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Goldfield, Nevada fire disaster...
Goldfield, Nevada fire disaster...
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July 06, 1923
THE BETHLEHEM TIMES, Pennsylvania, July 6, 1923
* Goldfield NV Nevada
* Fire disaster
The front page has one column headlines: "DISASTROUS BLAZE TODAY AT GOLDFIELD, NEV." "Dynamite Now Being Used to Combat the Flames" See images for text here.
wikipedia notes: In 1923, a fire caused by a moonshine still explosion destroyed most of the town's flammable buildings. Some brick and stone buildings from before the fire remain, including the hotel and the high school.
Other news of the day. Complete in 16 pages, light browning, a little margin wear, mainly along spine, otherwise good.
Category: The 20th Century