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Tornado Toll Tops Eight Hundred Thirteen Dead
In five states from Illinois to Tennessee a massive tornado left about 128 killed and 2,990 wounded. Illinois deaths reach 645 with towns like Murphysboro and West Frankfort hardest hit. Relief efforts mobilized, guards patrolling, Red Cross supplies arriving, and widespread home and business ruin reported amid fires and looting fears.
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Chicago
Ulinois
Indiana
Missouri
Kentucky
Luinnessee
Illinois
Tennessee
Murphysboro
West Brankfort
de Soto
Gorham
Griffin
Princeton
Owensville
Biehle
Gallitin
Tenn
National Guard
Pullman
Ilinois
Red Cross
St. Louis
Xmount
Hingis
West Mrnfort
Yesoto
Cart
Carbondale
West Frankfort
Murphyshora
Tlinois
Jeesl
Giov. Ed Iickson
Posey
Guittin
Southern Railway
Washington
National
The
Coolidge
Centralia
Wich
Max Burton
Burton
Ilinefs Central
Tamaroa
Thaat