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Newspaper
Hull Index
Location
Hull, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jun 12, 1896
Page
3
Descriptions of widespread destruction in St Louis following a violent storm. Care for injured, displaced residents and the vast property damage are highlighted as the city sustains morale and begins recovery efforts with support from volunteers and officials. Storm’s toll includes hundreds of thousands visiting to view the aftermath.
A catastrophic tornado tore through St. Louis and East St Louis causing massive property loss and many fatalities. The storm toppled factories, homes, and landmarks while fires broke out across East St Louis and widespread debris blocked streets. Rescue and recovery efforts followed as residents faced unprecedented damage.
The heart of St Louis and East St Louis bore the blast of a fierce tornado. Ambulances and volunteers poured into the City Dispensary and hospital at Seventeenth and Fine streets as doctors labored under urgent pressure. Officials estimate fatalities near five hundred with millions in property damage, while relief efforts mobilize to shelter the homeless and restore order after the night of horror.
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