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Wichita, KS Jacob and Sons Packing Plant Fire, Jul 1901

Posted January 13th, 2008 by Linda Horton

MILLION DOLLAR FIRE.

WICHITA, Kan., July 16.---The packing plant of Jacob & Sons, of this city, was destroyed by fire today. There were four large buildings. It is estimated that 7,000,000 pounds of meat in process of preparation were destroyed. The loss is $1,000,000 with insurance about $400,000.

The Morning Herald, Lexington, KY 17 Jul 1901
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Transcribed by Linda Horton. Thank you, Linda!

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