Detroit, Michigan
Wolverine Paper Mill Explosion
May
21, 1883
Big Explosion at Detroit.
DETROIT, May 21. -- About 3 o'clock this
afternoon, a terrific boiler explosion occurred
at the New Wolverine paper mill, in the eastern
part of this city.
The walls of the building were blown down, and
the explosion was felt many blocks away.
W. L. THOMPSON, engineer, a one-armed man,
was undoubtedly instantly killed. He leaves a
young wife. PETER FRANK, fireman, was so badly
injured that he cannot live but a few hours.
The mill was new; erected a few months ago by
the Wolverine Car Roofing and Manufacturing
company, of which ALEX. DELANO is president, at
a cost of $90,000. The machinery can be partly
saved. Loss estimated at between $50,000 and
$60,000. Insurance, $30,000.
The Bismarck Tribune North Dakota
1883-05-25
Submitted & transcribed by Stu
Beitler Thank you,
Stu!
A BOILER in the Wolverine paper mill, at Detroit, Mich., exploded on the
21st, killing William Thompson, engineer, and Peter Frank, fireman. The
walls of the building were blown down and the shock of the explosion felt many
blocks away.
The Olean Democrat, Olean, NY 29 May 1883
May 21. Explosion at the Wolverine Paper Mill; Engineer Wm.
Thompson killed and Fireman John P. Frank fatally injured; several firemen
injured by falling wall.
The history of Detroit and Michigan, or, The metropolis illustrated :
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