The Archive · 1926

The Typhoon Near Manila

Severe Damage to Crops and Buildings Manila, Nov. 6.

Reports from the provinces indicate that severe damage was done to crops and buildings by a typhoon which passed within 75 miles of Manila o the south, early on Satur-lay morning.

All telegraphic communication to the South has been interrupted, Two Hundred Killed at Batanga Nov, 8.

Approximately 200 people were killed and many hurt at Batanga on Saturday in the typhoon and tidal Floods increased the ccasualti and damage, Army aviators have reconnoitred the devastated area and the Red Cross are rushing supplies to the scene of the disaster.—Reuter.

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