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Salmon Falls, NH Fire, Jul 1864

Large Fire at Salmon Falls, N. H.

DOVER, N. H., Friday, July 8. A destructive fire is raging in the village of Salmon Falls, four miles from here. One of the large factories and several buildings in the vicinity are in flames. The Dover Fire Department and many citizens have gone to render aid.

The New York Times, New York, NY 9 Jul 1864

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The Fire at Salmon Falls.

BOSTON, July 9.---The fire at Salmon Falls, N. H. yesterday, destroyed the old mill, the repair shop the agent's dwelling and a large brick block adjoining. The new mill was uninjured. The loss is estimated at $300,000.

The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, PA 11 Jul 1864

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A fire at Salmon Falls, on Friday, destroyed the old mills, the cloth room, the agent's residence, a large brick block, and a number of dwelling houses. The loss is estimated at from $350,000 to $400,000, on which there is a partial insurance. A disturbance occurred among the fireman, after the fire, by which two men were seriously bruised.

New-Hampshire Sentinel, Keene, NH Jul 1864
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