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Cedar Rapids Times

Location

Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Mar 13, 1879

Page

3

Fire at Cedar Rapids Packing House Leaves Damage And Loss

The Cedar Rapids packing house suffered extensive damage with boiler rooms and slaughtering areas affected. Firemen endured over three hours of effort despite dense smoke from burning coal. Sinclair & Co. faces about $40,000 loss, with $24,000 insured, while repairs and debris removal begin and 4,000 hogs await shipment to Chicago.

Alain T. M. Sinclair & Co Storey Sean A. B. George A. L. Halsted Ibis Bremen Cedar Rapids Mondey T. MM. Sinclair & Co Pam Croghan Mose Company No. 1 Lub Imarés Clarence Reed Sinclair Tm, Sinclain & Co Ebuilding Chicago Cannes Cedar Rapids Ely Station Aesie Road C. Bartholomey

Epistolary Exchange Sparks Critique of Professor Akers

A reader labeled Professor Akers arrogant and biased in a public dispute about historical accuracy. The writer argues for fair critique by a workingman, condemning perceived elitism and urging truthful discussion despite friendly friction.

Akers Hoe Rastin Rolands Phioneer

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