TORNADO DISASTER
20 DEAD; 50 INJURED. (United Press Association.—By ElectricTelegraph.—Copyright.) NEW ‘YOlfjK, February 25. A message frojg,-Cluneal, Mississippi, states: A devasting- tornado struck here this afternoon, causing considerable loss of life and great property damage. The first reports state there are 20 dead and above 50 are injured, many seriously, and that additional bodies may be within the debris. Rescue workers are hampered by loss of lights, with the power lines cut. A high wind still continues. '
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Hokitika Guardian, 27 February 1929, Page 6
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77TORNADO DISASTER Hokitika Guardian, 27 February 1929, Page 6
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