Maine city suffers worst fire since 1866 blaze
The rapid blaze consumed many structures in Bangor including the Morse-Oliver and Graham buildings and the Gaiety Theatre. Insurance men call it the worst Maine has seen since Portland 1866, with one half the city said to be in ruins as rain and east wind helped hold the flames. Mayor Mullen said the fire was under control and vowed Bangor would recover.
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Morse-Oliver
Stearns
Graham
High School
Universalist
Central
First Congregational
St. John’s Episcopal
Advent
First Baptist
Kenduskeag
Norombega Hall
Gaiety Theatre
Exchange
University of Maine School of Law
Central Fire Station
Maine
Portland
Bangor
Charles W. Mullen
Fitzgerald
Boston
Associated Press
Vangor
Boston Ready to Send Aid to Bangor
Mayor Fitzgerald sent a message to Bangor offering sympathy and readiness to cooperate. Boston stands ready to provide provisions tents food supplies clothing or any needed aid to assist Bangor in its distress.
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Fitzgerald
Bangor
Boston
Boston Mayor Promises Full Support to Citizens
The statement by Mayor John F. Fitzgerald pledges readiness to supply residents with necessities and meet every want as far as possible, signaling a strong municipal obligation and cooperative spirit.
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Boston
John F. Fitzgerald
Mayors Aid Talks For Mass Meeting In Bangor Incident
Mayor Fitzgerald held late night talks with Fire Commissioner Daly and Boston Chamber of Commerce President Smith in a possible mass meeting. He awaits Bangor’s mayor response and notes New Haven may send a special train if needed. No aid requests have been received yet.
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Fitzgerald
Daly
Smith
Boston Chamber of Commerce
Bangor
Byrnes
New Haven
Boston & Maine
200 on a Special Train to See Fire
Waterville Maine April 30 In response to a Bangor call for aid one hose company fire engine and hose left at 6 by special train while men gathered Aiming to view the blaze nearly 200 people boarded a special excursion train run through for the purpose just before 11 o’clock
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Waterville
Bangor
Forest Fire Threatens Sanford Homes In 500 Acre Blaze
A fire two miles south of Sanford Missouri burned over 500 acres and was halted near town limits to protect several houses. Firefighters saved the Curtis lake ice houses belonging to Howard Brothers as the blaze approached.
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Sanford
Howard Brothers
Curtis Lake
Night of Terror as Bangor Burns in City Fire
Horror gripped Bangor as a citywide fire raged through streets and houses. Firefighters from nearby towns fought the blaze, embers flew high, and residents abandoned valuables to save family homes amid darkness and panic.
Bangor Fire Rages Through City as Winds Drive Destruction
In Bangor Maine a massive blaze driven by high winds devastates homes and businesses. Firefighters halt flames though many structures burn leaving hundreds homeless. A light rain at dawn brings faint relief as residents mourn loss and cling to hope for rebuilding.
Four Galer Children Rescued From Malden Fire
Neighbors break into a locked bedroom to save Abraham Galer and his four children ages 9 to 15 in Malden after a closet fire. Fire started in a closet, extinguished with $200 loss. All children expected to recover.
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Abraham Galer
Main Street
Malden
Frank Farrell
Fire destroys third floor of Whittier building in Everett
A smouldering cigarette likely started a blaze that gutted the Whittier building's third floor in Everett square. Patrolman Joan ONeill spotted flames at about 6 am, two alarms summoned Everett fire units, and despite quick action a total loss was prevented. Insurance covers about 11 000, with 1 000 losses to nearby properties.
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Whittier
Everett Square
Everett
Joan O'Neil
Scuppers Recreation Association
Everett Board of Trade
F. W. Woolworth & Co
G. E. Whittier
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Gdangor
L. H. Nelson Company
Centre Park
the Universals
First Baptist Church
Sebco
Thomas
Martin
Pearl Street
Bangor City Hall
China
Paine Furniture Company
Canal Street
North Station
Haymarket Square
Paine
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