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Wheeling, WV Millinery Store Fire, Aug 1908
Posted August 13th, 2008 by Teri
CHILDREN DIE IN FIRE AT WHEELING
Special to the Courier.
Wheeling, W. V., Aug. 11 -- Escaping gas caused an explosion and fire in the millinery store and residence of Mrs. J. S. Gavin on South Eoff street early this morning and resulted in the death of three daughters of Mrs. Gavin, the fatal injury of another person and serious injuries to six others who were compelled to jump from third story window to save their lives. The children were suffocated as they slept. The flames broke out immediately after the explosion and escape was almost impossible. The property loss was $10,000.
The Weekly Courier, Ft. Collins, CO 12 Aug 1908
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