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The New Orleans Daily Democrat
New Orleans, Orleans County, Louisiana
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Fire destroyed the east wing of the Milburn Wagon Works in Toledo, Ohio, on Dec. 13, with losses of $40,000-$45,000 (insured $35,000-$38,000). This marks the fourth major fire for the company, following a near-total loss a year prior totaling $125,000.
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Toledo, O., Dec. 13.--The east wing of the Milburn Wagon Works, in this city, was destroyed by fire this morning. Loss, $40,000 to $45,000; insured for $35,000 to $38,000. Just one year ago the same company suffered an almost total loss of their entire works, together with a large quantity of finished wagons and a large amount of lumber, amounting to $125,000. This is the fourth destructive fire this company has suffered in Toledo.
The main works consisted of two immense brick buildings, joined together by an engine-house between them. This time the main building only known as the east wing, suffered.
The following insurance companies are interested: Home, of New York; London Assurance Company; Guaranty, of New York; Royal Imperial Insurance Association; Home, of New Jersey; North American, of Philadelphia; Franklin, of Philadelphia; Pennsylvania, of Philadelphia; Scottish Commercial; St. Paul Fire and Marine; Queen, of Liverpool; Buffalo, of Buffalo, New York; Standard, of Trenton, New Jersey; Union, of Philadelphia; Westchester Insurance Company, of New York; Phoenix, of St. Louis; Citizens, of St. Louis; German-American, of Pittsburg; Tradesmen's, of New Jersey.
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Toledo, O.
Event Date
Dec. 13.
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loss, $40,000 to $45,000; insured for $35,000 to $38,000. this is the fourth destructive fire this company has suffered in toledo.
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The east wing of the Milburn Wagon Works, in this city, was destroyed by fire this morning. Just one year ago the same company suffered an almost total loss of their entire works, together with a large quantity of finished wagons and a large amount of lumber, amounting to $125,000. The main works consisted of two immense brick buildings, joined together by an engine-house between them. This time the main building only known as the east wing, suffered. The following insurance companies are interested: Home, of New York; London Assurance Company; Guaranty, of New York; Royal Imperial Insurance Association; Home, of New Jersey; North American, of Philadelphia; Franklin, of Philadelphia; Pennsylvania, of Philadelphia; Scottish Commercial; St. Paul Fire and Marine; Queen, of Liverpool; Buffalo, of Buffalo, New York; Standard, of Trenton, New Jersey; Union, of Philadelphia; Westchester Insurance Company, of New York; Phoenix, of St. Louis; Citizens, of St. Louis; German-American, of Pittsburg; Tradesmen's, of New Jersey.