Tornado Disaster Looms Large Across Midwest and South
Chicago reports Sunday tornadoes killed 164 across Indiana Illinois Ohio Michigan Georgia Alabama Nebraska Missouri Wisconsin and others. Public funerals held as relief funds rise and homeless and injured receive care. property loss estimated from 10 million to 145 million. Government offers farm work for victims. volunteers strike for higher pay at Melrose Park Reconstruction halted as appeals go out.
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Strikes Voted by Rock Island Locomotive Workers Reported
Littie Rock Ark March 31 The Chicago Rock Island and Pacific railroad brakemen vote strikes effective April 4 over wage scale and working rule disputes. W D Jackson of Arkansas is named as state chairman but Chicago leaders deny any authority or confirmed vote results. Whitney says no strike has been voted yet and wage issues are not central.
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Mississippi River Flood Threat Grows Across States
The Mississippi rises in La Crosse Wisconsin and Davenport Iowa as flood records near 1888 levels. La Crosse reports a half foot gain with 13.8 feet stage, isolating the city. a worker, Fritz Goode, is missing after a government barge incident. Davenport notes 11.3 feet and forecasts a approaching crest three or more feet above current levels later in the week.
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Trains and Autos Dispute Crossing Deaths
Two men die in separate crossing collisions as trains strike autos near Mason City and Ottumwa. Mason City reports W. M. Burnett of Washington in a car struck by a Northwestern passenger train. five others escape uninjured. Ottumwa notes J. R. Arnold of the Ali a district killed when his car is hit by a Burlington engine. his bride of two months survives as a widow.
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Dangerous road in city limits warned drivers
Motorists are warned about a dangerous two block stretch of unpaved city limits road near Fourth Street east Logan Avenue. Several minor accidents have occurred recently due to a deep hole that suddenly drops vehicles. Night travel is especially risky on the big loop shortcut used by drivers.
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Halford H Young Considered for Police Chief Post
Halford H Young an Illinois Central official from Waterloo is seen as a probable police chief appointee under Mayor-elect Frisbie. He is the only candidate seriously considered so far, with other applications to be weighed. Young, 45, and his family reside at 825 Logan Avenue. He has 15 years with the Illinois Central and recently had a duty injury.
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Hoover declares presidential bid stance amid treaty stalemate
Herbert Hoover announces to California Republicans that stagnation in treaty talks and economic issues push him to confirm support for his party’s direction while remaining a reluctant candidate. He backs the League of Nations with safeguards and calls for a liberal constructive platform.
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Martens Deportation Hearing Held Behind Closed Doors
The hearing on the deportation warrant for Ludwig C. Martens, Soviet representative to the United States, began at the Labor Department with Immigration Inspector A. P. Sell leading proceedings. A Justice Department brief urged Martens deportation while former Senator Hardwick represented him.
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Navy unfit for war because of its head says Fiske
Rear Admiral Bradley A. Fiske told a Senate committee that the Navy was unprepared for 1917 due to the mental and temperamental traits of its top leadership and the policies they pursued. He urged ministers of preparedness, calling for leaders educated, open minded, and aligned with naval principles. Fiske, once senior adviser to the secretary of the Navy, noted his resignation over disputes on issues including wine aboard ships and overall readiness.
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Wilson Asked If He Wishes To Make Race
Atlanta Georgia March 31 President Wilson was asked via a telegram if he wished to qualify as a Democratic nomination candidate. A petition signed by 118 Atlanta voters seeks his name on the April 20 primary ballot filed by H B Bayker. Robert Lansing and Senator Reed were also asked if they wished to qualify under Georgia primary rules.
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Wilson to Take Hundreds Along on Summer Trip
White House staff in Woods Hole prepares for President Wilson and his aides to arrive around June 1. Secret service, real estate agents, and locals map housing for hundreds of clerks and attaches. Surgeon Grayson and Tumulty may get offices near Juniper Point where Wilson will stay in Crane’s summer residence. The Juniper Point estate grounds close to visitors and are deemed very healthy.
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D Annunzio Jails 1000 Opponents in Fiume
London dispatch says Gabriele d Annunzio issues a manifesto in Fiume condemning leaflets calling for a republic. A rising is feared as authorities detain over 1000 opponents amid complaint of his arbitrary rule.
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Wesel Attacked As Workers Get Reinforcements
The Associated Press reports that German workers besieging Wesel in Rhenish Prussia received reinforcements and launched new assaults. Dispatches from the Nieuwe Courant in Rotterdam say Hamm in Westphalia and other towns were plundered. In Essen a general strike was proclaimed and carried out in full.
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Mississippi House to Take Up Federal Woman Suffrage Amendment
Mississippi House expected to act today on the federal woman suffrage amendment after Senate approval. Governor, party leaders, and national figures urge swift ratification as supporters push toward 36 states with 37th sought by the National Woman’s Party.
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Holy Land Franciscan Missions Heavily Hit in Armenia
Vatican reports indicate Armenian massacres chiefly struck Catholic missions run by Franciscan order in the Holy Land. A Rome dispatch dated March 26 notes many missionaries were killed alongside numerous Armenian Christians.
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Ruhr rebels admit defeat as sabotage fears grow in Ruhr
Revolutionary leaders in the Ruhr hold 36 hour talks and admit defeat while vowing sabotage of mines and possible destruction of factories if the Reichswehr advances. Food rules tighten and hotels fear catering workers may be forced to feed newcomers. Communists release 50 Reichswehr prisoners as Krupp plants run at only remaining output.
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Tentative Mine Pact Approved at Operators Meeting
A tentative contract was approved today by a subcommittee of bituminous coal operators and workers negotiating a new wage agreement. John L. Lewis said the scale committee may alter provisions. if not, it will be signed and enforced for two years following Wilson commission guidance.
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Federal mediators step in as Chicago stockyards strike widens
In Chicago the stockyards strike by 400 Union Stockyards and Transit Co. workers strains meat output as livestock shipments halt. Mediation from the U.S. Labor Department arrives after Judge Alschuler refused arbitration. Wages demanded rise of 30 to 45 dollars monthly, with current pay cited at 90 to 180 dollars monthly. Livestock shipments divert to alternate markets as plants threaten shutdown.
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Constantinople Revolution Report Suppressed in City
A Basel dispatch to the Associated Press reports disruption of the Turkish revolution beyond Constantinople, with unrest spreading elsewhere in Turkey but the capital remaining comparatively quiet. The Vienna Basel and Budapest wires note continued turmoil and military activity across the region.
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Denmark Strife Triggers Nationwide Hoarding
Copenhagen reports a general strike set to begin Tuesday after King Christian and the new Danish ministry rejected union compromise talks. Authorities note widespread hoarding of food and fuel as Independent Socialists and Majority Socialists align in Bread over the political crisis. The Liebe ministry pledges resignation after elections and the rigdag meets.
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Murdered Woman's Daughter Sought Clues Before Death
Danville March 31 Ten witnesses testified in Hoopeston murder case of Mrs Sabina Cummings. Mary Buehler daughter of the slain woman visited neighbor Mabel Wellingham on Nov 9 asking if anything was noticed and said blinds were down and she feared something. Sophia Buehler reportedly gave conflicting stories about money found buried in their chicken house.
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Russia replies on peace talks with Poland and armistice proposal
The Soviet government replies to Poland’s March 27 note, signaling willingness to begin peace negotiations on April 10 and proposing an armistice over the entire front. It suggests holding the conference in a neutral state, preferably Estonia, rather than Borisov as the Poles proposed.
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Remove Turks From Europe Urges Wilson Again
President Wilson urges allies to expel the Turkish nation from Europe and argues the Turkish removal should shape the treaty. He notes the American government believes the case for retention is weaker, favoring removal as the treaty objective. The note was made public after delivery to allied premiers and stems from discussions in Washington.
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Germany Moves Juldierg On Ruhr Threat Amid Paris Stand
Paris reports indicate German moves on the Ruhr with Paris denying German troop entry and Millerand's government labeling any such authorization useless and dangerous. In Germany protests rise as socialist strikes flare in Bochum Elberfeld and other towns while authorities push back rebels and seek to keep order.
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