Olympia (WA) Morning Olympian, March 29, 1917, p. 1. CAN YOU HELP? New Albany, Indiana, March 27, 1917 Secretary Chamber of Commerce, Olympia Washington Our city is helpless in face of tremendous disaster. Tornado killed 37, wounded several hundred, made 2,500 homeless, caused $1,000,000 damage to homes and factories. Every businessman is trying to restore normal conditions but burden too great for this community alone in face of this terrible disaster. We have no hesitation in urging your consideration of financial help in raising $250,000 needed by Red Cross Society to carry on relief work, and any sum you may care to send will be thankfully received. E. V. Knight Treasurer, Citizen's Relief Committee