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August 28, 1914
Eagle River Review
Eagle River, Vilas County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
A $200,000 fire destroyed the William F. Jobbins Chemical company factory in Aurora, Illinois, on Aug. 25, with nitroglycerin tank explosions endangering 15,000 nearby residents and shaking the city.
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$200,000 FIRE IN ILLINOIS
Lives of 15,000 People In Aurora Endangered When Tank of Nitroglycerin Exploded.
Aurora, Ill., Aug. 25.-Explosions accompanying a $200,000 fire that completely destroyed the factory of the William F. Jobbins Chemical company threatened the lives of 15,000 people residing near the plant. Great steel tanks, filled with nitroglycerin, exploded and parts were blown in every direction over the city. The explosions shook the entire city.
Lives of 15,000 People In Aurora Endangered When Tank of Nitroglycerin Exploded.
Aurora, Ill., Aug. 25.-Explosions accompanying a $200,000 fire that completely destroyed the factory of the William F. Jobbins Chemical company threatened the lives of 15,000 people residing near the plant. Great steel tanks, filled with nitroglycerin, exploded and parts were blown in every direction over the city. The explosions shook the entire city.
What sub-type of article is it?
Fire
Disaster
Accident
What keywords are associated?
Aurora Fire
Nitroglycerin Explosion
Chemical Factory
Illinois Disaster
Where did it happen?
Aurora, Ill.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Aurora, Ill.
Event Date
Aug. 25
Outcome
factory completely destroyed; $200,000 damage; lives of 15,000 people threatened; no deaths reported.
Event Details
Explosions from nitroglycerin tanks during a fire at the William F. Jobbins Chemical company factory blew parts over the city and shook the entire area.