The evening times. [volume] (Grand Forks, N.D.) 1906-1914, 1906-03-03
Meridian cotton mills, in what is
known as Georgetown, an eastern su-
burb of the city.
Storm Clouds Gather.

known as Georgetown, an eastern su-
burb of the city.
Storm Clouds Gather.
About 6:10 p. m. heavy clouds began
to gather. They came hurriedly and
lowered close and black over the city.
At 6:27 the storm struck the city. 1T
was OF an estimated four minutes du-
ration. During this time a reign of
terror prevailed. The air was COM
pletely filled with flying missiles
Rain fell steadily for half an hour fol-
lowing the tornado, aiding in the sup
pressing of innumerable fires that
were springing up and the residence
portion of the city was safe from
harm.
Feeling of Security.
Meridian had always considered it.
self tornado proof. Mount Barton and
the Sand Mountain hills were accented
as guarding sentinels against such dis
asters The So-Washee valley was
crossed by the storm and this was
most unexpected.
Million Dollar LOSS.
1t is safe to estimate the property
loss at round million dollars. The
largest single loss will probably fall
on the Meyer-Neville Hardware COM
pany. Its fine buildingeis now nothing
but a brick heap.
The Meridian Fertilizer company's
loss is almost total. 1t was this build
ing that the storm first struck. Will
Ethridge, a young man, was carried
100 yards through the air and set
down, we'll balanced on his feet, un-
hurt.
Thirteen Bodies Recovered,
Thirteen bodies have been recovered
from the wreckage of buildings caused
by last nights storm and the search
goes oa. The property loss by the
storm and fire will be in the neighbor-
hood of one million dollars. The bod
les of eight negroes found in differ
ent sections of the. city await identi-
fication. Among the buildings destroy
ed are the following:
The Meridian cotton oil mill, city
electric power station, Queen & Cres-
cent freight depot. Lyle Grocery COM
pany, c. M. Rubush lumber yards, the
Meyer-Neville Hardware company, the
Grand Avenue hotel, the Ogden hotel,
the Railroad Y. M. c. A., Elmire's res
taurant. A large number of small
buildings were either demolished r
damaged. Many people were injured.
.ne0fh T,1xt One uunaros1
New Orleans, March "a special
from Meredian, Miss, places the esti-
mated loss of life at one hundred, with
about two hundred injured. The dis
patch, which was received in New Or
leans at II a. M, says that much con-
fusion prevails in Meridian and detail
ed lists Of the casualties are still un-
available.
Relief Parties Organize.
Birmingham, Ala, March "a spe-
cial to the News from Jackson, Miss,
says: A special train left Jackson
shortly after II o'clock with Governor
Vardaman, one hundred members Of
the legislature and many physicians;
who so to do relief work at Meridian.
Death List Swells.
The disaster grows larger with addi-
tional reports. Word received in Jack
son this morning was that thirty are
known to be dead and twice that num-
Der injured. An appeal has been is
sued for assistance and cities of the
state are asked to raise relief funds.
Hundreds Of familier are homeless,
their houses having been demolished.
The streets of Meridian are reported
piled high with debris and 1t may be
several days before the full list of
dead can be secured. Many persons
are also reported missing and are be-
lieved to be dead under the wreckage
In the business district.
Cars Blown From Tracls.
Chattanooga. Tenn, March 3.-Thc
train on the Queen & Crescent railroad
reached this city an hour late today
from Meridian. It was on time at
Meridian. last night and was detained
there barely an hour. None OF the