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Oxford, OH Girls Dormitory Fire, Jan 1908

Posted July 23rd, 2008 by Stu Beitler
Miami Ohio Univ. Hall 1906

GIRLS DORM AT MIAMI BURNS.

Oxford, O., Jan. 16. -- Hepburn hall, the girls dormitory at Miami university, was destroyed by fire. The young women students were in the gymnasium when the fire started, but all saved their personal effects except those who had rooms on the third floor. The loss is estimated at $40,000. The fire is supposed to have been started by electric wires becoming crossed.

Coshocton Daily Times Ohio 1908-01-16
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Researched and Transcribed by Stu Beitler. Thank you, Stu!

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