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Domestic News
February 2, 1895
The Norfolk Virginian
Norfolk, Virginia
What is this article about?
Fire destroyed Deaconess Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, on February 1, killing four: Wm. Almayer, Jacob Krause, nurse Annie Baumer, and an eight-week-old baby. Blaze started in basement from defective flue; possible more victims.
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Deaconess Hospital Burned.
By Southern Associated Press.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, February 1.—The Deaconess Hospital, on Jennings avenue, Southside, was destroyed by fire at noon to-day, and four persons are known to have been burned to death. The bodies of a child, two men and a nurse had been recovered at 1 o'clock. It was not known at that hour whether there were any more bodies in the building. The list of the dead is as follows: Wm. Almayer, Jacob Krause, Annie Baumer, an eight weeks old baby. Fire started in the basement, and was caused by a defective flue.
By Southern Associated Press.
CLEVELAND, Ohio, February 1.—The Deaconess Hospital, on Jennings avenue, Southside, was destroyed by fire at noon to-day, and four persons are known to have been burned to death. The bodies of a child, two men and a nurse had been recovered at 1 o'clock. It was not known at that hour whether there were any more bodies in the building. The list of the dead is as follows: Wm. Almayer, Jacob Krause, Annie Baumer, an eight weeks old baby. Fire started in the basement, and was caused by a defective flue.
What sub-type of article is it?
Fire
Disaster
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Deaconess Hospital
Cleveland Fire
Hospital Fire
Defective Flue
Burned Deaths
What entities or persons were involved?
Wm. Almayer
Jacob Krause
Annie Baumer
Eight Weeks Old Baby
Where did it happen?
Cleveland, Ohio
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Cleveland, Ohio
Event Date
February 1
Key Persons
Wm. Almayer
Jacob Krause
Annie Baumer
Eight Weeks Old Baby
Outcome
four persons burned to death: wm. almayer, jacob krause, annie baumer, and an eight weeks old baby. hospital destroyed. possible additional bodies.
Event Details
Deaconess Hospital on Jennings avenue, Southside, destroyed by fire at noon. Fire started in basement caused by defective flue. Bodies of child, two men, and nurse recovered at 1 o'clock.