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August 7, 1916
The Topeka State Journal
Topeka, Shawnee County, Kansas
What is this article about?
Fire of unknown origin damaged the New York Sun's press room and paper stock on Aug. 7, halting the morning edition and causing evacuation. The paper was recently bought by Frank A. Munsey and merged with the New York Press.
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FIRE IN N. Y. SUN OFFICE
Press Room and Stock of Paper Damaged by Blaze.
New York, Aug. 7.-The press room of the New York Sun was badly damaged last night by a blaze of unknown origin, which crippled the machinery to such an extent that it was impossible to run off the morning edition on it.
A stock of paper valued at several thousand dollars was so badly damaged it will be virtually impossible to salvage any of it.
The fire created much excitement in the Sun building, employees of the newspaper rushing to the street when there was believed to be danger of the fire spreading to the upper floors.
The Sun was purchased recently by Frank A. Munsey and amalgamated with the New York Press, a Munsey holding.
Press Room and Stock of Paper Damaged by Blaze.
New York, Aug. 7.-The press room of the New York Sun was badly damaged last night by a blaze of unknown origin, which crippled the machinery to such an extent that it was impossible to run off the morning edition on it.
A stock of paper valued at several thousand dollars was so badly damaged it will be virtually impossible to salvage any of it.
The fire created much excitement in the Sun building, employees of the newspaper rushing to the street when there was believed to be danger of the fire spreading to the upper floors.
The Sun was purchased recently by Frank A. Munsey and amalgamated with the New York Press, a Munsey holding.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
What keywords are associated?
Fire Damage
New York Sun
Press Room
Paper Stock
Munsey Acquisition
What entities or persons were involved?
Frank A. Munsey
Where did it happen?
New York Sun Building, New York
Story Details
Key Persons
Frank A. Munsey
Location
New York Sun Building, New York
Event Date
Aug. 7
Story Details
The press room of the New York Sun was badly damaged by a blaze of unknown origin, crippling machinery and preventing the morning edition. A stock of paper valued at several thousand dollars was destroyed. Employees evacuated amid fears of spread to upper floors. The Sun was recently purchased by Frank A. Munsey and amalgamated with the New York Press.