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Madison, IL Explosion and Fire, Jan 1908

Posted August 26th, 2008 by J M

Madison, Ill., Jan. 25. -- A mysterious explosion in a hard coal stove started a fire which destroyed the greater part of two city blocks in the heart of the business section today. The loss will exceed $100,000. Forty persons were left homeless.

Decatur Daily Review, Decatur, IL, 25 Jan 1908

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Madison, Ill., Jan. 25. -- An explosion in a heating stove started a fire that destroyed the greater part of two city blocks in the heart of the business section of Madison this morning. The loss will exceed $100,000. Forty persons left homeless without breakfast and some in night clothes suffered intensely from the severe cold in trying to save contents of stores and residences. A drove of panic stricken horses rushed through the fire fighters.

Reno Evening Gazette, Reno, NV 25 Jan 1908
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Transcribed by Jim Martin. Thanks J M!

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