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Hotels Clifton and Central House Fire Devastates Two Hotels
The Clifton Hotel suffered extensive fire damage starting in the roof near a furnace chimney. Firemen fought the blaze as smoke filled upper floors and furniture was moved across to the Central House. Insurance covered Clifton furniture and bedding. Central House losses included furniture and building damage. January 28, 1904 and February 10, 1910.
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Hotel
Clifton
W. H. Heyer
Stevens
Central
Cass Opera House
C. E. Patterson
Waterloo
Hotel Central
Chas, Glasenapp
Main Street
W. A Ribbeck
Dr. Stafford
Mr. Ribbeck
Ed Luthmer
Drs. Stafford & Dunkelberg
H. J. Shepherd
Shepherd
Lautthmer
Ludwig’s
Luthmer
Ribbeck
Klug