When was it published?

June 18, 1894 in Alexandria Gazette

Domestic News June 18, 1894

Alexandria Gazette

Q: What keywords are associated?

Jersey City Fire, Abattoir Destruction, Livestock Loss, Employment Impact

Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia

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What is this article about?

Massive fire on Saturday evening totally destroyed the Central Stock and Transit Company's abattoir in Jersey City, causing nearly $1M in losses from building, machinery, and over 5,000 sheep. 18 workers escaped; 700 unemployed; cattle boat Burlington also destroyed.

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BIG FIRE.—The extensive abattoir of the Central Stock and Transit Company, Jersey City, was totally destroyed by fire Saturday evening, the total loss reaching almost $1,000,000. Built on piles, the structure of two stories was entirely of wood, but the machinery for the various purposes of the company was costly and expensive, which the amount of stock, including dressed beef, mutton, and upward of 5000 live sheep and lambs, went to swell the loss. The 18 men at work in the building escaped. The cattle boat Burlington was destroyed, and several barges and coal cars damaged. Over 700 men are thrown out of employment by the fire.

What sub-type of article is it?

Fire Disaster Economic

What keywords are associated?

Jersey City Fire Abattoir Destruction Livestock Loss Employment Impact

Where did it happen?

Jersey City

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Jersey City

Event Date

Saturday Evening

Outcome

total loss almost $1,000,000; 18 men escaped unharmed; cattle boat burlington destroyed; several barges and coal cars damaged; over 700 men thrown out of employment

Event Details

The extensive wooden abattoir of the Central Stock and Transit Company, built on piles with two stories, was totally destroyed by fire; costly machinery, dressed beef, mutton, and over 5000 live sheep and lambs also lost