A MAJOR DISASTER
HURRICANE IN HAITI (United Press Association) (By Electric Telegraph—Copyright) PORT AU PRINCE (Haiti), Oct. 20. (Received Oct. 27, at 8 p.m.) Belated reports from remote sections of the island indicate that a major disaster resulted as an aftermath of the tropical. hurricane which last week-end caused considerable damage in Cuba and Jamaica. Hundreds are reported to be drowned in the towns of Jacraale and Jamaica. Hundreds are reported to be and indications are that the total deaths may exceed 1000, and perhaps reach 1500. Communications in stricken areas are still disrupted, and the Government is rushing relief. It is reported that thousands are homeless and suffering from exposure and hunger. NEWS BY AEROPLANE PORT AU PRINCE (Haiti), Oct. 20. (Received Oct. 27, at 9 p.m.) An aeroplane has brought word from the southern peninsula of the island, which has been isolated since Monday. There has been heavy loss of life and the bodies of 96 persons have been recovered at Jacmale. The pilot estimated that the dead there might rrach 1000. Crops were destroyed.
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Otago Daily Times, Issue 22713, 28 October 1935, Page 10
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