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Newspaper
Washington Post
Location
Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America
Date
Apr 21, 1920
Page
1
In a catastrophic storm, over 140 people died across three states as towns were wrecked and farm districts heavily hit. Entire families wiped out, villages decimated, and millions lost to the disaster with bodies recovered and search efforts ongoing. Communication lines failed, hampering early reports while rescue teams worked through debris.
Reports from Alabama Mississippi and Tennessee detail a sprawling tornado outbreak with dozens dead and hundreds injured. Names linked to Jasper and Lauderdale counties appear amid widespread destruction including Bay Springs Laurel and Oktibbeha areas. Survivors describe collapsed homes, demolished schools, and large property losses as physicians and nurses rush to aid in hard hit towns.
In Chicago the unionized freight handlers and clerks and yardmen leaders planned a mass meeting to end the unauthorized walkout. Federal officials and district leaders pressed for a settlement as 42 more crews returned to work and wage-board action loomed.
In Salt Lake City, factions of the Republican and Democratic parties prepare for state conventions. McAdoo leads with railroad backing while Bryan gains popular support. Johnson's stance against the Versailles treaty faces sterile opposition as delegates from Utah weigh loyalties, proxies, and regional politics amid tensions at the Mormon Tabernacle.
Ambiguous report describes Bolshevik influence in China and a Red Flag movement. Propagandists are accused of distributing materials calling for government abolition. The narrative mentions agents stirring students and troops, with violent methods alleged.
Debates over tax policy in Britain amid shifting public sentiment prompt MPs to reassess rates. The discussion centers on proposed adjustments and potential impacts on business and households as officials seek a balanced approach.
The convention opened with Cummings as chairman amid speeches outlining aims, party unity, and outlook for defeating the treaty. Delegates from states including California and Indiana discussed arrangements, officers, and planned resolutions for the late Roger Sullivan’s family.
An order condemns land along the Anacostia River held by Washington Town and Trust Company and 17 owners for park use. Owners must appear on May 2 to show cause why the property should not be bought at valuations set by the District Commissioners. The judge orders general publication and warns all interested parties to appear May 22.
In a regional event Johnson edged Wood in Nebraska and Georgia. The unlikely duel featured standout competitors from multiple states, highlighting the tight chase for track honors across venues.
Fragmentary OCR text refers to Soviet negotiations in Copenhagen with scattered terms like yeas bolobev and various names. The readable portions do not form a coherent report or verifiable event.
Amid scattered returns, Smith holds a lead with 112 of 384 convention votes while Watson and others vie for second. Early estimates place Watson above Senator, with Carter and Proosetentiile candidates among contenders. Reports note Bryan's defeat as Hitchcock delegates split, and women emerge as a voting factor in key contests nationwide.
A mis-scanned historical note reports on warnings tied to a treaty and disarmament terms. The fragment mentions an executive committee and former Premier Barthou, with a dated excursion reference and a plea that disarmament clauses be stretched and implemented effectively.
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