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Washington Post

Location

Washington, Washington Dc, United States of America

Date

Mar 25, 1913

Page

7

Omaha Tornado Tragedy Leaves Many Dead

A Omaha night tornado devastates homes along Farnam Street to North Twentieth, killing George J. Duncan and injuring many others. Survivors recount roaring winds, fires, and wrecked neighborhoods, with families buried in debris and emergency crews racing to pull the living from the ruins.

George J. Duncan Omaha Bee Farnam Street Duncan Patrick Hynes North Twentieth Street Cecilia Bigelow Mr. Hynes Cecilia A.L. Green Underwood Avenue Alld Mary Knudsen B. C. Bryant C. Saher E. H. Smith Signal Corps Omaha Ingane

Terre Haute Tornado Devastates Clay County Towns

Eighteen killed and at least twenty injured as a tornado wrecked Terre Haute and nearby areas in Clay County Indiana. Fires were extinguished by rain but hundreds lost homes and all possessions. National Guard patrolled wrecked districts while survivors searched for loved ones amid widespread destruction and a collapsing schoolhouse.

Clay County Terre Haute Ind First Regiment Indiana National Guard Ralston Indianapolis Mamma Relief Committee Mahlon Moore Paris Everett Charles Runyon Gardentown Perth Robert Foster Foster Laulae

President Offers Aid Declined by Omaha Mayor

President Wilson telegraphed Omaha Mayor James Dahlman offering help after the Nebraska tornado. The mayor replied that assistance was not needed as residents respond well and Fort Omaha troops are aiding. Major Hartman and his men are assisting, with the Red Cross directing relief from Chicago and St Louis, while Surgeons Blue and Cobb stand ready to assist to prevent disease.

Omaha American Red Cross Society WiHson James ©. Dahiman OWS Nebraska Wilson Dahiman J. O Cobb United States Marine Hospital Chicago Oamaha Bicknell Red Cross St Louis

Major U.S. storm and disaster death tolls and losses

A summary of historic disasters lists Adams County Mississippi in 1840 with 817 lives lost and in 1842 with 600 lives lost, Louisville Kentucky in 1890 with 113 lives lost and 2.5 million dollars in property destroyed, St Louis Missouri in 1896 with 300 lives lost and 12 million dollars in property destroyed, and Galveston Texas in 1930 where 9,000 were lost to a West Indian hurricane that drove a tidal wave ashore.

Adams County Miss Louisville St. Louis Galveston Tex

Dead and Injured Across Towns From Collapsing Building

A long casualty list shows Miss Davis and many others dangerously injured or dead after a collapse. Names include Mrs. Harry Chaligee, Clarence Cady, Isabel Doyle, Mrs. Duncan, seven year old Rev Dupo’s daughter, Jack Cribben, Mrs. Finch, John Linshan, Charles Pickens, Patrick Galvin, and dozens more. Hospitals report multiple severe injuries, internal trauma, and head wounds with some fatalities expected.

Miss Davis Harry Chaligee Clarence Cady W. D. Carothers Isabel Doyle Duncan George Duncan Wise Memorial Hospiter Dupo William Eck W. J. Fairchild Finch J. E. Foster Patrick Galvin McBride W. BD. McDonald Harold McKentta Eugene Meyer W. A. Marco William Milke Mr. Neyman Dundee Lawrence O'Connor Wiy Willie O'Connor Brother Lawrce Kenneth Patterson Mabel Peterson Charles Pickens Fred Reeves Bella Robinson W. E. Robinson W. W. Slabaugh Willam Schultz Elkhorn Selx Saak Sheppard John M. Tuttle Peter Ullrich Mra. Ullrich Ullrich R. BR. Vandevan Teken Mike Visovicak Ed Walsh D. H. Williams South Omaha William Wiggs H.R. Wigan J. C. Wright L. Wicks Mia Joan Stapanek Charles Roaduck John Oley James McDonald Frank Tryon Nels Peterson Nettie Eilaman N. M. Holmes Malcolm Holmes M. N. Holmes J. Behringer P. Bowman Cp. Ee C. Patterson Des Moines Iowa Florence Steiner Minnie Draggeoo Samuel Hodges Marlon Danville Florence Jones Jed Wohlers Fred Wohlers Charles Roderick Morris Christensen Kleena Anson H. Bigelow St. Joseph Hospital Cecelia Bigelow Nelle Hynen Charter Stedham Helen Steinhauser Joseph Magnious Fontee Magnious Emilia Elesman Edward Elesmar Jennie Myers W. J. Faircbird J. M. Higgins J. Draggoo William Drasgoo Mra Laura Draggoo G. L. Hammer Test Tex G. L. Hemmer J. D. Hoages Miley Ella Holmes L. Levine Ena Nelson J. Simon W. P. Tinney Liesle Miller Ed Mole Art Moran Dim Tatley John Sopich Atreeta Omaha Svyrei Sion Jangora Tombera South Omahas M. Gotkana Levin Wood Thomas Wood Jacob Ervall Deba Ervalt Moneph Semuel Pirgk Stevern Claggett J. . Bolt Charles Hewitt Frank Saylor Grace Johnson Ella Hansen Rose Willie Gray W. J. le Page Mary le Page Sophia William W. Givagensky Mra. Hansen Frederick Nutsman Roy Toney Guy Toney Dick Bohlman Jobe Miller John Miller Miss Miller Mite Miller Lewis ‘Tiede Lewis ‘Tiede, Arm Fractured. Mra Lewla Tiede Chris Rubel Niente Paes Ient

Tornado terror on rails through Nebraska and Iowa villages

Eyewitness reports from a Chicago, Burlington and Quincy train describe a copper colored funnel cloud sweeping across Nebraska and Iowa, annihilating homes and injuring or killing many. Passengers aided the wounded as wreckage and fear filled the cars. Survivors recount harrowing scenes from towns struck by the storm. Rules and names of injured are included in the field notes.

T Belt Nebraska Telephone Company Mr. C. M. Wilhelm Shicagse Mar Chicago Nebraska Iowa Timois Burlington and Quincy Cara Omaha William Coon Lincepin Nebr Ralston George Peckham Lincoln Burlington Ralstone Peckham

Tornado Toll Near Omaha and Des Moines Crashes and Deaths

Eyewitness accounts from Ralston Nebraska to Weston Iowa describe a tornado wrecking towns and factories. Dozens injured with many deaths including Clyde Rogers Frank S Jordan Orlo Slocomb Thomas Ywanowicz and Frank Poch er among the dead. survivors recount fires collapsing homes and trains halted by debris.

Clyde Rogers Fond du Lac Wis Des Plaines Frank §S Jordan Foxplaines Orlo Slocomb Thomas Ywanowicz Frank Pocher

Milwaukee Storm Causes 200 600 Damage In City

Gale E ages in Milwaukee Wisconsin reports wind and rain causing extensive damage of 200 600 dollars. Sheets of rain turned streets into rivers as seven coal conveyors toppled and steel frames shattered. Many large windows blew in and rain flooded buildings endangering goods.

Milwaukee Wis

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