairs and poor reliability of the K class boats from 1915 onward.
Chicago March 29 union carpenters will be paid 1.25 per hour starting May 1 for the next twelve months under an agreement reached last night between the union and employers.
Grand Duchess Alka Alexandrovna sister of former Emperor Nicholas of Russia departs Constantinople for Serbia en route to Denmark where she will reside permanently She continues to believe her brother and his family survive The former wife of the Prince of Oldenburg she divorced and served as a Russian nurse during the war meeting Col Kolnikoff whom she married on the refugee voyage with her husband and two young sons
Dispatches from Marash report about 8000 Armenians killed and 150 Turks slain during the massacres. Some 10,060 Armenians are refugees with 2000 housed in American orphanages and hospitals, while Americans treat wounded Turks amid severe shortages of supplies, doctors, and nurses.
Washington March 29 Pending appeals from dismis sal of habeas corpus proceedings the supreme court ordered the retention on custody of Herman Wessels by the United States marshal in New York. The court also postponed naval court martial proceedings asserting the navy department lacks jurisdiction over him. Moscow March 29 Thirteen British officers and about four hundred British subjects, plus wounded French soldiers and Danes, were released from captivity and left Russia for the Finnish border by special train. The Artega bound from Liverpool for Valparaiso was damaged in a collision and taken to Fishguard after sending out an SOS in heavy weather.
Nearly 50 000 workers in Chicago packing houses could lose jobs if the Union Stockyards and Transit Company strike lasts. About 900 on strike seek 30 to 45 dollars more monthly and Sunday off. Armour & Co warns gradual shutdown may occur after today if stockpiles run out. Chicago Junction Railroad says only horses will be accepted for transit. no fresh live stock arriving.
A government communique reports a widespread revolutionary plot uncovered in Lisbon. Officials vow swift action against profiteering and food hoarding. Foodstuffs seized in shops and homes will be confiscated and guilty persons punished.
Bangor Me March 29 National prohibition likely to be discussed at the Democratic state convention. Delegates aim to include a plank opposing prohibition and demanding repeal of the federal amendment. Four delegates at large and eight to the national convention to be chosen. Uninstructed delegation expected.
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