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Fire destroys Macon orphans home. 50 inmates escape
The Orphans' Home at Macon Georgia burned Sunday morning Jan 2 injuring none of the children but destroying the building. Loss estimated four to five thousand dollars, partially insured. Citizens near the scene rescued some, while the fire department could not reach the building. The elder building and safety provisions are urged, with calls for better protection of such institutions.
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Macon
Atlanta Constitution
Fire Department
South Georgia Conference
Bibb County
Parker
Georgia
Waycross
Wm. Parker
Waycross, GA