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Salt Lake Evening Democrat
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah
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A fire destroyed the main building of the Erie County Infirmary in Sandusky, Ohio, on November 20, killing five female inmates and injuring Superintendent Motry. The blaze originated in the northwest wing, with losses estimated at $12,000-$20,000.
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An Ohio Infirmary Burns, and Five Female Inmates are Roasted.
Cleveland, Ohio, November 20.-A special dispatch to the Leader from Sandusky, Ohio, says: A fire broke out in the Erie County Infirmary to-night and destroyed the main building. Five of the ninety-eight inmates perished in the flames. They were all in the north-west wing of the building, where the fire originated. As the institution was two miles from the city, and as there were no facilities there for extinguishing the flames, considerable difficulty was experienced in getting water on the fire. Two engines went from this city, but on their arrival the firemen found the building a mass of fire. While endeavoring to save the inmates Superintendent Motry was injured and now lies in a precarious condition. The loss is estimated between $12,000 and $20,000. The amount of the insurance cannot be ascertained to-night.
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Sandusky, Ohio
Event Date
November 20
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five female inmates perished in the flames; superintendent motry injured and in precarious condition; main building destroyed; loss estimated between $12,000 and $20,000; insurance amount unknown.
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A fire broke out in the Erie County Infirmary to-night and destroyed the main building. Five of the ninety-eight inmates perished in the flames. They were all in the north-west wing of the building, where the fire originated. As the institution was two miles from the city, and as there were no facilities there for extinguishing the flames, considerable difficulty was experienced in getting water on the fire. Two engines went from this city, but on their arrival the firemen found the building a mass of fire. While endeavoring to save the inmates Superintendent Motry was injured.