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Domestic News
March 22, 1924
The Union Daily Times
Union, Union County, South Carolina
What is this article about?
130 automobile tourists, many ill from exposure, stranded in Kendall, Kansas by heavy snows last week; telegram to Governor Davis prompts order to open roads.
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Auto Tourists In Kansas Town Blocked by Snow
Topeka, Kan., Mar. 22.—One hundred and thirty automobile tourists, many ill from exposure and without medical aid, are stranded at Kendall, Kansas, blocked by the heavy snows that swept western Kansas last week.
Kendall is a village of under one hundred population. The plight of the tourists, among whom are many women and children, was made known by a telegram to the office of Governor Davis asking for aid. The governor ordered authorities to open up the roads.
Topeka, Kan., Mar. 22.—One hundred and thirty automobile tourists, many ill from exposure and without medical aid, are stranded at Kendall, Kansas, blocked by the heavy snows that swept western Kansas last week.
Kendall is a village of under one hundred population. The plight of the tourists, among whom are many women and children, was made known by a telegram to the office of Governor Davis asking for aid. The governor ordered authorities to open up the roads.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Weather
Transportation
What keywords are associated?
Auto Tourists
Stranded
Kansas Snow
Kendall
Governor Davis
Road Blockage
What entities or persons were involved?
Governor Davis
Where did it happen?
Kendall, Kansas
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Kendall, Kansas
Event Date
Last Week
Key Persons
Governor Davis
Outcome
many ill from exposure and without medical aid; governor ordered authorities to open up the roads.
Event Details
One hundred and thirty automobile tourists, including many women and children, stranded in Kendall, a village of under one hundred population, blocked by heavy snows that swept western Kansas last week; plight made known by telegram to Governor Davis asking for aid.