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Race on the Missouri River steamboats sparks deadly blaze
In a crowded steamboat race between Fairy Queen and Henry Clay on the Mississippi Missouri route, a catastrophic fire and collapse ensued after a capsizing near St Louis. Amid evacuations, a dramatic rescue saw William Grey save Helen Harrison as flames raced through the deck. both survive and vow lifelong gratitude.
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