Tornado tolls and damage across central Midwest states
Tornadoes swept through Illinois Indiana Michigan and Ohio with extensive destruction. The Chicago area suffered 29 deaths and Melrose Park saw heavy losses. Elgin near Chicago endured about 4 million dollars in damage. Widespread homelessness and looting fears prompted military order in Elgin and Melrose Park as Michigan Ohio and Indiana reported multiple fatalities.
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Elgin Struck by Deadly Tornado Clears Debris Rise in Relief Efforts
Elgin begins cleanup after yesterday's tornado killed several and injured over 100 with $4 million in damages. Guardsmen and volunteers clear streets while remaining blocks are roped off. Power is out citywide, factories idle, and Peck department store remains under search for possible additional victims.
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Chicago Suburbs Rebuild After Palm Sunday Tornado
Residents of Melrose Park Bellwood and Maywood search wreckage after the Palm Sunday tornado that killed 10 and injured scores, with 155 homes demolished. Military law, guards at Melrose Park bank, and orders to shoot to kill to prevent looting. Rebuilding starts as wreckage is cleared and traffic returns. An earthquake tremor, centered about 1,200 miles from Chicago, occurred overnight.
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Storm Leaves Joliet Area Devastation and Injuries
Following a severe storm, Joliet reports indicate three deaths and fourteen serious injuries with property damage near half a million dollars. Rescue workers recovered injured from debris as the tornado swept a narrow strip west of Joliet toward Romeoville, damaging facilities along the drainage canal. Telecommunication restoration is underway and officials expect clearer details by noon.
Turbulent storm toll across Toledo region and Georgia
A late March cyclone swept Toledo and surrounding towns causing twenty deaths and hundreds injured. Genoa Raabs Corners and Sylvania reported major damage with churches and schools blown down. Cleveland Lima and Georgia areas also suffered fatalities and extensive property loss with widespread wire outages and disrupted interurban traffic.
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German Troops Enter Ruhr District Without Allied Consent
Paris reports absolute confirmation from the French foreign office that regular German army troops have entered the Ruhr district on the edge of the allied occupation zone without permission from the Allies. The move intensifies tensions as postwar occupation boundaries are disputed.
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New Prussia Cabinet Led by Herr Braun Reported
Berlin dispatch says the newly organized Prussia ministry is headed by Herr Braun with ministers Severin Haenisch Ludeman Oeser Fischbeck Steegerwald Zehnhoff, a collage of Social Democrats Democrats and Center Party members. Socialists report deserting rebellion as communists face government ultimatums in Ruhr and Wesel districts.
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Two Women Injured by Engine at Illinois Central Depot
Miss Helen Johnson and Miss Nida Smith suffered serious injuries after being struck by an engine near the Illinois Central passenger depot around 2 p.m. They were on the platform close to the rails and say they heard no warning signals as the locomotive approached. Johnson was thrown to the platform with a sprained back and cuts. Smith, who was with her two year old sister, saved the child before falling.
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Barometer Low as Tornado Sweeps Over Illinois
A severe storm passed over Elgin and surrounding areas with violent winds causing extensive damage. A sharp temperature drop and low barometer readings were noted in Waterloo, though it avoided the tornado zone. Cedar River levels rose due to melting snow and rains but caused no reported flood damage.
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NO SUSPENSION OF GOAL MINING DECLARED BY LEWIS
John L. Lewis international president of the United Mine Workers denies a planned April 1 work suspension in bituminous mines of Illinois and other districts. He says the majority award raises will be applied and instructions may be sent tonight or tomorrow to keep all mines operating.
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Bolshevik Forces Take Novorossisk
Novorossisk fell to Bolshevik forces on Saturday morning at 10 o clock. Thousands of Genedikine volunteers deserted to the soviet side while many remnants boarded ship and departed for Crimea aboard the United States cruiser Galveston. Most valuable shipping had been removed from the harbor before the bolsheviks seized control.
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Miners Expect New Wage Pact Within A Week
A new wage agreement based on the majority report of President Wilsons bituminous coal commission is expected to be signed within a week by operators and miners. John L. Lewis says common sense will guide conferences and that negotiations will seek further concessions on hours and pay. The miners seek at least an 81 percent raise and a seven hour day, opposed to the 27 percent raise and eight hour day in the commission award, plus the 14 percent already granted after the recent strike. Premier Holmes defeated in New South Wales election in Sydney.
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Delivery Cutoff Notice for Courier Service
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Supreme Court hears argument on wet attacks revolution in character
The Supreme Court considers New Jersey and Wisconsin challenges to the Prohibition amendment and Volstead Act. Attorney General McCran argues the amendment is revolutionary and unconstitutional, alleging improper proposal and overreach by Congress. A supplemental brief claims internal police power rests with the states and cannot be taken without consent.
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Census figures show all cities gain in population
Census bureau figures released today show city populations rising. Winona Minnesota reports 19,142 residents, Kankakee Illinois 16,721, Yankton South Dakota 5,024, Corsicana Texas 11,356, and Hillsboro Texas 6,992, with substantial percentage increases for each locale.
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Election Vote Record May Decide Waterloo Mayoral Race
In Waterloo the municipal election opened with a brisk turnout as 2,889 votes were cast by 1:30 p.m., more than half the 1918 total. Frisbie leads in early sentiment based on quick interviews, while Leeper supporters aim to mobilize through evening voting. results due after polls close.
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Heavy morning turnout marks city election day
Voters flocked to precincts with over half the previous year's total cast by mid morning. Polls show heavy daytime turnout typical after shift changes, with evening results pending as factories close.
50,000 Workers in Union Stockyards Face Idleness
Chicago march 24 nearly 50 000 packing company employees may lose work if the Union Stockyards Transit Co strike, begun Saturday, continues. Armour & Co said stock on hand suffices for today, then gradual shutdowns if the strike endures. Officials note about 900 on strike, seeking higher wages and end of Sunday work. current pay ranges from 115 to 154 per month with overtime.
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Socialist Leaders Displease German Cabinet Clash
Berlin reports show Majority Socialist leader Legien remains out of tune with the cabinet and the Reich's political crisis. A Ruhr conference with communists notes their desire to end the fight as soon as possible, citing anti militarism and fatigue. Clemenceau returns to Cairo after Egypt tour and prepares to travel to Palestine for Holy Week, aiming for Jerusalem on Good Friday.
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