Black Hawk, Indiana Tornado
May 28, 1917
TWO DEAD AT BLACKHAWK
Black Hawk, Ind., May 27. -- Two
persons were killed in the tornado which struck
this town late Saturday night and practically
every house in the community was damaged.
Mrs. Ada Pierson
and Murray Falyard
were found in the ruins of their homes. The
rescue work proved difficult, as no building was
left untouched by the twister.
List of known dead:
Blackhawk, Ind
Mrs. Ada Peirson
Mrs. Murray Falyard
The Indianapolis Star, Indianapolis, IN
28 May 1917
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