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Short article on an attempt by a young man who provided Crofut with information regarding a fire to collect the reward for the "Fire Bug"
A petition from L. D. Brewster and others to call for a special borough meeting to consider the possibility of securing a city charter at the next general assembly.
A petition from L. D. Brewster and others to call a special borough meeting to consider the advisability of obtaining a city charter.
Most of the business transacted in the last borough meeting was in relation to sewer assessments, sidewalks and burbing lines, and bills to be paid.
Three column article on James McNiff's testimony at Francis Burns' inquest.
Francis Burns death ruled a homocide. The coroner's inquest and police investigation are covered in this three column article.
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Danbury Mutual Fire Insurance Company ad,
Application of Howard Stevens to be engineer of the new engine received. There is discussion of renting a steamer for the fire department.
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.
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