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Topeka, Kansas Fire

Oct 27, 1891

 

Fire destroyed the livery stables of T. J. O'Connell & Co., and burned thirteen head  horses with a large amount of wagons, harness and feed. The fire spread to the adjoining five-story Crawford building burning out the Alliance Advocate and destroying the two upper stories.  The total loss is place at $10,000.  The Kansas Farmer, Senator Peffer's paper was also damaged by water.

Daily Mitchell Republican, Mitchell, SD, 27 Oct 1891

       

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