As the newspapers reported itThe Great Miami Hurricane of 1926

1 day of original coverage, September 22, 1926, one clipping a day from the papers of 1926. Newest last, the way readers lived it.

Wednesday, September 22, 1926

The Florida hurricane · the counting begins

As printed: MOBILE ALSO ESCAPES DEATH TOLL FROM WIND

ContextA hurricane tore across the lower Florida east coast on the night of September 17-18, flattening Miami and its new boom-time suburbs; with wires down, the toll has only now begun to be tallied. Red Cross workers, troops and martial law are in place while relief ships and trains bring water, food and medicine.

Evening Star · Washington, District Of Columbia · page 1 · View the page at the Library of Congress
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