Fire pressure dispute over North Side schoolhouse blaze
A detailed account argues the Electric Light Company fulfilled its steam pressure obligation during the North Side schoolhouse fire. It cites witnesses Baur Brunger and Hanna, tests of hydrant and valve integrity, and suggests ice and frozen mains caused initial pressure loss.
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Tri Light
Ae North Ool
Eaty News
Ita
Adv
Imo
Taras
Ae City
Com
Mir Baur
Brunger
Han
Hanna
North Side
Os¢ Houso
South Side Hose Company
Farmers National Bank
Mr. Bru
Mr Baur
Baur
South Side
Hook and Ladder Company
Hoa Company
Brunver
Bringer
Mr. Ott
Messrs
Bef City Council
Gay
William Small
P. Ny
Mr. Hanna
Hanna Re
Deringer
Electric Light Company
Bng
F. Sargent
Sargent
State OF Illinois
C. HB
Genesaco
H. Frank Baur
H. BroscEer
A. D
O. DusHa
Illinois
Henri County
Frank Baur
Geneseo
Aaid County
Geneseo Electric Light Company
Onion
General m Ical
Corrier
Electric Light Co
South Side Hook and Bnoder Company
Cseries
Uring
Seal
Duennan
Henry County
Fire King Hose Co
City of
Eaid
Annny
Iffant
Ott
Affiant
Schuck Hydrant
Swall
Henry
Geneseo Fire Test Controversy Tangles City Officials
In Geneseo Illinois the electric light company and city officials debated a proposed water mains and hydrant test after a schoolhouse fire. Test plans faced weather delays and political friction as witnesses described hydrant pressure, pump performance, and alleged city neglect of fire protection.
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Alderman Lager
Foster
St. Louis
Waterman
School House
Kiner
Electric High Company
Mchiner
Geneseo
Mr. Kiner
Pliny Freeman
Electric Light Company
Mertz
Harrington
Par L
Aera
City of Attorney
Mrr
Natthy
Comoy
Slayor
Hoop Pole School and Local Health News
Hoop Pole district notes announce Miss Ida Heffmas to teach spring term at the Center District. Ella Bolzinger seriously ill with typhoid fever under Dr Green care. Several of Louis Beccher’s family ill. Str B A Jenkins treated by Dr Green. Sylvia Goembet to start spring teaching Monday. Andrew Rasmussen fully recovered. Chas Hauch accompanied Ferdinand Killier to Chicago. Ader to travel to Germany from there.
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John Yackleyson
Ida Heffmas
Ella Bolzinger
Green
Louis Beccher
A.jenkins
Sandwich
N.G. Reaver
Sylvia Goembet
Hoop Pote
Andrew Rasmussen
Chas. Hauch
Ferdinand Killier
Chicexo
Germany
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