Falling Wall Tragedy at Worcester Fire in Kinnicutt Block
Worcester April 12 fire at 418 and 422 Main street from Quinsigamond Clothing Company block Kinnicutt destroyed property and left one fireman dead, another dying, six injured. Chief Vaughn narrowly escaped collapse as crews battled the blaze for hours amid wind and water deluges. Loss estimated at 50000 with major hit to Kinnicutt block and nearby structures.
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Main Street
City Hall
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Bangor
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Frank Jones
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City Hospital
Jones
Fire consumes Hotel Strathmore at Crescent Beach
The Hotel Strathmore, a landmark on Crescent Beach, was destroyed by a major blaze of incendiary origin yesterday afternoon. Estimated loss is about 35 000 dollars to the hotel plus several thousand for adjacent properties, with total near 45 000 dollars. Four firemen were buried by a wall collapse but rescued with minor injuries. One man Frank Chisholm of Steamer 2 Beachmont sustained internal injuries. Continued on Page 5.
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Frank Chisholm
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