Jasper County Democrat, Volume 10, Number 44, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 February 1908 — Fireman Killed; Many Hurt. [ARTICLE]

Fireman Killed; Many Hurt.

Chicago Jan. 28.—One fireman was killed and thirty were injured while fighting a spectacular blaze at 163-167 Adams street, which caused an estimated loss of $500,000. The flames started In the basement of the W. P. Dunn Printing company and spread to the Florence hotel, driving 150 guests, panic-stricken, Into the icy street and caused large loss to a dozen other business houses In the fire-swept buildings.