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Pittsburgh, PA Basement Explosion, May 1890

Posted October 22nd, 2007 by Linda Horton

We are sorry to learn that our friend and former townsman Frederick Keifer, of Center Avenue, Pittsburg, was severely burned on Sunday. Mr. Keifer and his three year old grandson, went to the basement for some purpose, and detected a peculiar odor, struck a match to see what it was. The instant he struck a match an explosion followed burning Mr. Keifer and the child severely but not dangerously, about the face and head.

The Indiana Gazette, Indiana, PA 14 May 1890
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Transcribed by Linda Horton. Thank you, Linda!

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