Danbury News article detailing the destruction of Meeker's Elevator, Theo. Clark & Co. box factory, and Beers' Ice house by two simultaneous fires on Canal street. McCready, suspected of being the firebug, is arrested.
A hearing was held by the Fire Committee in regards to the discharge of Howard Stevens from the volunteer fire department due to his derogatory and violent treatment of Chief Meyers. Howard Stevens asked for reinstatement, but was denied after the second hearing.