FIRE IN GERMAN CASTLE
- — . — .^>- — . BELIEVED TO BE AN AC* OF REVENGE. WIND STORM "CAUSES HAVOC. (By Telegraptyf— Press Associatioh.-<-Cdpyflght.) (Received December 17, 8.20 a.m.) BERLIN, lGth December. In connection with the fire in the Grand Duke of Mecklenburg-Schwerin'fi famous castle- at Schwerin, it ifi believed the outbreak was caused by a discharged servant in revenge. t Only one fire engine was available. A violent wind storm caused the conflagration to spread with lightning rapidity. The famous Golden Hall and Golden Staircase were destroyed. The entire garrison fought the flamee, and succeeded in rescuing historical documents. The damage is set down At £150,000.
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Evening Post, Volume LXXXVI, Issue 146, 17 December 1913, Page 7
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102FIRE IN GERMAN CASTLE Evening Post, Volume LXXXVI, Issue 146, 17 December 1913, Page 7
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