Democratic Sentinel, Volume 12, Number 51, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 11 January 1889 — A Burned Steamer. [ARTICLE]

A Burned Steamer.

The steamer Bristol, of the Old Colony line, was burned at her dock at Newport, R. 1., and is a total loss. She was from New York, landed all her freight and her Fall River and Boston passengers, aod they departed at the usual time for their destination. There were left on board the steamer only a few passengers and their baggage. The passengers had harrow escapes. Insurance, $300,000, which will cover the lose.