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Title
Coffeyville Cyclone Views
Subject
The document details the destructive cyclone that struck Coffeyville, Kansas, on June 1, 1917, causing significant damage and loss.
Description
Cyclone Overview
The cyclone hit Coffeyville without warning on June 1, 1917.
It unroofed 200 buildings and killed three people.
Property damage was conservatively estimated at $500,000.
Impact on the City
The storm primarily affected residential areas, particularly in West Coffeyville.
Several hundred lives were spared despite the destruction.
No factories were directly hit, preventing greater economic loss.
Relief Efforts
Local Red Cross and Mayor initiated relief work immediately after the storm. A fund of $12,000 was raised locally for relief efforts.
Outside assistance was offered but declined, showcasing community resilience.
The cyclone hit Coffeyville without warning on June 1, 1917.
It unroofed 200 buildings and killed three people.
Property damage was conservatively estimated at $500,000.
Impact on the City
The storm primarily affected residential areas, particularly in West Coffeyville.
Several hundred lives were spared despite the destruction.
No factories were directly hit, preventing greater economic loss.
Relief Efforts
Local Red Cross and Mayor initiated relief work immediately after the storm. A fund of $12,000 was raised locally for relief efforts.
Outside assistance was offered but declined, showcasing community resilience.
Creator
Coffeyville Public Library
Publisher
Published by The Daily Journal Coffeyville, Kans.
Date
1917
Contributor
rkoszalka
Rights
Public domain
Format
pdf
Text Item Type Metadata
Original Format
booklet
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