Vladivostock's Baptism of Fire
LONDON, March 10.—The Czar has congratulated Vladivostock upon its "baptism of fire." His Majesty says be is convinced that the…
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Violent Thunderstorm. a Ball of Fire. Sensational Experience
WALLENDBEEN, Friday.—A thunderstorm passed over portions of the district yesterday, but no rain, which is urgently needed, of any consequence fell…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Superintendent Webb's Return. Entertained by the Fire Brigade Staff
Superintendent Webb, of the Metropolitan Fire Brigade, who on Monday afternoon returned from an official visit to the old world, was entertained at dinner by tho officers and men…
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LONDON, Thursday.--Referring to the Japanese bombardment on Sunday last, the Czar has congratulated Vladivostock garrison upon its baptism of tire…
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The big fire which devastated Baltimore about a month ago was briefly touched on by the cables at the time. Fuller particulars now available show that the outbreak was one of…
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A two storey brick building situated on the Ryde-road, Hunter's Hill, the property of Mr. Robert Goerge Mclntosh, gun and ammunition importer, was, at an early hour on Sunday…
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Remarkable experiments in putting out fire have been made recently by Eberhardt, of Berlin, whose mixture is composed of various salts and alkalis dissolved in water. He dipped his…
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The prosperous town of Aalesund, a place of 14,000 inhabitants, situated at the entrance to the Molde Fiord among the islands of the Norwegian coast, has been burned to the last…
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WALLENDBEEN, Friday.—A thunderstorm passed over portions of the district yesterday, but no rain, which is urgently needed, of any consequence fell…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Most Terrible Theatre Fire on Record. the Chicago Fire. (See illustration on this page.)
HE recent appalling disaster in the Iroquois Theatre, at Chicago, involving…
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Now Arsonville isn't a beautiful spot—Salubrious? No it is certainly not. A commonplace people in speech and attire, Idolaters nil in their worship of fire…
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PERTH, Friday.--A serious fire, accompanied by a pathetic incident, occurred at West Perth this morning. About 5 o'clock Mr. Frolly, a newsagent, said…
Continued on Trove, page 10 →Books That Missed Fire. the Perplexing Mysteries of Literary Success or Failure
The well-deserved success of Gwendolen Overton's recent novel, "Anne Cannel," recalls the fact that her first book, "The Heritage of Unrest," although an…
Continued on Trove, page 5 →Fires. Coolamon
A fire occurred this afternoon, when Messrs. Ashwood and M'Pherson lost two stacks of hay and straw, respectively, valued at about £140. They were not insured. The stacks…
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Mr. Charles Hibble, coroner, began an inquest at Watts' Hotel, Islington, on Friday, in respect of the Are which took place at Mr. Samuel Quintrell's general store and residence in Chinchin-street, Islington, on…
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LONDON, March 13, 2 p.m.—At Buckingham Palace yesterday Mr. Walter Hitchcock. was presented by the Hon. Charlotte Knollys with the Greelong Fire Brigade's bronze…
Continued on Trove, page 8 →PRESENTATION. For Gallantry at a Fire. London
Walter Hitchcock, at Buckingham Palace, has been, presented with the Geelong Fire Brigade's bronze medal by Lady Knollys, in appreciation of his conduct at the fire at…
Continued on Trove, page 4 →Newcastle. the Islington Fire
A conclusion was come to yesterday with the inquest, begun before Mr. Coroner Hibble on Friday, in connection with the fire which occurred at Samuel Quintrell's general store and…
Continued on Trove, page 6 →Newcastle. the Islington Fire. Newcastle
The inquest was concluded to-day respecting the fire which occurred early on Wednesday morning last at Islington, in premises occupied by Samuel Quintrell as a general store. Sub-inspector Goulder…
Continued on Trove, page 7 →Fire at Hillgrove. Shop and Contests Demolished
HILLGROVE, Tuesday.— An extensive fire occurred about 3 o'clock this morning, entirely demolishing Messrs. J. T. M'Namara and Company's shop and contents, consisting of drapery…
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