On April 16, 1879 deadly tornadoes struck South Carolina, Texas, Tennessee and Alabama.
17 Apr 1879, 5 – St. Louis Globe-Democrat at Newspapers.com
17 Apr 1879, 4 – The Fall River Daily Herald at Newspapers.com
17 Apr 1879, Page 1 – The Pantagraph at Newspapers.com
18 Apr 1879, Page 3 – The Burlington Free Press at Newspapers.com
