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The River Press
Fort Benton, Chouteau County, Montana
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In Seneca, S.C., the entire business section of the town was destroyed by fire on Oct. 17, allegedly set by incendiary negroes seeking revenge for the dynamiting of a negro college the previous Friday night. No lives lost; property damage estimated at $150,000 with $50,000 insured. No arrests made.
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ATLANTA, Ga., Oct. 17.—A special to The Journal from Greenville, S. C., says: As a result of race troubles, Seneca, S. C., is in ashes. The work is alleged to be that of incendiary negroes, seeking revenge for the dynamiting of the negro college here last Friday night. The fire started early today and burned rapidly, consuming the entire business section of the town, which has a population of about 2,000. No fire fighting apparatus was available and citizens were powerless to stop the flames. As a last resort, dynamite was resorted to.
The superintendent of the Seneca cotton mills, who was an eyewitness, brought the first news to Greenville. He says it is a matter of common belief that the town was fired by negroes. Among the buildings burned are two hotels and a hardware store. The hotel residents were all saved. Everything is quiet this morning, although some feeling is shown by the negroes. No arrests have been made. The loss is estimated at $150,000, with insurance of $50,000.
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Seneca, S. C.
Event Date
Oct. 17
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entire business section consumed, including two hotels and a hardware store; hotel residents saved; no deaths or injuries reported; loss estimated at $150,000 with $50,000 insurance; no arrests; situation quiet.
Event Details
Fire started early Oct. 17 by alleged incendiary negroes in revenge for dynamiting of negro college last Friday night; burned rapidly due to lack of fire apparatus; dynamite used as last resort to stop flames; town population about 2,000.