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July 12, 1888
Evening Journal
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
What is this article about?
Fire destroys H. C. Springer's livery stable in Buffalo, NY, killing two employees John Burkhardt and Richard Brennan by suffocation, injuring Fred Springer, and burning 22 horses. Loss estimated $25,000-$30,000; insurance $10,000.
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The livery stable of H. C. Springer Buffalo, N Y., was entirely destroyed by fire at 3 o'clock yesterday morning. The building was formerly occupied as a roller skating rink. The flames spread with such rapidity that two employes, named John Burkhardt and Richard Brennan. were unable to escape, and were suffocated Their charred bodies were afterwards taken from the ruins. That of Brennan was found in the bunk in which he was sleeping when the fire broke out. Fred Springer, a brother of the proprietor, had a narrow escape and was considerably injured. Twenty-two horses were burned to death, including 10 livery and 12 boarding. Total loss estimated at $25,000 to $30,000. Insurance about $10,000.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Livery Stable Fire
Suffocation Deaths
Horses Burned
Buffalo Ny
Property Loss
What entities or persons were involved?
H. C. Springer
John Burkhardt
Richard Brennan
Fred Springer
Where did it happen?
Buffalo, N Y.
Story Details
Key Persons
H. C. Springer
John Burkhardt
Richard Brennan
Fred Springer
Location
Buffalo, N Y.
Event Date
Yesterday Morning
Story Details
Fire rapidly destroys livery stable formerly a skating rink, suffocating employees John Burkhardt and Richard Brennan, injuring Fred Springer, and killing 22 horses; total loss $25,000-$30,000 with $10,000 insurance.