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Newspaper
Cincinnati Commercial Tribune
Location
Cincinnati, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Mar 19, 1925
Page
2
Reports describe a massive tornado sweeping from Tamaroa to Murphysboro and beyond, killing and injuring hundreds, demolishing school houses and blocks, tearing telegraph lines, and causing widespread damage across Illinois towns and into Indiana. Relief trains and Red Cross teams mobilize as the disaster unfolds.
A massive tornado ripped through Murphysboro and Parrish causing extensive destruction across southern Illinois towns including De Soto, West Frankfort, and Orient. Reports list hundreds dead and hundreds more wounded with De Soto Public School and Joiner Public School among the deadliest sites. A special medical train rushed doctors to aid injured residents as flames and collapsed structures hampered rescue efforts.
A message to Illinois Central Railroad officials reported by Chief Dispatcher Dickey from Carbondale at 5 PM states Murphysboro De Soto and Bush in Illinois were practically wiped out with hundreds dead and wounded.
Illinois Central officials report dead bodies scattered and buildings razed as Parrish is described as blown away. Governor Small orders first aid to Murphysboro and West Frankfort with Adjutant General Black directing response and mobilization of the 130th Infantry from Carbondale to Murphysboro.
Reports from Cairo indicate a devastating tornado struck several Southern Illinois towns this afternoon. Carbondale’s armory and hospitals are filled with dead and injured, Murphysboro ablaze, and relief workers rush to Gorham and Grand Tower with Red Cross aid and field hospitals improvised at armory and Cairo High School.
Reports reaching Indianapolis Terre Haute and Evansville list about 200 dead and over 300 injured from a Southern Indiana tornado. Princton Griffin Owensville Poseyville reported heavy losses with Griffin nearly demolished.
A tornado razed the southern section of Princeton Indiana and by 9 PM reported twenty seven bodies recovered with nearly 100 feared dead. Local Indiana National Guard units began aiding in rescue efforts under their local commander as Governor Ed Jackson had not yet called in state militia.
West Frankfort Illinois reports hospitals at capacity and emergency quarters set as rescuers battle a stubborn blaze amid debris. More than 300 people are homeless and death toll uncertain with many bodies still unaccounted. Local and outside fire units struggle to control the fire and complete searches.
A severe windstorm in Jimtown near Springfield Kentucky destroyed the negro quarters, killing two people and injuring twenty five others, some seriously, in the early evening incident.
Richard Brown a 40 year old Black man was killed near Lexington Kentucky when the cabin he lived in was struck by a tornado and demolished. His body was found about a quarter mile from the wrecked cabin.
A severe tornado struck Princeton Indiana late today, killing fifty to sixty people. The Heinz Pickle Company factory was said to be demolished with most casualties there as doctors nurses and ambulances were rushed from Vincennes to the city.
Railroad wires report a massive tornado sweeping southern Illinois killing 150 in DeSoto and 300 at Carmi and Orient while Parrish is wiped out and Thompsonville is burning. Ashland relay notes storm struck many communities and caused extensive destruction across the region.
Unverified estimates say several hundred killed in a tornado that struck West Frankfort. Reports indicate 200 to 300 children were killed or injured when a schoolhouse collapsed, with 60 to 75 bodies brought to Benton.
Seven persons were killed in a tornado at De Soto Illinois late today according to reports over railroad wires from Mt Vernon.
Special dispatch reports a tornado near Carmi Illinois this afternoon killing two people and injuring many. A schoolhouse north of Carmi was blown down and Crossville Illinois reports a killed woman. Enfield Illinois communications severed. Griffin Indiana near 400 population wiped out with many dead and injured.
A late day tornado struck Princeton Indiana causing about 100 deaths and widespread destruction. The Washington Herald reports the casualty toll from a Clarion News message received via telephone.
A late day storm wrecked a home in Allenburg leaving one man dead and collapsed a parochial school injuring ten children, authorities reported tonight from Cape Girardeau Missouri.
Governor Small issued an order mobilizing medical detachments from three Illinois regiments to mobilize and await orders for Murphysboro and the storm area. About fifty doctors are in the detachments. Company K of the 130th Infantry, based in Cairo, was also ordered to proceed to Murphysboro.
A tornado hit Elizabeth Indiana fifteen miles southwest of New Albany causing injuries. Officials reported unclear casualty figures as rescue teams assessed the damage.
The Senate majority caucus rejected the Marshall primary convention bill and considered a constitutional amendment repealing the primary law for all state elective offices except the governor. The House concurred with Conference Committee on the gasoline tax bill, awaiting Governor Donahey's action after printing. The House also struck down the automobile drivers license provision of the registration code.
Estimated death toll from this afternoon's tornado ranged from 160 to 400, with most victims children trapped under the debris of a two story school building as responders battled to reach survivors and recover bodies.
Poseyville reports a tornado that struck Griffin Indiana twelve miles northwest, killing more than sixty and injuring scores. Relief teams were dispatched from Mt. Vernon Evansville and New Harmony Indiana.
A severe windstorm struck Portsmouth Ohio just after midnight causing many trees to be uprooted and windows broken across the city. No serious injuries were reported.
A March 18 report from Gallatin says nine people were killed when a severe storm struck Witham Tennessee about sixteen miles north of Gallatin. The storm also toppled many houses and caused damage at Angle Tennessee nearby.
East St. Louis Illinois March 18 a Illinois Central train left with seventeen physicians aboard bound for the storm struck region. An other special train was being held in readiness to take additional physicians medical and food supplies to the storm sufferers.
The American Red Cross began mobilizing disaster relief personnel for the tornado struck Middle West and South. All personnel needed would be dispatched from Washington and other points as rapidly as possible. Chapters in the affected area could spend necessary funds as efforts reach Henry M. Baker, Director of Disaster Relief, in Sullivan Indiana.
A late report from Springfield Mo says Frisco fast passenger train No 105 overturned near South Greenfield Mo about fifteen miles west of Springfield Several persons were reported killed in the wreck authorities continued to search for survivors and assess the scene.
A tornado swept the western region this afternoon killing an estimated 100 to 150 people, injuring about 500, and leaving thousands homeless. Officials have not confirmed exact figures.
A tornado struck Littleville, Alabama, killing William Green and injuring seven others. Many homes were destroyed, and Mrs. C. L. Holden of the injured is not expected to live. A forty mile gale passed over the city with no further damage reported.
Leona Dray, 16, testifies in Warren Ohio court about violence on November 1 during clashes between Ku Klux Klan and anti Klan members in Niles. She recounts Jennings driving a car to a street corner distributing guns and ammunition, and Martin Flask striking Meredith with a gun butt.
A compiled obituary column notes numerous March 1925 deaths including Jacobs Bayer Charles W at 425 Middleton Ave Clifton Barbara Edinger Ella Virginia Drees George Eilers J Andrew Geist Anna Haas Michael Muller Margaret Ruane Medora C Pearson Scully William Spreckelmeyer Mary A Gertrude Volz and rel. details. Services and funeral arrangements announced with times and locations in Clifton Newport Covington and Cincinnati area churches and cemeteries.
An old advertisement touts Bromo Quinine Tablets as relief for headaches caused by colds. It claims a safe proven remedy and notes the box bears E. W. Grove signature with a 30c price.
State troops and police rounded up more than twenty looters after a blaze destroyed the Breakers and Palm Beach Hotels and cottages in Palm Beach. Guards held jewels money and clothing worth thousands for displaced guests while trunks and furniture valued at about 60 000 were gathered near the Palm Beach Hotel site.
Ohio, Kentucky, Tennessee, Indiana, and West Virginia expect varying conditions Thursday and Friday with fair or colder spells and occasional snow or rain. A table lists current, high, and precipitation readings for multiple cities including Chicago 84/46 .34 Boston 44/60 and Louisville 68/68 with notable rain totals and record highs for March 18, 1925.
A Cincinnati column records numerous birth notices with pairs of parents and newborns at diverse city addresses. Entries list parents such as Harry and Otilda Dix and Fitzhugh Grice plus others like Sidney Cohn, Charles Morris, and Joseph Kemplin, noting gender of babies mostly boys with locations across West Sixth Street, Reading Road, Fourth Street, and Glenway Avenue.
A. A. Scottish Rite Gibulum Lodge of Perfection announces a stated meeting this Thursday evening at 7 30. George T. Welsh 33 T P M, F. Harte 33, Secretary, presiding. Elks No 5 Funeral Notice requests attendance at Michael Muller funeral service at the Elks Temple Ninth and Elm streets on Thursday afternoon March 19 1925 at 2 30. Exalted Ruler Thos J ONeill, Secretary J S Richardson.
The Busse and Borgmann Co funeral directors operate three chapels at 1517 Freeman Avenue offering non sectarian services with no charges stated.
A derailment of the Atlantic Coast Line Tampa Special near Deland Florida injured about 20 people, four seriously, when a split switch caused one day coach, one combination coach and a baggage car to overturn. Among the seriously hurt were C. L. Hesa of Lumberport West Virginia with a broken ankle and hip injury and Perry Lee of Toledo who was badly cut and bruised.
Mrs Gertrude Volz widow of Nicholas Volz a former Cincinnati grocer died at her daughter Mrs Henry Bernards home 22 Lakewood Avenue after a long illness She lived with her daughter since her husbands death two years ago Her husband a former G A R and Lytle Post member also belonged to the Retail Grocers Association Survived by three sons Philip Edward and Clarence Volz and three daughters Mrs Henry Bernard Delle Volz and Julie Loyse Volz a Notre Dame convent sister Funeral arrangements to be announced.
Charles W. Bayer 51 proprietor of the Bayer Syrup Company died at his residence from heart disease. He founded the business six years ago and was known among merchants. Survived by wife Dorothy H. Bayer and daughter Mrs. Thomas J. Miller. Funeral arrangements to be announced.
J Michael Eilers 62 of 3426 Morrison Place Clifton died at home from heart disease yesterday after seeking care at 1606 Freeman Avenue. He led the Knights Templar and Masonic Mutual Aid Association with offices in United Bank Building. Survived by widow Nellie Eilers two sons Henry and John and daughter Lucille. Funeral services pending.
Nicholas H. Rengers a 48 year old grocer of 1500 Beech Avenue died of heart disease yesterday after collapsing in his store while attending a customer. He is survived by his widow Elizabeth and a son Arthur. Funeral services will be arranged today.
Washington reports from Lima say a Peruvian embassy cable denies that the American Embassy in Lima was attacked during protests over President Coolidge's Tacna area dispute with Chile. The message terms such reports absolutely untrue.
Shipping information lists incoming steamers from March 11 to March 17 including Presid t Roosevelt from Bremen and Fort St George from Bermuda. Outgoing departures include American Shipper to London and Montana to Antwerp with several other sailings scheduled around March 13.
A compiled list of numerous individuals including Pabert Brown Florence Brecker Ceasar McNair Henry Baer Eleanora F Arnkens Leal W Harrison Victor Engmian Emilie L Meyers William Joiner Viola Anderson Genevieve Fenater and others, paired with a set of street addresses in Cleveland Ohio areas such as Winona Terrace Jefferson Avenue Day Miller Street and Clark Street.
After five failed jury trials in Rev. John F. Herget led grand jury investigations, prosecutors moved to dispense with juries in the next case. Judge Roettinger granted the motion as the defendant faces a misdemeanor charge with fine only. Runyan was acquitted after a moonshine purchase at his cafe.
Louis Seelbach Sr. died in Louisville at age 73 after more than a year of illness. He began his career as a bell boy in his youth and rose to prominence as a top hotel executive in the city.
The Ohio River at Cincinnati stood 26.2 feet and rising at 6 pm. The Kentucky and Greenwood arrivals from Louisville and Charleston yesterday, with departures of the Kentucky and Greenwood for Louisville and Charleston, respectively. The Island Queen construction progresses and towboats Catherine Davis Fred Hall and J H Donald Jr operate on coal and barge duties. Projected work on steamers Cincinnati Queen City and Chris Greene proceeds with engine installations and transfers between Cincinnati Gallipolis and Ripley.
In Pittsburgh the river stood at 11.2 feet with rain in the area. At Heeling the river measured 11.6 feet and is falling with clear conditions expected.
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