Nine Die as Cyclone Hits Indiana and Midwest
High winds and rain swept the Midwest injuring hundreds and killing nine people in Indiana and Illinois. The Illinois river bridge at Peoria failed as 2 feet of flood carried away sections of the structure while towns from Ohio to Nebraska reported wreckage and losses. Dead include four at Irvington and one at RoxHill with others killed near Wilhaneport and more than thirty injured across Marshall Lake Centralia Nashville Walnut Hill and Shookville.
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Chicago
Middle West
Ives
Indiana
Colorado
Ravens
Nebraska
Missouri
Denver
Arkansas City
Walla
Tlinois River
Peotia
Pierce
Conia
Irvington
Elfl Baldridge
Hazel Prather
Charles Litterell
Sehtuser
Roxehil
Marshall
Lake Centralia
Nashville
Walnut Hi
Shookville
John Hosty
Wil- Haneport
Ind
Werren County
Drowning and Train Crash Hit Midwest Towns
Two farmers drowned in back waters of the Osage river near Springfield and Warsaw while returning home. Herbert Holmanist drowned in the Mississippi at Port Leunn Ta. A washout wrecked a mall and express train between Indianapolis and Peoria near Foster Indiana injuring Charles Watts who is not expected to live. Traffic blocked throughout the day.
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Warsaw
Cauht
Osage
Herbert Holmanist
Mississippi
Port Leunn
Indianapolis
Peoria
Foster
Ind
Charles Watts
Joffre Guest of Veterans in Chicago Visit
Marshal Joffre of France visited the French consulate in Chicago on Monday and attended a luncheon in his honor. In the evening he dined with about 700 wounded and former veterans before returning to Paris after a diplomacy drive including Japan.
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Marsal Jouseph Settre
Marne
Chicage
Marshall Joffre
Paris
Japan
Chicago
Papa” Joffre
France
Oight
Poris
Din
Bank Bandit Loot Mostly Recovered at Inverenys
Inverenys Saskatchewan on April 18 most of the 84.40 stolen from the Iteral bank was recovered. A bag with silver and a large amount of currency was found hidden under a sidewalk near the bank.
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Inverenys
Sask
Iteral
Baseball Scores Weather Delays Across Leagues
In the National League Chicago defeats St Louis 7 to 6 while Cincinnati tops Houston 6 to 1 as rain interrupts Heston at New York and Brooklyn at Philadelphia. In the American League Philadelphia wins 9 to 11 over Washington. Detroit visits Chicago and New York at Boston are rained out with St Louis at Cleveland also affected by rain.
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Chicrge
St Lovia
Vittebureh
Cincionnnati
Heston
New York
Brooklyn
Philadelphiia
Philadelphia
Washington
Detroit
Chicago
Posten
St. Louie
Cleveland
Lewis
Pittsburgh
Cincinnat Hosten
Lou St. Lavate
Washington - Rite
Pacone Gins
Defense program urged for U S in Hawaii and Canal Zone
Col I H Wells head of the War Plans Division tells the Senate appropriations committee that completing the defense program in Hawaii and the Panama Canal Zone is essential to national defense. He says Pearl Harbor and Honolulu Harbor are key bases for protecting the west coast and the canal, and urges authorization for necessary construction with four months self sufficiency.
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Washington
Hawaii
Panama Canal Zone
Continental
United States
Senate
Col
I. H. Wells
War Prins Division
General Staff
Oahu
Pearl Harbor
Honolulu Harbor
Col. Wells
Alaska
Panama Canal
Pacific Ocean
Maine
German Russia peace treaty signed at Genoa
Delegates at Genoa announce a treaty between Germany and Russia signed in KaPalLe Sonday by Russian Foreign Minister George Schicherin and German Foreign Minister Walter Rathenau. The pact nullifies Brest Litovsk, restores full diplomatic relations on equality, cancels wartime and nationalization claims, and seeks close economic cooperation for Russia's reconstruction.
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Genoa
Germany
Russia
Ka- Palle Sonday
George Schicherin
Thussia
Walter Rathenau
Soviet Russia
Lioyd George
United States
London
The
Hague
Conference summons central powers over Russian question
A sudden summons was issued by a leading figure at the economic conference for a conference of heads of inviting powers in Geneva. The move aims to align allied attitudes ahead of a proposed Tasman treaty signing and to address the Russian question with invited Japanese participants.
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Rremere Abtt
Tony
Honduran Revolt Reported Along Nica Pact Frontier
Dispatches from San Salvador say a major revolt is underway across Honduras at several locations near the Nicaragua frontier. The reports describe widespread unrest and potential government instability.
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San Salvador
Salvador
Honduras
Buffington and Baker Elected Directors of U S Steel
Eugene C Buffington and George F Baker Jr win seats on the United States Steel board. Daniel Reid retires as his term ends. Morgan family members among re-elected directors and officers praise rising business and steady progress.
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Eugene C. Buffington
George F. Baker, Jr
Daniel Reic
New York
Eugene CC. Buffington
George F. Baker Jr
United States Steel Corporation
Mr. Baker
Daniel Reid
George F. Gaker
James A. Parrel
E H W
J. P. Morgan
Gary
Birmingham
Pocahutucs
Kentucky
Theta
Connellsville
Leo
Dickinson to Return as Coach for Next Year
A. D. Dickinson will again direct physical education and athletics at Washington High School after signing a contract with the school board. Under his leadership the program has risen to new heights and produced strong teams. Mrs. A. D. Dickinson will oversee girls' physical work, succeeding Miss Ada Wilson who moves to a new Cypru mission school.
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A. D. Dickinson
Dickinson
Washington High School
Ada Wilson
Reformed Presbyterian Mission
Cyprus
Lovelett Funeral in Cedar Rapids Wednesday
Funeral services for Leander Lovelett formerly of Washington are set for Wednesday at two o'clock at the Jones and McElhinney chapel. Interment will follow at Woodlawn Cemetery. The funeral party will arrive in Washington from Cedar Rapids at 5 15 this afternoon.
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Leander Lovelett
Washington
Cedar Rapids
Jones & McElhinney Chapel
Woodlawn
Frost Bites Orchards Amid Light Overnight Freeze
The frost caused little damage, though fruit in early stages remains at risk. A 35 degree minimum was recorded, three degrees above freezing, with warmer weather forecast for tomorrow.
Wit and Wisdom on Love From Boston Transcript
A remark notes that the appeal of a love affair lies in finding someone who believes every word he speaks. The line reflects a wry view on romance and trust.
Ellis Speaks to the Rotary Club on Farm Bureau role
Ellis H V Ellis county agricultural agent spoke to Rotary Club members about farming goals. He urged bigger and better crops at lower costs and said the Farm Bureau should help. Harry Ward gave a self deprecating talk on business ethics to the group. Members approved a sample band uniform, calling it acceptable.
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H. V. Ellis
Rotary Club
Iowa
Farm Bureau
Harry Ward
Harry
Huge Tree Stump Moved Through Town Today
The large stump felled in front of the Presbyterian manse was moved to the Long Tile factory to fill a hole. The stump drew much attention as it traveled along the north side of the square, with some suggesting leave it in Central Park for stump speakers in the campaign.
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Central Park
Doctor Bateman Returns From Centralia Oil Business
Dr. S H Bateman returns home from Centralia Illinois where he has been on business related to oil properties he owns in the area. Several new wells are being drilled near Centralia and wells in which Washington investors have put money are yielding rich returns.
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S. H. Bateman
Centralia
Washington
Rebekah Regular Meeting and Missionary Tea Announced
The Rebekah lodge schedules its regular meeting for Friday at 8:00 PM with initiation for visiting Rebekahs. A missionary tea hosted by Baptist ladies will be held at the church Friday at 2:30 PM inviting all congregation women to attend.
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Rebekah
Rebekahs
Suit Filed Against Lincoln Motor Co in War Contract Case
A government suit in Federal District Court names Detroit Trust Co as receiver for Lincoln Meteor Co seeking 89188561 for alleged overpayments on war contracts. Hearings set for next week as Judge Arthur J. Tuttle notes winding up of the motor firm. Representative Woodruff had accused DOJ of not pressing related suits.
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Detroit
Mich
Federal District Court
Detroit Trust Company
Lincoln Meteor Company
Meteor Company
Trust Company
Motor Company
Arthur J. Tuttle
Lincoln Company
Representive Woodruff
Michigan
Department of Justice
Timle
Bullets Fly About Yanks in Rome Violence
In Rome on April 18 a pitched clash erupted between fascisti and communists in the Via Po district amid tourist hotels and American visitors. The fighting included sniping from vantage points on several buildings. Police drove off the communists after they attacked fascists leaving a meeting.
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Rome
Via Po
Former pupil dies in plane fall near Sacramento
Harry Johnson twenty one a former pupil of Mather aviation field Sacramento fell from an airplane during a Seattle Sacramento Coast league baseball game and was killed in a plowed field His home was Newman California witnesses saw the fatal fall from the stands
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Sacramento
Cal
Harry Johnson
Mather Aviation Field
Johnson
Newman
Cai
Flood Toll and Rising Rivers Hit Coast
Fifty people killed as floodwaters surge and rivers rise, causing widespread property damage across affected regions. Rescue crews work through the night amid swollen waterways and ongoing evacuations.
Tornado Sweeps Midwest Causing Deaths and Floods
A large storm sweeping from the Rocky Mountains through the middle west killed over fifty and caused extensive property damage. Indiana Illinois and Wisconsin rivers rose amid heavy rains. The Red Cross rushed aid to evacuees in tent colonies as floods threatened.
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Frennie Tournaly
Chicago
Middle Western States
Rocky Mountains
Obie
T.nelion
Im la Diana
Illinois
Ilinois
Indiana
Wisconsin
Me Ned Cross
Note to Germans and Russians at Russo-German treaty sessions
Genoa dispatches report Allies drafting a note to Germans and Russians warning they cannot continue in Russian Affairs Committee sessions if they persist in upholding the Russo German treaty just signed.
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Evening Journal
Paris
Genoa
Three Die in Plane Crash Near Quantico
Washington April 18. In a battle practice crash near Quantico Virginia two officers and a private were killed instantly. The dead are First Lieutenant Earl M Randall of Winchester Massachusetts Second Lieutenant Duncan W Lewis of Memphis Tennessee and Private Joseph J Dheege of Chicago Illinois.
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Washington
Massine
Quantico
Earl M. Randall
Winchester
Mass
Duncan W. Lewis
Memphis
Tenn
Joseph J. Dheege
Chicago
Col Gaston Seeks Democratic Senate Nomination
Col William A. Gaston of Boston announces candidacy for the Democratic nomination to succeed Senator Henry Cabot Lodge, campaigning on a business platform.
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AL Gaston
Boston
United States Senate
Llenry Cybot
Colgiet Gameton
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U. S
War Department
Rappola
Brest- Litovsk
Facta
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Steel Business
Lovelett
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