The Evening Bulletin

SERIOUS FIRE LOSS.
The Largest China Works in the United States Destroyed.
EAST LIVERPOOL, Ohio, Nov. 19.—Knowles, Taylor & Knowles' china works, the largest in the United States, were totally destroyed by fire at 5 o'clock yesterday evening. The loss will probably reach $300,000. Insurance not more than $100,000. Several parties were injured in escaping from the works. The fire started by an explosion in the packing rooms which were filled with straw. During the progress of the fire, the boilers burst making a terrific roar that could be heard for miles.
A plumber was repairing a leaking gas main, when in some manner the escaping gas ignited and an explosion followed. The flames at once broke out and an elevator shaft leading to the sixth story furnished the means of communication to the upper parts of the mammoth structure. To make the situation worse the water supply was found to be inadequate. The flames spread rapidly, and in one hour's time the entire plant was destroyed. Several adjoining dwellings were also caught in the flames and destroyed.
Three hundred workmen will be thrown out of employment. Several accidents are reported to have occurred. A workman by the name of Nicholson fell through skylight breaking his arm receiving internal injuries. Several other minor accidents are reported as many of the employes were compelled to jump from the windows to escape.
If the firm decides to rebuild it will take one year to do so. These works have been in operation about one year, and made what is known as opaque china. It was a much finer grade of ware than formerly made. The manufacture of this ware had been made a success after considerable trouble.
The fire occurred at the worst season of the firm's business.