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August 20, 1891
The St. Johns Herald
Saint Johns, Apache County, Arizona
What is this article about?
At Mammoth mine camp, Mrs. Clayschulze and her 7-year-old daughter suffered severe burns in a fire caused by using a gallon can of oil to light a stove. The girl died that night, the mother remains in critical condition, and one house was destroyed before the fire was contained.
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A correspondent writing to the Citizen from Mammoth mine under date of July 24th says: This camp was the scene of a frightful accident yesterday. Mrs Clayschulze, wife of John Clayschulze, was endeavoring to light a fire with a gallon can of oil, with the usual result. She and her little girl, aged seven, were horribly burned. The girl died last night and the woman is in a precarious condition. One small house was destroyed, the prompt exertions of the populace preventing the fire from doing further damage.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Fire Accident
Burn Injuries
Child Death
Oil Fire
Mammoth Mine
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs Clayschulze
John Clayschulze
Little Girl Aged Seven
Where did it happen?
Mammoth Mine Camp
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs Clayschulze
John Clayschulze
Little Girl Aged Seven
Location
Mammoth Mine Camp
Event Date
July 24th (Accident On July 23rd)
Story Details
Mrs Clayschulze attempted to light a fire using a gallon can of oil, resulting in a blaze that horribly burned her and her seven-year-old daughter. The girl died last night, the mother is in precarious condition, one house was destroyed, and the community prevented further spread.