Large Fire at Forbes. FOBBES
On Saturday night a disastrous fire originated in the premises of Jacob and Co., in Ranken-street, owing to a kerosene lamp bursting while it was being extinguished. This…
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Extensive Fire at Forbes. [By Telegraph.] (From Our Own Correspondent.) Forbes
The largest fire that has over yet happened in Forbes occurred here last night. It originated in Messrs. Jacobs and Company's large stores in Rankin-street. Just after 12 o'clock, when the lights were being put out, a krrosene lamp…
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LONDON December 26.—A great fire is reported to have taken place at the naval port of Cronptadt, in Russia. The fire is supposed to be the work of Nihilists…
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The Standard publishes a telegram from its own correspondent, stating that a fourth part of the city of Cronstadt has been destroyed by fire, and the destruction included several…
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LONDON, December 26.—A destructive fire has occurred at Rochdale. A granary was consumed, and the damage sustained is estimated at £150,000…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Latest Intelligence. [By Electric Telegraph.] Our Special Telegram. (From Our Own Correspondent.) Disastrous Fire in Rochdale. London, Dec. 26
A fire has occurred at a granary in Rochdale, by which a loss of £150,000 was sustained…
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LONDON, December 27.—The fire at Cronstadt is not so severe as was at first reported…
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A fire was discovered, about 4 o'clock this morning, in the storeroom of a grocer's shop, at 200, William-street, occupied by Mr. Frank M'Donald. The fire is supposed to have been caused by rate…
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LONDON, December 26.—A destructive fire has occurred at Rochdale. A granary "was consumed, and the damage sustained is estimated at £150,000…
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