The Archive · 1907

Disastrous Fire Kobe

HEAVY DESTRUCTION

Kobe, September 7.

The Carlowitz warehouse and offices, formerly the largest and finest in Kobe, were totally destroyed by fire early this morning. One godown belonging to the Delacamp firm was also burnt.

This is the most disastrous fire known for years.—Our Own Correspondent.

Tokio, September 8.

Fire broke out yesterday morning in the godowns of the Carlowitz firm at Kobe, and destroyed two godowns and. the offices of this firm, as well as one goilown of the Delacamp firm.

The damage estimated at a loss of 1,000,000 y n.—Our Arn Correspondent.

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