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Newspaper
Washington Gazette
Location
Washington, Indiana, United States of America
Date
Apr 24, 1897
Page
2
The passage mocks an alleged water robbery and criticizes the fire department for poor work. It contrasts Greece and Turkey in the eastern conflict and attacks a newspaper for excusing incompetence while readers fund supposed capability.
The damaged walls of a Washington Daviess county plant reveal a long running water works fraud. Witnesses testify to the plant's incompetence failing to provide adequate fire protection, a fact highlighted by the burning of the graded school building.
A chaotic report on a major fire reveals a collapsed building and a wholly disorganized fire department. Critics blame political interference and incompetence, while officials defend the service as they face calls for reform after Monday’s blaze.
A deadly blaze at Washington's Graded School and Seminary building at 3 pm trapped hundreds of students. Teachers used presence of mind to save scholars while firemen and townspeople battled flames. The disaster caused about $55,000 in losses, with $25,000 insured.
A mysterious fire origin in a building where examination papers were stored. The attic near the northwest corner caught fire and the blaze spread floor by floor, collapsing the cupola at 3 30. Sparrow delivery, spontaneous combustion, or intruder theories are debated with no certainty.
A partial excerpt describes a crowded institution where education was fostered. It notes that within its walls many influential people were influenced and that nearly every home had some bearer of its influence at some point.
Pupils of the high school will be housed at the new South side building. Ninth through twelfth graders are asked to meet there Wednesday morning at 10.30. Eighth grade Boom O will assemble in the County Superintendent’s room at the Court House on Wednesday at 8:30.
Fire destroyed the Washington Graded School building completed in 1876 after a crowded evacuation of pupils and delayed response by the fire department and water works. The three-story brick structure cost 40,000 and honored Judge Gardner, with plans for future promotions and continued schooling on the West End.
A Gazette reporter rushed to the blaze at fire box No 16 within two minutes as a large crowd gathered. Pupils from the third floor filed down in orderly rows while waiting parents anxiously asked if their children were safe. One girl fainted in the street, but a brave act saved a young child left behind.
A major fire at a city school endangers pupils and staff who act quickly to evacuate. Superintendent Axtell arrives amid flames, saving desks and records while portions of the library and private collections burn. Casualties include Flora Allen with a sprained ankle. several pupils suffer minor injuries. The Water Works dispute and insurance figures are noted as authorities assess losses.
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