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Providence Morning Star
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
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A fire broke out early on Oct. 30 in Fredericton's Exhibition Building, destroying it and spreading to nearby structures including homes and a church, caused by suspected arson. Mark Conroy arrested; total loss $30,000 uninsured.
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Another Disastrous Fire There.
St. John, N. B., Oct. 30.—Early this morning fire broke out in the Exhibition Building at Fredericton; a large wooden structure, stored with agricultural implements, sleighs and carriages, which was soon destroyed. The fire crossed the street and consumed the house of William McLaughlin, badly damaged Andrew Lipscomb's residence and destroyed the house and barn of Thomas Torrens. A strong northwest wind carried the cinders a great distance, firing St. Dunstan's Church, the park barracks and several dwellings, which are considerably damaged. The fire was the result of an incendiary, and Mark Conroy was arrested on suspicion. Great excitement prevailed, and if due evidence points to Conroy as the guilty party, there will be lynched. Loss $30,000. Uninsured.
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Fredericton
Event Date
Oct. 30
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no casualties mentioned; exhibition building destroyed, house of william mclaughlin consumed, andrew lipscomb's residence badly damaged, house and barn of thomas torrens destroyed, st. dunstan's church, park barracks, and several dwellings considerably damaged; mark conroy arrested on suspicion of arson; possible lynching if guilty; loss $30,000 uninsured.
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Early morning fire started in the Exhibition Building, a large wooden structure stored with agricultural implements, sleighs, and carriages, which was soon destroyed. Fire crossed the street, consuming William McLaughlin's house, badly damaging Andrew Lipscomb's residence, and destroying Thomas Torrens' house and barn. Strong northwest wind spread cinders, firing St. Dunstan's Church, park barracks, and several dwellings. Fire resulted from incendiary act; Mark Conroy arrested on suspicion amid great excitement.