Description: 2 1925 headline display newspapers with the WORST TORNADO Disaster in US HISTORY strikes the MIDWEST - ILLINOIS, MISSOURI, and INDIANA - inv # 4E-309 SEE PHOTOs----- Two (2) COMPLETE, ORIGINAL NEWSPAPERs the Baltimore News (MD) dated Apr 19 and 20, 1925. 100 years ago the worst tornado track in recorded US history devastated the midwest These newspapers contain dramatic front page display headlines and "next day" coverage of the WORST TORNADO OUTBREAK in US history, known as the "TRI-STATE TORNADO" of 1925. The Great Tri-State Tornado of Wednesday, March 18, 1925, is the deadliest tornado in U.S. history. It is the most exceptional tornado of a major outbreak of at least twelve known significant tornadoes across a large portion of the Midwestern and Southern U.S. The Tri-State Tornado alone inflicted 695 fatalities, more than twice as many as the second deadliest, the 1840 Great Natchez Tornado. The 151 to 235 mi track left by the tornado was the longest ever recorded in the world as it crossed from southeastern Missouri, through southern Illinois, then into southwestern Indiana. Although not officially rated by NOAA, it is recognized by most experts as an F5 tornado, the maximum damage rating issued on the Fujita scale. Very good condition. This listing includes the 2 complete entire original newspapers, NOT just a clipping or a page of them. STEPHEN A. GOLDMAN HISTORICAL NEWSPAPERS stands behind all of the items that we sell with a no questions asked, money back guarantee. Every item we sell is an original newspaper printed on the date indicated at the beginning of its description. U.S. buyers pay priority mail postage which includes waterproof plastic and a heavy cardboard flat to protect your purchase from damage in the mail. International postage is quoted when we are informed as to where the package is to be sent. We do combine postage (to reduce postage costs) for multiple purchases sent in the same package. We list thousands of rare newspapers with dates from 1570 through 2004 on Ebay each week. This is truly SIX CENTURIES OF HISTORY that YOU CAN OWN! Stephen A. Goldman Historical Newspapers has been in the business of buying and selling historical newspapers for over 45 years. Dr. Goldman is a consultant to the Freedom Forum Newseum and a member of the American Antiquarian Society. You can buy with confidence from us, knowing that we stand behind all of our historical items with a 100% money back guarantee. Let our 45+ years of experience work for YOU ! We have hundreds of thousands of historical newspapers (and their very early precursors) for sale.
Price: 25 USD
Location: Oxford, Maryland
End Time: 2025-01-02T14:20:53.000Z
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
