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Deadly Midwest Storm Ravages Nine States and Chicago
A massive wind storm swept across Missouri Nebraska Iowa Kansas Wisconsin Illinois and Indiana with Chicago reporting a seven story brick building collapse and multiple fatalities. Kansas bears the heaviest toll with Towanda and several towns reporting numerous deaths and injuries while Des Moines and other cities endure extensive property damage. Officials caution the final casualty figures will rise as reports arrive from rural areas and telegraph lines recover.
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Chicago
Pierce Street
Davip Hux
Horack Mott
Eppie Morr
Eliza Allen
J. L. Gowans
William Gowan
Mary Gowan
Mary Walsh
James Mott
Jane Mott
Mamie Mott
Will
Kansas
Colorado
Nebraska
Iowa
Missouri
Wisconsin
Ilinois
Texas
Indiana
Clyglene
Commonwealth
Towanda
Wellington
Augusta
South Haven
Salina
Eldorado
Strong City
Kiowa
Sedgwick
Kingman
Butler
Banna
Indian Territory
Des Moines
Boone, Stuart
Mount Ayr
Ottumwa
Muscatine
Marahailtown
Dubuque
Burlington
Beatrice
Elk Creek
Beaver City
Nebraska City
Kansas City
Sedalia
Minnesota
Beloit
Green Bay
Inllinois
Pearce Street
Grand Crossing
Woodlawn
Kansan
Atorm
Basebill
Wanego
Nina
Torna
Smolan
Vint Creek
Louisville