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The Locomotive (1867)

Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Company · Hartford, Ct. : Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co · leaf 357

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filled with dirt. 78 THE LOCOMOTIVE July, The engineer, who had been on the point of leaving through a doorat the far end of the room, rushed back to his assistance. According to these men there was no warning in the form ofvibration or other unusual sounds. They said the explosion came as aflash… … The destructive effects of the explosion were so far-reaching thatproduction of paper was entirely stopped for one whole day, andapproximately sixty-five per cent, prevented for eight days. Fortunatelyfor the plant, it was insured against loss because of stoppage of pro-duction as well as against…

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