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Portsmouth, NH Explosion, Nov 1878
Posted June 25th, 2008 by Linda Horton
Explosion and Loss of Life.
PORTSMOUTH, N. H., Nov. 16.---Yesterday a workman named John David, employed on Star Island at the [illegible], where improvements are going on, attempted to remove the manholdplate from a large gas-meter for the purpose of making repairs, when a terrific explosion took place, carrying David high in the air. In his descent he was struck in the stomach by a heavy iron truss, receiving fatal injuries. The roof of the building was blown off, and such other damage incurred as to about ruin the structure.
The North American, Philadelphia, PA 11 Nov 1878
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Transcribed by Linda Horton. Thank you, Linda!
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