The SECOND HINCHLIFFE BREWERY January 15, 1904
THE FIRE THAT WOULD NOT EXTINGUISH
The following is the local newspaper accounts of this major fire and what also occurred in the subsequent days. Fireman Harry Kelley was the second fireman of the fully paid department to make the Supreme Sacrifice at this fire.
Close review shows the extended aerial of Truck 2 (had 75' aerial ladder), a 65' ladder of T3 and a steam fire engine on the right and firemen on the roof.
January 4 Fire and Water Journal
Here are the actual newspaper reports of the day: they are fascinating reads
Guardian courtesy Dennis Morrison
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Evening News - Courtesy of Dennis Morrison
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January 15 Paterson Daily Press
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Another Headline on Day of Fire - More on the Ladder Break
January 15 Paterson Daily Press
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January 18 Morning Call - courtesy Dennis Morrison
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Morning Call - Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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FF Kelley
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A day later the firemen were called back to the brewery
January 16 newspaper
Courtesy Dennis Morrison
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And yet another recurrence
January 18, 1904
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from Fire and Water Journal
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