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Newspaper
The Weekly Times Record
Location
Valley City, North Dakota, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1919
Page
3
A Sunday tornado tore through Fergus Falls Minnesota and surrounding areas disrupting communication. Officials estimate up to 200 dead with hundreds injured as Grand Central Hotel collapse and hotel casualties are reported. The Great Northern line suffered derailments and depots wrecked while relief trains and personnel respond.
Reports from Fergus Falls after a cyclone describe at least 36 to 50 dead and about 160 injured. The Grand Central Hotel and two blocks of business and homes were wrecked, with four churches and factories destroyed. Martian law was imposed as a relief train arrived and Red Cross aid began.
Forty eight killed and more than 150 injured in Fergus Falls tornado with total deaths not exceeding 75 expected. Damage estimated at 2 to 6 million dollars. Governor Burnquist and aides announced 100000 dollars for relief. Weather bureau records 3.42 inches rainfall. Partial casualty list names residents and workers including Fossen Brady Olson Larson Frazier Haskin Johnson Nelson and others. multiple unidentified and listed figures. A Brandenburg bank president and Grand Central Hotel owner named among victims.
Madame Francesca Zarad, soprano, gave a fine recital at the Normal school auditorium Sunday, but attendance was small due to hot weather and other factors. She heads to a new engagement tonight after leaving town this morning.
W R Foster of Valley City Heating and Plumbing Co. departed on No 8 to the Twin Cities to purchase materials for a recently awarded high school contract. Art Bonhuz accompanied to secure electrical apparatus and materials.
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