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Kerosene used again to start fire directly under the sleeping quarters of eight men at the Foster house.
Local election results.
This article discusses how the paid fire fighters and the Fire Department will be governed.
A petition from L. D. Brewster and others to call a special borough meeting to consider the advisability of obtaining a city charter.
Francis Burns death ruled a homocide. The coroner's inquest and police investigation are covered in this three column article.
Danbury News, May 16, 1888 City001.pdf
Harriett F. Patch died from the poisoning effects of drinking wood alcohol, which she mistook for elder brandy.
Three column article on James McNiff's testimony at Francis Burns' inquest.
Andrew Lindstrum, intoxicated and tired of living, attempted suicide by jumping into the Still River. John Brigham waded into the river and saved Lindstrum. Officer Bradley arrived and took Lindstrum to the police station.
An unknown arsonist used kerosene to start a fire at the Foster home. Fortunately, several men, who are boarders in the house, discovered the fire and were successful in extinguishing it before much damage was done.
Mary Sniffins commits suicide by ingesting laudanum after expressing desire to die.
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