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20 Box 34 - Mercantile Library Fire, 1p.m. Captain Matthew Schwab of Hook and Ladder 1 killed, seven others injured 1869, Box 15 - Hey fire , 5 civilians killed 1880
Box 15 - Hey fire , 5 civilians killed 1880
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5 Box 29 General Alarm, Pearl + Elm Sts, Post Co Factory Destroyed 1879
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2 Box 513 - 3 Alarms 8th + RR tracks Robinson Wagon Company fire 1881
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