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Newspaper
Baxter Springs News
Location
Baxter Springs, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1901
Page
1
A major blaze in Joplin Sunday night gutted a rear livery barn and scattered belongings across the street. Fifty two horses were housed there with many perishing. fire crews and residents saved houses and vehicles as the block faced ruin. Loss estimated near $20,000 with partial insurance.
An alarmed city considers tightened controls after Mr. Morrow wires his store for instant electrocution to deter thieves. A battery alarm by the Telephone Company adds swift notice. officials push vagrant act enforcement amid robberies. Afton area rail and business growth noted with new papers and ventures. Lowell Fourth planned. Memphis office changes announced.
A Friday morning cyclone devastated Cherryvale between 2 and 3 am. Four people were killed, dozens injured, and property losses were heavy. Other items note Presbyterian services moved to Cooper Hall, local businesses, a maiden list of community notices, and various town happenings.
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