21 Apr 1920
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Newspaper
The Evening Caledonian
Location
Saint Johnsbury, Vermont, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1920
Page
1
The report notes a deadly tornado across the South has raised the death toll to 166. Authorities continue assessments as rescue and relief efforts proceed in affected states amid ongoing monitoring and weather updates.
Washington April 21 after a conference today the Republican leaders announced that legislation for American soldiers would be taken up in the House under the suspension of rules with debate limited and without amendments or substitutes. The ways and means committee will report the bill for past compensation at 1.25 dollars for each day's service excluding the first two months. Telegrams were sent to all absent Republican congressmen urging return to Washington before May and to be present for the conference next Thursday night.
April 21 report says Oliver H. Saunders, manager of a noted meat concern, was arrested by federal officials on charges of selling beef at excessive prices, marking the fourth such arrest in a few days.
Middleboro mass April 21 freight uncertainties from the railroad strike push large shoe firms to mail shipments in carload lots. One car with $2000 worth of shoes has already left, and additional onloads will go by parcel post this week.
Paris April Omacy hit asked the Toter Alted conference at San Remo for permission to increase Germany's standing army from 100000 to 200000 men. The note requested restoration of the army and personnel of the empire to preserve maintained order. If granted, the entire German military machine would be restored.
April 21 The United States ambassador to Rome Robert Johnson Underwood has been ordered by the State Department to proceed to San Remo and attend the Allied conference as an observer for the American government. He will not participate in discussions.
Omaha April 21 returns show Senator Johnson leading with 12,002 votes for the Republican candidate for President. General Pershing has 5,568 and Gov. Ro ws a l ? Bryan leads the Democratic delegate race in eight candidates at large for the San Francisco convention with Hitcock close behind.
Bishop Stet denounces temporary positions and higher pay for specular work, arguing ministers gain credit for length of service under the benefit plan. Rev G H Sisson’s appointment as secretary of the Bast relief commission is referred to committee on conference relations.
An agreement reached with the outlaw unions, allowing all players to resume work today. A spokesman for the strikers said he still hopes the case may be taken up by the Federal Railroad Labor Board, though the matter will be left to movement leaders and supporters to carry on from New York.
Supporters of Gea Toon and Wood far President opened headquarters in ily thon Building on Hate 4 in St. Johnsbury. A wind Leweue will be formed. Wood buttons will be attached and a voter canvass will be conducted ahead of the May 18 preliminary.
Miss Florence Roberta McNamaara of St Johnsbury elopes with Bertrand McNamaara of Noage Woodland Street. The couple wed in Hartford after a romance centered on Miss Roberta’s high school days. Parents received news of the marriage and plan to meet them in Hartford soon. The bride, formerly of St Johnsbury, is sister to Mrs Harold Boas of Easton Avenue.
A sweeping tornado across Alabama Mississippi and Tennessee leaves 166 dead with a toll likely to rise. Property losses run into millions as towns like Rose Mill Mississippi are wiped out and Meridian suffers heavy deaths and injuries. Medical forces struggle to cope with the ongoing need for care in a widespread disaster zone.
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