NEWSPAPER & ARCHIVE
BELFAST, Me., Oct. 13. A fire last night consumed nearly the entire business portion of this city below Washington and Cross streets. Over 100 buildings were destroyed, and the loss at least is $300,000. The principal losers are S. S. Lewis, Edward Johnson & Co., the heirs of A. J. Morrison, Stevens & Co., and L. S. Smith. The fire was caused by an incendiary. A strong wind favored the flames, which threatened the destruction of the whole city. An engine from Sears-port rendered good service. Commander Wm. D. Whiting of the U. S. steamer Trojan, with his officers and crew, was most effectnal [sic] in subduing the conflagration.
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