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The Topeka State Journal
Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
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In Kansas City, Mo., a gas explosion sparked a fire in Long Brothers' building on Main Street, leading to the rescue of 35 people from upper floors by firemen. Attorney John King tried to jump from the third floor but was restrained. Fifteen girls from a tailor shop were saved. No deaths or injuries; damage estimated at $100,000.
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Thirty-Five People Rescued From Burning Building at K. C.
Kansas City, Mo., May 27.—Thirty-five people were rescued from the upper floors of Long Brothers' building, in Main street, today when a gas explosion started a spectacular fire that soon enveloped the place. No one was killed or injured.
John King, an attorney, insisted on jumping from his office window on the third floor, but was restrained by firemen who dragged him to the fire escape.
Fifteen girls employed in a tailor shop on the fourth floor were rescued by firemen. The loss was $100,000.
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Long Brothers' Building, Main Street, Kansas City, Mo.
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May 27
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A gas explosion ignited a fire in Long Brothers' building, rescuing 35 people from upper floors. John King attempted to jump from the third floor but was saved by firemen. Fifteen girls from a tailor shop on the fourth floor were rescued. No injuries, loss $100,000.