Tornado toll rises across Mississippi and Alabama towns
Reports from Aberdeen and Meridian tally heavy fatalities as twin tornadoes sweep northeast into Alabama. Deaths near 150 with dozens more missing. towns like Philadelphia Nesoba and Meridian suffer extensive damage and numerous fires. Medical aid and crews rush to the hardest hit areas.
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Aberdeen
Gunn
Misa
Micresippi
Alabama
Hamilton
Ala
Patrick Sharp
Philadelphia
Miss
Mis
Meridian
Mississippi
Tennessee
Lauderdale County
Nesoba
Oktibbeha County
Monroe County
Bay Springs
Amory
Rose Hit
Neshoba County
Clayton
Egypt
Glens
Ingomar
Baker
Colbert County
Madison County
Marion County
Overalls Protest Echoes Across Nation and Market Fears
A hurried nationwide response to an overalls protest highlights rising prices and potential shortages. The author predicts higher costs for workwear, warns of a looming spending slowdown, and argues prudent saving amid uncertain times.
Five Die in Snow Storm in Colorado
Five people died as Colorado suffered through a record-breaking blizzard that halted rail traffic from Saturday to Monday. Thousands of livestock perished and volunteers aided digouts at the Moffatt railroad to Corona to free feed for starving cattle.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado
Corona
Used Car For Sale ad pitches buyers through The Star
Hundreds of Star readers will buy used cars this spring in an appeal to sell your vehicle. If you price it right this classified page promises the best results and urges calling Main 600 for listings and good buys.
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Star
Star Want
Aileen Records Talks With John Partridge Spirit
Aileen Claire recounts conversations with the spirit of John Partridge via ouija and shares discovery about his past as an English astrologer. The piece cites an 18th century encyclopedia noting Partridge’s early life, almanacs, and Swift’s mockery surrounding his prophecies.
Where Fatima Went Missing A World War Veterans Exhibit
The “No Man's Land” grounds at Fifth and Lenora opened Tuesday after rain and railroad delays shut Monday. The Greater Alamo Show offers 16 tent shows and six rides, with no dancing girl acts, plus a war relic exposition of trophies from Europe owned by overseas veterans. admission is free.
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No Man's Land
World War Veterans’ Association
Fifth
Lenora
Greater Alamo
Europe
Cultured horse kicks cause same damage as leaf refined animal
New York jury awards Jacob Tannenbaum 1200 dollars after ruling a kick from a highly cultured and trained horse caused injuries. The case hinges on the notion that a refined animal can cause damage equal to a rougher counterpart.
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New York
Jacob Tannenbaum
Peace Ends Income in Divorce Case
Isabel Kelly petitions for divorce from Frank Kelly in superior court after his army discharge left her without support. They wed on November 8, 1915, in this city.
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Isabel Kelly
Frank
Superior Court
Japanese Asks a Divorce Decree
Moto Koyama filed suit for divorce against Naotaro Koyama in superior court Wednesday alleging abandonment. The wedding took place in Hiroshima on May 4 1916.
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Moto Koyama
Naotaro Koyama
Hiroshima
Japan
Crowd Answers Cry Of F Play Ball In Seattle Coast League Opener
Pilot Clyde Wares of the Seattle Smwashes was to lead his diamond squad in the Coast league opener against the San Francisco Seals at Rainier Valley park. A capacity crowd was expected despite threatening clouds as the game aimed to set a league attendance record.
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Clyde Wares
Seattle
San Francisco Seals
Rainier Valley Park
Rainier Valley
San Franco
Yankee Sport
Jed
Hert Sweeen
Monte Carter
Fane
Caldwell
Warren
Aviathbra
David G. Lage
Leo Huber
Clarence Kolb
Kolb
Dill
Max [al
Jim Scott
Bears
Bob Geary
No Portland Game.
Heavy rain washed out the Coast league opener in Portland delaying the start of baseball season. The Deavers and Angels will stage the opener tomorrow if J. Plavius proves to be a better sport than today.
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Portland
Ore
Deavers
Angels
J. Plavius
Putnam Brothers Reach Deportation Path From Seattle
Decisions on hearings for George Care Putnam and Diego Care Putnam were sent to Washington and the men are to be deported to South America. The brothers, natives of South America, were released from McNeill Island on April 12 after a year and one day for narcotic statute violations. They will travel to New York on the initial leg of their journey home with the party leaving Seattle.
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George Care Putnam
Diego Care Putnam
Washington
South America
Putnam Brothers
McNeill Island
New York
Seattle
Brother slashing over cash ends in peace bond
Carmena Lucet, who had held $1,000 in trust for his brother Dominick, used a knife when Dominick refused to release enough money for socks. He nearly severed Dominick's hand. Dominick charged Carmena with threat to kill. Brinker released him on peace bonds for 60 days after 20 days served.
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Carmena Lucet
Dominick
Carmena
Otto W. Brinker
Dear Jafet Lindeberg financier bilked in Tacoma case
Alaska financier Jafet Lindeberg testified in Judge Hoyd J Tallman s court that he was bilked after agreeing to buy 1519 shares of the Bankers Trust Co of Tacoma and depositing a $14,000 check with the American Savings Bank and Trust Co. He said the shares were overvalued and attempted to recover the check from the bank but was unsuccessful.
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Jafet Lindeberg
Alaska
American Savings Bank and Trust Co
James A. Murray
Tacoma
Hoyd J Tallman
Lindeberg
Bankers’ Trust Co
American Bank
Mystery surrounds Louis A. Hilton dubbed Bluebeard in California
Police report slow progress in the Louis A. Hilton case as he confronts one of his many alleged wives Mrs Elizabeth Williamson of Sacramento. Williamson offered to donate blood to Hilton to aid recovery after a double suicide attempt. Hilton reveals names of other supposed wives and mentions missing spouses with locations in the East and Kansas City while doctors assess his condition.
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Angeles
Cal
Bluebeard
Louis A. Hilton
Elizabeth FP. Williamson
Sacramento
Hilton
Lewis
Shelburne
Vancouver
B.C
H. L. Gordon
Navy Toys Found Buried in Woods
Three navy mackinaws and three white hats were buried in Farrell's ranch woods near Filliott. Deputies found overall overgarb used as marine uniform and noted three recruits who joined the overall club despite navy regulations. Deputy E J Hughes led the investigation.
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Farrell
Filliott
E. J. Hughes
Urges Labor Men to Use Ballots at Arena Speech
Thomas van Lear, former Minneapolis mayor, urged a large labor crowd Tuesday night to control government through the ballot box and warned that radicalism is not a crime. He cited Washington as a radical whose actions freed America from monarchical power.
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America
Thomas van Lear
Minneapolis
Arena
Washington
Municipal league urges traffic reforms for Seattle plan
The committee of the Municipal League reports on traffic measures before Tuesday's meeting. It recommends valuing the Seattle and Rainier Valley line by a board of appraisers, passing a jitney regulation ordinance, and creating a separate traffic division in the police department.
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Seattle & Rainier Valley
Police Department
Dope Peddler Delayed by Arrest After Morning Run
Dope peddler Lock Gee, alleged narcotics dealer, left his room on Eighthave and Jackson streets fifteen seconds late on Tuesday. He carried morphine and cocaine as he met Inspector A B Hamar of the treasury department on the stairs. An auto ride to the city bus stop followed and Gee deposited $500 with U S Commissioner McClelland on Wednesday morning to guarantee his appearance.
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Lock Gee
Eighthave
Jackson St
A. B. Hamar
Treasury Department
Gee
U. S
McClelland
Police Seek Match For Suspect Worn Green Vest
A bold thief at 1020 Jackson Street threw a rock through the rear window of the Golden Dye works and stole a bluish green suit. Police are tracing a green vest tied to the suspect as details from a Tuesday night robbery emerge. China and India received the bulk of U S gold exports in 1919 while Japan, China and Argentina led silver shipments.
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Golden Dye Worka
Jackson St
Japan
China
Argentina
United States
Lndia
Overall Parade Economy Brigade Plans City March
Mercedes, an actor in town, organized the Mercedes Overall club and announces an overall parade next Monday at noon starting from the Palace Hip theatre. He claims his club began in Seattle and has grown to 1,013 members including Palace Hip staff. All participants will wear blue denim coveralls beginning Monday.
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Palace Hip Theatre
Mercedes
Chap
Seattle
New York
America
City Hall
Palace Hip
Woman Murdered on Eve of Divorce Tragedy at Lake Forest Park
In Lake Forest Park a woman identified as Mrs. Grace McCombs is killed as her estranged husband R McCombs seeks a second divorce. Arthur Williams shoots Mrs McCombs and then kills himself after a note found on him hints at personal distress. Sheriff and coroner investigate names and relations, including a Birmingham contact and possible alias.
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France
Siberia
Grace McCombs
Arthur Williams
R. McCombs
Williams
Herbert Beebe
Tiffin
Case
McCombs
361St Regiment of Engineers
Seattle
Mary Harris
Arthur
P. S
Nannie Dobbins
Ruby Jr
Birmingham
Ala
Stringer
Mexican rebels seize oil town and threaten Tampico
Mexican rebels led by Gen Alvarado say Gen Gomez with 3,000 troops joined the revolt, captured Tuxpan the second largest oil city and threaten Tampico in the oil region. The oil lands in the districts are owned by American and European interests.
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Washington
Tampico
Alvarado
Gomez
Tuxpan
Easter for mail carriers in Seattle
Seattle mail carriers celebrate Easter with new caps as they report for work on Wednesday morning. They wear felt hats and gray post office uniforms while displaying broad smiles and pride in the refreshed headgear. Local Burlesonites praise the upgrade for comfort and appearance.
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Seattle
Took Otto's Time But Not His Vest
Otto Johnson of the National hotel left his vest in the washroom. The vest remained when he returned, but his watch was missing.
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Otto
Otto Johnson
National Hotel
Labor Men Oppose Overall Craze
Sacramento federated trades council condemned the present overall craze as detrimental to workers who must wear them. They argued supply will not meet demand, pushing prices higher.
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Sacramento
Sacramento Federated Trades Council
Bride to testify in Kneip murder trial in Rochester
Pearl Beaver Odell, newlywed wife of James Odell, is set to tell the jury today about her relations with Edward J. Kneip prior to marriage. The defense seeks acquittal while the prosecution contends Kneip was lashed and stabbed, with Sheriff Weidemann identifying a nail file as the weapon.
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Rochester
N. Y
Pearl Beaver Odell
James Odell
Edward J. Kneip
Kneip
Odell
Weidemann
Baby Boy Hurt In Washing Machine
Yakima report says two year old Denny Mitchell turned on his mother's electric washer and injured his arm. Doctors hope to save the limb.
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Yakima
Denny Mitchell
Denny
Not if She Can Help It Divorce Case Shocks Court
Lillian Sweet seeks a divorce in superior court accusing Louis Sweet of constant infidelity and quarrels. Proctor C C Dalton questions Louis’s alleged supply sources while the case unfolds in Coeur Alene Idaho.
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Lillian Sweet
Superior Court
Louis Sweet
Coeur @Alene
Idaho
C. C. Dalton
Louis
U S Ambassador to Attend San Remo Council
President Wilson has instructed Ambassador Robert Underwood Johnson in Rome to attend the San Remo meeting of the supreme council as an unofficial observer, according to the state department.
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Washington
Wilson
Robert Underwood Johnson
Rome
San Remo
Supreme Council
State Department
Sam Boneff Threatens Girls on Mate Street
In Yakima on April 21 two young girls were confronted by Sam Boneff who shouted I won't marry either of you while flourishing a gun at them on Mate street in the Asylum district.
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Yakima
Sam Boneff
Mate Street
Asylum
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