CYCLONIC STORM
STRIKES WASHINGTON CITY LARGE NUMBER OF CASUALTIES ROOFS TORN OFF—CARS OVERTURNED. IBy Cable —Brest Ann. — Copyright.! (Received 18, 12,25 p.m.) Washington, Nov. 17. A oyolone struck the city following terrific lightning and a rainstorm. The section chiefly affected is situated about four miles from White House. The wind tore roofs and fronts from houses, felled trees. damaged churches and industrial plants, and overturned automobiles. The authorities at present are unable to estimate the casualties but it is known that a large number of persons were injured. AH the available ambulances were rushed io the stricken districts. Suburban hospitals were so crowded that they were unable to spare time to answer telephone enquiries. Many of the injured were also taken by big city institutions. General outlying localities are cut off altogether. President Coolidge left for Philadelphia during the storm. —(A. and N.Z.)
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Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, 18 November 1927, Page 5
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143CYCLONIC STORM Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XVII, 18 November 1927, Page 5
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