Hamilton, Kansas Tornado
October 6, 1903
Emporia, Kans., October 7, - - Three persons killed outright, two fatally
injured and fourteen others more or less seriously hurt, with enormous property
loss, is the net result of tornadoes that prevailed near Hamilton, Greenwood
county, and near Aliceville, Coffey county, Kans., last night. . . . Wires were prostrated and the extent of the storm was not learned until late
today. The list of casualties may yet be incomplete.
The Dead Near Hamilton.
EDITH BAILEY, daughter of W. E. Bailey
MR. GILHAM, father of Mrs. John Bailey
UNKNOWN
The Injured Near Hamilton.
W. E. Bailey, two sons, two daughters; one son, Ollie, fatally hurt.
H. Berlin, wife and child.
E. S. Manis and wife.
Heavy rain and wind storms were general all over Kansas last night.
With the exception of those near Hamilton and Aliceville and vicinity, however,
only minor damage was done.
The Atlanta Constitution, Atlanta, GA, 8 Oct 1903
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