THE EXETER FIRE.
A VERDICT OF ACCIDENTAL DEATH. A CENSURE BY THE JURY. THE FEELING ON THE QUESTION, London, September 28,
The enquiry in connection with the o*u*e of the death of the Exeter fire victim* wa* concluded on the 21« t, when the last witness was examined and the jury were left to eon. aider their verdict. After a short delay a verdict of " Accidental Death ” was returned, a rider being added passing a severe oensurs upon the magistrates of the city and th* architect who designed the building. Several eminent architects were called upon to give evidence, and generally condemned the con* atiuction not only of the building in which the ffre occurred, but also 0! others within the city. The Times warns th* authoriti** of the danger of allowing the bar* possibility of another such calamity, and the public mind has been considerably stirred in the matter. Even the Exeter Theatre was previously considered sufficiently free in css* of a Art alarm.
Permanent link to this item
https://paperspast.natlib.govt.nz/newspapers/GSCCG18870924.2.18
Bibliographic details
Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume I, Issue 45, 24 September 1887, Page 2
Word Count
165THE EXETER FIRE. Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume I, Issue 45, 24 September 1887, Page 2
Using This Item
No known copyright (New Zealand)
To the best of the National Library of New Zealand’s knowledge, under New Zealand law, there is no copyright in this item in New Zealand.
You can copy this item, share it, and post it on a blog or website. It can be modified, remixed and built upon. It can be used commercially. If reproducing this item, it is helpful to include the source.
For further information please refer to the Copyright guide.
Log in