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BIG FIRE IN JtfONTEEÀL
LOSS OF £100,000 , " JJ,
VANCOUVER, December 2 tog :
During the temporary failure of the
water system in Montreal yesterday a
fire broke out in the city. The flames
spread rapidly, and before they could be
stopped a block of houses and stores was
destroyed. The loss is estimated at abo--;
£100,000.
Many escapes of a thrilling character
from the burning buildings are reported.
The fire was only stopped after an extensive
use of dynamite to destroy houses in
its track, and thus to limit the area of
the flames.
ENGINE SHOPS CLOSED. I
VANCOUVER, December 29. J
The engine building and repair shops
belonging to the Canadian Pacific Railway
Company at Montreal have been closed
owing to lack of water. As a result 7,000
men have been rendered idle.
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