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Show Thousands Killed In Persian Gulf Karachi, British India Brief details de-tails of the disaster caused by a cyclonic cy-clonic storm in the Persian gulf confirm con-firm the early reports of great loss of life and the destruction of many small vessels. Dispatches to the Daily Gazette Gaz-ette say that 7000 persons perished in the cyclone, which was accompanied by an earthquake and other disturbances. distur-bances. The pearl fishing fleet was almost entirely swept out of existence, exist-ence, more than 200 boats being sunk. British naval vessels suffered minor damage, such as the loss of boats. |