Turbulent Indiana Storm Leaves Deaths and Destruction
A tornado near New Albany Indiana killed 25 to 50 people and injured over 100 as it wrecked homes schools and several factories. Rescue operations faced darkness and debris with dozens of bodies recovered and early reports warned the final toll would rise as wreckage was cleared. State guardsmen and emergency crews were dispatched to aid relief efforts and protect property.
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Indiana State Guardsmen
New Albany
Ind
Deal
Nnt
Ayene
Sto Pdawards
Wospital
Cnrr
Trawsyitla
Orsdon Pike
State Street
Haly
State and
Pearl Streets
Vincennes Street
Charlesown Road
Corydon
West Union
Indianapole
Indiana National Guard
Kotere
Second
Indiana Infantry
GO BR Abel
Seymour and Wield Hospital No 1
Indianapolis
Ti Carter
Tell ‘City
Kew Albans
Mount Vernon
Princeton
Adjt
Harry R Smith
Joy Goodrich
Nine Entombed Miners in Alaska Mine Tragedy
Skagway Alaska March 23 rescuers race to reach nine miners trapped since Wednesday by a cave in at the Pushlo coil mine near here. Officials say 80 feet of earth separate them from the rescuers, and hope remains slim.
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Skagwig
Alaska
Here
German War Zone in the Arctic Sea
A Reuters dispatch from Christiania reports Germany has declared an Arctic sea zone east of 24 degrees east and south of 75 degrees north as dangerous for navigation except Norwegian waters. Neutral ships in transit may proceed at their own risk and will be warned before attacks until April.
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Lender
Reuter
Christiania
Arctic Sea
Seven U S Ships Sunk by Torpedoes Since Feb 1
Seven American steamships have been sunk by German submarines since February 1. The ships listed include the Lives Test, Healdton, Cit y of Memphis, Vigilancia, Algonquin, Lyman M. Law, and Housatonic with total American lives lost. The report records dates from February to March noting interconnected losses and overall toll.
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Healdton
Illinois
Cit
Memphis
Vigilancia
Algonquin
Lyman M. Law
Housatonic
20 Killed by U Boat As Healdton Sinks
An Associated Press report from Rotterdam details the sinking of the American steamer Healdton after two torpedoes hit amidships and aft, with 26 lives lost from a crew of 41. Captain Christopher survived with 14 others and described the chaos, lifeboat detachments, and a submarine survey.
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Rrotterdam
Netherlands
Healdron
Terschelling
Hfe
Sin
French Drive For Back Two Miles Near St Quentin Canal
Paris reports French forces northeast of the St Quentin Canal pushing back German troops between 1 1 4 and 2 1 4 miles. They gained ground on heights overlooking the Oise valley near Tergnier and repulsed two German attacks near Thil northwest of Rheims. In the Somme to Oise sector our troops conducted a decisive offensive, pushing the enemy back on a broad front and advancing toward Margival north of Soissons. Cavalry operations and small unit actions are noted, with heavy German losses and continued Allied pursuit despite inclement weather.
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Oise
Paris
St. Quentin Canal
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Thil
Rheims
Somme
Canal of
Ta Fere
Soissons
Me Olse
Ailette
Margival
St Simon
Ham
War Office
Seraucourt-le-Grand
Lille-Laon
Cambrai
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von Hindenburg
St Quentin
la Fere
Insured Against Bombardments Expands Across Seaboard
Lloyds of London has placed about 10 million dollars in bombardment insurance on seaboard buildings. No major skyscrapers are cited, though owners weigh war-risk coverage. A City Investing Building rumor was denied by its owners. Foreign policies may cover war risks. state companies face limits on bombardment coverage. Lloyds rate ranges from 4 to 14. about 50 cents to 1 dollar per 100.
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New York
Seaboard
Lloyds
London
Broadway
Lloyds SI
High Court Proposed to Judge Germany for War Crimes
Paris reports a chamber of deputies debate on a resolution by Edoard Ignace proposing an international high court of justice to judge crimes by Germany and its allies. The measure cites systematic breaches of laws of nations, escalating atrocities, and calls Germany an accomplice for tolerating misdeeds in its name.
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High Court of Justice
Entente
Chamber of Deputies
Edoard Ignace
Department of the Seine
Kaiser on verge of a breakdown
Private dispatches from Berlin say Emperor William II is near a nervous collapse due to illness and wartime worries. He has gone to Homburg for treatment and may meet the chancellor there for a conference. Reports note public discontent over military reverses and food shortages weighing on the emperor.
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Hague
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Berlin
Kaiser
Homburg
Canada
Francis Joseph
Austria
United States
Nicholas
Russia
Keiser
von Hindenburg
Twenty five or More Die in Storm
A chaotic storm sweep leaves extensive fatalities across multiple states as coastlines endure wrecks and ships struggle. Authorities report at least twenty five dead, with rescue efforts ongoing and weather conditions complicating search operations.
Railroads Seek Large General Freight Rate Increases
Eastern lines petition the Interstate Commerce Commission to suspend rules and seek a flat 15 percent freight rate rise amid rising costs for wages fuel and materials. Western and Southern roads indicate they will follow, with increases likely between 10 and 16 percent. The move aims to mitigate declines in net operating income and would exclude coal coke and ore from the general rise.
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Western
Southern
East
Commission
New York
Eastern Railroad Companies
le Ce
Chung
Huge Allied Loan Proposal Looms in War Plans Report
The cabinet debated a possible giant loan to the Allies, potentially 1 to 5 billion dollars, to intensify pressure on Germany and fund a long war. President Wilson to address Congress after April 2, with Congress to craft enabling legislation, while preparedness measures broaden across military, naval, and financial sectors.
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Defense Council
Congress
Lodge
Lansing
United States
Germany
Wilson
Great Britain
France
Entente
Allien
Prowler Kills Sentry At Fort Will iams Maine
Private John Poor of the Third Company Coast Artillery Corps died from a bullet wound after trying to halt two prowlers near the 12 inch gun batteries at Fort Williams on Cape Elizabeth. Poor, 22, was son of Robert Poor of Clarksdale. The attackers escaped as guards intensified forts’ security following the incident.
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John Poor
Coast Artillery Corps
Fort Williams
Poor
Robert Poor
Clarksdale
Cape Elizabeth
James Porter
Rockland
Maine
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