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3 Jan[uary] 1st - 1907

Sat 5th Called to 915 West 1[st] St time 1140 am Alarm Over Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Mo- Pa Ry [Missouri Pacific Railway] Engine 2 W. Set[t]ing Fire to [the] Grass - No Damage Water Perssure [sic] 90 - 90 - 90 - 90 Returned to [the] Dept. [at] 1210 pm Dis[tance] 27 Bl[oc]ks

Tu[e]s 8th Called to 208 South B-Way [Broadway] time 140 pm Alarm Over Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Stove Being to[o] Close to [the] Wood Worke [sic] Damage to Bldg [$]1500 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 2 W. Bldg Owned by Peter Wirnsberger Occiped [sic] [by] S. Bennett Restrurant [sic] Property Involved $70000 Insured: Water Persseure [sic] 90 - 90 lbs One Story Fram[e] Bldg Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept. [at] 2K [2:00] pm Dis[tance] 11 Bl[oc]ks

Tu[e]s 22nd Called to 1013 West 2[nd] St time 715 pm Alarm Over Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by a] spark from [the] 2 W. Flew [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg $1000 No Insurance Bldg Owned [by] M. Prickering [Melvin Pickens] No Imscrance [insurance] on [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Property In Volved [sic] [$]70000 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 740 pm No damage to [the] contents Water Perssure [sic] 85 - 95 - 95 - 95 lbs Dis[tance] 25 Bl[oc]ks Occupied by [the] owner. - One-story frame dwelling. Tu[e]s 29th Called to 201 N. Elm St time 1125 am Alarm Over Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by a] spark from [the] Flew [sic] 1 w. No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Damage to [the] Bldg [$]20000 No Imcurance [sic] Bldg Owned By H. White Tenant C. H. Williams Laied [sic] 250 feet hose 2 Story Frame Bldg Value $80000 - One stream. Water Perssure [sic] 80 - 90 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1145 am Dis[tance] 8 Bl[oc]ks

4 5 Jan[uary] 1907

Tu[e]s 29th Called to 1508 N. Grand Ave time 305 pm Alarm Over Tel[e]phone Cause[d] by Boys And Matches [The] House [was] Vacent [sic] Damage To [the] House $1000 Used 1- 16 feet Ladder 4 w. 1 - 3 Gal Ex[tinguisher] One Story Frame Bldg Property Owned by J Bisinger [Beitzinger] Water Perssure [sic] 80 95 - 90 - 90 - 90 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 335 pm Property Involved $1000 Dis[tance] 32 B[locks] Average Water Persseue [sic] for the momth [sic] 89 lbs Expences [sic] $602.05

Feb[ruary] 1907 Sat 9th Called to 616 N. B-Way [Broadway] time 445 pm Alarm Over Tel[e]phone Cause Boys & Matches One Story Brick Barn Owned by 4 w. Hare [Harry] Rogers Tennant [sic] Leon Deuey [Duey] No Damage to [the] Bldg No Incurance [sic] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $2.00 No Incurance [sic] Property Involved $15000 Laied [sic] 500 feet hose 1 - 3 Gal Ex[tinguisher] - One stream. Watere [sic] Persseue [sic] 100 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept. [at] 5K [5:00] pm Dis[tance] 7 Bl[oc]ks

Mon 11th Called to the A.T.SF Ry [Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway] Yards Between For[e]st and W[est] Park Ave time 810 pm Alarm Over Tel[e]phone Cause Box Car KCFSM 1 w. 20896 Roof was on Fire Cause[d] By [a] Spark from [the] Emgine [sic] $200 Damage Used 4- 3 Gal - 1- 6 Gal Ex[tinguishers]- Value - $600. Water Persseue 100 - 100 - 100 - 100 - 100 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept. [at] 840 pm Dis[tance] 21- Bl[oc]ks

5 Feb[ruary] 1907

Thur 14th Called to [the] Alley On West 6[th] St time 420 pm Cause Incendery [sic] No Dannage [sic] two story Frame Barn Owned by [the] [Pittsburg Masonic Lodge] AF[&]AM [No.] 187 3W. Tenant Hood & Co. Alarm Over Tel[e]phone No Water Perssere [sic] Taken (6th, betw. B[roa]dw[a]y and Pine) Retu[r]ned to Dept 430 pm Property Inv[o]lved $200 Dis[tance] 5 Bl[oc]ks

Thur 14th Called to [the] Alley on West 6[th] St time 645 pm Alarm Over Tel[e]phone Cause Incendery [sic] Damage to Bldg [$]5000 No Incurance [sic] Damage to Cont[ent]s $46500 No Incurance [sic] Bldg Owned By [the] [Pittsburg Masonic Lodge] AF[&]AM [No.] 187 - Tenant 3w. [?] Hood & J W Martin 2 horses was [sic] Burnt [sic] to Death with No Imcrane [insurance] Property Involved $75000 (Same location as previous fire.) Water Perssere [sic] 110 - 105 - 100 - 100 - 100 lbs Laied [sic] 300 feet hose One Streame [sic] Two Story Frame Barn 1- 22 - 1- 16 [foot] Ladder[s] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 720 pm Dis[tance] 5 Bl[oc]ks

Mon 18th Called To [the] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] Oil House on [East] 2[nd] St and [North] Grand time 310 am Alarm Over Tel[e]phone Cause By Waste Catching Fire Damage to [the] 1W. Bldg [$]5000 Inncred [Insured] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]5000 One Store [sic] Frame Bldg Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By [the] Frisco Enployes [sic] Laied [sic] 1000 feet Of hose Used 4- 3- Gal - 2 - 6 - Gal Ex[tinguishers] Property Innshed [Insured for] [$]30000 – One stream. Water Persser [sic] 105-110-110-110-110-105-110-110-100 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 410 am Value-$350. Dis[tance] 16 Bl[oc]ks 6 8 Feb[ruary] 1907

Mon 18th Called to the Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] Yards on [West] 2[nd] St & [North] Walnut St time 215 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by a] Spark from [an] Engine Set[t]ing Fire to [the] Roof of Car 3442 URT Co No Damage to [the] 2w. Cont[ent]s Damage to [the] Car $5.00 Inncued [Insured] Car Valaued [sic] [at] $60000 Laied [sic] 350 feet of hose Water Perssure [sic] 70-100-100 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 235 pm Dis[tance] 7 Bl[oc]ks

Mon 18th Called to 725- East 8[th] St time 215 pm Alarnn [sic] Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Grass No Dannage [sic] Respon[d]ed to [the] Call With [the Hook & Ladder] Truck 4w. Both Alarnns [sic] Came in to gether [sic] Water Perssere [sic] 70-100-100 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 235 pm Dis[tance] 24 Bl[oc]ks

Wen 20th Called to 312 East 9[th] St When the Fire was on West 9[th] St Alarm Over Bell Tel[e]phone time 355 pm Cause[d] By [a] Spark from [a] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] Engine. Owned 4 w. By Walter Clements. - Stack of Hay Damage to [the] Hay $1000 No Incrance [insurance] Value [of the hay] $2000 Layed [sic] 650 feet hose - One stream. Water Perssure [sic] 90-95-95-90-90-90-95 Ret[u]med to [the] Dept [at] 445 pm Dis[tance] 24 Bl[oc]ks

4 7 March 1907

Tu[e]s 5th Called to 409 N. Locust St time 1240 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause By Carlnesness [sic] [in] handling Gasoline. No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s No Damage to [the] Bldg Bldg Owned By 4 w. F W Hennesy Occiped [sic] [by] W. T. Cummbee [William T. Cumbey] two Story Frame Bldg Valaue [sic] $3000 Water Perssure [sic] 45-50 lbs Rooming House Returned to [the] Dept [at] 1250 pm Dis[tance].- 5 bl[oc]ks.

Fri 15th Called to 205 West 3rd St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Spark from [the] Flew [sic] time 615 am Damage to [the] Bldg $5.00 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] 2 w. By Joe Burgess 2 Story Frame Bldg Imcrance [Insurance] Agent F.[Fred] C. Warnner [Werner] [Used] 1- 3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] 1- 25- 1- 16 [foot] Ladder[s] Water Persser [sic] 100-100-100-100 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 635 am total Val[ue] [of the building] [$]4000 Dis[tance] 5 Bl[oc]ks

Wen 20th Called to the rear of [the] A M Mason Store on [?] N. Locust St [at] 740 am Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[u]rning Trash. No Damage Laied [sic] 250 feet hose - 1 stream. 1 w. Water Perssure [sic] 60-80-100 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 755 am [Distance] 4 Bl[oc]ks

Mon 25th Called 202 West 4[th] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Time 645 am Cause[by] By Bell Tel[e]phone Bu[r]n[i]ng Out One Story Frame House Owned By 3 w. A L Balter Tennant [sic] Dr [?] Drudnick No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Property Involved $150000. Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 711 am Expence [sic] $520[.]44 [Distance] 2 Bl[oc]k[s] Water Persser [sic] 82 lbs

8 5 April 1907

Wen 10th Called to 1121 South B-Way [Broadway] time 340 pm Alarm Over Telephone Cause[d] By [a] Spark from [a] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] Engine Damage to [the] Bldg Totel [sic] $2500 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $500 Full Incurance [sic]. 1 W. Bldg Owned and Occippid [sic] By H. [Henry] T. Moore Property Involved $3000 One Story Frame Bldg Water Persseue [sic] 60-100-90-90-100-100 lbs - 1 stream. Returned to [the] Dept [at] 415 pm Laied [sic] 850 feet hose Dis[tance] 33 Bl[oc]k[s]

Fri 12th Called to 308 West 3rd St time 735 pm Alarm Over Tel[e]phone Cause B[u]rning Trash No Damage Used 1-3 Gal Ex[tinguisher] 2 w. Returned to [the] Dept [at] 750 pm Water Perssure [sic] Not taken Dis[tance] 7 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 13th Called to 210 East 16[th] St time 4K [4:00] am Alarm Over Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage Totle [sic] Loss to [the] Bldg & Cont[ents]s 4 w. Bldg One Story Frame Barn [valued at] $20.00 Cont[ent]s [valued at] $2.00 Incrance [sic] ON Bldg Owned By Georg[e] Moore Tenant G. B. Hosford - 1 stream. Laied [sic] 450 feet of hose Value [of the building and contents] $22. No Water Perssure [sic] Taken Ret[ur]ned to [the] Dept [at] 445 am Dis[tance] 30 Bl[oc]k[s]

Sat 13th Called to 406 N. Walnute [sic] St time 940 am Alarm Over Tel[e]phone Cause Boys and Matches No Damage. Two Story Frame Barn 3 w. Owned by Miss Mitchal [Mitchel or Mitchell] Tenant Mrs. Grase Fagler [Grace L. Fagala] Laied [sic] 300 feet of hose - 1 stream. No Water Presser [sic] Given Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 10K [10:00] am Dis[tance] 3 Bl[oc]k[s] Value [of the barn] -$200. 9 April 1907

Sun 14th Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 3rd St & Georgie [North Georgia] time 805 pm Alarm Over Box 34 System Fals[e] Alarm Water Persser[sic] 105-100-100 lbs 2 W. Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 820 pm Dis[tance] 18 Bl[oc]ks Atten[d]ed 5 Alarms Expencess [sic] $1111.94

May 1907 Sun 5th Called to 511- N. Fairview time 315 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Boy and [a] Match Damage to [the] Bldg $500. Owned By John Perterson [Peterson] Inmcred [Insured by] F. [Fred] B. Wheeler No Incurance [sic] on [the] Cont[ent]s 4 W. Lost $8000 Tenant W. A. Ewdards [Arthur Edwards] 2 Story Frame Bldg Valaue [sic] $80000 Laied [sic] 150 feet hose 1-28 - 1-18 - 1-16 [foot] Ladders – One stream. Water Perssure [sic] – 100-100-100-100-100-100-100-100 100-100 lbs Average 100 lbs. [Distance] 30-Bl[oc]ks Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 415 pm

Mon 6th Called to 102 N- B-Way [Broadway] time 355 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Carlessness [sic] [in] handling Gasoline No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg [$]4000 Imcued [Insured] By Collins & Taylor 1 W. Occipied [sic] as [a] Skating Rink Lenten & Wheels Owner U. [Ulysses] G. Allen two Story Brick Bldg Valaue [sic] $12000 Water Perssure [sic] 70-90-90 lbs Avarge [sic] [water pressure] 83 lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 415 pm [Distance] 7 Bl[oc]ks

10 6 May 1907

Tu[e]s 14th Called to 307 N. B-Way [Broadway] time 240 am Verbal Alarm Cause[d] By haveing [sic] Know [sic] Ground Wire on [the] Telphome [sic] [line] Damage to [the] Cont[ent] s $500 Imcred [Insured] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $2500 3 W. Imcued [Insured] by [Robert E.] Carlton & [Albert H.] Greef Owned by A. H. Greff [Greef] Occiped [sic] By Carlton & Greef Laied [sic] 3.50 feet hose - [Used] 1 - 3 Gal Ex[tinguisher] Total Valaue [sic] [$]180000 two Story Frame & Cor[r]ag[a]ted Iorn [sic] [building] Water Persseur [sic] 100-110-110-100-100 lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 320 am Dis[tance] 2 Bl[oc]ks

Thu[r]s 16th Called to 404- N. Walnute [sic] St time 555 am Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] Unk[n]own No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Damage to [the] Bldg $50000 Incured [sic] By F. [Fred] B. Wheeler Owned and Occiped [sic] 3 W. By Dr. [John W.] Bamber Tennant [sic] house One Story Frame B[ui]ld[ing] Valaue [sic] $2000 Laied [sic] 300 - feet hose Used 4 - 3 Gal Ex[tinguishers] 1 -16- feet Ladders - One stream. Water Persseur [sic] 80-95-95-100-100 lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 635 am Dis[tance] 4 Bl[oc]ks

Tu[e]s 21 Called to 724 N. B-Way [Broadway] time 925 a.m. Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by a] Spark from [the] Chimnney [sic] No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $5.00 Damage to Tenant. Tenant Owned 4 W. and Occiped [sic] By Watson Parkson [Parkin] No Imcrance [sic] Property Involved $60000 Laied [sic] 200 feet hose [Used] 2- 3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] - 1 Stream. 1- 16 feet Ladder Chilli [sic] Tenant – Water Persseur [sic] 60-80-95 lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 940 am Dis[tance] 9 Bl[oc]ks

June 1. 11 May 1907

Sun 26 Called to 810 East 8[th] St time 310 am Alarm Over Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By B[u]rning Struck By Light[n]ing No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Damage to [the] Bldg $5.00 Imcued [Insured] 4 W. By Walter Beaird [Baird] Property Owned and Occiped [sic] By M. [Martha D.] Baxter two Story Frame Barn Property Involved $50000 Water Perssure [sic] 100- 110 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 335 am Dis[tance] 24 Bl[oc]ks Expencees [sic] $436[.]41 Avarage [sic] Water Persseur [sic] for May 91 lbs

June 1907

Sun 16 Called to 206 East 13th St time 130 PM Alarm over [the] [tele]Phone caused by [a defective] Flew [sic] no Damage No Water Pressure taken - One story frame [building] Returned to [the] Dept [at] 145 PM Dis[tance] 22 Bl[oc]ks 4W Occiped [sic] by Ja[me]s Devine no [water] Presure [sic] Taken

July 1907

Wed 3 Called to 446 N. Smith St Time 2.10 P.M. Alarm over [the] [tele]Phone Cause[d] [by a] spark from [the] Flew [sic] No damage to [the] cont[ent]s Damage to [the] Building $5.00 3 W Property owned and occipied [sic] By Betty Mason 1 Story Frame B[ui]ld[ing] – Used 1-3 Gal Ext[inguisher] and 1- 12 ft Ladder Water pressure [sic] 100-60-65 Returned to [the] Station [at] 2.30 p.m. Dis 26 Bl[oc]ks (Note on right side of page) Av[erage Water Pressure] 75 lbs Thu[r]s 4 Value - $400. Called to [the] Cor[ner] [of East] 7th [St.] and [North] Joplin [St.] Time 6.25 A.M. 4 w. Alarm over [the] [tele]Phone cause gasoline stove explosion 1 Story Frame Bld used 150 ft Hose 1- 12 ft Ladder – 1 STRM [Stream]. Water Pres[s]ure 40-80-80-90-90-95 [lbs.] Returned [to the station at] 6.55 Am [Distance] 12 Bl[oc]ks House owned by [James H.] Champion Loss on [the] Bld $275.00) ins. on Bldg $200 [Damage to the] Cont[ent]s [$]17500) ins. of Cont[ents] [$]100 Ins[ured]. By [James B] Smith and [Con A.] Miller (Note on right side of page) [Water Pressure] Av[erage] 87 lbs

12 July 1907

Mon 22 Called to 204 N. Miles St time 240 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by] Boys & Matches Damage To [the] Bldg $10000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]2000 No Incurance [sic] One Story Frame Barn Owned and Occppied [sic] By W. H. Ogburn 2 W Laied [sic] 950 feet hose - One Stream. Returned to [the] Dept [at] 310 pm Value - $120. Water Persseur [sic] 95-100 lbs Av[erage] 98 lbs [Distance] B[locks] 13

Thurs 25th- Called to 110 West For[e]st Ave time 350 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by] Boys Playeing [sic] With Matches Damage to [the] Blgd [sic] [$]500 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s No Imcurane [sic] 2 W One Story Frame Barn Tenant J. M Robinson Owner Charley Kazier [Charles Kyser]. Property Involved $2000 Laied [sic] 550 feet hose - One stream. Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 415 pm Water Perssure [sic] 80-90-75-92 Ave[rage] 84 lbs. [Distance] 21 Bl[oc]ks

Fri 26th Called to 413 West 1st time 1030 am Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Boys Playeing [sic] With fire B[ui]ld[ing] Owned and Occppid [sic] By J. [John] A. Gibbison [Gibson] Damage to [the] Bldg $3200 Damage to Cont[ent]s $108.00 Bldg and Cont[ent]s Incured [sic] [by G. Clyde] Moor[e] & [Oscar T.] Cropper [Used] 1- 3 Gal Ex[tinguisher] 1- 16 [foot] Ladder 2-W Property Invol[v]ed $3000 One Story Frame Bldg Water Perssure [sic] 80-90-95-90 Ave[rage] 89 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 11am D[istance] 14 Bl[oc]ks

6 13 July 29th 1907

Mon 29 Called to 112 West 3rd St time 330 pm Cause[by a] Spontaneous Comb[u]stion among Sacked Sawger Owned By Riley [Ryley-]Wilson Whol[e] Sal[e] Gro[cery] Co. Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $70000 Imcured [Insured] By [a] K[ansas] C[ity] firm [Robert E.] Carlton & [Albert] Greeff [Greef] Bldg Owned and Occppied [sic] By W. [William] H. Anderson 2 Story Brick Bldg 2 W No Damage to [the] Bldg Property Involved $20,000. Used 3- 3 Gal 2- 6 Gal Ex[tinguishers] Laied [sic] 200 feet hose - One stream. Water Perssure [sic] 90-95-100-100 lbs – Av[erage] 96 lbs. Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 345 pm Dis[tance] 4 Bl[oc]ks Expences [sic] $6.5368 [sic] Av[erage]. [water] Pressure for [the] mo[nth] - 88 lbs.

Aug[ust] 1 – 1907 Thurs 1st Called to 307 East 15[th] St time 155 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Spark From [the] flew [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg $1500 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg incued [Insured by] Gergie [Georgia] 4 W & Wood Owner and Tennat [sic] - John McNally Property Involved $1000 One Story Frame Bldg Water Persseure [sic] 90-95-85-85-100 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 225 pm Av[erage]. [water pressure] 91 lbs. Dis[tance] 29 Bl[oc]ks

Fri 9th Called to 604 N- B Way [Broadway] to [the] Rear of Tom Elliott[’s] Drug Store time 740 am Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By B[u]rning Trash No Damage Laied [sic] 450 feet hose 4 W Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 755 am - One stream. No Water Presser [sic] given [on] Account of Bell [telephone] At [the City] Water Works Being Out of Order Dis[tance] 5 Bl[oc]ks

14 Augest [August] 1907

Sat 10th Called to 1402 North Michigan Ave time 1105 am Alarm Over Tel[e]phone [sic] Cause[d] By [a] Gasoloin [sic] Stove Catching Fire Damage to [the] Bldg $40. Damage To [the] Cont[ent]s $10. Bldg Incred [insured] Bldg Owned And Occpied [sic] By L. B. Rumly 4 W One and ½ Story Frame Bldg Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 1140 am Property Involved $1000 Water Persseur [sic] 85-90-85-85-85 Dis[tance] 32 Bl[oc]ks Av[erage]. [water pressure] 86 lbs

Sun 11 Called to Mo-Pa Ry [Missouri-Pacific Railway] Between [North] Elm St and [North] Joplin Ave on [East] 11[th] St time 545 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Spark from [a] switch Engine Box Car C-B-Ry 2249 Em[p]ty Insured. 4 W Damage $1000 to [the] [box] Car No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Laied [sic] 700 feet of hose. Used 1-6- Gal 2- 3 Gal Ex[tinguishers] Property Involved $70000 Water Persser [sic] 80-85-90 Av[erage]. 85 lbs. Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 615 pm Dis[tance] 21 Bl[oc]ks

Mon 12 Called to 720 West 3rd St time 940 am Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by] Childern [sic] Playeing [sic] With Matches Damage to [the] Bldg $12.00 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $500 Bldg Owned 2 W And Occpied [sic] By W. [William] H. Anderson - Insured. One Story Frame Bldg Property Involved $2000 Water Persser [sic] 85-95-90 Av[erage]. 80 lbs. Returned to [the] Dept [at] 10K [10:00] am Dis[tance] 17 Bl[ock]s Imcred [Insured] By [Robert E.] Carlton & [Albert E.] Greeff [Greef]

15 Aug[ust] 1907

Mon 12 Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [South] Joplin Ave & [East] Jefferson St time 330 pm Alarm Over Tel[e]phone Mistake in location. Should have been “[South] Georgia and [West] Jefferson [Streets]”, as below.

Called to 715 West Jefferson Ave. Cause of fire unknown. Bldg Owned and Occipped [sic] By W. [William] C. Beck 2 W One Story and a half Frame Bldg Laied [sic] 1550 feet of hose [We] had to come Back to [the] Dept After more hose to reach [the] fire [Used] 1- 6-Gal 1-3 Gal Ex[tinguishers] 3 Alarms of Fire [were] Tu[r]ned in whil[e] [we were] workeing [sic] on this Fire Property Involved $2500 One Stream. Water Persseure [sic] 90-85-90-90-90-85- Av[erage]. 88 # Loss to [the] Bldg $140000 Loss to [the] Cont[ent]s $60000 No Inncran [insurance] Bldg Imcred [Insured by] Bert Wheeler DIS.-TR[uck]. 44 B[locks].-Ho[se].[Wagon]-146 B[locks]. Mon 12 Called to 918 South BWay [Broadway] Time 345 pm Cause[d] By [a] Pot of Beans Cautching [sic] Fire No Damage to [the] Bldg Owned and 2-W Occeppid [sic] By Mrs. [Amanda] Hobson No Damage DIS[tance]-T[ruck]. 26 Blk[s] To Cont[ent]s - One story frame dwelling. [Distance] H[ose]. [wagon] 26 B[locks] Water Persseure [sic] 100-85-90-90-90-90-95 – Av[erage] [water pressure] 91 lbs. Mon 12 Called to 404 West 6[th] St time 350 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Boys 3 W Playeing [sic] With Matches Damage to [the] Bldgs Totel [sic] Loss $4000 Coal Shed & Closet Bldgs Owned By R. [Robert L.] Ketterman. Tenant Ed Huff No Imcurance [sic] Dis[tance]. 10 b[locks]. Water Persser [sic] 100-85-90-90-90-90-95 - Av[erage]. 90 lbs. Mon 12 Two Other Alarms [were] Turned in [that] we did not Respond to Returned to [the] Dept. [at] 730 pm from all fires

16 12 Aug[ust] 23- 1907

Fri 23 Called to 1307 N- Grand Ave time 430 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Boys No 2 And Matches Damage to [the] Bldg $2000 4 Ward No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Laied [sic] 400 feet hose Bldg Owned By M. Robinson Tenant Fred Uhels [Uhles] One Story Frame Barn not Property Involved $5000 Was able to learn if Property was incured [sic] - One stream. Water Perssure [sic] 90-100-100 – Av[erage]. 97 lbs. 5 Returned to [the] Dept [at] 540 pm Dis[tance] 3 Bl[oc]ks

Sun 25th- Called to 102 East Ad[a]ms St time 1 PM Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By B[u]rning Trash No Damage Bldg Owned By E. [Edward] H. Klock 1 Ward Tenant J. [John ] F. McNalley [McNally] Water Perssure 90-95-95 Av[erage] 93 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 115 pm Dis[tance] 21- Bl[oc]ks

Wed. 28 Called to 207- N. Joplin Ave time 1020 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[u]rning [Trash 1-Ward No Damage Laied [sic] 550 feet of hose Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1055 pm Water Perssure [sic] 70-80-95-100-100 - Av[erage]. 89#- Dis[tance] 13 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 31 Called to 719 South B-Way [Broadway] time 630 pm Alarm System Box 25 Over Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Gasloin [sic] Stove Exploding Damage to [the] Bldg $10. 1 W. Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $10. Bldg Owned [?] Occpied [sic] By H.Strans [Hardin Starns] Laied [sic] 150 feet hose – [Used] 1-16 [foot] Ladder - 1 stream. Water Perssure [sic] 90-90 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 7K [7:00] pm One Story Frame Bld $90000 Dis[tance] 21 Bl[oc]ks

17 Sept[ember] 1- 1907

Wen 4th Called to [the] Corner of [East] 3rd St and [North] Joplin Ave Time 915 am Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Boys And Matches Damage to [the] Barn on 209 East 3rd Totel [sic] Loss [$]3000 No Imcurane [insurancec] No Loss To [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By Mrs. Dana [?] Occiped [sic] By Mr Frank Fisher. Barn set[t]ing fire to [another] Barn on 1 W. North Joplin Ave Owned W. [William] A. Swan. Occiped [sic] By Gus Ganer Damage to [the] Barn $2500 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s One Story Frame Barn Valau [sic] $10000 No INSUR[ance]. [The] Barn set fire to [a] two Story Frame house on East 3rd St 306 Owned by [James B.] Smith & [Con A.] Miller Tenant Mrs. Matie Nett [Nellie and/or Nora Neet] Damage to [the] Bldg $480.00. $20000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s, No Imcrance [insurance on the contents]- Bldg Imcred [Insured] By Smith and Miller. All Property Im Volved [sic] $2000 Laied [sic] 2 Lines of hose 350 feet –Each 700 feet- [Used] 1- 25 - 18- 1-16 - 1-22 feet Ladders – 2 Streams. Water Persseur [sic] 60-80-90-90-90-85-80-85-90-95-90 [lbs.] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1010 am Dis[tance] 9 Bl[oc]ks No 2 Station

Thur 5th Called to 1202 N- Joplin Ave time 215 pm No. 2 Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Defect[ive] Flew [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg $1500 No Damage 4 w. to [the] Cont[ent]s No Incuane [insurance] Used 2-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] 1- 10 [foot] Ladder Property Owned By Jack Krager [Kreger] Tennant [sic] G. Hilderbury Water Persseur [sic] 90-90 [lbs.] One Story Frame Bldg Valaue [sic] $600 Ret[u]rned [to the station at] 225 pm Dis[tance] 6 Bl[oc]ks

18 5 Sept[ember] 1907

Fri 13th Called to 411 West Washington Ave Time 1045 am Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone 2 W Cause[d] By Bu[rn]ing Grass No Damage Water Perssure [sic] 70-100-95-95 [lbs.] Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept. [at] 1120 am Dis[tance] 29 Bl[oc]ks

Sun 15th Called to 214 West For[e]st] Ave time 940 am Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Carleness [sic] [in the] handleing [sic] of Matches No Damage To [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By Dr. [Edward] Gilbert One Story Frame 2 W Bldg Property Involved $1000 Water Perssure [sic] 90-80-90-100 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 10K [10:00] pm Dis[tance] 21 Bl[oc]ks

Mon 16th Called to the Alley Between 5[th] & 6[th] St on The West side of Alley. time 1215 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Trash in [the] Alley 3 W. Catching fire No Damage Laied [sic] 300 feet of hose - One stream. Water Perssure [sic] 40-80-95 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1240 pm Dis[tance] 3 Bl[oc]ks

19 Oct[ober] 1907

Oct 11th Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of Qunice [Quincy] Ave & [South] B-Way [Broadway] Fri time 1125 am Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by a train] Engine Set[t]ing fire to [the] Grass No Damage 2-W No Water Persseure [sic] Taken Respon[d]ed to [the] Call With [the] hose Wagon only. Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1150 am Dis[tance] 33- Bl[oc]ks

Oct 11th Called to 508 N- Olive St time 720 pm Fri Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phon[e] Cause[d] [by a] Defect[ive] Flew [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg $15.00 No Damage to [the] 3-W Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned by [?] Occupied by [?] Laied [sic] 350 feet hose [Used] 1- 16 [foot] Ladder 2- 3 - 1- 6 Gal Ex[tinguishers] Water Persseure [sic] 50-80-95- -95-95-100 lbs FRI.- 11TH Made 2 Call[s] to [the] fire 815 pm Ret[u]rned 820 pm 3 W. Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 820 pm Valaue [sic] of Property $80000 One-story frame house. [Distance] 20 Bl[oc]ks Oct 15th Called to 607 East 9[th] St time 1005 am TUE Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Put[t]ing 4 W. Hot Cinders in to [a] Cistern filled with wood No Damage Laied [sic] 250 feet of hose Bldg Owned and Occipied [sic] By L. [Luther E.] Fisher One Story Frame Bldg Valaue [sic] $720 Water Persseure [sic] 95- 100- 100- 100 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept. [at] 1025 am Dis[tance] 23 Bl[oc]ks

20 9 Oct[ober] 1907

Oct 15th Called to 1406 N.- B-Way [Broadway] time 550 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Station 2 B[u]rning Grass Set[t]ing Fire to [a] Barn Tu[e]sday Damage to [the] Bldg $10000 No Incrance [insurance] 4 W Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $4000 No Imcrance [insurance] Bldg Owned and Occipped [sic] By Dave [J.] Rogers One Story Frame Barn Valaue [sic] [$]16000 Laied [sic] 250 feet hose- 1 stream. Water Persseure [sic] 80-100-100-100-95-100-100 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 650 pm Dis[tance] 8 Bl[oc]ks

Oct 18th Called to 13[th] St and B-Way [Broadway] time 125 p.m. Fri Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[u]rni[n]g Grass Stin No. 2 No Damage 4 W Water Persseue [sic] 80-100 -100-90 lbs. Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept. [at] 145 p.m. Dis[tance] 10 Bl[oc]ks

Oct 18th Called to [the] Corner of [East] 16[th] St and [North] Locust St Fri Time 405 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause St No 2 B[u]rning] Grass No Damage 4 W Water Persseure [sic] 90- 90- 95 lbs Retu[r]ned] to [the] Dept [at] 425 pm Dis[tance] 6 Bl[oc]ks

Oct 22 Called to [the] Corner of [West] 11[th] St [and North] Pine St Tu[e]s Time 1250 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Spark from [an] Engin[e] on [the] 3 W Mo-P Ry [Missouri-Pacific Railway] Set[t]ing fire to Tel[e]phone Polls [sic] Belonging to the Bell Tel[ephone] Co. Damage $200 No Inancre [insurance] Property Involved $90000 Laied [sic] 500 feet of hose - 1 stream. Water Persseue [sic] 90 -95 -100 -95 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 120 pm Dis[tance] 15 Bl[oc]ks

21 Oct[ober] 1907

Oct 26th Called to 503 East 7[th] St time 655 pm SAT. Alarm Over [the] Telphone Cause Unk[n]own 4 W. Damage to [the] Bldg $35.00 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $270.00 Incured [Insured] By J. D. Stowers Owned and Occiped [sic] By J. [James] Mu[l]hall Shoe Store One Story Frame Bldg Laied [sic] 300 feet of hose - One stream. Water Perssere [sic] 95-100-100-105-100-100 lbs Property Involved $550. Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 730 pm Dis[tance] 18 Bl[oc]ks

Nov[ember] 1907

Nov 1st Called to 1203 N- Grand Ave time 455 pm Fri Alarm Over Tel[e]phone Cause By [a] Defect[ive] Flew [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg $150.00 Insured. Damage to [the] Cont[ents]s $2500 No Incrance [insurance] On [the] Cont[ents]s Bldg Owned by J. [John] R. Lindburg 4 W Tennant [sic] J. C. Cam[p]bell [One] Story and half Frame Bldg Valawe [sic] $1000 No. 2 Laied [sic] 200 feet hose - 1 stream. [Used] 1-10 - 1-22 [foot] Ladder (Tr[uck].) 1- 3 Gal Ex[tinguisher] (No. 2.) Water Persseue [sic] 90-100-100-100-100-100 lbs Both Dept[artments] Respon[d]ed to [the] call No 2 Dis[tance] 8 Bl[oc]k[s] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 640 pm No 1 Dis[tance] 24 Bl[oc]k[s]

Nov 3th [sic]Called to 209 North Rouse Ave time 310 pm Sun Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] Emgine [sic] Set[t]ing fire to [the] Grass 1st W No Damage Water Perssure [sic] 100-100-100-100 lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 355 pm Dis[tance] 30 Bl[oc]ks

22 Nov[ember] 1907

Nov 4th Called to 610 East 9[th] St time 1155 pm Mon Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by] Boys x 4 W and Matches No Damage [to the] Coal Shed Owned by J. B. King [Elmer F. King] & Tenant Water Persseue [sic] No[t] Taken Value [of the coal shed]- $20. Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 1210 pm Dis[tance] 24 Blks

Nov 5th Called to [East] 7[th] St [and North] Stillwell [Stilwel] Ave time 1040 am Tues Alarm Over [the]cTel[e]phone Cause B[u]rni[n]g 4 W Grass No Damage Respon[d]ed to [the] Call With [the] hose Waggon [sic] No 1 [and] No 2 Water Perssure [sic] 80-100-100-90-100 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1120 am Dis[tance] No 1 17 B[locks] [Distance] No 2 26 Bl[oc]k[s]

Nov 5th Called to 409 West 6[th] St time 1150 am Tu[e]s Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[u]rni[n]g 3 W Grass No Damage Water Persseure [sic] 90-100 lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 12K [12:00] pm Dis[tance] 11 B[locks]

Nov 6th Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of Euclud [West Euclid] & Georgie [South Georgia] St Wen Time 115 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[u]rning Grass No Damage. Respon[d]ed to [the] call with [the] hose Waggon [sic] 2-W Water Perssure [sic] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at 135 pm Dis[tance] 29 B[locks] Station No 2 Nov 6th Called to [East] 13[th] St [and [North] Rouse Ave time 120 pm Wen Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[u]rning Grass No Damage No 2. Water Persseure 4th W Ret[u]rned] to [the] Dept [at] 140 pm Dis[tance] 20 Bl[oc]ks

23 12 Nov[ember] 1907

Nov 9th Called to 203- East 15[th] St Time 1110 am Sat Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause By B[ur]ning 4 W Trash set[t]ing fire to [a] coal shed Damage to [the] Shed $2000 Imcrance [Insured for] $25-25¢ St No 2 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $1000 Imcrance [Insured for] $8.10 Bldg Owned By J. T. Moore Tennant [sic] J. W. Gray One Story Frame [building] Valawe [sic] $4000 Laied [sic] 700 feet hose - One stream. Water Perssure [sic] 100-100-100 lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 1140 am Dis[tance] 5- Bl[oc]ks

Nov 9th Called to [East] 13[th]- St [and North] Joplin Ave time SAT. 430 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cawse [sic] 4 W B[u]rning Grass No Dannage [sic] No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 445 pm Dis[tance] 4 Bl[oc]ks

Nov 13th Called to 1028 East 6[th] time 340 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Boys and Wen Matches Damage Totel [sic] Loss Owned [by] 4 W W- Garbet [William O. Garberick] Tennant [sic] E. A. McCann X One Story Frame Barn and 1- Closet Valawe [sic] $10000 No Inncrance [insurance] Damage To [the] Cont[ents]s $1000 No Imcrance [insurance] Total Value $110. Laied [sic] 650 feet hose - One stream. Water Perssure 90-90-100-100-100 lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept. [at] 415 pm Dis[tance] 23 Bl[oc]ks

Nov 26th Called to 510 East 10[th] St time 1010 am Tues Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Spark 4 W from [the] Flew [sic] No Damage Tennant [sic] S C Allen Owner M. H. Redell [Radell] One Story Frame Bldg Valaw[sic] $1000 Water Persser [sic] 60 - 100 - 105 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1035 am Dis[tance] 21- Bl[oc]ks

24 Nov[ember] 1907

Nov 28 Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 18[th]- St and THURS. [North] Smelter time 805 am Alarm Over 4 W Bell Tel[e]phone False Alarm No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 825 am [Distance] 7 Bl[oc]ks Did Not notfie [sic] Station No. 2

Dec[ember] 1907

Dec 5th Called to 311 East 3rd St time 915 pm Thurs Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Car[e]les[s]ness [in] handling Matches [and] set[t]ing Fire to [some] Paper in [the] 1st W house Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By Mrs Blanch[e] Brown No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ents]s 2 Story Frame Bldg $180000 value. Water Perssure [sic] 90-100-105 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 930 pm Dis[tance] 9 Bl[oc]ks

Dec 6th Called to 102 West 6[th] St time 1205 am Alarm Fri Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] 3-W Bldg None Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $1425.00 Cont[ent]s Incred [Insured] By [G. Clyde] Moor[e] & [Oscar T.] Cropper & C. [Clifford] E. Woodbury Bldg Owned by W. [William] A. Swan Tenant S. M. Arndt Cigar Store 3 Story Brick Bldg Property Involved $100,000 Used 2- 3 - 1- 6 Gal Ex[tinguishers] Water Perssure [sic] Not Turned in Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1230 am Dis[tance] 6 Bl[oc]ks

Dec 4th Called to 1501 N. GRAND AV. - time 445 pm Wen Verbel [sic] Alarm Cause by Car[e]les[s]ness of No 2 Carpenertners [Carpenters] with fire Bldg Owned By 4 W. Mrs. OBrine [Flora O’Brien] Vacent [sic] used 1 3-Gal Ex[tinguisher] Property Involved $1500 2 story frame dwelling. No damage. Dis[tance] 1 Bl[oc]k

8 25 Dec[ember] 1907

Tu[e]s 10th Called to 806 West 3rd St time 1240 pm 3w Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by a] Spark from [the] 2 W. Flew [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg $2.00 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By F. [Frank] A. Jones Tenant Charley Amis [Amos] Laied [sic] 250 feet hose [Used] 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] 1- 10 [foot] Ladder Water Perssure [sic] 80-95-95-100 lbs Property Involved $90000 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1K [1:00] pm Dis[tance] 19 Bl[oc]ks

Wen 11th Called to 307 South Locust St time 8K [8:00] pm Alarm Over Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Defect[ive] 1st W Gas Jet No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By Mrs. C. [Charles] S. Chapeman [Mary J. Chapman] Tenant Rev[erend] J. M. Dinlove Value-$ [?] Water Perssure [sic] 90-100 lbs - 2 story frame dwelling. Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 815 pm Dis[tance] 16 Bl[oc]ks

Wen 18th Called to 206 South Elm St time 855 am Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Boys & Matches Barn 2 Story Frame Bldg 1 W. Owned by J. Osburn [Osborn] [The] house [was] Vacent [sic] No Damage to [the] Barn No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s. Valaue [sic] $40000 Water Perssure [sic] 90-100 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 910 am Dis[tance] 15 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 28 Called to 401 N- Warren St time 635 pm Alarm over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Clothes Catching Fire [that were] to[o] Close to [a] 3 W. Stove Damage to [the] Bldg $185.00 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $100.00 Both [were] Imcred [insured] Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By W[illia]m Pugh Laied [sic] 300 feet hose [Used] 1- 28- 1- 16 [foot] Ladders Property Involved $80000 (1 STORY) Average 90-100-100-95-95-100-100-100-100-95-95 lbs (1 STRM) Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 730 pm Value- $800. Dis[tance] 20 Bl[oc]ks

26 Dec[ember] 1907

Tu[e]s 31 Called to 732 East 18[th] St time 745 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Gasloin [sic] Stove Exploding Damage to [the] Bldg $3850 [Insured by Edwin E.] Co[u]lter & [George W.] Kidder Ag[e]nt No 2 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $2500 No Incurance [sic] Bldg Owned By A. [Augustus] M. Mason Tenant T. H. Connery used 2- 3 Gal Ex[tinguishers] 4 W. Property Involved $65000 One Story Frame Bldg Water Perssure [sic] 100-100-100-100-100 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 815 pm Dis[tance] 13 Bl[oc]ks

81 Alarms during 1907.

JAN[UARY] 1908

Thur 9 Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of Eulcud [East Euclid] Ave & [South] Elm St time 115 pm Alarm Over Box 17 1st Cause[d] [by] B[u]rning Trash in [the] Alley No Damage W Water Perssure [sic] 90-100-100-100 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 130 pm Dis[tance] 16 B[locks]

Sat 11 Called to 309 North Locust St time 10K [10:00] am Cause[d] By [a] Gas Jet [exploding] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone No Damage to [the] Blag [building] or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By Dr. Cha[rle]s Hunter Tenant [?] 1st 2 Story Brick Bldg Gas Jet [was] in [the] Celler [sic] W In [the] Boiler Room Value $25,000. Water Pressere [sic] 95-95 lbs Ret[u]rned] to [the] Dept [at] 1045 am Dis[tance] 5 Bl[oc]ks

Wen 15 Called to 605½ East 7[th] St 1205 pm. Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Spark from [the] Flew [sic] Damage 4 W to [the] Bldg $2.00 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By [the] Phillips Bro[thers] Tenant W W Lamar Water Perssure [sic] 95-100-100 One Story Frame Bldg Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 1220 pm Value, $1000. Dis[tance] 18 Bl[ocks]

7 27 Jan[uary] - 1908

Wen 23 Called to Lake Side [Lakeside] School Time 11K [11:00] am Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [an] Over heat [sic] Furnace Set[t]ing Fire to Wood Around [the] register. No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Damaged None. 2 W Imcrance Agents Value- $18,000. Laied [sic] 500 feet of hose - 2 Story Brick Water Perssure [sic] 80-95-100-100 Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 1130 am Dis[tance] 28 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 25 Called to 119 East 3rd St Time 650 am Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Spark From [the] Chimney in [the] room No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Damage to [the] Bldg. None. - Incred [Insured by] By [Robert E.] Carlton & 1 W Greeff [Albert E. Greef] Bldg Owned By N. Cowhnour [Coughenour]. Tenant K. D. Jacobs 2 Story Brick Bldg [used as a] Livery Stable And Hack & Transfer Lime [Line] Laied [sic] 400 Feet of hose [Used] 1- 12 [foot] Ladder Property Involved $20000 Water Perssure 100-100-100-100-100 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 715 am Dis[tance] 4 Bl[oc]ks

Sun 26 Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 4[th] St [and North] B Way [Broadway] Old Op[e]ra house time 140 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by a] Chicken B[u]rning on [a] Stove in Room 21- 3rd floor No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s 4 W Bldg Owned By La[n]yon & Co 3 Story Brick Bldg Water Perssure [sic] 90-95 lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 150 pm Dis[tance] 1 Bl[oc]k

28 Jan[uary] 1908

Tue 28 Called 602 N. Locust St time 1150 am Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Got [the] Alarm for 206 Smelter Ave By Mistake Cause of [the] Alarm [The] Flew [sic] Catching [fire] No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg 4 W Owned and Occiped [sic] By Dr [G. Ivan] Pohek One Story Frame Bldg. Value - $3,000. Water Perssure 95-95 [lbs] Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 12K [12:00] pm Dis[tance] 21 Bl[oc]ks

7 Alarms in January.

Feb[ruary] 1 – 1908

Mon 3 Called to [the] Corner of [West] 1[st] St & [North] Warren St Time 1155 am Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Mo-Po [Missouri-Pacific Railway] Engine Set[t]ing fire to [the] 3 W Grass No Damage Water Perssure [sic] 80-100-105 lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 1215 p.m Dis[tance] 25 Bl[oc]ks

Tu[e]s 4 Called to [the] Corner of [West] 3rd St & [North] Pine Red Men hall time 1120 am Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Boards Catching fire [that were] B[u]rning to[o] close To [a] Gasloin [sic] Stove No Damage to [the] Bldg 3-W Or Cont[ent]s 2 Story Brick Bldg $25,000. No Water Perssure [sic] Taken Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1140 am Dis[tance] 3 Bl[oc]k[s]

Sat 22 Called to 405 West For[e]st Ave time 810 am Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Lady Lighting [a] 2 W Match [and] Set[t]ing fire to [some] Clothes in [a] Closet No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned And Occiped [sic] By John Bol[l]ing two Story Frame [building] Water Perssure [sic] 100-95-100 [lbs.] Value, $700. Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept. [at] 825 am Dis[tance] 22 B[locks]

4 29 Feb[ruary] 1908

Wen 26 Called to 512 N. B-Way [Broadway] time 945 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Fire Dropeing [sic] Out of [a] Stove on[to] [the] Floor Catching Fire Damage to [the] Bldg $2.00 No Damage To [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned by Frank Linskie [Linski] Tenant Charley Bell Second hand Store 4 W One Story Brick Bldg Laied [sic] 200 Feet of hose [Used] 1- 3 - Gal Ex[tinguisher] No Water Perssure [sic] Taken Total Value $5000 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1005 pm Dis[tance] 4 B[locks]

Average [water] Pressure for Feb[ruary]. - 97 lbs. 4 Alarms in February.

March, 1908.

MON.- 2- Called to 121 East 21[st Street] time 320 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Childern [sic] No 2 Playeing [sic] with Matches [and] set[ting] fire to [some] clotheing [sic] In [a] Closet Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]25.00 4 W Incued [Insured] By [Robert E.] Carlton & [Albert E.] Greef No Damage To [the] Bldg Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By Albert Garett [James A. Garriott] Laied [sic] 250 feet Used 2-3-Gal Ex[tinguishers] Property in Volved [sic] $1200 One Story Frame Bldg Water Persseur [sic] 95-100-100-100-100-100 lbs Retu[r]ned] to [the] Dept [at] 340 pm Station No 2- Dis[tance] 16 Bl[oc]ks

Wen 4- Called to 910 East 16[th] St time 905 am Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Chair Catching Fire [that was] to[o] Close to [a] Stove No Damage No 2 to [the] Bldg Tennant [sic] H. [Herbert] Doyle Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $200 No Incuance [insurance] Property Involved $600 00 4 W One Storry [sic] Frame Bldg Water Perssure [sic] 90-100-100-100 [lbs.] Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 935 am Station No 2 Dis[tance] 18 B[locks]

30 March - 1908

Fri 6 Called to 506 West 5[th] St time 1155 am Alaram [sic] Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Bu[rn]ing Trash No Damage 3 W Water Perssure [sic] 95-100-100 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1210 pm Dis[tance] 12 B[locks]

Thur 19 Called to [the] Y[ards] on [the] KCS Ry [Kansas City Southern Railway] South of 4[th] St Could not Reach with Appar[a]tus time 605 am Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Tramps Setimg [sic] Fire to Box Cars Owned By KCS Ry. Two cars burned. Loss, $600. 1-st W Valwe [sic]of [the] property involved (8 Cars), $4000. Water Perssure [sic] 100-100-100 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 625 am Dis[tance]. 13 Bl[oc]ks

Fri 20 Called to [the] Cornner [sic] [West] 6[th] St [and North] B-Way [Broadway] in [the] Alley on [the] West Side time 1220 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Bu[r]ning Trash Catching Fire to Bill Boards [sic] No Damage 3 w. Property Imvolved [sic] $2000 Laied [sic] 200 feet hose. - Used One stream. Water Persseure [sic] 90-100 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1230 pm Dis[tance]. 6 Bl[oc]ks

Mon 23 Called to [the] Alley Between 3[rd]- 4[th] St West of [North] B-Way [Broadway] time 1245 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Boy Setimg [sic] fire to [a] Loade [sic] Of hay on [a] Waggon [sic] Belon[g]ing to 2-W G. E. Palmer No Damage to [the] waggon [sic] $2.00 Hay Totel [sic] loss $1000 No Imcurance [insurance] Laied [sic] 500 feet of hose - Used one stream. Water Perssue [sic] Not Taken. Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 245 pm Valaue [sic] of [the] Hay & Waggon [sic] $35 Respon[d]ed to [the] call with [the] Hose Waggon [sic] Dis[tance]. 2 B[locks]

9 31 March 1908

Mon 23 Called to 206 West Kans[as] Ave Time 217 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By B[u]rning] Trash Set[t]ing Fire to [a] Barn Belon[g]ing to [?] Johnson Tenant Georg[e] Hobson No Damage To [the] Bldg No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 2-W No Imcurance [insurance] Used 2-3 Gal Ex[tinguishers] One Story Fram[e] Barn Valaue [sic] [$]2500 Water Perssure [sic] 80-100-100-100 [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 245 pm Dis[tance] 17 Bl[oc]ks

Wen 25 Called to [the] Alley Between 4[th]- [and] 3[rd] St on [the] West side of [North] B Way [Broadway] time 1110 pm Verbel [sic] Alarm Cause[d] [by] B[ur]ning Trash Setimg [sic] fire to 2 Old Raad [sic] Waggons [sic] 2 W Belon[g]ing to [Charles E.] Beck & [Clyde H.] Hill Damage To [the] Waggons [sic] $5 No Inncuance [insurance] Used 1-3 Gal Ex[tinguisher] Property Innvolved [sic] $20 Water Perssure [sic] Not Turned in Ret[u]rned [to the department at] 1120 am [Distance] 1-Bl[oc]k

Thur 26 Called to 110 West 5[th] St time 330 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause, CARELESS. WITH MATCHES Damage to [the] Bldg $15000 Owned By By [Willard H.] Daley & [Edward E.] Fazier Imcred [Insured] By Walter Beard [Baird] [and] [Robert E.] Carlton & Greff [Albert E. Greef] Cont[ent]s Owned By Bowers 3 W. & Jeniks No Imcrance[insurance] on [the] Cont[ent]s Loss $14500 Laied [sic] 1000 feet of hose 2 lines 500 feet Each [Used] 1- 12 [foot] Ladder 2 Story Brick [building used as a] Livery Barn & Transfer & Hack-Lime [line] No Water Persser [sic] Taken - 2 Streams. Property Imvolved [sic] $40,000 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 440 pm Dis[tance] 4 Bl[oc]ks

9 Alarms in March.

32 April, 1908.

Sat 4 Called to 202 East Parke [Park] Ave time 920 am Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [an] Open Gas Jet No Damage Property Owned and Occiped [sic] By E. [Elbert] W. Alberty 1-W- 2 Story Frame Bldg Value - $5,000. Water Perssure [sic] 90-100-100-100-100 [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 940 am Dis[tance]. 19 Bl[oc]ks

Fri 10 Called 214 N. B[road]way time 9 Pm Alarm Over Tel[e]phone Cause By Plum[b]ers Lamp Being left to[o] close to [the] rear of [a] Dryer Room Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $7500 Incued [Insured] by [George W.] Kidder & [Edwin E.] Co[u]lter Cont[ent]s Owned By 1-W [Burrell N.] Ryan & [Edward] Brooks Damage to [the] Bldg [$]12500 Incued [Insured] By [Robert E.] Carlton & [Albert H.] Greef Bldg Owned By Mrs [?] Cromwell 2 Story Brick Bldg Totel [sic] Valaue [sic] $12000 Laid 200 feet hose - 1 stream. Water Perssure [sic] 100-100-110-100 [lbs.] Av[erage] 103 [lbs.] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 925 pm (White Star [Steam] Laundry.) Dis[tance] 4-Bl[oc]ks

Sun 12 Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 7[th] St [and North] Joplin Ave. (702- N. JOPLIN.) Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own ] Damage time 235 am to [the] Cont[ent]s $1000 Partley [sic] Covered By Inc [insurance] $400.W. B. Travers Agent Cont[ent]s O[w]ned By W. [Wilson] G. Cronister Second Hand Store One Story Bldg O[w]ned By [Robert E.] Carlton & Greeff [Albert H. Greef] 4 W Inc [Insured] By Same Damage to [the] Bldg $60000 Laied [sic] Lines of hose 1st [line] 250 [feet] - 2d [line] 400 [feet] - 2 Streams Water Perssure [sic] 90-100-100-100-100-105-100-100 [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept. [at] 5K [5:00] am Property Involved $2000 Dis[tance] 13 Bl[oc]ks

5 33 April [1908]

Sat 18 Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 3[rd] St [and North] Locust St Cresant [Crescent] Hotel time 425 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause, Carelessness with Matches starting fire in [a] Closet [and] Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Bldg Damage to [the] Bldg $500 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $500 No Ins[urance] 1-W Property Owned and Occiped [sic] By Dr. Cha[rle]s Hunter Laied [sic] 500 feet hose 2 Story Brick Bldg Valaue [sic] $25,000 Water Perssure 80-100-100-100 [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 5K [5:00] pm Dis[tance] 5 Bl[oc]ks

Mon 20 Called to 1020 N. Rouse Ave time 950 am. Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Boys & Matches Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $1000 No Damage to [the] Bldg Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By M. J. White One Story 4W Frame Barn No Ins[urance] Valaue [sic] $10000 Water Perssure [sic] 90-100-100-100 [lbs] No. 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept. [at] 1040 am Dis[tance] 24 Bl[oc]ks Station No 2

Average Fire [water] Pressure for April – 100 lbs. 5 Alarms in April.

34 4 May 1908

May 19 Called to 1016 East 13[th] St time 345 pm TUE. Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Defect[ive] Flew [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg $400 No Damage To [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By J. Murphey [Murphy] 4 W Tenant W. F. Wilson No Inc [insurance] One Story No 2 Frame Bldg Value $80000 X Water Perssure [sic] 100-100-105-100-100 90-100-100-100 lbs Ret[u]rned to Dept No 2 [at] 410 pm Dis[tance] 24 B[locks]

May 20 Called to [West] 12[th] St & [North] Olive St time 2K [2:00] am WED. Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Rail Ties On fire Cause[d] By Tramps Damage [to the rail] Ties Char[r]ed º Owned by [the] Frisco Ry [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] Co[mpany] 3-W Property Involved $60000 Laied 550 feet hose No. 2 Returned to [the] Dept [at] 235 am No 2 - One stream. and No Water Persser [sic] Taken No 1 Got [the] Alarm on No. 1 East 7[th] St [by] Mistake - No. 1-DIS[TANCE]. 27 BKS. - No. 2 - Dis[tance] 19 Bl[oc]ks

May 31 Called to 606 West 4[th] St time 345 am Alarm SUN. Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg $50000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $40000 Inc [Insured] By L. [Luther] Taylor Owned & Occiped [sic] By G. S. Krichem 3-W Laied [sic] 350 feet hose 2 Story Frame Bldg - 1 stream. Total Value $2000 Water Persseure [sic] 90-100-100-100-105-105 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 435 am Dis[tance] 10 Bl[oc]ks

May 31 Called to 707 N Elm St time 1025 pm Alarm SUN. Over [the] Tel[e]phon[e] Cause[d] By [a] Kersone [sic] Lamp Exploding Damage to [the] Bldg. $35. Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $50. 4 W Inc By No Ins[urance]. Owned By Mrs[.] Frank La[n]yon Tenant D. S. Josling [Joslin] Laied [sic] 350 feet [Used] 1-12 [foot] 1-16 [foot] Ladders Property Involved $80000 - 1 Stream. Water Perssure [sic] 100-100-110-100-105-100-105 lbs -[Distance] 12 b[locks] Ret[u]rned] to [the] Dept [at] 11K [11:00] pm (MRS. JOSLIN JUMPED FROM SECOND STORY, AND SUSTAINED A FRACTURED LEG. Average [water] Pressure for May 100#

35 June, 1908.

TUE.- 2- Called by telephone to [the] Headlight building, [West] 7th and [North] Broadway, at 9.05 p.m. Cause, burning meat on [a] gas-stove in 4 W. Room 21, second floor, occupied by J. H. Garbert. Building owned by Moore Bros. - No damage to [the] building or contents. - Laid 200 ft. hose. - Ret’d [Returned] to [the] station [at] 9.20 p.m. - Dis[tance].- 7 blocks. Water Pressure - 100 lbs.

THUR.- 11- Called to 515 West For[e]st Ave. Time 445 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause [d] By [a] Spark from [the] Flew [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg $12450 Inc [Insured] By E. [Elbert] A. Alberty No Damge to [the] Cont[ent]s 2-W Bldg Owned By E A Brown Tenant M. R. Kirem Laied [sic] 600 feet hose [Used] 1-16 [foot] Ladder 1- Stream Property Involved $120000 One Story Frame [building] Water Perssure [sic] 90-100-100-105-100-100-95-100-100 [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 530 pm Av.[erage water pressure] 99 lbs. Dis[tance] 25 b[locks].

Mon 15 Called to 1803 N Elm St time 930 am Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own No 2 Damage to [the] Bldg $46.05 cts Owned By 4-W Mrs. Nora Gainer Inc [Insured] By [James B.] Smith & [Con A.] Miller Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]2500 Tenant H. L. Farchild [H. W. Fairchild] No Inc [Insurance] on [the] Cont[ent]s Laied 400 feet hose 1- Stream [Used] 1-10 [foot] Ladder Water Persseur [sic] 100-105-105-100-100-100-100 lbs Property Involved $120000 One Story Av.[erage waer pressure] 101 [lbs] Frame Bldg Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1005 pm [Distance] 8 Bl[oc]ks

36 4 June 30 - 1908

June 30 Called to 503 N- Elm St time 1005 am Tu[e]s Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Boys And Matches No Damage to [the] Bldg Or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By John Schoslokey Tenant F. F. Seitz One Story Frame Barn 4-W Value $10000 Used 1- 3 Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water Persseur [sic] 90-95 [lbs] Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 1015 am Dis[tance] 7 Bl[oc]ks Average [water] Pressure - June-98 lbs. 4 Alarms in June. July 1- 1908 Sat 4 Called to 1602 N. Locust St time 815 am Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Fire Crackers B[u]rning [that were] Thrown on [the] Roof of [the] house setimg [sic] Fire No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By J. T. Moor[e] Tenant 4-W L. Gwin [Guinn] Imcred [Insured] By [James B.] Smith & [Con A.] Miller One Story Frame Bldg Value $1000 No 2 Water Perssure [sic] 95-95 lbs - Av[erage]. 95 lbs. Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 825 am Dis[tance] 6 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 4 Called to 203 West Eulied [Euclid] Ave time 1K [1:00] pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[u]rning Trash No Damage. 2 W. Water Persseu [sic] 100-95-95-85 lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 120 pm Dis[tance] 13 Bl[oc]ks Sun 5 Called [to] 1402 N Smelter time 1225 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg [$]1500 No Damage No 2 to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Inc [Insured] by E[lbert] A Alberty Owned And Occipid [sic] [by] Charley [Charles L.] Sprag[g] [Used] 1- 3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] 4-W 1-10 [foot] Ladder Value $150000 One-story frame dw[el]l[in]g Water Perssure [sic] 95-100-100-100-95 Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 1250 pm Dis[tance] 6 Bl[oc]ks

37 July 5-. 1908

Sun 5 Called to 309 East 9[th] St time 105 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]ow[n] Damage to [the] Bldg. $53.50. Inc [Insured] By [?] Bldg Owned By C. H. Smith Tenant J. [John] Brennan. Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Water $75. 4 W. No In[suran]c[e] H.&L. No 2 Laied [sic] 250 feet hose - 1 stream. [Used] 1-16 [foot] Ladder 1- 3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] (No. 2.) No. 1 No 1- Laied [sic] 250 feet hose But did not And No. 2 use it Value $2000 One-story frame dw[el]l[in]g. Water Persseur [sic] 95-100-100 [lbs] No 1- Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 125 pm No. 1 Dis[tance] 18 Bl[oc]ks No 2 [returned] to [the department] [at] 150 pm [No.] 2 [Distance] 12 Bl[oc]ks

Mon 6 Called to 309 West 9[th] St time 455 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by] Boys And Matches Set[t]ing fire to Trash 3-W No Damage Laied [sic] 850 feet hose One Stream Water Perssure [sic] 95-100-90 [lbs] Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 525 pm Dis[tance] 14 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 11 Called to 1311 East 5[th] St time 320 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unkoun [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg $300.- Damage to [the] 4 W. Cont[ent]s $25. Bldg Inc. [Insured] By Wood & Armstrong No Inc [insurance] on [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Ouned [sic] and Occippid [sic] By Mrs. Mol[l]ie Myers One Story Frame Bldg Value $50000 Laied [sic] 1000 feet of hose One Stream Water Perssure [sic] 60-95-100-100-100-105-100 [lbs] Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 4K [4:00] pm Dis[tance] 36 Bl[oc]ks

38 July, 1908.

Wed. 15th- Called to 303 N- Pine St time 915 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Stove Pipe in Contract [sic] With Woodwork Damage to [the] Bldg $3930 Inc [Insured] By [James B.] Smith & [Con A.] Miller 2-W No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s By [the] Fire $5 - Damage By Water No Inc [insurance.] Bldg Ouned [sic] By John Beasley Tenant LAD Guy Davis Laied [sic] 250 feet Hose One Stream [Used] 1- 30 [foot ladder] - 2- 3 gal Extinguisher[s] 2 Story Frame Bldg Value $250000 Water Perssure [sic] 100-105-100-90-90-90 [lbs] Av[erage pressure] 95 lbs Wed. 15 - Was Called to [the] Bldg at 12K [12:00] pm [Used] 1-30 - [foot] Ladder 2 W. 1-3 Gal Ex[tinguisher] Alarm Not turned in Not[i]fied Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 950 pm - 1220 am - Verbal Alarm. - [Distance] 3 Bl[oc]ks

Fri 17 Called to 507 N- Grand Time 657 am Alarm Over Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Spark From [a] K-C-S. [Kansas City Southern Railway] Swit[c]h Engine Damage To [the] Bldg $4500 Inc [Insured] By D. [Dennis] J. Stwores [Stower] 4-W Bldg Owned [by] A. L. Dwiest Tenant O. E. French Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $5 No Inc. [insurance] Laied [sic] 650 feet hose 1-Stream Used 1-20 [foot] Ladder One Story Frame Bldg Values $90000 Water Perssure [sic] 100-100-105-105-105 lbs Av[era]g[e] [water pressure] 103 [lbs] Returned to [the] Dept [at] 725 am Dis[tance] 12 Bl[oc]ks

Fri 17 Called to 521- N- B-Way [Broadway] time 1235 pm Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By B[u]rning Trash in Alley No Damage Laied [sic] 300 feet hose 1- Stream 3-W Water Perssure [sic] 100-100 lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 1245 pm Dis[tance] 6 Bl[oc]ks

39 July 1908

Mon 20 Called to 1901 N- B-Way [Broadway] time 140 am Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone ] Cause Unkoun [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg $60000 Damage to [the] Fix[tures] $26500 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $65000 Bldg Owned and Occipped [sic] By Gus [August] Hulet 3 W. Grocery Store Laied [sic] 2 lines of hose No 2 Laied [sic] 500-feet No 1 - Laied [sic] 450 feet No.1 No 1- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 230 am (2 Streams.) And No. 2. No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 305 am (Truck, didn’t go) Property Involved $180000 One Story Frame Bldg. Water Perssure [sic] 100-105-105-105-105-105-105-105 [lbs] Incired [Insured] By [Robert E.] Carlton & Greeff [[Albert H.] Greef] Dis[tance] No 1 - 30 b[locks]. [Distance] No 2- 14 b[locks].

Mon. 20 - Called to 111 N. Joplin Av[e]. At 4.30 P.M. Telephone Alarm. - Two-story frame barn, owned and occupied by Geo[rge]. Smith. Cause of fire, incendiarism. Damage to [the] building, $85.00 Insured by [George W.] Kidder & [Edwin E.] Coulter. 1 W. No damage to [the] contents. Value of [the] property, $200. Laid 500 ft. hose, using one stream. Raised 30 ft. ladders. Ret’d [Returned] to [the] station at 5.15 P.M. - [Water] Pressure - 90-95-105-105-105-105- 100-105-100 [lbs.]- Av.[erage water pressure] 101 lbs. - Dis[tance]. 12 bl[oc]ks.

Wed. 22 - Called to Cumiskey’s [Steam] Laundry, 614 N. Bdwy. [Broadway], at 2.50 P.M. - Telephone Alarm. - Fire [started] in [a] one-story brick boiler-room adjoining [the] laundry, caused by Wood Worke [sic] Being to[o] close to [the] Boiler No damage. Value of property endanger- 4 W. ed, $15,000. - Laid 250 ft. hose. Used [1]- 16 ft. ladder. No. 2 did not report at headquarters. Ret’d [Returned] to [the] station at 3.10 P.M. [Water] Pressure - 60-100-110 [lbs.]- Av.[erage pressure] 90 lbs. - Dis[tance]. 6 bl[oc]ks. Building owned by A. [Albert] H. Greef. Occupied by Francis Cumiskey.

40 July, 1908

Wed. 22.- Called to Stanton & Lindburg Packing Co.’s plant on 4th st., west of [the] city limits, at 10.40 P.M. Telephone alarm. Two and three-story brick packing-house, owned and occupied by above firm. Cause of fire, unknown. Damage to [the] building $ [?] Insurance on [the] bldg., $16,367. - Damage to [the] contents, $ [?] Insurance on [the] contents, $29,043.50 WEST Value of [the] property involved, $60,000. OF CITY. Entire dept. was called out. - Laid 2750 ft. hose from [a] hydrant at [West] 4th and [North] Warren sts., later changing [the] line to a private No. 1 hydrant at Hull & Dillon’s plant. AND No. 2. Used one stream. No. 1 hose wagon made [a] second trip for hose. [The] Street car ran over [the] hose, causing much trouble. There was [a] delay in giving the alarm to Station No. 2. Hose [wagon] No. 1 laid 1800 ft. hose; Hose [wagon] No. 2 laid 1000 ft. hose, and used 30 ft. ladders. [The Hook & Ladder] Truck returned to [the] station at 11.10 p.m. Hose [wagon No.] 1 returned at 2.40 a.m. Hose [wagon] 2 ret’d [returned] to headquarters at 10.30 am. July 23 Distance travelled by truck, 2½ miles; by Hose [wagon] 1, 5 miles; by Hose [wagon] 2, 3½ mi. Thur. 23.- 11.15 A.M. - Recalled to [the] above fire. No. 2 went and laid 1750 ft. hose from Hull & Dillon’s, and men from No. 1 worked at [the] fire till 6 P.M. (No. 2 ret’d [returned] WEST to its station after laying [a] line.) [The] Line was left at [the] fire OF CITY. in charge of workmen until Friday (24th) [at] 3 P.M., when No. 2 picked it up. Men from No. 1 worked No. 2 from 1 to 3 P.M. Friday. No. 2 travelled 8 miles. Total time worked on [the] fire: No. 1, 12 hours; No. 2, 12 hours. - Water Pressure not recorded.

41 July, 1908 Wed. 29. - 5.25 P.M. – Called by telephone to 1007 N. Walnut St. - One story frame barn, owned by E. Smith and occupied by W. [William] R. Stowers. Cause unknown. - Damage to [the] building, $15. 3 W. No damage to [the] contents. - No insurance. Value, $25. - Laid 350 ft. hose, using one stream. Ret’d [Returned] to [the] station [at] 5.53 P.M. [Water] Pressure -110-110-105-105- Av [erage pressure] 108 lbs. - Dis[tance]. 17 bl[oc]ks.

Thur 30 Called to the Cornner [sic] of 23[rd] St & [North] B Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone time 1130 pm Cause Unkoun [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg $10000 No Inc [insurance.] Damage 4 W To [the] Cont[ent]s $5000 Bldg Owned and Occ[u]p[i]ed By L. Demow [Demo] One Story Frame Bldg. TOTAL LOSS. No 2 Laied [sic] 1050 feet of hose One stream.- VALUE - $150. Water Persseur [sic] 100-105-105-105-105 lbs. Av.[erage pressure] 106 # Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 1230 am Dis[tance] 22 Bl[oc]ks

Average [Water] Pressure for July - 98 lbs. Hose [wagon] #1 laid 6650 ft. hose at 11 fires. [Hose wagon No.] 2 [laid] 4550 [feet hose at] 5 [fires] Total hose laid - 11,200 ft. at 13 [fires] [Total hose] used - 10,700 [feet at] 12 [fires] 17 Alarms in July.

42 August, 1908

Mon. 3 - 10.40 A.M. - Called by telephone to 405 N. Water St. - Cause, defective chimney. One and one-half story frame dwelling, owned By [James B.] Smith & [Con A.] Miller and occupied by M. B. 4 W. Evans. - Damage to [the] building, $25. - Insured. No damage to [the] contents. - Value of [the] property, $700. Returned to [the] station, 11.20 A.M. - Dis[tance]. 40 bl[oc]ks. Water Pressure - 105-105-50- Av.[erage water pressure]-87 lbs.

Wed. 5 - 6.45 A.M. - Called by telephone to 204 W. 10th St. - Cause, unknown. - One-story frame dwelling, owned by A. [Alexander] Besse. - Vacant.- Damage to [the] building, $5. 3 W. Value, $150. Used one 6-gal. and one 3-gal. Extinguisher. Ret’d [Returned] to [the] station, 7.10 A.M. Water Pressure -105-105-105-105-105- Av.[erage pressue] 105 lbs.- Dis[tance]. 14 b[locks].

Thur. 6 - 3.25 A.M. - Called by telephone to 409 E. 10th St. - Cause, unknown. - One-story frame dwelling, owned by W. H. Caffey and occupied by J. [James C.] Campbell. - Damage to [the] building, $800. Insured by D. J. Stowers. - Damage 4 W. to [the] contents, $150. Insured by W. [Willard] B. Francis. Value of [the] property, $1350. - Laid 400 ft. hose, using one stream. Used [1-] 16 ft. ladder. Re- turned to [the] station, 4.25 A.M. - Dis[tance]., 20 blks. [Water] Pressure- 105 lbs. straight.

Thur. 6 - 7.20 P.M. Called by telephone to 654 E. 21st. Cause, burning soot in chimney. No damage. 4 W. One-story frame dwelling, owned and occupied by No. 2 J. F. Hull. - Ret’d [Returned] to [the] station, 7.35 P.M. - Dis[tance]. 20 b[locks]. [Water] Pressure -90-110-80- Av.[erage water pressure] 93 lbs.

43 August, 1908. Tue. 11 - 9.10 A.M. - Called by telephone to [the] corner [East] 4th and [North] Water Sts. Cause, defective stovepipe. - One-story frame dwelling, owned EAST by [James B.] Smith & [Con A.] Miller and occupied by Ben OF CITY Updyke. - Damage to [the] bldg., $5. Insured By [James B.] Smith & [Con A.] Miller. - No damage to [the] contents. Value of [the] property, $60000 Ret’d [Returned] to [the] station, 9.35 A.M. - [Water] Pressure, 105 lbs. straight. - Dis[tance]. 38 b[locks].

Thur. 13 - 11.05 P.M. - Called by verbal alarm to 1401½ N. Joplin Av. - Cause, incendiarism. One-story frame grocery-store, owned by 4 W. L. H. Lachley and occupied by M. A. Wil- liamson. No damage. Contents insured No. 2 by [Willard B.] Francis & [George B.] Watkins and [Jacob C.] Armstrong. Value of [the] property, $3000. - Laid 150 ft. hose. Used 1 3-gal. extinguisher. - Ret’d [Returned to the station], 11.35 P.M. [Water] Pressure, 110 lbs. Dis[tance]. 2 b[locks].

Fri. 14 - 6 A.M. - Called by telephone to [the] corner [of] [East] 20th St. and [North] Michigan Av. - Cause, scaf- folding in contact with [a] smoke stack. 4 W. One-story brick power-house, owned and occupied by [the] Joplin & Pittsburg R[ailwa]y. Co[mpany]. No. 2 No damage. Value of [the] property, $80000. Returned [to the station], 6.30 A.M. [Water] Pressure, 105 lbs.- Dis[tance]. 16 b[locks].

Sat. 15 - 11.48 A.M. - Called by telephone to 724 E. 18th St. - Cause, boys and matches. - One- 4 W. story frame barn, owned by W. Carmony. Premises vacant. - No damage. Value, $100. No. 2 Used one 3-gal. extinguisher. - Returned [to the station at] 12 m. [noon] - [Water] Pressure, 110 lbs. Dis[tance]. 14 b[locks].

44 August, 1908

Sun. 16 - 4.45 P.M. - Called by telephone to [the] Stanton & Lindburg Packing Co[mpany].’s plant on 4th st., west of [the] city limits. Cause, rekindling of ruins from [the] former fire in [a] two and three-story brick packing WEST house, owned and occupied by [the] above OF CITY named firm. Damage to [the] building $50000. Damage to [the] contents - None. No insurance. Value $1000. Hose [wagon] No. 1 alone responded, laying 1500 ft. hose from [a] private hydrant at Hull & Dillon’s packing house, using one stream. Ret’d [Returned] to [the] station, 10.30 P.M. Average Water Pressure, 107 lbs. - Dis[tance]. 2½ MI[LES].

Tue. 18 - 2.25 P.M. - Called by telephone to 705 E. 13th St. - Cause, defective chimney. One-story frame dwelling, owned by 4 W. Frank Mason and occupied by John Metor. - Damage to [the] building, $2. - No No. 2 damage to [the] contents. Value - $1200. - Used One 3-gal. extinguisher and one 10 ft. ladder. Ret’d [Returned] to [the] station, 2.40 P.M. – Average [water] Pressure - 103 lbs.- Dis[tance]. 11 b[locks]. Thur. 20 - 7.40 P.M. - Called by telephone to 206 E. Washington Av. - Cause, careless handling of matches. - One-story frame dwelling, owned by J. Vivian and occupied by Ja[me]s. Turner. 1 W. Damage to [the] building - $$15000 [sic] [Damage to the] contents - $201.00 Insured by [Willard B.] Francis & [George B.] Watkins. Value - $1500. - Laid 600 ft. hose, using one stream. Used 3-gal extinguisher and [1-] 16 ft. ladder. Ret’d [Returned] to [the] station, 8.40 P.M. Average Water Pressure -106 lbs. - Dis[tance]. 22 b[locks].

13 45 August, 1908

Thur. 20 - 8.40 P.M. - Called by telephone to 703 N. Michigan Av. - Cause, explosion of [a] gasoline stove. - Two-story frame 4 W. boarding house, owned by Michael O’Toole and occupied by T. H. McGarvey. - No dam- No. 2 age. - Value - $2000. - Hose [wagon] No. 2 responded from No. 1 station, returning to No. 2 station at 9 P.M. - Water pressure -105 lbs. Dis[tance] 20 b[locks].

Mon. 31 - 2.55 A.M. - Called by telephone to [the] corner [of] 20th St. and [North] Michigan Av. - Cause, scaffold TOO NEAR [the] SMOKESTACK. One-story brick power-house, 4 W. owned and occupied by [the] Jopin & Pittsburg R[ailwa]y. Co[mpany]. Damage to [the] building, $1400.00 Damage to [the] No. 1 contents, $15000 Insured. AND Value of property, $80000 Hose No. 2 No. 2 laid 300 ft. hose, using one stream, and returned to [the] station at 4.30 a.m. - Dis[tance]. 16 b[locks]. Hose [wagon] No. 1 was called at 3.15 a.m., but laid no hose, returning at 3.55 a.m. - D is[tance]. 44 b[locks]. Three streams were thrown on [the] fire from [a] private 2 in[ch]. hose of railway company. [Water] Pressure - 105 lbs. - No. 2 used [1-] 20 ft. ladder.

Average [Water] Pressure for August - 104 lbs. 13 Alarms. (Hose [wagon No.] 1 responded to 7 [fires]; Hose [wagon No.] 2 responded to 7 [fires]; [Hook & Ladder] Truck responded to 5 [fires].) Hose [wagon No.] 1 laid 2500 ft. hose at 3 fires; Hose [wagon No.] 2 laid 450 ft. at 2 fires.

46 September, 1908.

Sat. 5 - 2.10 A.M. - Called by telephone to 715 N. Broadway. Cause, gas jet in contact with woodwork. One-story frame cobbler-shoe on wheels, owned and occupied 3 W. by G. [Garret] G. Van hall [Van Hall]. Damage to [the] shop, $5.00 Damage to [the] contents, $5.00 No insurance. Value, $500.00 Laid 250 ft. hose, using one stream. Returned [to the station at] 2.30 A.M. - Average Water Pressure, 100 lbs. Distance, 8 blocks.

Mon. 14 - 12.50 P.M. – Called by telephone to 1302 N. Grand Av[e]. Cause, explosion of gas escaping from [an] open pipe in [the] ceiling 4 W. of [a] one-story frame dwelling owned and No. 2 occupied by Henry Thomas. Damage to [the] building, $10.00 Damage to [the] contents, $15.00 Value, $1500. Used one 3-gal. extinguisher. Returned [to the station at] 1.20 P.M. - Average [water] Pressure, 103 lbs. - DIS[TANCE]. 6 B[locks]. Henry Thomas, Mrs. Henry Thomas and Mrs. R. Moore were severely burned. Mrs. Thomas died the following day.

THUR. 17 - 1.25 P.M. - Called by telephone to 102 N. Elm St. Cause, defective chimney. - One- story frame dwelling, owned by Jos[eph]. Babb and occupied by Dr. [John P.] Ryan. Damage to [the] building 1 W. $5.00. No damage to [the] contents. Value of [the] property, $500. Used one 3-gal. extinguisher and one 16-ft. ladder. Returned [to the station at] 1.45 P.M. - Average Water Pressure, 108 lbs. Distance, 11 blocks

47 September, 1908

Fri. 25 - 9.25 A.M. - Called by telephone to [the] corner [of] [East] 10th and [North] Joplin [streets]. Cause, burning grass. 4 W. No damage. Both stations responded No. 1 AND No. 2 Returned[to the station] at 9.40 A.M., and No. 1 at 9.45 A.M. [No.] 2. Average Water Pressure, 108 lbs. - Dist[ance]. - No. 1 - 19 blocks. Dist[ance]. - [No.] 2 - 9 [blocks]

Fri. 25 - 9.40 A.M. - Called by telephone to 304 W. 9th St. Cause, burning grass. No damage. 3 W. No. 2 responded, as No. 1 had not yet returned. No. 2. No. 2 returned [to the station] at 10 A.M. - Distance, 21 blocks.

MON. 28. - 11.30 A.M. - Called by telephone to 303 N. Broadway. Cause, burning soot in chimney. No damage. Two-story brick building, 2 W. owned by Peter Barani and occupied by M. A. Crudal (2d floor). Returned [to the station at] 11.40 A.M. – Dis[tance]. 3 b[locks]. Water Pressure, 105 lbs.

MON. 28. - 5.30 P.M. - Called by telephone to [the] corner [of] [East] 2d and [North] Broadway. Cause, incendiarism. Pile of shingles in [the] lumber yard of 1 W. J. A. Nuttman. Damage, $4.00 Insured by F. [Fred] W. Werner and [Robert E.] Carlton and [Albert H.] Greef. Value of [the] property involved, $9,000.00 Used one 6-gal. extinguisher. Returned [to the station at] 5.50 P.M. - [Water] Pressure, 110 lbs. - Dis. 5 blks.

TUE. 29 - 6.55 A.M. - Called by telephone to [the] corner [of East] 2d and [North] Broadway. Cause, incendiary. Pile of shingles in [the] lumber yard of J. A. Nuttman. Damage, $50. 1 W. Insured by [Robert E.] Carlton & [Albert H.] Greef and F. [Fred] W. Werner. Value of [the] property involved, $9,000.00 Laid 200 ft. hose. Used one stream. Returned [to the station at] 7.35 A.M. [Water] Pressure, 105 lbs. Distance 5 bl[oc]ks.

48 12 75 September, 1908.

Tue. 29. - 9 P.M. – Called by telephone to [the] corner [of] [West] 2d and [North] Olive Sts. - Cause, burning grass. 2 W. No damage. - Laid 250 ft. hose. Returned [to the station at] 9.25 P.M. - [Water] Pressure, 105 lbs. - Distance 9 b[locks].

Wed. 30 - 6.40 A.M. - Called by telephone to [the] corner [of] [West] 2d and [North] Broadway [Streets]. - Cause, tramps building [a] fire on [the] floor of [a] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] box car #12785. 1 W. Damage to [the] car, $25.00 Insured. (Car empty.) Value, $600.00 Laid 250 ft. hose. Used one stream. One section [of] hose burst during [the] fire. Returned [to the stationa at] 7.25 A.M. – [Water] Pressure, 105 lbs. Dis[tance]. 5 b[locks].

Wed. 30 - 2.10 P.M. - Called by telephone to [the] corner [of] [West] 7th and [North] Georgia St[reet]s. - Cause, burning grass. 3 W. No damage. - Returned [to the station at] 2.35 P.M. - Water Pressure, 104 lbs. Distance, 24 blks.

Wed. 30. - 6 P.M. – Called by telephone to 106 S. Elm St. - Cause, incendiarism. - Two-story frame barn, owned by [Robert E.] Carlton & [Albert H.] Greef and occupied by Frank Burgess. - Damage to [the] building, $100.00. Insured by Carlton & Greef. 1 W. Damage to [the] contents, $45.00 No Insurance. Flames spread across [the] alley, slightly damageing sheds on [the] west side. - Value of [the] property involved, $225.00 – Laid 450 ft. hose. Used one stream. - Returned [to the station at] 7.15 P.M. - Water Pressure, 105 lbs. Distance, 12 blks.

12 Alarms during September. - Average Water Pressure, 105 lbs.

49 October, 1908.

Thur. 1 - 12.40 P.M. - Called by telephone to E[ast]. Quincy Av., near [the] K.C.S. [Kansas City Southern] R[ailwa]y - Cause burning grass. - No damage. - Hose Wagon 1 W. No. 1 responded. - Returned [to the station], 1.50 P.M. No pressure called for. - Distance, 3½ miles.

Fri.- 2 - 3.05 P.M. - Called by telephone to 411 W. 3[r]d. St. - Cause, burning grass. - No dam- 2 W. age. - Hose Wagon No. 1 Responded. - Returned [to the station at] 3.23 P.M. - No pressure. Dis[tance]. 9 b[locks].

Sat.- 3 - 10.30 A.M. - Called by telephone to 706 N. Elm St. - Cause, burning grass. - No dam- 4 W. age. - Returned [to the station at] 10.42 A.M. - [Water] Pressure, 108 lbs. DIS[TANCE]. 12 b[locks].

Tue.- 6 - 2.55 P.M. - Called by telephone to 406 S. Locust St. - Cause, incendiarism. Two-story frame barn owned and occupied by L. M. Willis. 1 W. Damage to [the] building, $2000 [Damage to the] contents, $400 Value of [the] property, $250. - Laid 500 ft. hose, used one stream. Used 96 ft. ladders. Returned [to the station at] 4.10 P.M. - [Water] Pressure, 106 lbs. - Distance, 16 b[locks].

Thur 8 620 Am Called to 2[nd] St and [North] B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause, unknown. FRISCO [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] BOX CAR 28385 Hay in car afire. No 1-W. Damage to [the] Car. Em[p]ty Laied [sic] 300 feet hose 1 - stream. Value, $700. Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 645 am Water Perssure [sic] 100 lbs Value 60000 Dis[tance] 5 Bl[oc]ks

50 October, 1908.

Sat 10 1250 pm Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 10[th] St [and North] Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Burning Grass No Damage 4-W Water Perssure [sic] 80-105-105 lbs - [Average water pressure] 97 [lbs]. Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 115 pm Dis[tance] 19 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 10 205 pm Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 11[th] St [and North] Pine St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Burning Grass No Damage 1- 3 Gal Ex[tinguisher] 3-W Water Perssure [sic] 100-100-105 [lbs]- Av.[erage water pressure] 102 [lbs]. Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 2.40 PM Dis[tance] 16 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 10 325 P.M. Called to 214½ West 11[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by a] Spark from [a] Grass fire Setimg [sic] fire to [the] house Damage to [the] house $1.00 - No Damage 3-W to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By John Bolgrin Tenant W[illia]m Ly[t]tle Value $40000 One Story Frame Bldg Water Perssure [sic] 105-100-100-105 lbs - Av.[erage water pressure] 102 [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 355 P.M. Laied [sic] 550 feet hose No Water used. Dis[tance] 17 Bl[oc]ks

Mon 12 1045 AM Called to the [the] Cornner [sic] of [South] Joplin & [East] Jefferson Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by] B[u]rning Grass No Damage. 1-W Respon[d]ed to [the] Call with hose wagon No. 1. Water Persseur [sic] Not Turned in. Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1135 AM Dis[tance] 29 Bl[oc]ks

51 October, 1908.

Mon 12 1.45 PM Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of 1[st] St & [North] B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause, incendiarism. Damage to [the] Bldg $2500 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $6000 Bldg Owned By U. [Ulysses] G. Allen Occiped [sic] W. [William] C. Beck No Incurance [insurance]. Both Stations Respon[d]ed to [the] Call. No 1 - Laied [sic] 1-W 450 feet hose No 2 Laied [sic] 350 feet hose No 2 Ret[u]rned to No 1 - Station at 210 PM No. 1 No 1- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 3K [3:00] PM - 2 streams used. and No 2 Dis[tance] 34- Bl[oc]ks No 1- Dis[tance] 8 Bl[oc]ks No. 2 Water Perssure [sic] 100-105-105-110-105 [lbs] Ave[rage water pressure] 106 lbs One Story iorn [sic] Covered frame bu[i]lding. Value $12500

Tue 13 8.35 Am Called to the [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 7[th] St [and] [North] Mich[i]gan Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Defect[ive] Flue. No Damage. Bldg O[w]ned By 4 W Max[well] Leon Laied [sic] 250 feet hose Did not Use any water two Story Frame Bldg [St. James] (Hotel) Value $3500. Occupied by [Fred] Imhoff & [Joseph] Gudgel Water Persseur [sic] 110-105-105-105 lbs - [Average water pressure] 107 [lbs]. Returned to [the] Dept [at] 9.05 AM - Dis[tance] 19 Bl[oc]ks

Wen 14- 1.35 P-M- Called to the New Yards of the KCS [Kansas City Southern] R[ailwa]y. Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage to Box, Stock, Flat and Coal Cars $64,20000 Cars was [sic] Out Side of [the] City Limits. N.E. Could not reach them with hose to Do any OF CITY. Good. Laied [sic] 1100 feet of City hose [and] 1600 feet No.2. of KCS Ry hose But was unable to check Fire. Water Persseur [sic] 105 lbs. - One stream. Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept. [at] 425 pm Dis[tance] 28 Bl[oc]ks

52 October, 1908.

Thu[r] 15 9.20 A.M. Called to 807 West 8[th] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Bu[rn]ing Grass. No Damage. Respon[d]ed to [the] Call 3-W With hose Wagon No. 1. Water Persseur [sic] 110-105-105-110-105-105 lbs - [Average water pressure] 107 [lbs]. Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 9.50 A.M Dis[tance] 22 Bl[oc]ks

Thu[r] 15- 12 M. [Noon] - Called to 308 W. 3[r]d St. Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone. Cause B[u]rning Grass. No Damage. 2-W Respon[d]ed to [the] call with hose wagon No. 1. Water Persseur [sic] 110-110 lbs - Av.[erage water pressure] 110 lbs. Dis[tance] 6 Bl[oc]ks Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 12.20 PM

Thu[r] 15 12.10 P.M. Called to [the] corner [of West] 2[n]d and [North] Walnut St. Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phon[e] Cause B[u]rning Grass. No Damage. Rspon[d]ed to [the] Call with [the Hook & Ladder] 2-W Truck. Water Persseue [sic] 110-110 lbs. - Av.[erage water pressure] 110 lbs. Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept. [at] 1230 pm Dis[tance] 7 Bl[oc]ks

Thu[r] 15 3.05 P.M. Called to [the] Corner [East] 10[th] St. and [North] Tucker Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[u]rning Grass No Damage 4-W Water Persseure [sic] 105-105-105-105 lbs Av.[erage water pressure] 105 [lbs]. No. 2. Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 325 PM Dis[tance] 24 b[locks].

Fri 16 5.10 A.M. Called to 204 West 9[th] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[ur]ning Grass No Damage Laied [sic] 300 feet hose - 1 str[ea]m. 3-W Water Perssure [sic] Not Turned in Bell [Telephone] at [the City] Water Works [was] Out of Order Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept. [at] 5.30 AM Dis[tance] 11 Bl[oc]ks

53 October 1908

Fri 16- 10.40 A-M- Called to [West] 6[th] St & [North] B Way [Broadway] [to the] Reare [sic] of [the] Well[s] Fargo [& Co. Express] Office [108 West 6th St.] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone] Cause B[u]urning Trash in Alley No Damage Laied [sic] 350 feet hose. One Stream 3-W Water Perssure [sic] 105-105-90 lbs - [Average water pressure] 100 [lbs.] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1050 A-M- Dis[tance] 6 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 17 12.50 P-M- Called to 204 East 14[th] St Alarm Over Tel[e]phone Cause Bu[rn]ing Grass No Damage 4W Water Perssure 105-105-105 lbs - [Average water pressure] 105 [lbs.] No. 2. Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1.10 PM Dis[tance] 4 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 17 2.25 P.M. Called to 205 South Elm St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Bu[rn]ing Grass No Damage Laied [sic] 550 feet of hose One Stream. 1-W Water Persseue [sic] 110-110- lbs - [Average water pressure] 110 [lbs.] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 245 PM Dis[tance] 14 Bl[oc]ks

Sun 18 7.10 P.M. Called to 913 East 14[th] St Alarm Over Tel[e]phone Cause Bu[rn]ing Grass No Damage. 4 W Water Persseue [sic] 105-105-105-105-105 lbs - [Average water pressure] 105 [lbs.] No. 2. Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 735 P.M. Dis[tance] 16 Bl[oc]ks

Mon 19 10.12 A-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] Rose Ave and [South] Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Bu[rn]ing Grass No Damage 1-W Respon[d]ed to [the] call with hose wagon No. 1 Water Perssure [sic] 105-105 lbs - [Average water pressure] 105 [lbs]. Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1025 am Dis[tance] 15 Bl[oc]ks

54 28 October 1908

Mon 19 12.20 P-M- Called to 813 East 7[th] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Bu[r]ning Grass Caused By [a] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] E[n]gine No Damage 4 W. Laied [sic] 350 feet hose One Stream Water Persseue [sic] 105-105-105-105-105-105 lbs - [Average water pressure] 105 [lbs.] Returned to [the] Dept [at] 1255 pm Dis[tance] 23 Bl[oc]ks

Wen 21 1.50 P-M- Called to 808 East 7[th] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[u]rning Grass 4-W No Damage No. 2 Water Persseure [sic] No[t] Taken Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 215 pm Dis[tance] 24 Bl[oc]k[s]

Sat 24 1.30 P-M- Called to [the] Corner of [West] 5[th] St [and North] B-Way [Broadway] [Henry J.] TOEVS-[John H.] ANDERSON DRY GOODS CO. Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone 3-W Cause Bu[rn]ing Out Sut [soot] in [the] store Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1.40 P-M- Dis[tance] 3 Bl[oc]ks

Fri 30- 6.35 p.m. Called to 123 East 4[th] St. and 121 [East 4th Street] Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg [at] 123 - $195.00 (INSURED.) Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [in the] Bldg [at] 123 [East 4th]- $2500 No Inc. [insurance]] Owned By W. J. Ka[e]merling Bldg Owned By H. L. Baxter Inc [Insured] By [James B.] Smith & [Con A.] Miller 4 W Bldg 121 [East 4th] - Owned By Antone Rotery Tenant Ralph Gorrell Damage to [the] Bldg None Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $7500 No. 1 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Property Involved $12,000. & No. 2. No 1 - Laied [sic] 2 Lines of hose One from [North] Locust & [East] 4[th] St - One from [North] Locust & [East] 5[th] St 300 - 400 feet [hose]- 1 - 28 [foot] Ladder - 2 streams used. No 2 Laied [sic] 550 feet hose [from North] Locust [and East]] 5[th] St No 2 Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 730 pm (2-story brick stores.) No 1 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 740 PM NO DIVISION WALL IN 2D STORY. Water Persseur [sic] NO. [Distance] No 1 - 3 Bl[oc]k[s] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone [Distance] No 2 - 27 Bl[oc]ks

55 October 1908

Sat 31 1.50 P.M. Called to 404 South Locust St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[ur]ning Grass 1-W No Damage Water Perssure [sic] 110-105 lbs. - Av.[erage water pressure] 108 [lbs]. Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 2 PM Dis[tance] 16 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 31 5.15 P-M- Called to [East] 9[th] St [and North] Farriur [Fairview] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[u]rning Grass No Damage 4W Water Persseue [sic] 100-105-105-105-105 lbs. - Av.[erage water pressure] 105# No. 2. Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 550 pm Dis[tance] 30 Bl[oc]k[s]

28 Alarms. - Av[erage water] Pressure - 105 lbs.

Nov[ember] 1908 Wen 4 11.25 A-M- Called to 1504 N- Grand Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause By [a] Defect[ive] Flew [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg $2500 No Damage to [the] 4 W Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By Robert Huntington. Tenant D. W. McCoy Inc [Insured by] Agent[s] [James B.]Smith & [Con A.] Miller No 2 Laied [sic] 550 feet hose, One Stream, [Used] 1-10 [foot] Ladder One Story Frame Bldg, Value $80000 Water Perssure [sic] 100-105-105- Av.[erage water pressure] 103 lbs. Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1145 am Dis[tance] 2 Bl[oc]ks

Fri 6 535 P-M- Called to 216 South B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Put[t]ing Coal on [a] Tar Roof [and] Set[t]ing fire to [the] Tar Roofing. SPONTANEOUS COMBUSTION. 2-W No Damage to [the] Bldg Bldg Owned By John Monts Tenant I Skinner. - One Stream. Laied [sic] 450 feet hose [Used] 1-28 [foot] Ladder two Story Brick Bldg Value $8000 Water Persseue [sic] 100-115-110-110 lbs. - Av.[erage water pressure] 109 lbs. Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 555 pm Dis[tance] 11 Bl[oc]ks

56 Nov[ember] 1908

Sat 7 3:05 p.m. Called to 309 West 9[th] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By B[u]r[n]ing Grass No Damage 3-W Water Persseue [sic] 100-110-110 lbs. Av.[erage water pressure] 107 lbs. Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 315 P.M. Dis[tance] 14 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 7 - 5.30 P.M. Called to 617 N. B Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by a] Trash Fire in [the] Basement No Damage to [the] Bldg 3-W Or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By A. B. Kirkwood Tenant M. [Murray] G. Bradie [Brady] Laied [sic] 350 feet hose But did not use water [Used] 1- 3 Gal Ex [extinguisher] Water Perssure [sic] 70-70 [lbs.] 2 Story Brick Bldg Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 550 pm Dis[tance] 7 Bl[oc]ks

Sun 8 6.10 P-M- Called to 506 East 20[th] - St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Fire in Out Side Closet Owned By J. A. Stuckey 4-W No Damage. Caused by children with matches. No 2 Water Perssure [sic] Av[erage]. 108 lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 623 pm Dis[tance] 13 Bl[oc]ks

Tue 10 5.18 A-M- Called to [the] Corner of [West] 8[th] St [and North] Pine St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[u]rning Grass No Damage 3 W Respon[d]ed to [the] call with [the] hose wagon Water Persseue [sic] 110-110-100 lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 535 am Dis[tance] 9 Bl[oc]ks

57 Nov[ember] 1908

Wen 11 255 P-M- Called to 708 N- Walnute [Walnut] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Spark From [the] Flew [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg $2500 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Laied [sic] 250 feet of hose But did not thro[w] water Used 2- 6 Gal Ex[tinguishers] 1-28 [foot] Ladder 3-W Bldg Owned and Occipped [sic] By Mrs. Nellie Allen Incured [sic] By [Jacob C.] Armstrong Bell [Telephone] at [the City] water works did not worke [sic] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 320 pm One Story Frame Bldg Value $1000 Dis[tance] 10 Bl[oc]ks

Fri 13 10.10 p.m. Called to 210 West 7[th] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by] Rags B[u]rning on [a] Stair Way No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s 3-W Bldg Owned By [James B.] Smith & [Con A.] Miller Tenant Charley Patmore two Story Frame Bldg Water Persseue [sic] 110 lbs. (Spontaneous Combustion.) Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 1020 PM Value [$]4000 Dis[tance] 8 Bl[oc]ks

Sun 15 1130 A-M- Called to 209 East 13[th] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[ur]ning Grass No Damage 4 W. Water Persseue [sic] 100 lbs. No. 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1145 am Dis[tance] 5-Bl[oc]ks

Sun 15 2K [2:00] P-M- Called to One half mile East on Quinci [Quincy] Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[ur]ning Grass No Damage 1-W Respon[d]ed to [the] call with hose waggon [sic] No. 1. Water Perssure [sic] 105-105-105-lbs. Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 255 PM Dis[tance] 3 miles

58 Nov[ember] 1908

Sun 15 230- P-M Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [South] Joplin & [East] Adams St[reets] Cause B[u]rning Grass No Damage Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone 1-W No 2 Respon[d]ed to [the] Call from No 1- No 2 Station Water Persseue [sic] 105-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] No 1 at 245 PM Dis[tance] 27 Bl[oc]ks

Sun 15 7.10 P-M- Called to [East] 12[th] St [and North] Locust St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Bu[rn]ing Grass No Damage Both Station[s] 4-W Respon[d]ed to [the] Call No 1 - Ret[u]rned [to the Dept.] at 715 pm Dis[tance] 18 Bl[oc]ks No 2 No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 735 P-M- Dis[tance] 10 Bl[oc]ks and No. 1. Water Perssure [sic] 100-110-115 lbs

Mon 16 5K [5:00] P-M- Called to 605 East 21[st] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[u]rning 4-W Grass No Damage X No 2 Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 545 P-M- Dis[tance] 17 [blocks]

Wen 18 3K [3:00] P-M- Called to [the] Alley Between 9[th]- St & 10[th] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[u]rning Grass No Damage 4-W Water Perssure [sic] 105-105-105 lbs X Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 315 P-M- Dis[tance] 17 B[locks]

Wen 18 415 P-M- Called to 308-310 West Washington Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by] B[u]rning Trash Set[t]ing fire to [the] Grass No Damage 2 W. Water Perssure [sic] 105-105-105-105 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 445 pm Dis[tance] 25 bl[oc]ks

59 Nov[ember] 1908

Wen 18 6K [6:00] P-M-. Called to 204 West 1[st] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By B[u]rning 2-W Trash Set[t]ing fire to [the] Grass No Damage Water Perssure [sic] 105-105-105 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 620 pm Dis[tance] 9 Bl[oc]ks

Thur 19 8:10 A-M- Called to East Monroe St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Falas [sic] Alarm No 2 Respon[d]ed to [the] Call from No 1 Station No 1 Did not get [the] alarm - Water Perssure [sic] 105 lbs 1-W No 2 Did not get Back to No 2 No 2 Until [the] Alarm was tu[r]ned in for 608 East Monroe [Street] X Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 925 am Dis[tance] 76 Blks [Distance] 64 [blocks] Thur 19 835 A-M- Called to 608 East Monrow [Monroe] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[ur]ning Grass No Damage Respon[d]ed to [the] Call with [the] Hose Wagon 1-W Water Perssure [sic] 105 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 915 am Dis[tance] 37 B[locks]

Thur 19 145 P-M- Called to Mt Carmel Hostple [Hospital] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[ur]ning Grass 4 W No Damage We Burned Grass from No 2 [East] 24[th] St to [the] Hostple [sic] from [North]B-Way [Broadway] to [East] Mich[i]gan X Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 345 PM Dis[tance] 50 Bl[oc]ks

Thur 19 220 P-M- Called to 801- W- 3rd St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By B[ur]ning Grass siting [sic] fire to [a] Barn Owned & Occiped [sic] [by] Mrs [Charlotte] Huff Damages to [the] Barn 2-W $2500 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $1000 Total Loss No Inc [insurance] One Story Frame [building] Value $3500 Laied [sic] 400 feet hose Water Perssure [sic] 110 lbs One stream. Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 3-PM Dis[tance] 16 B[locks].

60 Nov[ember]- 1908

Thur 19 1135 A-M- Called to 703 W- 7[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Boys & Matches No Damage to [the] Bldg or 3-W Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By John Sells Laied [sic] 400 feet of hose But Did not Thro[w] any water One Story Frame Barn Value $5000 Water Perssure [sic] 105-105-105-105 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 12K [12:00] PM Dis[tance] 20 Bl[oc]ks

Thur 19 440- P-M- Called to [the] Rase [sic] Track Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[ur]ning 4-W Grass No Damage No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 545 pm Dis[tance] 20 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 21 105 P-M- Called to 425 West 8[th] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Spark from [the] flew [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg $2000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Incured [sic] By [G. Clyde] Moor[e] & Crooper [Oscar T. Cropper] Bldg Owned By 3 W. John Urb[a]ch Tenant A. W. Medowes [Meadows] Laied [sic] 250 feet hose One Stream [Used] 1- 28 [foot] Ladder two Story Frame Bldg Value $1000 Water Persseue [sic] 102 [lbs.] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 130 pm Dis[tance] 16 Bl[oc]ks

Sun 22 11.50 P-M- Called to East 5[th] [St.] E. E. Wiseman[’]s Garage Cause Unk[n]own Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Damage to [the] Bldg $2500 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [and] fix[tures] $27500 Inc [Insured by] 4 W. [James B.] Smith & [Con A.] Miller Bldg Owned [by] [?] Baxter Tenant E. E. Wiseman [& Company] Damage to W. A. Swan[’]s Automobile and Paul White[’]s Swan[’]s $30000 White[’]s [$] 25000 No Inc [insurance] Laied [sic] 300 feet hose One Stream One Story Brick Bldg Value $2300. Water Persseue [sic] 105 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1218 am Dis[tance] 4 B[locks]

61 27 Nov[ember] 1908

Tu[e]s 24 225 P-M- Called to 201- S. Elm St. Alarm Over Tel[e]phone Cause, INCENDIARY. Damage to [the] Barn $20000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By Abe Harris 1 W. Incured [sic] By [?] Laied [sic] 850 feet hose One Stream two Story Fram[e] Barn Value $50000 Water Perssure [sic] 108 [lbs.] [Distance] 14 b[locks].

Tuse [sic] 24 230 PM Called to [?] East Rose while we were working on fire [at 201 South Elm] One Story Frame Bldg Vacent [sic] Owned By Otto Greeff [Greef] Cause, Incendiary. Damage to [the] Bldg $2500 1 W. Incured [sic] By [Robert E.] Carlton & Greeff [Greef] [Used] 1- 3 Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water Persseue [sic] 108 [lbs.] Value $80000 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 320 pm (Verbal Alarm.)

Sun 29 620 AM Called to 121 East 3rd St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg $1500 No Inc [insurance] No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By 1 W. Dr Charley Hunter Tenant Ball & Willkins [Wilkerson] Pool hall [sic] One [-] two Story Brick Bldg Value $4000 Laied [sic] 200 feet hose Water Persseur [sic] 105 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 7K [7:00] am Dis[tance] 5 B[locks]

62 Dec[ember] 1908

Thur 3 1.10 AM Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of 7[th] St [and North] B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg $1350.00 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Belong[ing] to M. [Murray] G. Bradie [Brady] Incred [Insured] By [?] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 9331.00 & Fixtu[r]es [$]9331.00 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Fixtur[e]s Bldg Owned By A. B. Kirkwood Incred [Insured] by Victor Smith two Story Brick Bldg Value $105,000. [James B.] Smith & [Con A.] Miller 3-W No 1 - Laied [sic] 350 feet hose [Used] 1- 6 Gal Ex[tinguisher] 1- 28 [foot] Ladder No 2 Laied [sic] 2 Lines of hose One 450- feet [at the] No. 1 Corner of 7[th] [and North] B-Way [Broadway] 1 [line at the] Corner [of] 6[th] St [and North] B-Way [Broadway] and 550 feet Water Perssure [sic] 110 lbs. Used 2 Streams. No. 2 No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 405 am Dis[tance] 21 Bl[oc]k[s] No 1 - Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 4K [4:00] am Dis[tance] 7 B[locks]

Thur 3 11.20 A.M. Called to 913 East Washington Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark From [the] flew [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg $10000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $2500 Bldg Owned and 1-W Occiped [sic] By P C Hansan [Hansen] Incred [Insured by] L. [Luther] Taylor [The] Bldg [was] Out[side] of [the City] water Liments [sic] used 2- 6 Gal Ex[tinguishers] 2- 3 Gal Ex[tinguishers] 1- 16- [foot] Ladder Water Perssure [sic] 105 lbs Value $1000 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1215 pm Dis[tance] 38 Bl[oc]k[s]

Sat 5 7.10- PM- Called to 115 West Parke [Park] Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause, INCENDIARY. Damage to [the] Bldg Totel [sic] [$]10000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s totel [sic] $2500 Loss One 2-W hose Value $10000 All Covered By Incrance [insurance] F. [Frank] A. Jones Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By J. L. Bintmer [Lemon J. Bitner] One Story Frame Barn Value $22500 Laied [sic] 450 feet hose 1-Stream water [pressure] 105 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 8K [8:00] pm Dis[tance] 20 Bl[oc]ks

63 Dec[ember] 1908

Wen 16 12.45 A-M- Called [to] 610 South B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg [$]4000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]2000 Bldg Owned Charley Watson Incred [Insured by] E[lbert] A Alberty Tenant W. M. Swift Grocer & Meat Market 2-W Imcred [Insured] By E[lbert] A Alberty One Story Frame [building] Value of [the] Bldgs and Cont[ent]s $2000 [The] Bldg [at] 612- South [Broadway] [was] Occiped [sic] [by Harry D.] Pomeroy & [Charles E.] Graham Bakers Damaged By Water to Cont[ent]s $2500 [Insured by G. Clyde] Moore & [Oscar T.] Cropper One Story Frame [building] Laied [sic] 2 Lines of hose Used 1- 300 feet totel [sic] 600 feet 1- 16- [foot] Ladder Water Persseue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1.45 AM Dis[tance] 18 Bl[oc]ks

Tu[e]s 22 445 P-M- Called to 306- West 4[th] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by a] Spark from [the] Flew [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg $2- No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By [James B.] Smith & [Con A.] Miller Incred [Insured] By 3-W Same Tenan[t] John McGee [Used] 1- 16 [foot] Ladde[r] Value of [the] Bldg One Story Frame $25000 Water Perssure [sic] 110-110 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 4.55 P.M. Dis[tance] 4 Bl[oc]ks

Fri 25 330- P-M- Called to [the] Corner of Georgie [South Georgia] St And [West] Kans[as] [Street.] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by] Bu[rn]ing Grass Set[t]ing fire to [a] Stack of Hay Belon[g]i[n]g to H. G. St[e]ward [from a] 2-W Mo-P. [Missouri-Pacific Railway] Ening [sic] Damage $1500 No Imc [insurance] TOTAL LOSS. Reported to [the] Call with [the] hose Waggon [sic] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 4.50 PM Dis[tance] 29 Bl[oc]ks

64 Dec[ember] 1908

Sat 26 1238 P-M- Called to 214 N. Hig[h]land [Street] Cause[d] By [a] Spark from [a] Defect[ive] Flew [sic] No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s two Story Frame House Owned and 1-W Occiped [sic] By W. H. Sholtz Value $1500 Water Persseue [sic] 105 lbs (Telephone Alarm.) Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 110 PM Dis[tance] 37 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 26 345- P-M- Called to 306 N- Olive St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unknown. Dannage [sic] to [the] Barn $25. Dam[a]ge to [the] Cont[ent]s $15. Bldg Owned By and Occiped [sic] by STAMM BROS. two Story Frame Barn Valu[e] $15000 307- N- Walnute [Walnut] Cause Catching from [a] Bram [sic] on N. Olive Barn Owned By Mrs. [Hannah] Nichol[son]. Occiped [sic] by George Weisbrod Damage to [the] Bldg 2-W $2500 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $2500 No Incurance [sic] on [the] Cont[ent]s 2 Story Frame Barn Value $20000 Laied [sic] 1000 feet hose 2 Streams 1-28 - 1- 22 - 1- 16 [foot] Ladders Water Perssure [sic] 110 lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 510- P-M Dis[tance] 4 B[locks]

Sat 26 530 P.M. Called to 306 - N. Olive St. Verbal Alarm Recall Respon[d]ed to [the] Call With [the] Buggie [sic] Used 1- 3 Gal 2 W. Ex[tinguisher] No Damage Hay Rekindling Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 545 P-M Dis[tance] 4 B[locks]

139 Alarms during 1908.

65 6 Jan[uary]., 1909.

Mon 4 11.55 A.M. Called to 205 N. Georgie [Georgia] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Got [the] Alarm for 901 N. Georgie [Georgia] When [the] Fire was [at] 205 [North Georgia.] Cause[d] By Mrs. W. S. Wright B[ur]ning Paper [and] Set[t]ing fire to [a] Barn Damage to [the] Barn $6500 No Imc. [insurance] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 2 R. [Runs] 2 W $300 Total Val[ue] $7500 One Story Fram[e] Barn Laied [sic] 450 feet 1 Stream Water Perssure [sic] 110-110-110-110-110 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1230 pm Dis[tance] 30 Bl[oc]ks Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] [by] W S Wright

Thu[r] 7 12.35 P.M. Called to 308 West 3rd St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] by [a] Spark From [the] Flew [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg $5.00 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned [by] The Nati[o]nal Bank [of Pittsburg] Occiped [sic] By Dr G[eorge] W Sells Laied [sic] 400 feet hose [Used] 1- 3 Gal Ex[tinguisher] 2-W 1- 28 - 1- 16 [foot] Ladder[s] 2 R. [runs] Two Story Frame Bldg Value $250000 Water Perssure [sic] 110-110-110-110 [lbs.] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1255 pm Dis[tance] 7 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 16 9.45 AM Called to 208 N- Olive St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Bu[rn]i[n]g Out 2-W Flew [sic] No Damage. One-story frame dwelling. Water Perssure [sic] 90-110-110 [lbs.] Value, $100. Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 9.55 Am. Dis[tance] 9 B[locks]

Tu[e]s 19 1.05 AM Called to [the] Mo P Ry [Missouri-Pacific Railway] Depot Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Oil house caught Fire Cause Unk[n]own 4 W. Damage to [the] Bldg $25. Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $20. Value- $60.- No. 1 Laied [sic] 250 feet hose Water Perssure [sic] 110-105 [lbs.] 1 Stream. & No. 2. No 1 and No 2 Respon[d]ed to [the] Call No 1- Ret[u]rned [at] 140 am Dis[tance] 15 B[locks] No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 205 am Dis[tance] 14 [blocks]

66 Jan[uary] 1909

Fri 29 250 P.M. Called to 417 East 4[th] St Fals[e] Alarm. [The] Call was [for] 417- S. B-Way [Broadway] 2 R. [runs] 1 W. Alarm Over [the] Home Tel[e]phone No Damage Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 3K [3:00] pm Dis[tance] 9 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 30 1215 PM Called to 508 West 5[th] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Bu[rn]ing Grass No Damage 2 R. [runs] 3-W Water Persseue [sic] 110 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1235 PM Dis[tance] 14 Bl[oc]ks

JAN[UARY]. - 6 ALARMS.

Feb[ruary]., 1909. Tue[s] 2 12.45 P.M. Called to 802- East 14[th] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Bu[rn]ing 4-W Grass No Damage No. 2 Water Perssure [sic] 100-105-110 [lbs.] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 105 PM Dis[tance] 22 B[locks]

Sat 6 3.00 P.M. Called to [the] Corner of [West] 7[th] St [and North] B-Way [Broadway] On [the] West side Reare [sic] of Gibson Shoe Store Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Bu[rn]ing Trash, set 3-W fire to lumber. Laied [sic] 300 feet hose 2 R. [runs] But did not thro[w] water. Damage, $5. No ins[urance]. Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 315 pm. Value, $25. Water Perssure [sic] 110 lbs. Dis[tance] 7 B[locks]

Thu[r] 11 1245 P.M. Called to 307 West Euclud [Euclid] ave [sic] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Bu[rn]ing Trash Set[t]ing fire to [a] Barn One Story [frame barn] No 2 R. [runs] 2 W. Damage [?] Used 1- 3 Gal Ex[tinguisher] Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By A. J. Mchanley [McElhenie] Water Perssure [sic] 115 lbs. Value, $5000 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1.05 P.M. Dis[tance] 17 Bl[oc]k[s]

67 6 Feb[ruary] 1909

Sat 20 1105 P.M. Called to West 11[th] St Alarm Over Tel[e]phone Cause Tents Caught fire on West 15[th] St Out side of [City] water Limints [sic] 2 R. [runs] 3 W Water Persseue [sic] 105-105-105 [lbs.] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 11.20 PM Dis[tance] 18 Bl[oc]ks.

FRI. 26- 2.55 P.M. Called by telephone to 109 W. Forest Av. Cause, burning trash setting fire to [a] one-story frame barn owned by Dr. 2R. Mary Gilman and occupied by K. Pasley. 2 W. No damage. Value, $40. Used one 3-gal. Extinguisher. Ret’d [Returned to the Dept. at] 3.15 P.M. - [Water] Pressure, 110 lbs.17 b[locks].

SUN 28 - 1.50 P.M. Called by telephone to 103 E. 4 W. 15th St. Cause, burning grass. No damage. No. 2 Ret’d [Returned to the Dept. at] 2 P.M. - [Water] Pressure, 110 lbs. Dis[tance] 6 bl[oc]ks.

FEB[RUARY]. – 6 ALARMS.

March, 1909

TUE[S]. 2 - 12.25 P.M. Called by telephone to 217 W. Kansas Av. - Cause, boys and matches setting fire to [a] one-story frame barn, owned and occupied by Rolla McConaha. 2 R. [runs] 2 W. Damage to [the] building, $25. No insurance. No damage to [the] contents. Total Value - $100. Laid 550 ft. hose, using one stream. - Ret’d [Returned to the Dept. at] 12.55 P.M. Average Water Pressure, 110 lbs. Distance, 17 bl[oc]ks.

68 March, 1909.

TUE[S]. 2- 1.30 P.M. Called by telephone to 525 W. Park Av. - Cause, smoking meat taking fire in [a] one-story frame smoke-house, owned and occupied by Catherine Aubert. 2 R. [runs] 2 W. No damage to [the] building. Damage to [the] contents, $5. No insurance. Value, $20. Ret’d [Returned to the Dept. at] 2 P.M. - Av.[erage water] Pressure, 112 lbs. -Dis[tance]. 26 b[locks].

WED. 3- 3:40 P.M. - Called by telephone to 208 E. Park Av. - Cause, spark from [the] chimney setting fire to [a one-] story frame dwelling owned and occupied by J. F. Lance. 2 R. [runs] 1 W. Damage to [the] building, $15. Insured No damage to [the] contents. Value, $2500. Laid 400 ft. hose; used one stream, also 2 3-gal. Ex.[tinguishers] Ret’d [Returned to the Dept. at] 4.20 P.M. - Av.[erage water] Pressure, 112 lbs. - Dis[tance] 20 b[locks].

MON. 8- 3.20 P.M. - Called by telephone to 625 E. 20th St. - Cause, defective chimney. No 4 W damage. One-story frame dwelling, own- No. 2 ed and occupied by M. E. Miller. Value, $1000.- Ret’d [Returned to the Dept. at] 3.38 P.M.- [Water] Pressure, 112 lbs. -[Distance] 18 b[locks].

SUN. 14- 3 P.M. – Called by telephone to [West] 2[n]d and [North] Walnut st[reet]s. Cause, spark from [a] locomotive setting fire to rail ties owned by [the Frisco Ry. [St. Lousis & San Francisco Railway] 2 R. [runs] 2 W. No damage. Value, $60. - Laid 500 ft. hose, using one stream. - Ret’d [Returned to the Dept at] 3.25 P.M. - WATER [pressure], 112 lbs. [Distance] 7 bl[oc]ks. WED. 17- 7.30 P.M. - Called by telephone to [the] Lindburg bldg., [West] 4th and [North] B[roa]dway. - Caused by hot gas-mantle falling on papers in [the] office of John Jennings. - NO DAMAGE. 1 W. Value, $50,000. - Used 1 three gal. extinguisher. 2 R. [runs] Ret’d [Returned to the Dept. at] 7.40 P.M. - [Water] Pressure not recorded. - Dis[tance]. 1 bl[oc]k.

69 11 March, 1909.

SUN. 21- 8.40 A.M. - Called by telephone to 503 N. Water St. Cause, defective chimney, setting fire to [a] one-story frame dwelling owned and occupied by J. K. Owens. 2 R. [runs] Damage to [the] building, $20. Insured. No dam- 4 W. age to [the] contents. - Value, $250.00 Laid 600 ft. hose, using one stream. Used two 3-gal. and one 6-gal. extinguishers. - Ret’d [Returned] to [the] station, at 9.45 A.M. - Av.[erage water ] Pressure -110 lbs. Dis[tance] 31 b[locks].

THU[R]. 25 - 8.50 A.M. - Called by telephone to 715 E. 10th St. - Cause, defective chimney. No damage. - Two-story frame dwelling, own- 4 W. ed by E. F. Williams and occupied by J. E. Kendall. Value, $1500. Used one 10 ft. and No 2 one 16- ft. ladder. - Returned [to the station at] 9.20 AM. 2 R. [runs] Average [water] Pressure - 11l lbs. - Distance, 20-B[locks].

FRI. 26 - 4.23 P.M. - Called by telephone to 707 N. Joplin Av. - Cause, boys and matches. One-story frame coal shed, owned by 2 R. [runs] L. Fleming and occupied by L. C. Roberts. 4 W. Damage to [the] building, $10. Damage to [the] contents, $5. No Insurance. Value, $25. Laid 350 ft. hose, using one stream. Ret’d [Returned] to [the] station 4.45 P.M. - Average [water] Pres[sure]., 108 lbs. Distance, 14 bl[oc]ks. SUN. 28 - 5.45 A.M. - Called by telephone to 206 N. Broadway. Cause, careless handling of Kerosene lamp. - Two- story frame hotel, owned by Sam’l [Samuel] Mingori and occupied 1 W. by M. J. McMullen. Dam[age]. to [the] bldg. $ [?] Insured. No. 1 Dam[age]. to [the] con[tents]. - $ [?] Insured. Value, $1500. and No. 2 Laid 500 ft. hose. Used 2 streams. Raised 44 ft. ladders. Ret’d [Returned] to [the] station [at] 6.45 A.M.- Average [water] Pressure, 117 lbs. – DIS[TANCE]. 5 B[locks]. No. 2 RET’D [Returned] TO NO. 1 STATION [at] 6 A.M. - DISTANCE, 31 BLOCKS.

70 March, 1909.

TUE[S]. 30- 11.23 A.M. - Called by telephone to 426 W. 6th St. - Cause, spark from chinmney. One-story frame dwelling, owned and occupied by Jos[eph]. Pierce. Damage to [the] building, $4000 Insured. No damage to [the] contents. Value, $1000. (Location of fire, 3 W. as reported by Home telephone exchange, No. 1 was “West 5th St., 700 block,” which and caused [a] delay in reaching [the] fire.) No. 2 No. 1 laid 700 ft. hose, using one stream. No. 2 laid 750 [feet hose]. Average [water] Pressure, 110 lbs. No. 1 returned to [the] station [at] 12 m. [noon]- Distance-20 bl[oc]ks. No. 2 [returned to] No. 1 [station] [at] 11.45 a.m. [Distance]- 35 [blocks] MAR[CH]. - 11 ALARMS.

April, 1909.

SAT. 3- 2.30 A.M. - Called by telephone to 203 E. 1stt St. - Cause unknown. - Two-story frame barn, owned by John Hollings- 4 W worth and occupied by F. C. Hollingsworth. No. 2. Loss total: Building, $150, contents, $10. No insurance. Laid 600 ft. hose, using one stream. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 3.30 A.M. - [Water] Pressure, 107 lbs. -[Distance] 15 b[locks].

SUN. 4- 8.15 A.M. - Called by telephone to 521 N. Broadway. - Cause, burning trash setting fire to [a] shed of C. E. Finley & Co. and to one- and two- story brick building owned and occupied by 2 R. [runs] 3 W. Ramsey Bros. Damage to [the] bldg. - $10.00 Insured. Damage to [the] contents, $25.00 Insured. - Value of property involved, $15000 Laid 350 ft. hose, using one stream. Used [1-] 16 ft. lad’r [ladder]. Hose [wagon No.] 1 ret’d [returned] at 8.35 A.M. - [Hook & Ladder] Truck went to another fire at 8.25 A.M. (Horses out exercising at time of alarm.) NO PRESSURE RECORD[ED]- [Distance] 6 b[locks].

71 April, 1909.

SUN. 4- 8.25 A.M. - Called by telephone to 102 N. Elm St. - Cause, defective chimney. One-story frame dwelling, owned by Jos[eph]. Babb and occupied by Dr. [John P.] Ryan Damage to [the] building, $ [?] 1 W. No damage to [the] contents. Value, $500. No. 2. No. 2 responded from No. 1 station. DIS[TANCE]. 11 B[locks]. Used one 3-gal. Ex.[tinguisher] - [Hook & Ladder] Truck responded from [the] fire at 521 N. Broadway. - DIS[TANCE]. 14 B[locks]. Both ret’d [returned] to No. 1 station at 8.35 A.M. No [water] pressure record[ed].

MON. 5- 4.45 A.M. - Called by telephone to 126 E. 13th St. - Cause, overheated stove. - One- story frame dwelling, owned and occupied by A. H. Sinden. Damage to [the] bldg., $500. 4 W. Insurance, $450. Damage to [the] cont[e]nts., $600. No. 2 Insurance, $400. Total Value, $1225. (Insurange Agent, Victor A. Smith.) Laid 550 ft. hose, using one stream. Returned [to the station at] 5.30 A.M. Average [water] Pressure, 113 lbs. Distance, 6 blocks.

MON. 5- 5 A.M. - Called by telephone to [West] 9th and [North] Pine Sts. Cause, unknown. - Two-story frame barn, five sheds, packing boxes, fences, etc., owned and occupied by Sam’l [Samuel] Israel. - Damage to [the] 3 W. buildings, $15000 Insured. Damage to [the] contents and boxes, $2500 Total Value, $500. Laid 600 ft. hose, using two streams. Used [1-] 16 ft. ladder. Returned [to the station at] 5.45 A.M. - No [water] pressure record[ed]. Distance, 11 bl[oc]ks.

72 April, 1909.

MON. 5 - 2.30 P.M. - Called by telephone to [the] City Hall, [West] 4th and [North] Pine Sts. - Cause, light wire left exposed by electricians. - Two-story brick building, owned and occupied by [the] city. 2 R. [runs] 2 W. No damage to [the] building. Damage to [the] contents, $3. No insurance. Value, $42,000. - Laid 400 ft. hose, using one stream. - Returned [to the station at] 2.45 P.M. Water Pressure, 115 lbs. - One section [of] hose burst. Distance, 1 block.

MON. 5 - 5.27 P.M. - Called by telephone to 203 W. Forest Av. - Cause, mice, and matches. One-story frame dwelling, owned and occupied by W. M. Carmony. - Damage to [the] building, $325. Insured. - Damage to [the] 2 R. [runs] 2 W. contents, $120. Insured. - Value, $1500. Laid 600 ft. hose, using one stream. Used two 3-gal. exting[uishers]. and [1-] 8 ft. ladder. - Ret’d [Returned] to [the] station [at] 6.10 P.M. - Av.[erage water] Pressure, 112 lbs. One section [of] hose burst. Dis[tance]., 20 bl[oc]ks.

TUE[S]. 6 - 12.40 A.M. - Called by telephone to 203 W. Forest Av. - Cause, rekindling of sparks from [the] previous fire in [the] one-story frame dwelling, owned and occupied by W. M. 2 R. [runs] 2 W. Carmony. - Damage to [the] building, $380. Insured. - Damage to [the] contents, $160.50 Insured. - Value, $1000. - Laid 600 ft. hose, using one stream. - Returned [to the station at] 1.50 A.M. Av.[erage water] Pressure, 110 lbs. - One section [of] hose burst. Distance, 20 bl[oc]ks.

73 April, 1909.

SUN. 11- 1.08 P.M. - Called by telephone to [East] 2[n]d and [North] Locust Sts., - Cause, burning trash. No damage. - Laid 400 ft. 2 R. [runs] 1 W. hose, using one stream. - Returned [to the station at] 1.20 P.M. - Water Pressure, 115 lbs. - Dis., 7 blks.

SUN. 11- 9.45 P.M. - Called by telephone to [East] 4th and [North] Stilwell [Streets]. - Cause, burning grass. No damage. - Only Hose Wagon [from] No. 1 4 W. responded. Returned [to the station at] 10 P.M. - Water Pressure, 110 lbs. Distance, 18 bl[oc]ks.

WED. 14- 8.12 P.M. - Called by telephone to [East] Quincy and [South] Smelter Aves. - Cause, burning grass. No damage. - [The Hook & Ladder] Truck stopped at [East] Jeffer- 2 R. [runs] 1 W. son and [South] Broadway [streets], and [the] Hose Wagon went on to [the] fire. Returned [to the station at] 8.40 P.M. - Water Pressure, 111 lbs. - DIS[TANCE]. - HOSE W[agon]., 44 B[locks]. - TRUCK, 25 B[locks].

SUN. 18- 4.48 A.M. - Called by telephone to 605- 607 and 609 W. 4th St. - Cause, unknown. Three one-story frame buildings, connected into one store, owned and occupied by W. [William] H. Ozbun with stock of gro- ceries, feed and meats. - Damage to [the] buildings, 2 W. $1950. - Insurance, $1700. - Damage to [the] contents, $3700. - Insurance, $2000. - Value - $6000. [the] Fire spread to [a] one-story frame dwelling at No. 1 603 W. 4th St., owned by A. L. Baxter and occu- and pied by Mrs. Addie Allmon - Damage to [the] bldg., No. 2. $439.50 - Insurance, $500.00 Damage to [the] contents, $75. No insurance. - Value, $950. Damage to cables, pole, instruments, etc., of telephone companies, $3000 TOTAL VALUE OF PROPERTY INVOLVED - $6,980 (OVER)

74 April, 1909. --CON[tinued]. No. 1 laid 550 ft. hose, using 2 streams. Ret’d [Returned] to [the] station [at] 6.30 A.M. – [Hook & Ladder] Truck ret’d [returned] [at] 6.55 A.M. - No. 2 was called to [the] fire at 5 A.M., and laid 550 ft. hose, using one stream. Left line working and ret’d [returned] to No. 1 station at 5.25 A.M. Was sent back to [the] fire at 6.50 A.M. and ret’d [returned] to No. 2 station at 7.40 A.M. - Distance - Truck and Hose [wagon No.] 1, 10 blocks; Hose [wagon No.] 2, 48 blocks. - [Water] Pressure, 108 lbs. (2 SECTIONS [of] HOSE BURST.) SUN. 18- 2 P.M. - Called by telephone to 605 W. 4th St. - Cause, rekindling of fire in hay left in ruins of previous fire. No damage 2 R. [runs] 2 W. No. 1 hose wagon responded, and laid 250 ft. hose, using one stream. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 2.20 P.M. [Water] Pressure not called for. Distance, 10 blocks.

SUN. 18- 8.50 P.M. - Called by telephone to 601 N. Locust St. - Cause, burning soot in chimney. - One-story frame dwelling, owned by 4 W. Hance White and occupied by T. H. Mc- 2 R. [runs] Garvey. - No damage. - Laid 100 ft. hose. Used [1-] 8 ft. ladder. - Ret’d [Returned] to [the] station, 9.05 P.M. Water Pressure, 113 lbs. - Distance, 7 blocks.

TUE[S]. 27- 2.15 P.M. - Called by telephone to 811 E. 9th St. - Cause, burning trash. - No damage. 4 W. Ret’d [Returned] to [the] station [at] 2.35 P.M. - Distance 28 blks. 2 R. [runs] No. 2 went to [East] 7th [Street] and [North] Michigan [Avenue], thence to No. 1 station. Distance, 34 bl[oc]ks. Water Pressure, 108 lbs.

75 17 April, 1909

Wen 28 855 P.M. Called to [East] 20[th] St. [and North] Michigan Ave Power house Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Lamp Exploding on [the] Roofe [sic] of [a] Car No 2 No Damage to [the] Car 4 W Water Persser [sic] 110 lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 910 PM Dis[tance] 16 B[locks]

Thur 30 1255 A.M- Called to 121- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Grease Rags Piled on Tope [sic[ of Chickens Coop set[t]ing] fire One story Brick Bldg Owned By Dr A[lonzo] O Blair Tenant H. C. Graham No Damage to [the] Bldg 2 R. [runs] 2 W $1500 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Covered By Incurance [sic] Bu[t]cher Shope [sic] Laied [sic] 400 feet hose One Stream Property Involved [$]4000 Water Perssure [sic] 112 lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 120 am Dis[tance] 5 Bl[oc]ks APRIL - 17 ALARMS.

May 1909 Thur 6th 205 P.M. Called to C. E. Finleys [sic] [& Co.], 521 N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Dam[a]ge To [the] Cont[ent]s $58.00 No Damage to [the] Bldg. O[w]ned By Dr. [John W.] Bamber Tenant C. [Charles] E. Finley 2 R. [runs] 3 W. Used 2- 6 Gal Ex[tinguishers] Laied [sic] 400 feet hose But did not thro[w] any water two story Brick Bldg Property Involved [$]10000 Water Perssure [sic] 110 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 225 P.M. Dis[tance] 5 Bl[oc]ks

Fri 7th 230 A.M. Called the Reare [sic] of Shide Taylar [Oscar Schide, Tailor] Shope [sic] Cause B[ur]ning Trash No Damage on [117] East 6[th] St Laied [sic] 450 feet hose 1 - Stream 4 W. Respon[d]ed to [the] call with [the] hose Waggon [sic] No. 1. No 2 was NOT not[i]fied No Water [pressure] Taken Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 255 AM Dis[tance] 6 Bl[oc]ks

76 6 May, 1909

Fri 7 1135 P.M. Called to 705 East 14[th] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg [$]2500 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg 4 W Owned and Occiped [sic] [by] M. Peckering One Story No 2 Frame Barn Laied [sic] 1100 feet hose One Stream Total Value $10000 Incred [Insured] By [James B.] Smith & [Con A.] Miller Water Persseur [sic] 105-115-110-115-110-110-110 lbs. Returned to [the] Dept [at] 1215 am. Av.[erage water pressure] 111 lbs Dis[tance] 11 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 8 2.40.A.M. Called to 103 East Monreo [Monroe] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own] Damage to [the] Bldgs Barn totel [sic] $7500 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Totel [sic] $120000 Incurance [sic] on [the] Barn $5000 Incurance [sic] 1-W on [the] Cont[ent]s $80000 Damage to Sheds and Closet & Fence 2 R. [runs] [$]1000 No Incrance [insurance.] Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By Frank Tanahill [Tannehill] One Story Frame Barn Incrance [Insurance] Agent [Robert E.] Carlton & Greff [Otto Greef] Laied [sic] 650 feet hose Water Perssure [sic] 111 lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 330 am Dis[tance] 27 Bl[oc]ks

Wed. 12- 9.15 P.M. Called by telephone to 503 E. 4th St. - Cause, cat upsetting lamp. One-story frame dwelling, owned and occupied by Jos[eph]. Peroni. Damage to [the] building, 4 W $400. Damage to [the] contents, $300. No in- 2 R. [runs] surance. Value, $1100. - Laid 200 ft. hose, using one stream. Used [1-] 10 ft. ladder. Ret’d [Returned] to [the] station [at] 9.55 P.M. - Average Water Pressure, 111 lbs. Distance, 10 bl[oc]ks.

Average Water Pressure for May – 111 lbs. Fri 28 810 PM Called By Policeman Cha[rle]s Rit[t]er and [?] Hoggan to Bessie [Alexander Besse] Music Store [at] 413 N- B-Way [Broadway] Cause Fals[e] Ala[r]m 3 W. Laied [sic] 500 feet hose But did not thro[w] any water Did not Notifie [sic] No 2 Did not Ring Big Bell Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 825 pm (Fireworks Display.) [Distance] 1-B[lock].

77 4 June, 1909.

MON. 21- 11.53 A.M - Called by telephone to [the] corner [of West] 2[n]d and [North] Walnut Sts. - Cause, spark from locomotive. - One-story frame building on [the] Frisco right-of-way, owned by 2 R. [runs] 2 W. St. L. & S.F. Ry. [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] Co[mpany], and used as yard master’s office, storeroom and dwelling. - No damage. Used [1-] 16 ft. ladder. - Ret’d [ Returned] to [the] station [at] 12.05 P.M. Water Pressure, 100 lbs. - Distance, 7 bl[oc]ks. (Value, $1,000.) MON. 21- 9 P.M. - Called by telegraph to box 17, corner [of East] Euclid and [South] Elm [Streets]. - False alarm. 1 W. Could find no fire. - Ret’d [Returned] to [the] station 2 R. [runs] [at] 9.15 P.M. - Water Pres[sure]., 110 lbs. - Dis[tance]., 15 bl[oc]ks.

Sat. 26- 4.15 A.M. Called By Tel[e]phone to [East] 6[th] St & [North] Joplin Ave Alarm was for [West] 6[th] St [and North]] Chesnute [Chestnut] St Cause[d] By Light[n]ing strikeing [sic] [the] house and set[t]ing 3 W. Fire [to the house] No Damage By [the] Fire to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s 2 R. [runs] Bldg Owned by Gus Haddicke [Hadicke]. Tenant [?] Value - $ [?] Water Perssure [sic] 105 lbs. Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 435 pm Dis[tance] 29 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 26- 8.35 A.M. Called to 810- N- Elm St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Paper Catching fire Over [the] Thimble hole No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s - Bldg Owned By W. E. Pierce Tenant Miss Fanny Flynn 2 R. [runs] 4-W One Story Frame Dwelling Value $150000 Water Perssure [sic] 88 lbs. Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 8.50 am Dis[tance] 15 Bl[oc]ks

Average Water Pressure for June 101 lbs.

78 July, 1909.

THUR. 8- 6.25 P.M. - Called by telephone to 520 N. Broadway. - Cause [?] Two-story brick building, owned by Adolph Schiffelbein and occupied by [Mrs.] A. K. [Emma] Ross & Co., 4 W. millinery. - Damage to [the] building, $15. No 2 R. [runs] insurance. - Damage to [the] contents, $ [?] Insured. Value of property, $18000 Laid 150 ft. hose, using one stream. Used one 6-gal. extinguisher. - Returned [to the station at] 7.15 P.M. Average Water Pressure, 107 lbs. - Distance, 5 bl[oc]ks.

MON. 12- 9.20 A.M. - Called by telegraph to Box 17, [Corner of East] Euclid av. and [South] Elm st., for [a] fire at 302 S. Locust St. - Cause, child playing with matches. - Two-story frame dwelling, 2 R. [runs] 1 W. owned and occupied by Dan’l McGory [Daniel Mingori]. Damage to [the] contents, $25. Insured. No damage to [the] building. - Value, $3000. Re- turned [to the station at] 9.45 A.M. - Water, 100 lbs. - Dist[ance]., 13 bl[oc]ks.

MON. 12- 8.25 P.M. - Called by telephone to S[outh]. Joplin, between [East] Euclid and [East] Kansas aves. - Cause, lightning. - Two one-story frame buildings, four oil tanks, two tank wagons and a wooden fence, 1 W. all owned and used by Uncle Sam Oil Co. Damage to [the] bldgs., tanks and fence, $1100.00. Damage to [the] contents and [the] wagons, $600.00. No insurance. Value, $1850.00. One freight car caught fire and No. 1 was slightly scorched. - No. 1 laid 950 ft. hose, and No. 2. using one stream. (Two sections [of] hose burst.) Returned [to the station at] 10.50 P.M. - No. 2 was called from No. 1 station at 8.32 P.M. - Laid 1000 ft. hose, using one stream.– Ret’d [Returned] to No. 1 station at 9.35 P.M. - Average [water] Pressure, 109 lbs. - Distance - No. 1, 18 blocks; No. 2, 46 blocks.

79 5 July, 1909.

MON. 19- 11.05 A.M. - Called by telephone to 201 W. Third St. - Cause, spark from rubbish fire. - One –story frame dwelling, owned By Lewis Hull, and unoccupied. - Damage 2 R. [runs] 2 W. to [the] building, $5. No insurance. Value, $200. Laid 200 ft. hose. Used one 6-gal. exting.[uisher] and 22 ft. ladders. - Returned [to the station at] 11.30 A.M. Water Pressure, 110 lbs. - Distance, 3 blks.

FRI. 23- 10.00 A.M. - Called by telephone to 721 N. Broadway. - Cause, careless lighting of [a] match under [an] automobile. - Two-story brick building, owned by Jos[eph]. Jepson and occupied as a garage by T. C. Burwell. - No damage to [the] build- 3 W. ing. Damage to [the] automobile, owned by Joe Smith, $25. Insured by [G. Clyde] Moore & [Oscar T.] Cropper. 2 R. [runs] Value of property involved, $25,000. Laid 250 ft. hose. Used two 6-gal. extinguishers. Returned [to the station at] 10.30 A.M. - Water Pressure, 105 lbs. DIS[TANCE]., 9 BLKS

Average [water] Pressure for July, 106 lbs.

August, 1909.

MON. 2- 5.05 P.M. - Called by telephone to 523 N. Broadway. - Cause, explosion of carbolic acid, carelessly left on [a] stove. - Two-story brick building, owned by [Dr.] J. [John] W. Bamber and oc- 3 W. cupied by Cash Drug Co. - No damage to [the] bldg. 2 R. [runs] Damage to [the] contents, $4000 Insured. Value of [the] property, $35,000. Laid 200 ft. hose. Used one 3-gal. exting[uisher]. - Returned [to the station at] 5.20 P.M. - Water Pressure, 40 lbs. - Distance, 5 blocks.

80 August, 1909.

TUES. 17- 2.25 P.M. - Called by telephone to 121 W. Monroe Av. - Cause, children playing with matches. - One-story frame barn, owned by A. E. Spriggs, and occupied by [?] Crowell. - Damage to [the] building, $ [?] Damage to [the] contents, $ [?] 2 W. Fire spread to [a] frame outhouse on [the] adjoining premises owned by [?] 2 R. [runs] and occupied by [?] Damage, $ [?] Total Value of [the] Property Involved, $ [?] Laid 1000 ft. hose, using one stream. Used one 3-gal. Ex[tinguisher]. Ret’d [Returned] to [the] station, 3.15 P.M. - Water Pressure, 105 lbs. - Distance traveled, 29 blocks.

TUES. 17- 2.47 P.M. - Called by telephone to 304 E. 15th St. - Cause, burning grass. - No damage. - No. 2 responded from No. 1 station. 4 W. Laid 200 ft. hose, but did not use it. No. 2 Ret’d [Returned] to No. 2 station [at] 3.02 P.M. - Water Pressure, 105 lbs. - Distance, 14 blocks

THUR. 19- 11.58 A.M. - Called by telephone to 806 W. 6th St. - Cause, burning grass. - No damage. 2 R. [runs] 3 W. Ret’d [Returned to the station at]] 12.23 P.M. - [Water] Pressure, 87 lbs. - Distance, 20 blks.

SUN. 22- 7.50 P.M. - Called by telephone and verbal alarm to Mystic Theatre, 124 E. 4th St., - Cause, igni- tion of [a] moving picture film. - Two-story brick building, owned by Mrs. Lula Waite and occupied 2 R. [runs] 1 W. by John Wineland. - Damage to [the] building, $ No[ne] Insured. - Damage to [the] contents, $ 3000 Value [of the building], $1200000 Laid 300 ft. hose (not used). Used one 3-gal. and one 6-gal. Ex[tinguishers]. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 8.10 P.M. DIS[TANCE]., 3 B[locks]. [Water] Pressure, 110 lbs.

81 August, 1909

MON. 23- 1.55 P.M. - Called by telephone to 426 W. 7th St. - Cause, burning grass. - No dam- 2 R. [runs] 3 W. age. - Returned [to the station at] 2.10 P.M. - Av.[erage water] Pres[sure]., 107#. Dis[tance]., 14 B[locks].

MON. 23- 4.40 P.M. - Called by telephone to [the] corner [of East] 15th St. and [North] Michigan Av. - Cause, burning grass. 4 W. No damage. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 5 P.M. - No call made for No. 2 water pressure. Distance, 6 blocks.

MON. 23- 11.20 P.M. - Called by telephone to W[illia]m. Hamilton’s coal mine, W. 1st St., near [the] city limits. - Cause, unknown. - One-story frame engine-house and blacksmith shop. Damage to [the] building, $200. [Damage to the] contents, $900. 2 R. [runs] Value of [the] property, $2500. - Sent H. & L. [Hook & Ladder truck] first and followed at 11.30 with both hose wagons. No. 1 laid 1000 ft. [hose] and No. 2 laid 400 ft. hose. Used one stream. - H. & L. used one 3-gal. and one 6-gal Ex.[tinguisher] No. 2 Ret’d [Returned] to No. 1 station [at] 12 P.M. - No. 1 and H & L. ret’d [returned at] 12.50 A.M., Aug. 24. Pressure not called for. - Distance, 2 miles.

THUR. 26- 11.33 A.M. - Called by telephone to 1205 N. Michigan Av. - Cause, burning grass. - No 4 W. damage. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 11.58 A.M. - Pressure raised No. 2 to 50 lbs. Distance, 11 bl[oc]ks.

THUR. 26- 3.45 P.M. - Called by telephone to 508 W. 5th St. - Cause, burning grass. - No 3 W. damage. No. 1 Hose [wagon] alone responded. Ret’d [Returned to the statin at] 4.05 P.M. - No call for [water] pressure. Distance, 12 blocks.

82 August, 1909.

FRI. 27- 1.40 P.M. - Called by telephone to [the] corner [of East] 5th St. and [North] Smelter Av. - Cause, burning 4 W. grass. - No damage. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 2 P.M. Average [water] Pressure, 105 lbs. - Distance, 14 blks.

FRI. 27- 2.10 P.M. - Called by telephone to 211 N. Walnut St. - Cause, children playing with matches. - Two-story frame barn, owned by F. C. Nicholson and occupied by Willis 2 W. Harper. - No damage. - Value, $250.00 2 R. [runs] Laid 300 ft. hose; no stream used. - Used one 3-gal Ex.[tinguisher] - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 2.30 P.M. - Average [Water] Pressure, 112 lbs. - Distance, 6 blocks.

FRI. 27- 9.30 P.M. - Called by telephone to [the] corner [of] [West] 4th and [North] Broadway [Streets]. - Cause, unknown. - Four-story brick building, owned by Schlang- er & Fitch and occupied by [G. Clyde] Moore & [Oscar T.] Cropper. No damage. (Fire [began] in [the] meter room on 2[n]d floor; 3 W. extinguished with [the] hose kept in [the] building.) 2 R. [runs] Value, $150,000. - Laid 250 ft. hose, but did not use it. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 9.45 P.M. - Distance, 1 bl[oc]k. Average [water] Pressure, 118 lbs.

MON. 30- 3.32 P.M. - Called by telephone to 721 W. 4th St. - Cause, burning grass. - One-story frame barn and outhouse on [the] premises owned and occupied by Mrs. Phillis Mawson. - Damage to [the] bldgs. $2000 Damage to [the] con- 2 W. tents, $ None Value, $4000 Hose [wagon] No. 2 and [Hook & Ladder] Truck responded from No. 1 station. (Hose [wagon] No. 1 was at [the] blacksmith shop.) Laid 500 ft. hose; used one stream. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 4.05 P.M. - Average [Water] Pressure, 108 lbs. Distance, 13 bl[oc]ks.

83 16. 71 August, 1909.

TUE[S]. 31- 8.20 A.m. - Called by telephone to 204 W. 10th St., - Cause, stovepipe run thro’[through] [the] roof. - One-story frame dwelling, owned by A. [Alexander] Besse and occupied by Mrs. Lizzie 3 W. Weaver. - Damage to [the] building, $5. - No insurance. - No damage to [the] contents. 2 R. [runs] Value, $200. - Used one 6-gal. Ex.[tinguisher] and [one] 8 ft. ladder. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 8.35 A.M. - Distance, 14 b[locks]. Average [water] Pressure, 110 lbs.

TUE[S]. 31- 4.20 P.M. - Called by telephone to 214½ (156½) W. 11th St. - Cause, burning grass. No. damage. - Laid 250 ft. hose; used 2 R. [runs] 3 W. one stream. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 4.50 P.M. - Dis[tance]., 17 b[locks]. Average [water] Pressure, 111 lbs.

Average Water Pressure for August, 102 lbs.

September, 1909.

FRI. 3- 9.45 A.M. - Called by telephone to 203 N. Locust St., to pull down dangerous wreckage resulting from [the] collapse of [a] defective wall of [a] two-story brick build- 1 W. ing, owned by A. [Arthur] K. La[n]yon and occupied by Pittsburg Wholesale Grocery Co. - No fire. - H & L. [Hook & Ladder] Co[mpany]. alone responded. Returned [to the station at] 10.15 A.M. Distance, 7 bl[oc]ks.

FRI. 3- 2.40 P.M. - Called by telephone to [the] corner [of West] Park Av. and [South] Chestnut St. - Cause, 2 R. [runs] 2 W. burning grass. - No damage. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 3.15 P.M. Water Pressure, 110 lbs. - Distance, 32 bl[oc]ks.

84 September, 1909.

FRI. 3- 3 P.M. - Called by telephone and verbal alarm to 106 E. 3[r]d St. - Cause burning trash setting fire to [a] fence of [the] premises owned and occupied by A. H. 1 W. McCormick. - No damage. - Value, $25. No. 2 No. 2 responded from No. 1 station. - Laid 350 ft. hose; no stream. Used two 3- gal. Ex.[tinguishers] - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 3.17 P.M. - Distance, 4 bl[oc]ks. No call for pressure.

SUN. 5- 12.45 P.M. - Called by telephone to 211 W. Kansas Av. - Cause, burning grass. No 2 R. [runs] 2 W. damage. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 1 P.M. - Distance, 14 blks. Average [waer] Pressure, 108 lbs.

THUR. 9- About 9 P.M. - Called by telephone to 104½ W. 5th St. - Cause, burning meat on [a] stove. - No damage. - Two-story brick building, owned by 3 W. A. [Alexander] Besse and occupied by [?] Did not take apparatus. Responded on foot, with an extinguisher, but did not use it. Returned [to the station] in a few minutes.

FRI. 10- 1.05 P.M. - Called by telephone to 221 E. 10th St. - False alarm. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 1.25 P.M. - [Water] Pressure 4 W. 100 lbs. - Distance, 17 blks. (H & L [Hook & Ladder] Truck in repair 2 R. [runs] shop, No. 2 Hose Wagon in No. 1 station, and No. 1 Wagon in No. 2 station.)

SAT. 11- 1.10 P.M. - Called by telephone to [the] N. E. corner [of] [East] 2[n]d and [North] Broadway. - Cause, spark from [a] locomotive. - One-story frame shed, owned and occupied 1 W. by John Welsh. - Damage to [the] bldg., $5. 2 R. [runs] No damage to [the] contents. - VALUE, $600. - Used one 3-gal. Ex.[tinguisher] (CONTINUED ON NEXT PAGE)

85 September, 1909. CON[tinued].- Ret’d [Returned] to [the] station [at] 1.23 P.M. - Distance, 5 blocks. Water Pressure, 103 lbs. (Apparatus stationed [the] same as Sept[ember]. 10.)

SAT. 11- 1.30 P.M. - Called by telephone to 606 W. 4th St. - Cause, burning grass. - No damage. Laid 100 ft. hose; used one stream. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 3 W. 1.48 P.M. - No call for [water] pressure. - Distance, 10 blks. 2 R. [runs] Chief’s buggy collided with [the] wagon of Hose Co[mpany]. No. 2 at [the] corner of 5th and [North] Broadway [Streets]. Harry ` Spross was thrown from [the] buggy and severely bruised. The buggy horse, Bob, was so badly injured that it was necessary to kill him. Neither of the vehicles was seriously damaged.

SUN. 12- 11.05 A.M. - Called by telephone to 717 W. 8th St. - Cause, burning grass. - No damage. 2 R. [runs] 3 W. Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 11.25 P.M. - [Water] Pressure, 103 lbs. - Dist[ance]., 23 blks. (Apparatus stationed [the] same as Sept[ember]. 10.)

SUN. 12- 3.05 P.M. - Called by telephone to 116 W. 10th St. - Cause, burning grass setting fire to [a] two- story frame barn, owned and occupied by 3 W. Mrs. Mary Grabow. - No damage. - Value, $200. 2 R. [runs] Used one 3-gal. Ex.[tinguisher] - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 3.20 P.M. - Water Pressure, 110 lbs. - Distance, 14 blocks.

WED. 15- 8.10 P.M. Called by telephone to 513 E. 8th St. - Cause, explosion of [a] kerosene lamp. Two-story frame dwelling, owned by Ray Arm- 4-W. strong. Room occupied by Cha[rle]s. Wooley. - Damage 2 R. [runs] to [the] bldg., $ [?] Damage to [the] contents, $ [?] Value, $3000. - Ret’d [Returned to the stationa t] 8.40 P.M. - Dis[tance]., 18 b[locks]. [Water] Pressure, 110 lbs. (Apparatus same as Sept[ember]. 10.)

September, 1909.

SAT.18- 11.40 A.M. Called by telephone to 1003 E. 10th St. - Cause, burning grass. - No damage. - 4 W. Laid 350 ft. hose, - No water used. - Returned [to the station at] No. 2 12.15 P.M. - No call for [water] pressure. - Dis[tance]., 22 b[locks]. (HOSE WAGONS SAME AS SEP[TEMBER]. 10.)

TUE[S]. 21- 1.50 P.M. - Called by telephone to [the] corner [of] [East] 13th and [North] Elm Sts. - Cause, burning grass. - 4 W. No damage. (Location given as “E. 13th.” No. No. 2 2 went to [East] 13th and [North] Rouse.) - Ret’d [to the station at] 2.20 P.M. No call for pressure. - Distance, (HOSE WAGONS SAME AS SEP[TEMBER]. 10) Dis[tance] 24 [blocks]

WED. 22- 3.30 P.M. - Called by telephone to 206 E. 16th St. - Cause, burning grass. - No damage. - Re- 4 W. turned [to the station at] 3.45 P.M. - No [water] pressure call. - Dist[ance]., 5 blks. No. 2 (HOSE WAGONS SAME AS SEP[TEMBER]. 10)

THUR. 23- 1.50 P.M. - Called by telephone to 104 S. Wal- nut St. - Cause, burning trash. - Two-story frame barn, owned and occupied by T. L. Scott. 2 W. No damage. - Value, $500. - Laid 500 ft. hose. 2 R. [runs] No water used. - Used two 3 gal. Ex.[tinguishers] - Returned [to the station at] 2.10 P.M. - Average [water] Pressure, 102 lbs. - Dist[ance]., 10 bl[oc]ks. (H. & L [Hook & Ladder] Truck in service. Hose wagons back in their proper stations.)

MON. 27- 11.55 A.M. - Called by verbal alarm to [the] corner [of] [East] 15th and [North] Smelter [Streets]. - Cause, burning grass. - No 4 W. damage. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 12.15 P.M. - Distance, 4 blocks. No.2 Average [water] Pressure, 105 lbs.

MON. 27- 2.25 P.M. - Called by telephone to 106 N. Elm St. - Cause, burning grass. - No damage. - Re- 1 W. sponded with [the] Hose Wagon No. 1 only. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 2.45 P.M. - [Water] Pressure, 110 lbs. - Distance, 10 blocks.

18 87 89 September, 1909.

WED. 29- 3.25 P.M. - Called by telephone to 303 W. 6th St. - Cause, burning trash on adjoining premises. - One-story frame outhouse and fence on [the] premises owned by J. U. Treadwell and 3 W. occupied by U. Rallston [Ulysses Ralston]. - Damage, $ [?] 2 R. [runs] Insured. - Value, $ [?] Laid 350 ft. hose; used one stream. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 3.45 P.M. - Dis[tance]., 8 b[locks]. Water Pressure, 110 lbs.

Average [Water] Pressure during Sept[ember]. - 106 lbs.

October, 1909.

SAT. 2- 3.45 P.M. - Called by telephone to [the] S. E. [southeast] part of [the] city, [in the] vicinity of [East] Jefferson and [South] Taylor Av[e]. Cause, burning grass. - No damage. - Re- 1 W. turned [to the station at] 4.45 P.M. - No [water] pressure call. - Dis[tance]., 2¾ mi[les]. (Hose Wagon No. 1 alone responded.)

MON. 4- 11.57 A.M. - Called by telephone to 502 S. Locust St. - Cause, burning grass. - Two-story frame barn, owned by Casper Johanningmeier and occupied by Cha[rle]s. Lansdowne. - Damage 1 W. to [the] building, $115. Ins’d [Insured for] $100 by [G. Clyde] Moore & [Oscar T.] Cropper. 2 R. [runs] Damage to [the] contents, $75. - No insurance. - Value, $200. - Laid 700 ft. hose; one stream. (While finishing this fire [we] were called to the following fires.)

MON. 4- 12.17 P.M. - Called by verbal alarm to 405 S. Locust St. - Cause, spark from [the] fire at 502 S. Locust St. - One-story frame church, owned 1 W. and occupied by “United Brethren in Christ.” Damage to [the] building, $250. Insured to D. [Dennis] J. (OVER.)

88 October, 1909. --CON[tinued]. Stower. - No damage to [the] contents. - Total Used hose that was al- ready laid for [the] previous fire; one stream. Used 22 and 15 ft. ladders off [the Hook & Ladder] truck.

MON. 4- 12:18 P.M. - Called by verbal alarm to 412 S. Locust St. - Cause, spark from [the] fire at 502 S. Locust St. - One-story frame dwelling, owned by Elizabeth M. Smith and occupied by D. F. 1 W. Smith. - Damage nominal. - Ins’d [Insured] by D. [Dennis] J. Stower. No. 1 Used one 3-gal. Ex.[tinguisher] and one 16 ft. ladder off [the Hook & Ladder] truck. and No. 2 No. 2 was called from No. 1 station at 12.20 P.M. and finished fire at 502 S. Locust St. - Laid 200 ft. hose and used part of line laid by No. 1; one stream. - Ret’d [Returned] to No. 1 Station [at] [?] P.M. Distance, 18 blocks. - No. 1 and Truck ret’d [returned to the station at] 1.05 P.M. Distance, 18 blocks. - Water Pressure during the three fires averaged 112 lbs.

TUE[S]. 5- 5 A.M. - Called by telephone to 502 S. Lo- cust St. - Rekindling of hay in ruins of [the] two-story frame barn, owned by Casper Jo- hanningmeier and occupied by Cha[rle]s. Lans- 1 W. downe. - No damage. - Laid 300 ft. hose; one stream. - Hose Wagon No. 1 alone responded. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 5.40 A.M. - No [water] pressure call. - Dis[tance]. 17 B[locks].

TUE[S]. 5- 9.57 A.M. - Called by telephone to [the] corner [of] [West] Adams and [South] College Aves. - Cause, burning grass. 2 R. [runs] 2 W. No damage. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 10.45 A.M. - Pressure, 108 lbs. D[istance]. 29 B[locks].

TUE[S]. 5- 1 P.M. - Called by telephone to [the] corner of [East] 14th St. and [North] Rouse Av. - Cause, burning grass. - No damage. - 4 W. No. 2 Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 1.35 P.M. - No [water]pressure call.- Dis[tance]. 20 bl[oc]ks.

89 October, 1909.

WED. 6- 2.45 P.M. - Called by telephone to [the] corner [of] 4 W. 14th and [North] Broadway [Streets]. - Cause, burning grass. - No. 2. No damage. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 3 P.M. - No [call for water] pressure. - Dis[tance]. 8 b[locks].

THUR. 7- 11.40 A.M. - Called by telephone to [the] corner [of East] 7th 4 W. St. and [North] Stilwell Av. - Cause, burning grass. - No. 2 No damage. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 12.15 P.M. - No [call for water] pressure. - Dis[tance]. 25 b[locks].

THUR. 7- 2.05 P.M. - Called by telephone to [the] corner [of East] 10th St. and [North] Smelter Av. - Cause, burning grass. - No 4 W. damage. - Responded with Hose Wagon No. 1 only. Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 2.35 P.M. - No [call for water] pressure. - Dis[tance]. 23 b[locks].

THUR. 7- 3.50 P.M. - Called by telephone to to [the] corner [of South] Wal- nut St. and [West] Quincy Ave. - Cause, burning grass. 2 W. No damage. - Responded with Hose Wagon No. 1 only. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 4.20 P.M. - No [call for water] pressure. - Dis[tance]. 35 b[locks].

MON. 11- 5.30 P.M. - Called by telephone to [the] corner of [East] Washington and [South] Joplin Aves. - Cause, burning 1 W. grass. - No damage. - Responded with Hose Wagon No. 1 only. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 5.55 P.M. - Dis[tance]. 25 b[locks]. No call for [water] pressure.

Thur. 14- 1.10 P.M. Called by telephone to [East] 7th St. and [North] Michigan Ave. - Cause, burning grass. 4 W. No damage - Responded with hose Wagon No. 1 only - Returned [to the station at] 1.45 P.M. Dis[tance]. 19 b[locks]. No call for [water] pressure.

THUR. 14- 2.35 P.M. - Called by telephone to 613 E. 9th St. - Cause, burning grass. - No damage. - 2 R. [runs] 4 W. Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 3 P.M. - Av.[erage water] Pressure, 108 lbs. - Dis[tance]., 23 blocks.

90 October, 1909.

THUR. 14- 3:05 P.M. - Called by telephone to 1103 E. 5th St. - Cause, burning grass. - One-story frame outhouse on vacant premises owned 2 R. [runs] 4 W. by John Gess. - Total Loss. Value, $15. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 3.35 P.M. - Dis[tance]. 28 blocks No call for [water] pressure.

SAT. 16- 10:40 A.M. - Called by telephone to 1609 N. Jop- 4 W. lin Av. - Cause, burning grass. - No damage. No. 2 Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 10.50 A.M. - No [water] pressure call - Dis[tance]. 4 blocks.

SAT. 16- 10:55 A.M. - Called by telephone to 704 N. Elm St. Cause, burning grass. - No damage. - Responded 4 W. with Hose Wagon No. 1 only. - Returned [to the station at] 11.05 A.M. No call for [water] pressure. - Distance, 12 blocks.

SAT. 16- 11 A.M. - Called by telephone to [the] corner [of East] 9th St. and 4 W. [North] Smelter Av. - Cause, burning grass. - No damage. No. 2 Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 11.35 A.M. - No [water] pressure call. - Dis[tance]., 15 blocks.

SAT. 16- 11:05 A.M. - Called by telephone to 1806 N. Smelter Av. Cause, burning grass. - No damage. - Responded 4 W. to [the] call with Hose Wagon No. 1. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 11.52 A.M. -DIS[TANCE]. 40 B[locks].

SAT. 16- 11:50 A.M. - Called by telephone to 504 S. Elm St. Cause, burning grass. - No damage. - Responded with [the] H. & L. [Hook & Ladder] truck. - Hose Wagon No. 1 responded at 1 W. 11.52 A.M. - Laid 550 ft. hose; one stream. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 12.15 P.M. - No call for [water] pressure. - Distance, 20 blocks.

SAT. 16- 2:10 P.M. - Called by telephone to 718 E. 17th St. – Cause, burning grass setting fire to [a] culvert owned 4 W. by [the] city [of Pittsburg]. - Damage, $4. - No Insurance. - Value, $ [?] No. 2 Used two 3-gal Ex[tinguishers]-Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 2.25 P.M.– [Water] Pres[sure]., 108 lbs.- Dis[tance]. 12 b[locks].

91 October, 1909.

TUES. 19 - 10.55 A.M. - Called by telephone to 611 N. Elm St. 4 W. Cause burning grass. - No damage. - 2 R. [runs] Ret’d [Returned to the station] about 11.15 AM. [Water] Pressure 105 lbs. Dis[tance]. 11 Bl[oc]k[s].

FRI 22 610 P.M. Called by telephone to 621 E. 21st St. Cause[d] [by] children playing with matches one-story frame dwelling, owned by W. J. Kickel, and occupied by J. W. Gaston 4 W. Damage to [the] building, $3. Ins’d [Insured] by [G. Clyde] Moore & [Oscar T.] Cropper. No. 2 Damage to [the] contents, $8. - No insurance. - Value, $70000 (Three small children [were] locked in [the] house, alone. One was slightly burned.) Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 6.25 P.M. - [Water] Pressure, 112 lbs. - Dis[tance]. 20 bl[oc]ks.

FRI. 22- 9.05 P.M. - Called by telephone to [the] corner of [West] Forest Av. and [North] Chestnut St. - Cause, burning 2 W. grass. - No damage. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 9.30 P.M. - [Water] Pressure, 100 lbs. - No. 2 did not receive [the] alarm. - Dis[tance]. 30 b[locks].

SAT. 23- 5 A.M. - Called by telephone to [the] corner of [East] 2[n]d St. and [North] Rouse Av. - Cause, burning grass. No damage. - Responded with [the] Hose Wagon 1 W. No. 1. – [Hook & Ladder] Truck went as far as [East] 4th and [North] Grand [Streets] 2 R. [runs] Hose Wagon [No. 1] Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 6 A.M. - Average [Water] Pressure, 109 lbs. Distance - Hose Wagon [No. 1], [?] blks. - [Hook & Ladder] Truck, 9 blocks.

SAT. 23- 9.30 A.M. - Called by telephone to 411 E. 8th St. Cause, burning grass. - No damage. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 4 W. 9.40 A.M. - [Water] Pressure, 105 lbs. - Dis[tance]., 16 blocks.

MON. 25- 1.30 P.M. - Called by telephone to Mt. Olive Cemetery, E. Quincy Av. - Cause, burning grass. Stacked hay, owned by Mrs. Annie Martin. - Loss, $25. No Ins[urance]. - Hose No. 1 responded. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 3.25 P.M. DIS.[TANCE] [?]

92 October, 1909.

MON. 25- 3.15 P.M. - Called by telephone to [the] corner [of East] 16th 4 W. St. and [North] Joplin Av. - Cause, burning grass. - No No. 2 damage. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 3.40 P.M. - No [call for water] pressure. - Dis[tance]., 2 bl[oc]ks.

MON. 25- 4.05 P.M. - Called by telephone to [the] corner [of East] Jeffer- son and [South] Stilwell Aves. - Cause, [a] spark from burning grass and rubbish setting fire to [a] one- story frame barn and outhouse, on [the] premises own- 1 W. ed and occupied by Roy Lance. - Destroyed. - Loss on [the] buildings, $2500 Loss on [the] contents, $ 3500 Value, $6000 Hose No. 1 only responded. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 4.45 P.M. - No pressure call [for water]. - Dis[tance]., [?]

MON. 25- 8.30 P.M. - Called by tel[e]phone to [the] cornner [sic] of [East] 7[th] St [and North] Locust [Street.] Cause B[u]rning Grass No Damage Respon[d]ed to [the] Call With hose No. 1. Waggon [sic] No 2 Reported to No. 1 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 8.40 P.M. Dis[tance] 9 Bl[oc]ks

TUE. 26- 12.15 P.M. - Called by telephone to [the] corner [East] 8th St. and 4 W. [North] Rouse Av. - Cause, burning grass. - No damage. - No. 2 Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 12.35 P.M. - No pressure call [for water]. - Dis[tance]., 15 Bl[oc]ks.

WED. 27- 9 A.M. - Called by telephone to 109 W. Kansas Av. Cause, trash on top of [a] bake-oven. - One story brick and frame bakery, owned and occupied by N. H. Kent. Damage to [the] building, $10. - Insured by [James B.] Smith & [Con A.] Miller. 2 W. No damage to [the] contents. - Value, $500. - Hose No. 2 R. [runs] 1 only responded. - Laid 500 ft. hose; one stream. Used [1-] 10 ft. ladder. - Called from this place to a grass fire at [the] corner [of South] Broadway and Kan- sas Av. - No pressure call [for water].

93 39 October, 1909.

WED. 27- 9.25 A.M. - Called by verbal alarm to [the] corner [of South] Broadway and Kansas Av. - Cause, burn- 2 W. ing grass. - No damage. - Laid 250 ft. hose, one stream. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 9.50 A.M. - Dis[tance]., 15 bl[oc]ks.

THU. 28- 10.55 A.M. - Called by telephone to [the] corner [of] [West] 11th and [North] Olive sts. - Cause, burning grass. - 3 W. No damage - Hose No. 1 responded. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 2 R. [runs] 11.20 A.M. - No pressure call [for water]. - Dis[tance]., 20 bl[oc]ks.

FRI. 29- 2.25 P.M. - Called by telephone to 506 N. Walnut St. - Cause, burning grass. - No dam- 2 R. [runs] 3 W. age. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 2.35 P.M. - No pressure call [for water]. - DIS[TANCE]. 6 B[locks].

FRI. 29- 3 P.M. - Called by telephone to [the] corner [of West] Jeffer- son and [South] Chestnut Sts. - Cause, burning grass, setting fire to corn on [the] premises owned and occu- 2 R. [runs] 2 W. pied by W. [William] C. Beck. - Damage to [the] corn, $ [?] Value, $ [?] Responded with Hose [wagon] No. 1 - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 4.05 P.M. - No pressure call [for water]. - DIS[TANCE]. 36 Bl[oc]ks.

FRI. 29- 3.50 P.M. - Called by telephone to 509 N. Lo- cust St. - Cause, burning grass. - No damage. 4 W. No. 2 responded from No. 1 station. - Ret’d [Returned to the station at] 3.57 No. 2 P.M. - No pressure call[ for water]. - Distance, 7 blocks.

Sat. 30 12 K [12:00] pm Called to 112 West Euclud [Euclid] Ave. Cause[d] [by] B[u]rning Trash set[t]ing fire to [a] 2 Storie [sic] Frame Barn Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By 2 W. Leo Fro[h]lich Value $25000 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1215 pm Dis[tance] 13 Bl[oc]ks

94 October 1909

Sat 30 1K [1:00] p.m. Called to 1606- N. Locust St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone] Cause[d] [by] Boys 4-W Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Damage Used 2 - 3-Gal Ex[tinguishers] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept. [at] 120 pm Dis[tance] 6 Bl[oc]ks

No 1 - Traveled 36 1/3 miles To and from Fires November 1909

Wen 3 1- P-M- Called to 704 East 8[th] St - Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [an] A.T.SF [Atchison, Topeka & Santa Fe Railway] Engine 4-W Set[t]ing fire to [the] Grass No Damage No. 2 Used 2- 3-Gal Ex[tinguishers] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 125 pm - Dis[tance] 22 Bl[oc]ks

Wen 10 350 P-M- Called to [the] Corner of [South] Joplin Ave [and East] Kan[s]as [Avenue] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause 1-W B[u]rning Grass No Damage Used 1- 3-Gal Ex[tinguisher] [Water] Pressure, 105 lbs. Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 410 pm Dis[tance] 18 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 27 845 am Called to 503 N. Locust St. Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[u]rning Trash No Damage Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 855 am Dis[tance] 4 B[locks]

Dec[ember]. 1909

Wen 1 10 A.M. - Called to 1807- N- Elm St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by] Children Playing With Matches [and] Set[t]ing fire to Clothes in [a] Closet 4-W No Damage to [the] Bldg Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $5000 No Inc [insurance] Bldg Owned By W[illia]m Ba[i]ley No 2 Occiped [sic] By H. B. Harry Value of [the] Property [$]2000 Used 1- 3-Gal Ex[tinguisher] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1016 am Dis[tance] 12 Bl[oc]ks Water Perssure [sic] 115 lbs

Sun 5 630 P-M- Called to 411- N- Walnute [sic] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Defective fire Plase [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]2000 No - Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned & 3-W Occiped [sic] By Georgie [George]Woods Used 2- 3-Gal Ex[tinguishers] One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value [$]250000 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 705 PM No 2- was Not[i]fied Dis[tance] 5-Bl[oc]ks

Thur 9 910- AM 302- West Jefferson Alarm Over Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [an] Over heat[ed] Furnace No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg 2-W Owned and Occiped [sic] By A. J. Curran 2-Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value [?] No Water Persseue [sic] Taken Bell [Telephone] Out of Order Value [$]3000 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 930 am Dis[tance] 28 [blocks]

Wen 15 550- P-M-. Called to 519- East 8[th] St Alarm Over Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by a] Spark from [the] Flew [sic] Set[t]ing fire to [the] Roof No Damage to [the] 4-W Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By Mrs. [Emma J.] Walker Water Persseur [sic] 115 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 610 P.M One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value [$]1000 Dis[tance] 20-Bl[oc]ks

96 Dec[ember] – 1909

Thur 16 12.45- P-M- Called to 126- West 20[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by a] Spark from [the] Flew [sic] No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Damage to [the] Bldg $300 Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] 3-W By W[illia]m. Flouler [Fowler] Inc [Insured] By [Edwin E.] Co[u]lter One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value [$]1000 No. 2 Used - 2- 10 feet Ladders Water Persseur [sic] 105 [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 103 PM Dis[tance] 22 [blocks]

Fri 17 6K [6:00] am Called to 508- N- Olive St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Spark From Flew [sic] No Damage One Storie [sic] 3-W Frame Bldg Value [$]5800.00 Owned & Occiped [sic] by John Mc[A]lpine No Water Persseur [sic] Taken Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 615 am Dis[tance] 10-B[locks]

Mon 20 340 AM Called to 118 West 9[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Put[t]ing [a] hot Flat Iorn [sic] In [the] Bed [and] setimg [sic] fire to [the] Bed Clothes Damage To [the] Bldg [?] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [?] Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By Mrs. Maggie Collins Incred [Insured] By [Robert E.] Carlton & [Otto] Greef Used 2- 3-Gal 2- 6-Gal Ex[tinguishers] 3-W 1- 18 [foot] Ladder Laied [sic] 1 Line of hose 200 feet Nozzel [sic] got Beyne [Beyond] Control from [the] Ladder [and] thro[w]ing water No 1-No 2 on [the] ho[r]se teame [sic] [and] Cause[d] them to Runway [sic] Strikeing [sic] [a] Tel[e]phone Pole on [the] Corner of 9[th]- St. [and North] B-Way [Broadway] Breaking from [the] Waggon [sic] [The team was] Caught at [East] 10[th] St- [and North] Elm Damage to [the] Wagon [$]1500 Damage to [the] harness $5 - Damage to [the] Nozzle $1500 No Damage To [the] Teame [sic] two Story Frame Bldg Value [$]2000 Water Perssure [sic] 110 [lbs.] No. 2 - Respon[d]ed to [the] call from No. 1 - [at] 410 am to Pick up hose & Waggon [sic] to No 1 No 2 Stayed at No 1 - until 430 pm Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 435 am No 1 - No 2 [Distance] No 1 - 12 [blocks] [Distance] No 2 - 12 [blocks]

97 Dec[ember] 1909

Wen 22 12- P.M. Called to 1308- N- Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by] Children Playing with Matches under [a] Stair way [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] No Damage to [the building.] Damage to [the] 4-W Cont[ent]s [$]5000 No Incrance [insurance] on [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By [?] Radell Occiped [sic] By J. P. Cuthburson [Cutburth] No 2 two Storie [sic] frame Bldg Value $170000 Water Perssure [sic] 106- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1215 pm Dis[tance] 3-Bl[oc]ks

Wen 22 6K [6:00] P-M- Called to 1125- West 2[nd]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Dropeing [sic] [a] Lamp with Oil on [the] Floor set[t]ing fire No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s - Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] 2-W By G. H. Tilley One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value $1000 - Water Persseur [sic] 115 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 620- P-M Dis[tance] 25-B[locks]

Sat 25 310- A-M- Called to Nesch Brick Plant [Pittsburg Vitrified Paving & Building Brick Co.] [at West 16th and North Catalpa] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause [?] Respon[d]ed To [the] Call with [the Hook & Ladder] Truck & [Fire] Chief Buggie [sic] Plant [was] Out of [the City’s] Water Dis[trict] Was of No Service To[o] fare [sic] gome [sic] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [?] Damage to [the] Bldg [?] 2- and 3- Storie [sic] Brick & Wood Bldgs Value Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 340 am Dis[tance] 37-B[locks] Mon 27 515- P-M- Called to 301- East 8[th] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause [A] Spark from [the] Flew [sic] Lighting on [the] Shingles Damage to [the building] [$]100 No Damage [to the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By J. [Jack] P. Kreger Occiped [sic] By M. Tobin 2- Storie [sic] Fram[e] Bldg Value [$]1500 Water Persseur [sic] 115 lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 530 pm Dis[tance] 13 Bl[oc]ks

98 Dec[ember]. 1909

Wen 29 950- A-M Called to 308- East Washington Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Plug Dropeing [sic] Out of [a] Pipe 1-W Conceted [sic] to [a] gas Stove No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By M. W. [Warren] Thom[lin]son One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value $70000 Water Perssure [sic] 115 lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 1010 am No of Fires in 1909 - 143 Dis[tance] 25-Bl[oc]ks Miles Traveled No 1- 104½ No 2- 42 Miles to and from Fires Jan[uary] - 1910 Tues 4 905 P.M. Called to [the] Corner of 5[th] St & [North] B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Crossed Wires [3 W] No Damage Laried [sic] 150 feet hose Respon[d]ed to [the] Call with [the] hose wagon Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 920- PM Dis[tance] 3 Bl[oc]ks

Wen 5 540 AM - Called to [the] Bell Tel[e]phone Office [at the] Corner of [the] Alley on West 7[th] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phon[e] Cause Crossed Wires No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s No 1- did not get out 3 W of [the] Station was Not[i]fied [that the] fire [was] Out - No 2 Reported to No 1- Dept No 2- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 610 am Dis[tance] [?]

Wen 5 1020- AM- Called to Central School on [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 5[th] St [and North] Walnute [sic] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Paper Over [the] Thimble hole Catching fire No Damage to [the] Bldg 3-W or Cont[ent]s - Laid 150 feet hose But did not thro[w] water Valued at $180000 Water Perssure [sic] 115 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1045 AM Dis[tance] 4 B[locks]

99 Jan[uary]- 1910

Fri 7 145- P-M Called to 408- West 5[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Bu[rn]ing Sute [sic] Out of [the] Flew [sic] No Damage to [the] 3-W Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By Dr C. C. Stevens[on] 2 story frame bldg. Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 2K [2:00] PM Dis[tance] 7 Bl[oc]ks

Mon 17 740 P-M- Called to 603 East 13[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Bu[rn]ing sute [sic] 4-W Out of [the] Flew [sic] No Damage to [the] Bldg No 2 or Cont[ent]s Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 750 pm Dis[tance] 10-B[locks]

Fri 21 1135- A M Called to 506- West 5[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by] Bu[rn]ing Trash 3-W Set[t]ing fire to [the] Grass No Damage Water Perssure [sic] 110- lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 1145 am Dis[tance] 12-B[locks]

Fri 21- 1245- P-M- Called to 712- East 7[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $1000 No Damage to [the] Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By E. [Alphonso] Grimes 4 W One Story Frame Bldg Value $80000 Water Perssure [sic] 100 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 110 pm Dis[tance] 24 Bl[oc]ks

Wen 26 1105- A-M- Called to 405- N. Pine St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Bu[rn]ing Trash 3-W in [the] Alley No Damage Water Perssure [sic] 110- lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 1115 am Dis[tance] 2-B[locks] 9 Alarms for the month of January Station No 1- 8 Alarms Station No 2- 1 Alarm Laid 900 Ft of hose at 2 fires used 550 Ft at 1 fire Traveled 85 Bl[oc]k[s] No 1- 75 Bl[oc]ks No 2- 10 Bl[oc]ks Valuation of Property $5100.00 Loss $4500 Not Ins[ured]. [$]80000 Used 40 Ft of ladders - 3- 3 Gal Ext.[inguishers] & 1- 6 Gal Ext[inguisher].

100 Jan[uary]– 1910

Thur 27 1025 A-M- Called to 211- West 3rd St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by a] Spark from [the] Flew [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg $1000 No Damage 2-W to [the] Cont[ent]s Laied [sic] 550 feet hose One Stream 1-22 [foot] - 1-18 [foot] Ladders [used] Bldg Owned By F McKay Tenant [C. H.] Tinker Boarding house 2-Story Frame Bldg Value $250000 Incred [Insured by G. Clyde] Moore & [Oscar T.] Cropper Watere [sic] Perssure [sic] 115 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1045 am Dis[tance] 5-B[locks]

Thur 27 205- P-M- Called to 812- N- Elm St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Defect[ive] Flew [sic] [A] Spark Dropeing [sic] Down Between the Wal[l]s [and] 4-W Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg $1500 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Used 1-6 Gal Ex[tinguisher] Bldg Owned By W. E. Price Tenant J. Campbell 2 Story Frame Bldg Value $170000 Water Perssure [sic] 112- lbs Incred [Insured] By [?] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 230 pm Dis[tance] 15-B[locks]

Fri 28 435-P-M Called to [the] Reare [sic] of 320-322 N. B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Bu[rn]ing Trash in [the] Alley No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned 2 W By [Harry and Harry Jr.] Degan Clothing Co Laied [sic] 350 feet hose But did not thro[w] Water Used 2-3 Gal Ex[tinguishers] (One Privaet [sic] [extinguisher] Belong[ed] to [the] Clothing Store.) Water Perssure [sic] 110-[lbs.]- Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 450 PM Dis[tance] 3-B[locks]

Sun 30 955- AM - Called [to] 208 N. Olive St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause [A] Spark from [the] Flew [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg $1000 No Damage to [the] 2 W Cont[ents]s Bldg Owned By J. Myers Tenant Mrs. [Nettie Overton] Used 1-3 Gal Ex[tinguisher] Laied [sic] 100 feet Water Perssure [sic] 115 [lbs.] Returned [to the Dept. at] 1000 am One Story Frame Bldg Value $10000 Dis[tance] 7-Bl[oc]ks

101 Feb[ruary] 1910

Sat 5 710 P-M- Called to 314 N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] by Film in [a] Lamp howse [sic] Catching fire Damage To [the] Bldg $20000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]30000 Bldg Owned By J. D. Simion and Joe Val[en]tine 1-W Occiped [sic] as the Cristal Theather [Crystal Theatre] Laied [sic] 2 Lines of hose 350 feet [Used] 1-18 [foot] Ladder [and] 1-12 [foot] Ladder Water Perssur [sic] Not Called for Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 8K [8:00] pm Value $10,000.00 Dis[tance] 2-Bl[oc]ks

Sat 5 810- P-M- Recalled to 314- N- B-Way [Broadway] Verble [sic] Alarm Cause[d] By Tu[r]ning on [the] Electric Wires Crossed Rekindle[d] [the] fire No 1- Laied [sic] 300 feet hose No 2- Laied [sic] 1-W 250 feet hose [Used] 1-28 - 1-22 - 1-18 - 1-16 - 1-12 [foot] Ladders 1-6- Gal Ex[tinguisher] No 2 Retu[r]ned to No 1 at 9K [9:00] PM Damage to [the] Bldg [?] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [?] Water Persseue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 10K [10:00] pm Dis[tance] 2-B[locks] Two Story Brick and Gal[vanized] Iorn [sic] [building] Value [?]

Tu[e]s 8 12-55 A-M- Called to 1703- N- Michigan Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg $50000 Incred [Insured] By Miss [?] Dana No 2 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $10000 No Incrance [insurance] Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By Mrs [?] George 4-W One Story Frame Bldg Value $1000 Laied [sic] 2 lines of hose 850 feet hose [Used] 2- 10- feet Ladders Water Perssure[sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 235 am Dis[tance] 10-Bl[oc]ks

102 Feb[ruary] 1910

Tu[e]s 15 720- A-M- Called to [the] Corner of [East] 3rd - [and North] B-Way [Broadway] Commical [Commercial] Hotel [at 220 North Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone] Cause Bu[rn]ing Trash Paper Caught fire Blowing up 1 W on [the] Roof of [the] Kitchen No Damage Water Perssure [sic] 110- [lbs] Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 730 am Bldg Owned By A. H. McCormick Tenant W- Mack Dis[tance] 3-B[locks] Tu[e]s 15 1130- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 11[th] St & [North] Smelter Ave M-o-P-Ry [Missouri- Pacific Railway] Yards Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Coal Car St L I M-S Ry [St. Louis Iron Mountain & Southern Railway] 20644 4-W On fire No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Damage to [the] Car $1500 Laied [sic] 150- feet hose One Stream No 2 Value [of the] Property In Volved [sic] $70000 Water Perssure [sic] 110 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 12K [12:00] pm Dis[tance] 12-B[locks]

Thur 17 10K [10:00] am Called to 302 East Ad[a]ms Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Defect[ive] Flew [sic] 1-W No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s 1 Story frame [building] Laied [sic] 500- feet hose One Stream Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By G W Spencer Water Perssure [sic] 110 [lbs] Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 1045 am Property Involved $40000 Dis[tance] 24 [blocks]

Sat 19 910- A-M- Called to 443 East 20[th] St. Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg [$]2500 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Laied [sic] 150- feet hose 1- Stream 4-W Used 1- 10 [foot] Ladder Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By C. A. Stanbury [Stansberry] No 2 One Story Frame Bldg Value $150000 Water Perssure [sic] 100 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 935 am Dis[tance] 14 B[locks]

103 Feb[ruary] 1910

Sat 19 1125 [A.M.] Called to East School Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Bu[rn]ing Trash Paper light [sic] on [the] Roof set[t]ing fire Damage to [the] Bldg [$]2500 Covered By In[suran]c[e.] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s No[ne] [Covered by insurance.] 4-W Laied [sic] 1000 feet hose One Stream [Used] 1-14- [foot] Ladder 3 Story Brick and Stone [building] Value [$]25000 Public S[c]hool Good Worke [sic] Done [by] a Boy 16 years old By using Stamp Pipe hose holding Fire in check until we got there Fire was on the N-E. [northeast side of the] Roof Dis[tance] 2 Miles 6-B[locks] Tue[s] 22 705- P-M- Called to 837- East 21[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof Damage to [the] Bldg $2500 4-W Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s None Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] [by] G. Perdo No 2 Laied [sic] 550 feet hose One Stream Water Persseur [sic] 115 lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 8K [8:00] pm One Story Fram[e] Bldg Value $30000 Dis[tance] 30 B[locks]

Thur 24 815- A-M- Called to 710- N- Grand Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Defect[ive] Flew [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg $500 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By C Hall 4 W Tenant B S Miller Used 2-3- Gal [extinguishers] One Story Frame Bldg Value [$]60000 Water Persseer [sic] 110 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 835 am Dis[tance] 14 B[locks]

104 Feb[ruary] 1910

Sun 27 230- P-M- Called to 104 West For[e]st Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by] Clothing Catching fire [too] Close [to a] Press Damage to [the] Bldg None Damage to [the] Cont[ents]s [$]1500 2 W Bldg Owned By H. F. Gallher [Galligan] and Tenant Laied [sic] 350 feet hose Used 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] One Story Frame Bldg Value $120000 Water Perssur [sic] 110 [lbs] Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 3K [3:00] pm Dis[tance] 14 Bl[oc]ks

March 1910 Fri 4 1115 AM - Called to 207- East 12[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by a] Boy Playing With Matches No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s 4-W Laied [sic] 550 feet hose One Stream Bldg Owned By [?] Occipped [sic] By [?] No 2 One Story Frame Bldg Value $10000 Water Persseue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1135 AM Dis[tance] 8 Bl[oc]ks

Tu[e]s 8 145- P-M Called to 122- East 21[st]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[u]r[n]ing 4-W Grass No Damage No 2 Water Persser [sic] 110 [lbs] Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 210- P-M- Dis[tance] 14 B[locks]

Sat 5 115- P-M- Called to 1209- N- Michigan Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[u]r[n]ing Trash 4-W No Damage Water Perssur [sic] 115- lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 130- P-M No 2 horse fell on [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 9[th] St & [North] Locust St on [the Fire] Chief[’s] Buggie [sic] Bracke [sic] Shaf[t] No Damage to [the] horse or harness Driver Carl Stroud Dis[tance] 10-B[locks]

105 March - 1910

Sun 13 620- P-M- Called to 620 West For[e]st Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by] B[u]r[n]ing Grass 2-W Set[t]ing fire to [a] One Story Frame Barn Owned By Cap Beck Tenant Mrs. D. A. Reed No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Value $10000 Water Perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 640 P-M Dis[tance] 29 B[locks]

Mon 14 515 P-M Called to [the] Ball Parke [sic] on 26[th] St [and North] B-Way [Broadway] Verble [sic] Alarm Cause Grass No Damage Respon[d]ed to [the] Call with [the] 4-W [Fire] Chief[’s] Buggie [sic] No Damage No Water Perssure [sic] Turned in Ret[u]rned at 6K [6:00] p.m. Dis[tance] 41 Bl[oc]ks

Thur 17th 4-K- [4:00] P-M-. Called to 814 West 3rd St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Boys & Matches 2-W No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] C. A. McC[r]ory Water Persseue [sic] 105- lbs One Story Frame Barn Value $5000 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 410 pm Dis[tance] 21-Bl[oc]ks

Fri 18 6K- [6:00] P-M- Called to 24[th]- St [and North] B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[u]r[n]ing Grass Set[t]ing fire to [a] two Story Frame Barn 4-W Owned By L. D. Demo Bldg Vacent [sic] Laied [sic] 1000 feet hose But Did not No 2 Thro[w] Water Value $15000 Incred [Insured for] $10000 [by Oscar T.] Cropper & [G. Clyde] M[o]ore Water Perssure [sic] 112-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 745 P.M. Dis[tance] 24-Bl[oc]ks

106 March 1910

Sun 20 545- P-M- Called to [West] 25[th] St [and] [2503] N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Bu[rn]ing Trash Setimg [sic] fire to [a] One Story Frame Barn No 2 Owned & Occiped [sic] By Henry Tolenty [Tomelty] & Closet Totel [sic] loss to [the] Bldg & Cont[ent]s 3 W Value of [the] Bldg $4000 Cont[ent]s $1000 No Inc [insurance] Bldg Out Sid[e] of [the] City Limits Water Perssure [sic] 112 lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 515 PM Dis[tance] 26 B[locks] Wen 23 3-50- P-M Called to [the] Corner [of West] 3rd St [and North] Miles Ala[r]m Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by a] Spark frome [sic] [a] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] Sw[i]tch Engine No Damage 2-W Laied [sic] 200- feet hose Respon[d]ed to [the] Call With [the] hose wagon Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 410 P-M Dis[tance] 8 B[locks] Fri 25 405- P-M- Called to 107- East 15[th] St 4-W Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Bu[rn]ing No 2. Grass No Damage used 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 425- P.M. Dis[tance] 4-Bl[oc]ks Sat 26 730- A.M. Called to [East] 10[th]- St [and North] Michigan av Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg $2000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 4-W $500 No Inc [insurance] One Story Frame Bldg Used as [an] Oil house [for the] K.C.S. Ry [Kansas City Southern Railway] Laied [sic] 300- feet hose Water Perssure [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 750 am Dis[tance] 25 B[locks] Sat 26 150- P.M. Called to [the] Ball Park on 25[th]- St [and] N- B-Way [Broadway] Verbel [sic] Alarm Cause Bu[r]ning Grass Set[t]ing fire to [a] fence Damage 4 W [$]3000 Dollars Respon[d]ed to [the] call with [the] Bugie [Buggy] Value $150000 Imcred [Insured] Out Sid[e] City Limits Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 230 pm. Dis[tance] 41 Bl[oc]ks

107 March 1910

Sat 26 210- P.M. Called to [West] 6[th] St in [the] alley behind C. E. Finley[’]s [at 435 West 6th St.] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Bu[rn]ing Trash No Damage Laied [sic] 300- 3-W feet hose Water Perssure [sic] 115 lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 215 pm Dis[tance] 5-Bl[oc]ks

Sun 27 12-25 - A.M. Called to 115-117- East 12[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage to 115 [East 12th St.]- $3000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg 4-W Owned By [Robert E.] Carlton & Greff [Otto Greef] Occiped [sic] By Ed Johnson One Story frame Bldg Value $60000 117 [East 12th St.] - Owned by [Robert E.] Carlton & Greff [Otto Greef] Occipid [sic] No 2 By R- W- Howell Damage to [the] Bldg $2000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Value [of the] Bldg $50000 Laied [sic] 700 feet hose [Used] 2-10- feet Ladders Water Perssure [sic] 115- lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 135 am Dis[tance] 16 B[locks]

Mon 28 920- A.M. Called to 710- East 8[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[u]r[n]ing Trash 4-W Set[t]ing fire to [a] One Story Frame Barn Owned & Occiped [sic] By G. [George] E. Baitholice [Bartholick] Damage No 2 to [the] Barn $500 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Value [of the barn] $12500 Laied [sic] 700 feet hose Water Persser [sic] 115 lbs No Incrance [insurance] Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 10K [10:00] am Dis[tance] 38 Bl[oc]ks

Mon 28 520- P.M. Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 10[th] St [and North] Michagan [Michigan] Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[u]r[n]ing Grass 4-W No Damage went to 709 East 10[th]- St No Damage Water Perssure [sic] 115 lbs No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 540 am Dis[tance] 30-Bl[oc]ks

108 March 1910

Wen 30 755- P-M- Called to 414- N- B-Way Lyric Theatre Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Trash Catching fire Used 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Belon[g]ing to [the] Theatre 4-W Laied [sic] 500- feet of hose But Did not Thro[w] Water Bldg Owned By E. [Edward] H. Klock Occiped [sic] [by] W[illia]m Bell as [the] Man[a]ger [of the] Lyric Theatre No Dam[a]ge to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Value [of the building] $20000 2-Story Brick Bldg No 2- Was Not Not[i]fied Alarm Over [the] New Phone Water Perssur [sic] 115- lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 815 pm Dis[tance] 3-B[locks]

April 1910 Sat 16 915- A-M- Called to 808- N. Pine St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Curt[a]ins Catching fire Unk[n]own Damage $200 to Curt[a]ins No Damage to [the] Bldg Tenant John Hoffman 3-W Owner A. [Arthur] K. Lanyon One Story Frame Bldg Value $150000 Water Persseur [sic] 110 lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 920 am Dis[tance] 10-Bl[oc]ks

Sat 23 545- P-M- Called to 907 East 22[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own 4-W Damage to [the] Bldg $2 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By [?] Tenant T. M. Williamson No 2 One Story Frame Bldg Value $40000 Water Persseue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 605 pm Dis[tance] 28 B[locks]

109 April 1910

Tu[e]s 26 9K [9:00] PM - Called to [the] K.C.S. Ry. [Kansas City Southern Railway] Shops Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage to 4- Coal Cars 12- Box Cars 1- Stock Car No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s No 2- Laied [sic] 4-W 500- feet hose One Stream Fire Co[mpany] at Shops Laied [sic] 1- streame [sic] 600-feet Property Involved Owned and Used By K.C.S. Ry Incred [Insured] No 2 Fire Brocke [sic] Out Among Dismantled Cars that was [sic] Derailed for the want of Repers [repairs] about 400-Cars Water Persseur [sic] 115- lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 1050 pm K.C.S. Ry Co. Keep [sic] Men at fire all night Dis[tance] 20 B[locks]

Wen 27 110- P.M. Called to 825- East 20[th] St Alarme [sic] Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Spark Dropeing [sic] on Roff [sic] [and] Catching fire Damage to [the] Bldg 4-W $10- No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By J. L. Roberts Incred [Insured] No 2 By [?] One Story Frame Bldg Val[u]e [$]45000 Used 1- 10-feet Ladder Water Persseue [sic] 110 lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 135 pm Dis[tance] 26 B[locks] Wen 27- 220- P.M. Called to 524- East 23[rd] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[u]r[n]ing Trash 4-W Set[t]ing fire to [a] Fence No Damage Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] [by] Charley Androw [Andress] No 2 Water pressure [sic] 110- [lbs] Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 245 P.M. Dis[tance] 20 B[locks]

110 April 1910

Fri 29 905- A.M. Called to the Rear of the Hub [Shoe &] Clothing Store on - [408] N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[u]r[n]ing Trash set[t]ing fire to [a] One Story Frame Coal house 4-W No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By Hub [Shoe &] Clothing Co. Laied [sic] 350- feet hose Water Persseur [sic] 110 [lbs] Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 915 am Value of [the] Bldg $10 Dis[tance] 3-B[locks]

Sat 30 135- P-M- Called to [the] Sandford & Robi[n]son Lumber Yard on [408] East 3rd St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by a] Spark from [a] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] Switch Engine set[t]ing fire 1-W to [a] pile of Trash No Damage Laied [sic] 850-feet hose One Stream Water perssure [sic] 112-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 150- P-M- Dis[tance] 10-B[locks]

111 May - 1910

Fri 6 10- P-M- Called to L- W- Ash [at] 419- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By R. H. McKay 3-W Tennant [sic] W[illia]m Anderson up Stairs [sic] Laied [sic] 100- feet hose But did not thro[w] water Two Story Brick Bldg Value $15000 [A] Wardrobe under [a] Table Caught fire in [the] Room Water Perssure [sic] 115- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1010 pm Dis[tance] 3-Bl[oc]ks

Sun 8 4-K [4:00] A-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [South] Olive & [West] Kansas [Streets] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg $1000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $100 Covered by Imncrance [insurance] [G. Clyde] Moore & Crooper [Oscar T. Cropper] 2-W Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] [by] A. H. [Herman] S[ch]langer two Story Frame & Brick [building] Value $2,500 Laied [sic] 250- feet hose [Used] 1-16- 1-18 [foot] Ladder[s] Water pressure [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 640 am Dis[tance] 23-Bl[oc]ks Mr. A. H. S[ch]langer made a preasant [sic] to the Department of $5000 for the worke [sic] pe[r]formed] In Saveing [sic] [his] house and property

Fri 13 1222- P.M. Called to 106- East Washington Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Spark from [the] flew [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]25.00 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Incrued [insured] By [James B.] Smith & [Con A.] Miller Owned and 1-W Occiped [sic] by Mrs. Mary Unroe Laied [sic] 500- feet hose One Stream [Used] 1-22- 1-18 [foot] Ladders two Store [sic] Frame Bldg Value $2000 Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1250 pm Dis[tance] 21-Bl[oc]ks

112 June 1910

Sat 4 840- A.M. Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 7[th]- St [and North] B-Way [Broadway] [S. H.] Kress [& Co.] Store Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Repering [sic] Boiler Steam & Smoke Escaping Tu[r]ned in Alarm No Damage to [the] Bldg 3-W Or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By A. B. Kirkwood Laied [sic[ 150- feet hose But did not thro[w] Any Water 2-Story Brick Bldg Value $50000 Water Persseue [sic] 110 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 9K [9:00] am Dis[tance] 7 B[locks]

Sun 5 510- P-M- Called to 1212- N- Michigan Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by a] Spark from [a railway] No 2 Emgine [sic] Set[t]ing fire to Hay No Damage to [the] Barn or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] [by] 4-W W[illiam] G- Cron[i]ster] One Story Frame Barn Value $15000 Water Perssure [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 520 pm Dis[tance] 11-B[locks]

Wen 15 950- A.M. Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 8[th] St [and North] Olive St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Bu[r]ning Grass 3-W Set[t]ing fire to Tel[e]phone Poles Owned [by] Bell Tel[e]phone Co[mpany] No Damage Used 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water persseue [sic] 110- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 10K [10:00] am Dis[tance] 13 B[locks] Mon 27 1045- A-M- Called to 714- West 3rd St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Spark from [the] Flew [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]2500 2-W No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By Mrs. Annie Brown Tenant J. N. Fruid One Storie [sic] frame Dwelling Value $70000 Laied [sic] 450- feet hose [Used] 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] [Used] 1-16 [foot] Ladder Water Persseue[sic] 120- 120- 115 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1105 am Dis[tance] 17-B[locks]

113 June 1910

Tu[e]s 28 215- P-M Called to [the] Y[ard] on [the] KCS Ry [Kansas City Southern Railway] South East [sic] of [North] B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Em[p]ty Stock Car KCS Ry No 30242 Roof [was] on fire Cause[d] By [a] Spark from [a railway] Engine 1-W Used 2-6- Gal 2-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Respon[d]ed to [the] Call from [East] 4[th] St [and North] Smelter [Street] to [the] Y with [the Hook & Ladder] Truck No Water Plug in reach Damage to [the] Car About [$]2500 Incred [Insured] Value $60000 Water Persseue [sic] 120-120- lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 235 pm Dis[tance] 20-Bl[oc]ks

Wen 29 125- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [the] Alley Between [West] 6[th] & [West] 7[th]- St on [North] Miles [Street] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone 3-W Cause Bu[rn]ing Trash No Damage Water Persseue 110-115 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 135 pm Dis[tance] 16-Bl[oc]ks

114 July 1910

July 2 1125- P-M- Called to Box 27- [at the] Corner of Parke [Park Street] & [South] B-Way [Broadway] Fals[e] Alarm 2-W Water Perssure [sic] 115 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1130 pm Dis[tance] 18 Bl[oc]ks

Mon 4- 130- P.M Called to [the] Oul [Owl] Café [at 107] East 3rd St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Greese [sic] on [a] Range Catching fire No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By A. H. McCormick 1-W Tenant [?] two Story Brick Bldg Value $8000 Laied [sic] 200 feet hose But Did not thro[w] Water Perssure [sic] 110 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 145 pm Dis[tance] 4-B[ocks]

Sat 16 816- A-M-. Called to 504- N- Locust St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Smokeing [sic] Out Chicken house No Damage to [the] 4-W Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By John Dumg [Dunagan] One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value $5000 Water Perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 825 am Dis[tance] 5 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 16 155 P-M- Called to 621- S. B. Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause By Greese [sic] Catching fire from [an] Over heated Stove Damage to [the] Bldg [$]3000 Imcred [Insured] Damage 1-W to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]2000 Incred [Insured] By [G. Clyde] Moore & Crooper [Oscar T. Cropper] One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value $10000 Value [of the] Cont[ent]s [$]5000 Total Value $15000 Laied [sic] 300- feet hose Carl Stroud Driver of [the] [Hook & Ladder] Truck in T[u]rning around after fire [the] Rear of [the] Truck Struck [sic] [a] Buggie [sic] Belon[g]i[n]g to S. D. Millard Bracking [sic] [the] Rear Wheel on [the] Buggie [sic] Owned & Tenant J. Mould Water Persseur [sic] 112 lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 220 pm Dis[tance] 20-B[locks]

115 July 1910

Tu[e]s 19 335 A.M. Called to 807- West 3rd St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage Total Loss to One Barn. 1. Coal Shed 1. Buggie [sic] Shed $27500 Incred [Insured by Oscar T.] Cropper & [G. Clyde] Moore Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]5000 Total Loss Incred [Insured by] Cropper & Moore Barn 2-Story Shed & Coal 2-W house One Story Frame [building] Total Value of [the] Property Involved $32500 Owned & Occiped [sic] By G. E. Blorton [Blurton] Laied [sic] 450- feet hose One Stream Water persseue [sic] 112- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 430 am Dis[tance] 15-B[locks] Mon 25 540- P-M- Called to 206 South Olive St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[ur]ning Trash No Damage Laied [sic] 550- feet hose 2-W 1- Stream Tenant A. D. Cornelius Owner Dr. W. F. Dedman Water Perssure [sic] 115 lbs No 2- Did Not Responed [sic] to [the alarm on] Accant [sic] [they] Did not get [the] Alarm Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 5K [500] pm Dis[tance] 17 Bl[oc]ks

Mon 25 825 P-M- Called to [the] Corner of [East] 8[th]- St [and North] Joplin Ave 801 [N. Joplin] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Car[e]lessness of handling a Match [and] set[t]ing 4-W Fire to Lace Curt[a]ins Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $5 No Damage to [the] Bldg Tenant Tho[ma]s. Patterson No Inc [insurance] Owner Ed Price One Story Frame Dewelling [sic] Value [$]1000 Water Perssure [sic] 115- lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 845 pm Dis[tance] 15-B[locks]

Wen 27 950- A.M Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 10[th]- St [and North] Pine Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by a] Spark From [a] Mo-P-Ry [Missouri Pacific Railway] Engine set[t]ing fire to [the] 3 W Grass No Damage Water Persseue [sic] 115 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 10K [10:00] am Dis[tance] 13 Bl[oc]ks

116 July 1910

Thur 28 1045- P.M. Called to 308- West Rose Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Lamp Exploding Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $1000 Incred [Insured] For [$]80000 Rolston [Ulysses Ralston] & [Edwin E.] Co[u]lter Damage to [the] Bldg $65000 Incred [Insured] for [$]60000 [by Oscar T.] Cropper & [G. Clyde] Moore 3-W Tennat [sic] A. A. Heady Owner Miss Fannie Moore One Story Frame Dewelling [sic] Value $2000 Laied [sic] 500- feet hose 1- Stream [Used] 1-16 [foot] Ladder Water Perssure [sic] 115 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1145 pm Dis[tance] 14 B[locks] Got [$]80000 Damage of Cont[ent]s

117 August 1910

Wen 10 8-K- [8:00] P-M- Called to 908 South B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Fire Started in [a] Closet on [the] 2nd Floor Damage to [the] Bldg [$]20000 Incred [Insured] By [James B.] Smith & [Con A.] Miller 2-W Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]30000 Incred [Insured by] Crooper [Oscar T. Cropper] & [G. Clyde] Moore Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By G. W. Reasor 2- Story Frame Dewelling [sic] Value $4000 Laied [sic] 250- feet hose [Used] 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] [Used] 1- 22- feet Ladders Water Perssure [sic] 115- lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 855 pm Dis[tance] 23 [blocks] Wen 10 830 P-M-. No 2- Called From No 1- Station Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone to the Labell[e] Theatre Cause Fire in Living Rooms on 3[rd] Floor of [the] Bldg Rooms Occiped [sic] By C. W. Gar[r]ett Cause of Fire Unk[n]own Starting in Closet Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $500 - No Damage to [the] Bldg Bldg Owned By Labell[e] Stock Co. 4-W No Incrance [insurance] on [the] Cont[ent]s Laid 250- feet hose But did not thro[w] water used 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Total Value [$]100,000 3- Story Brick Bldg Used as [a] Theater[,] Living Rooms and Rooming house No 2- Ret[u]rned to No 1 at 845 pm Water Persseue [sic] 115- lbs Dis[tance] 3-B[locks]

Sat 13 110- P-M- Called to 307- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Set[t]ing fire to [a] Window Frame of [a] 2- Story Brick (305 [North Broadway] Bldg Belon[g]i[n]g To Dr [Wilburn H.] Graves Tennant [sic] Mrs [?] Ramsey Damage 3-W to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]2000 Damage to [the] Bldg Incrud [Insured for] [$]1000 Coal Shed Owned By Albert Greeff [Greef] Totel [sic] Loss $2000 No Incurance [sic] Laid 350- feet hose [Used] 1- 3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Totel [sic] Valwe [sic] of [the] Property Involved $25000 Water Perssure [sic] 120 lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 120 pm Dis[tance] 3-B[locks]

118 August 1910

Mon 15 1250 P.M. Called to 110- South Elm St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Flals [sic] Alarm 1-W Over Bell Tel[e]phone Water Perssure [sic] 110 lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 1K [1:00] pm Dis[tance] 15-B[locks] Tu[e]s 16 150- A-M- Called to 105 West 3[rd] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg [$]27500 Incred [Insured] By F. [Fred] C. Warner [Werner] Bldg Owned By M. H. Radell Occiped [sic] By Ollie Joseph Drygood [sic] & Notions Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]1336.75 Incred [Insured] By 2-W F. C. Warner [Werner] 2 Story Brick Bldg Used Down Stairs [sic] for Drygood [sic] & Notions & Taylor [sic] Shop & Offices of [a] Transfer Co[mpany] Up Stairs [sic] [used] as [a] Rooming house Total Value of [the] Property Involved [$]30000 No 1 Laied [sic] 2- Lines of hose Each 400- feet [Used] 1-16 [foot] Ladder No 2 Laied [sic] 350- feet hose No 2 Retu[r]ned to No 1- at 230 am No 1 Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 420 am Water Perssure [sic] Not Taken Dis[tance] No 1 3 [blocks] [Distance] No 2 31-[blocks]

Thur 20 1120- P-M Called to 608-610- South Olive Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage to 608 [South Olive]- $200 Damage to 610 [South Olive]- $100 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 608- $10000 Damage to [the] 2-W 18 Cont[ent]s & Fixture $70000 Bldgs and Cont[ent]s & Fixtur[e]s Incred [insured] for $60000 [by] L. [Luther] Taylor Bldgs And Cont[ent]s Owned and Occiped [sic] By E. T. Carter 608 [South Olive]- Used as [a] Carpet Factor[y] where [the] fire Started 610 [South Olive] Occiped [sic] as [a] Grocer[y] Store Laied [sic] 350- feet hose 1- Stream 2- One Storie [sic] Frame Bldgs Value $2000 Water Persseue [sic] 110 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 140 am Dis[tance] 25 [blocks]

119 August 1910

Sat 20 845- P-M- Called to 104- North Olive Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Gas [that was] Left Bu[rn]ing under [a] Water Tank [and] set[t]ing fire to [the] house Bldg Owned By Carl Elsing Imcred [Insured] By Walter Beard [Baird] Occiped [sic] By 2 W Archie Lamb Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $17500 Imncred [Insured] By L. [Luther] Taylor Laied [sic] 300- feet hose One Stream [Used] 2-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] [Used] 1-22 - 1-18 - 1-16- [foot] Ladders One Story Frame Bldg Value $150000 Water Persseue [sic] 115 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 920 P.M Dis[tance] 13 B[locks] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]10000 L. Taylor Tu[e]s 23 8.40 A-M-. Called to 704- N. Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Gasloin [sic] Store Exploding [and] set[t]ing fire to [a] house house Owned By Jack Krager [Kreger] Imcred [Insured] By [?] Damage to [the] Bldg $300 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Occiped [sic] By W- B Smith 4-W Laied [sic] 100- feet hose But did not thro[w] Any Water Water Perssere [sic] Not Taken No 2- Did not get [the] Alarm. 1 story frame [building] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 855 am Value of [the] Property Involved $50000 Dis[tance] 13-B[locks]

120 Sept[ember] 1910

Fri 2 205- A.M. Called to 309 West Euclud [Euclid] Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Light[n]ing Strikeing [sic] [a] Wire [and] Bursteing [sic] [a] Gas Pipe Setimg [sic] Fire to [the] Inside of [the] house Between [the] Walls Gas & El[ec]tric Light Fixture 2-W Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s None Imcred [Insured] By [?] Damage to [the] Bldg $17800 [Insured By] [?] Used 2-3- Gal [and] 2-6- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By C. [Con] A. Miller 2-Story Frame Bldg Value $5,000.00 [Distance] 17 B[locks] Water Persseue [sic] 115- lbs Fri 2 225- A M No 2- Was Called from No 1- Station Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone To the [Zion] German Luther[a]n Church on [912] East Washing[ton] Ave Cause[d] By Light[n]ing Strikeing [sic] [the] Chu[r]ch [and] Setimg [sic] it a fire [sic] 1-W No Damage By [the] Fire No Imc [insurance] Damage $30.00 Bldg Owned By [the] [Zion] German Luther[a]n [Church] Used 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water Persseu [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 315 am Valure [sic] $1000.00 Dis[tance] 70 B[locks]

Fri 2 3K [3:00] am Called to [the] [Zion] German Luther[a]n Church on [912] East Washington Ave Cause[d] By Light[n]ing Strikeing [sic] [the] Church [a] 2-nd time [and] Set[t]ing fire No Damage By [the] Fire Respon[d]ed to [the] Call With [the Hook & Ladder] Truck & Buggie [sic] 1-W Used 1-22 - 1-18 [foot] Ladders F[r]isco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] Passanger [sic] Traine [sic] held [the] Crossing on [North] B-Way [Broadway] [for] 13 Minut[e]s Cause[d] a Delay to No 2 Also [to] No 1- We had to Turn and Cross on Locust [Street.]- Reported [the] Same to [the Railway] Agent Also [to] the Mayor Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 4K [4:00] am Water Perssur [sic] 115- [lbs] Value

[Distance] 41 B[ocks]

121 Sept[ember] 1910

Mon 5 1205 AM- Called to 115- N- Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg [$]25000 Incred [Insured by] F C- Warner [Werner] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]25000 Incred [Insured by] F C- Warner [Werner] Bldg & Cont[ent]s Owned By R- W- Mor[r]is Co. 1-W One Story Frame [building] Value [$]80000 Laied [sic] 550- feet hose 1- Section [of hose] Bursted [sic] During [the] Fire Bldg Used as Storage Room[s] Water Persseu [sic] 110- lbs [Used] 1-3 Gal Ex[tinguisher] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 215 am Dis[tance] 9-B[locks]

Fri 9 330- P-M Called to 403- East 9[th] St Alarm Over Tel[e]phone Cause Boys and Matches Set[t]ing fire to hay No Damage to [the] Barn or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By Mrs. R. Davis Tenant E. L. Neff 4-W Laied [sic] 100- feet hose But did not Thro[w] Water Valeue [sic] of [the] Property $20000 Water Perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 4K [4:00] pm Dis[tance] 18 B[locks] Wen 21 220- P-M- Called to U. S. Oil House [Uncle Sam Oil Co.] on [311] South Joplin Ave Between [East] For[e]st Ave & [East] Park Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Car[e]lessness With [a] Stove in [the] Oil house set[t]ing fire to Oil Caising [sic] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]5000 No In[suran]c[e] 1-W Damage to [the] Bldg [$]4000 No In[suran]c[e] Bldg & Cont[ent]s Owned & Occiped [sic] By I C Brouneroths [Bumgarner] One Story Frame [building] Value [$]30000 Laied [sic] 800- feet hose One Stream [Used] 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 3K [3:00] pm Water Perssure [sic] 110 lbs Dis[tance] 16-B[locks]

September 23[, 1910] Bought Cap horse from Frank Ashby of Girard $225

122 Oct[ober] 1910

October 18th Sold Nip for $80.00 to Earl Stinson Wen 26 1220- P-M Called to Chicken Ridge on East Washington Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by a] K.C.S. Ry [Kansas City Southern Railway] Engine Set[t]ing fire to [the] Grass No Damage 1-W Respon[d]ed to [the] Call With [the] hose Wagon No Water Perssure [sic] Taken Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1255 pm Dis[tance] 40 [blocks] No 2- Reported to No 1

Sat 29 145- P-M- Called to 101- East 17[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[u]rning 4-W Trash- in [the] Alley set[t]ing fire to [the] Grass No 2 No Damage Water Perssure [sic] 100 lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 220 pm Dis[tance] 10-B[locks]

Sat 29 155 P-M Called to 208- East Adams St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[u]r[n]ing Trash In [the] Alley Set[t]ing fire to [the] Grass No Damage 1 W Respon[d]ed to [the] Call With [the] hose Wagon No 2 Reported to No 1 Water Perssure [sic] 100 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 215 pm Dis[tance] 24 B[locks]

Sun 30 120 P-M- Called to [the] Baseball Parke [sic] [at] 23[rd Street] - [and North] B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by] 4-W Grass Catching fire No Damage No Call for Water No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 148- P-M- Dis[tance] 24 B[locks]

Sun 30 510- P.M. Called to 604 West 4[th] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Bur[n]ing Grass 3-W No Damage Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with] Both [Hose] Wagon[s] No 2- Reported to No 1- Water Perssure [sic] 100 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 525 P.M Dis[tance] 25 [blocks]

123 November 1910

Tu[e]s 1 910- A-M- Called [to] 278 Grand Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage [to a] 4-W Chicken Coop Total Loss [$]1000 No Incrance [insurance] Owned By Mike Ford - Tenant Dr [?] No 2 Used 2-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Water Persseue [sic] 100 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 945 AM Dis[tance] 28 B[locks]

Tu[e]s 1 250- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [North] Smelter [Street and East] 10[th] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Bur[n]ing Grass 4-W No Damage Laied [sic] 250- feet hose Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with] Both [Hose] Waggons [sic] No 1 Water Persseue [sic]100- lbs Returned [to the Dept.] at 315 pm Dis[tance] 23-B[locks]

Thur 4 1020- A-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [North] Miles [Street] & [East] 3[rd] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] Enngie [sic] Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Damage Respon[d]ed 2-W To Call [the] With [the] hose Wagon Retu[r]ned [to the Dept. at] 1050 am Dis[tance] 11-B[locks] Thur 3 1032- A-M- Called to 210- East 14[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Bur[n]ing Trash 4-W Set[t]ing fire to [the] Grass No Damage No 2- Respon[d]ed to [the] Call from No 1- Station No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1040 am [Distance] 30-Bl[oc]ks

Thur 3 11.55- A-M- Called to [the] Reare [sic] of 119- West 5[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[u]r[n]ing Grass Set[t]ing fire to [the] Rear Stair[s] & [a] One Storie [sic] Frame 3-W Coal house No- Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By G. Snyder Occiped [sic] By M. [Murray] G. Brady 2- Story Brick Bldg Value [$]10,000 Laied [sic] 300- feet hose Water pressure [sic] 100- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1208 pm Dis[tance] 3-B[locks]

124 November 1910

Thur 3- 415- P.M. Called to East Washington 6[00]-Block Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Bu[rn]ing Grass 1-W No Damage Respon[d]ed to [the] Call With [the] hose Wagon Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 435 P.M. Dis[tance] 32 [blocks]

Thur 3 618- P-M- Called to 113- East 13[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[u]r[n]ing Grass 4-W No Damage Laied [sic] 850- feet hose 1- Stream 1- Secition [sic] [of hose] Bursted [sic] in Two Respon[d]ed to [the] Call With Both [Hose] Wagons Water Persseue [sic] 100- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 650 pm Dis[tance] 21 [blocks]

Thur 3 630- P-M- Called to 112- East 12[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[u]r[n]ing Grass 4-W No Damage No 2- Respon[d]ed to [the] Call No 2 from No 1- Retu[r]ned to No 1- at 640K [6:40] pm

Thur 3 710- P-M- Called to 205- East 15[th] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Bu[rn]ing 4-W Grass No Damage No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 720 pm Dis[tance] 3-B[locks]

Fri 4 925- P.M. Called to 1110 to [11]20 South B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by an] Over heated Stove Set[t]ing fire to [the] reare [sic] of [the] Bldg No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Damage to [the] Bldg [$]2000 No Incurance [sic] 2-W Bldg Owned & By Stinehouser & Parckard [Steinhauser & Packard] Occiped [sic] By Stinehouser [Julius C. Steinhauser] One Story Frame & Glass Greenhouse Value $20,000 Used- 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water Perssure [sic] No 1 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 950 P-M No 2 Reported to No 1- Station Dis[tance] 27 [blocks]

125 November- 1910

Sat 5 250- P-M- Called to [East] 13[th Street]- St [and North] Tucker Ave 4-W Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Bu[rn]ing Grass No 2 No Damage Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 310 pm Dis[tance] 18-B[locks]

Sat 5 545- P-M- Called to [North] Rouse [Street] & [East] 6[th] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Bu[rn]ing Grass 4-W No Damage Respon[d]ed to [the] Call With [the] hose Wagon No 2- Reported to No 1- No 1 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 610 pm Dis[tance] 28-B[locks]

Sat 5 645- P-M- Called to 518 East 3rd St [The] Fire Was [at] 518- East 8[th] St Alarm Over Bell Tel[e]phone Causing a Delaeey [sic] get[t]ing to [the] Fire Cause[d] [by a] Spark from [the] Chimney set[t]ing 4-W Fire to [the] Shingles on [the] Roof No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Damage to [the] Bldg $2- Imcred [Insured] By [Robert E.] Carlton & [Otto] Greef Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By No 1 Mrs Emma Walker One Story Frame Bldg Value $80000 Water Perssure [sic] 115- lbs Respon[d]ed to [the] Call with [the] hose Wagon No 2- Reported to No 1- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 705 pm Dis[tance] 25-B[locks] Fri 11- 1235- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of 12[th]- St [and North] B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause 4-W Bu[rn]ing Grass No Damage Retu[r]ned No 2 to [the] Dept at 105- P.M Water perssure [sic] 110- [lbs] Dis[tance] 12-B[locks] Sat 12- 1055- A-M- Called to 108- South B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Bu[rn]ing Grass Set[t]ing fire to [a] One story Coragted [sic] Iron Barn 2-W Owned By D- Klee Tenant E Jefferson Laied [sic] 400- feet hose One Streame [sic] Water Pressure [sic] 112- [lbs] Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 1115 am No 2- Reported No 1- Value [of the property] Involved [$]2000 No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Dis[tance] 8-B[locks]

126 November 1910

Sat 12 645- P-M- Called to 604- N- Locust St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by] B[u]r[n]ing Grass Set[t]ing fire to [a] Barn Owned By Dr A C Graves Tenant W- F Greacy [Gracey] two Story Frame Barn 4-W Vacent [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg No Insurnace [sic] No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $175.00 Laied [sic] 650- feet hose One Stream Water Perssure [sic] 110- lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 730 pm Value of [the] Property Involved [$]20000 No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 6 B[locks]

Wen 16 1025- A-M- Called to [the] Corner of [East] 3rd St [and North] Locust St Cresant [Crescent] Hotel Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] B[ur]ning Out Flew [sic] set[t]ing Fire to [the] Thimble hole No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Laied [sic] 1-W 350- feet hose But did not Thro[w] Water Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By Dr Charley Hunter 2-Story Brick Bldg Value [$]40000 Water Perssure [sic] Not Taken Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1035 am No 2- Reported No 1 Dis[tance] 5 [blocks] Fri 18 915- A M Called to 703- West Kansas Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[ur]ning Out Flew [sic] No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] P. A. May[e]s 2-W One Story Frame Bldg Value [$]1,000 Incred [Insured] Water Perssure [sic] 110 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 935- AM- No [2] Reported No 1 Dis[tance] 28 [blocks]

127 November 1910

Sat 19 735- P-M- Called 709- West 7[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By K- H- Opie Two 3-W Story Frame Bldg Value [$]3000- Incred [Insured by] George Wishoth Used 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water Perssure [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 7555 P.M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 26- Bl[oc]ks

Sun 20- 610- P-M- Called to 218 - N. Fairview Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Barn $10000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 1-W Barn Owned By Hemery Jonid [Henry Junod]) Occiped [sic] [by] John Ownes [Owens] Two Story Frame Barn Value $25000 Laied [sic] 650- feet hose One Stream Water Persseue 120- PM Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 650 pm No 2- Reported No 1- Dis[tance] 2½ miles

Mon 21 1245- P-M- Called to the Cornner [sic] of 14[th]- St [and] [North] B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[u]r[n]ing Grass No Damage Laied [sic] 150- feet hose 4-W But did not thro[w] water No. 2 No Call for Water Perssure [sic] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 120 pm Dis[tance] 8 Bl[oc]ks Tu[e]s 22 320- P-M- Called to 202- West Kan[s]as Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Fals[e] Alarm Given Over Bell 2-W Tel[e]phone Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with] Both [Hose] Wagons No 2- Reported to No 1- Water Perssure [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 330 pm Dis[tance] 13-Bl[oc]ks

128 November 1910

Wen 23- 1155- A-M- Called to East 28[th]- St Alarm Over Tel[e]phone Cause Bu[rn]ing 4-W Grass No Damage Burned the Grass East of [the] Ball Park and East [North] Michigan Ave No 2 No Water Perssure [sic] Tu[r]ned in Returned to [the] Dept [at] 120 pm Dis[tance] 36 Bl[oc]ks

Thu[r] 24 940- A-M- Called to 508- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by a] By Gas Stove Set[t]ing [sic] fire to [the] sideing [sic] of [a] One Story Frame Bldg Owned by Frank Lontonsky [Lontkowsky] Tenant 4-W J. [James] N. Pappadakes Pitts[burg] Candy Kitchen No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s No Incurance [sic] on [the] Cont[ent]s Laied [sic] 400- feet hose But did not Thro[w] water Used 1- 3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] No 2 Reported at No 1 Water Persseue [sic] 115- [lbs] Value $5000 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1010 AM Dis[tance] 5 Bl[oc]ks

Fri 25 1055- A-M Called [to] 105- N- Fairview Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone [sic] Cause[d] [by] B[u]r[n]ing Grass Set[t]ing fire to [a] Closet One Story Fram[e] Barn & Closet Damage to [the] Closet Total loss [$]2500 Damage to [the] Barn [$]2000 1-W No Incrance [sic] No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Laied [sic] 800- feet hose One Stream Bldgs Owned & Occiped [sic] By M- B- Ford Water Perssure [sic] 115 [lbs] Value [of the] Property $15000 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1130 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dock horses [sic] fell on [the] Corner of [East] 6[th] St Coming to No 1 [station] S. [Samuel] J. Urighs Driving Cause Slipeing [sic] Dis[tance] 36 Bl[oc]ks

129 November 1910

Fri 25- 745- P-M Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of 23[rd]- St [and North] B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Bu[rn]ing Grass No Damage Water Persseue [sic] 115 lbs No 2 [Hose] Wagon Struck [the] Crossing on 18[th]- St [and North] 3-W B-Way [Broadway] going to [the] Fire Damageing [sic] [the] wagon So that it could not Be Used until 3 PM [on November] No 2 26th Driver P- F Conday [Cordray] No other Damage Done Dis[tance] 20 Bl[oc]ks

Sun 27 715- a M Called to 206- South Locust St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Defect[ive] Flew [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]1000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By J [Jesse] V- Whilsler [Whisler] Occiped [sic] By 1-W Jack Allen Laied [sic] 150- feet hose But did not thro[w] any water One Story Frame Bldg Value [$]150000 Water Persseue [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 735- [a.m.] [Used] 1-10- [foot] Ladder No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 10 Bl[oc]ks Tu[e]s 29 310- P-M- Called to 409- South Locust St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Spark from [the] Flew [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg $500 No Damage To [the] Cont[ent]s Inncred [Insured] By [Robert E.] Carlton & Greff [Otto Greef] 1-W Two Story Frame [building] Value [$]3000- Owned & Occiped [sic] By E. B. Brizendine Laied [sic] 300- feet hose But did not Tho[w] water [Used] 1-18 - 1-12- [foot] Ladders Water Perssure [sic] 115- [lbs]- Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 325 pm No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 17-Bl[oc]ks

Nov 26 Bought Deck horse 20- miles West 4- years old [$]18500

130 November 1910

Wen 30 105- P-M- Called to 219- N- Fairview Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Defect[ive] Flew [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]2000 Inscred [Insured] By [James B.] Smith & [Con A.] Miller No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 1-W Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By Mrs Viloa Gurnsner [Viola Guersnsy] One Story Frame Bldg Value [$]1000 Laied [sic] 200- feet hose [Used] 1-10- feet Ladder Water Perssure [sic] 110 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 135 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 2½ [miles]

Wen 30 415- P-M- Called to [the] Alley Between [West] 10[th] - [West] 11[th] St[reets] on [North] Pine [Street.] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[u]rning Grass Setimg [sic] fire to [telephone] Poles & Arms Belon[g]ing to the Value $25.00 3-W Bell Tel[e]phone Co. No Dannage [sic] Laied [sic] 300- feet hose No Water Persseue [sic] Turned in No 2- did not Report to No 1 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 430 pm Dis[tance] 14 B[locks]

131 Dec[ember] 1910

Thur 1 910- A-M- Called to 1409- N- Grand Ave- Verble [sic] Alarm Cause[d] by [a] Spark from [the] Flew [sic] Damage $3.00 - to [the] Bldg No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 4-W Bldg Imcred [insured by G. Clyde] Carlton & [Otto] Greef Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By L. Rus[h]ton One Story Frame Bldg No 2 Value $1000- Used - 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] 1-10- [foot] Ladder No Water Perssure [sic] Tu[r]ned in Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 920 am Dis[tance] 4-Bl[oc]ks Thur 1 1148 A-M- Called to 718- East 20[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by] Bu[rn]ing Grass Set[t]ing fire to [a] One Story Fram[e] Barn [that was] Vacent [sic] 4-W No Damage to [the] Barn [The] Barn & house [were] Vacent [sic] Value $5000 Laied [sic] 250- [feet] hose [Used] 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] No 2 No Water Perssur [sic] Called for Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1220 pm Dis[tance] 18-Bl[oc]ks

Wen 7 1225- P-M Called to [the] Corner of [East] Euclud [Euclid] Ave & [South] Elm St Box-17- Cause Flase [sic] Alarm Boys 1-W Respon[d]ed to Box-27- [at the] Cornner [sic] of B-Way [ South Broadway] [and] Park [Streets.] Water Perssure [sic] Not Taken Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1235 pm No 2- Reported to No 1-

Thur 8- 530- P-M- Called to 207 North Elm St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] by Dropeing [sic] [a] Match on [a] Bed [and] set[t]ing fire to [the] Mattress Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]500 No Damage to [the] Bldg 1-W Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By James Barte[a] Two Story Frame Bldg Value [$]160000 Water Perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 540 pm No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 9-Bl[oc]ks

132 Dec[ember]. 1910

Mon 12- 1245- P-M- Called to [East] 23[rd]- [and North] Grand Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Bu[rn]ing 4-W Grass No Damage Water Perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 110- P-M- Dis[tance] 19 B[locks]

Mon 12- 445- P-M-. Called to 204 East 10[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by] Car[e]l[ess]ness handling [of] Matches Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]1000 No Incrance [insurance] 3-W No Damage to [the] Bldg Bldg Owned By W[illia]m. Broughton Tenant Mrs. R. Eaton One Story Frame Bldg [$]90000 Water pressure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 5K [5:00] pm Dis[tance] 14 B[locks] No 2- Reported to No 1

Wen 14 105- P-M- Called to 705- East 14[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]2500 No Incurance [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]3000 No [insurance] Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By M. Perkins 4-W One Story Frame Barn 1 Shid [sic] - 1 Coal Shed Property Involved [$]10000 Laied [sic] 1050 -[feet] hose No 2 1 Stream had to go Back to [the] Station and get one Section of hose in order to Reach [the] fire Water perssure [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 220 pm Dis[tance] 11-B[locks]

Wen 14 650- P.M. Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 3rd St [and North] Chesnute [Chestnut Street] and the fire was on [West] 3rd St [and North] Catalpa But did not get to [the]fire [on] Acco[u]nt [we] could not locate it 2-W The Persons Tur[n]ing in [the] Alarm Made [the] Mistake Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone No Damage Water perssure [sic] 115- lbs 1 story frame [building] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 7K [7:00] pm Dis[tance] 19 B[locks] No 2- Reported to No 1

133 Dec[ember] 1910

Sun 18- 1225- P-M- Called to 1402- North Grand Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Spark from [the] Flew [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]1000 No Damage To [the] Cont[ent]s Incued [Insured by Jacob C.] Armstrong[,] Agent Laied [sic] 200- feet hose Used 2- 3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] 30- feet 4-W Ladders Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By Mrs Pete [Teckla] Hantz 2- Story Frame Bldg and No 2 One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg used as a Store No Damage to [the] Store or Cont[ent]s Totle [sic] Value of [the] Property Involved [$]5000 Water perssure [sic] 110- [lbs]- Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 1247 pm Dis[tance] 4 B[locks]

Sun 18- 710- P-M- Called to [West] 2[nd]- St and [North] Pine St [to the] Frisco Ry [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] Yards Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own [The] Fire [was] in [a] Box Car Michigan Central 48016 Box of Dry Goods Damage to [the] 2 W Dry Goods [$]2500 No Damage to [the] Box Car Laied [sic] 400- feet of hose One Stream Water Perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 720 pm Property Involved [$]90000 No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 6 B[locks]

Thu[r]s 20 1155- A-M- Called to 106- South Olive St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by a] Boy Playeing [sic] With Matches [and] Set[t]ing fire to [a] Ware Perle [sic] in [a] Closet Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]23450 Damage to [the] 2-W Bldg [$]10.75 Inncred [Insured] By Crooper [Oscar T. Cropper] & [G. Clyde] Moore 2- Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By Mrs Ed V- Du[n]can Value [$]5000- Laied [sic] 300- feet hose But did not Thro[w] Water Water Perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1215 pm No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 14 B[locks]-

134 Dec[ember] 1910

Fri 23- 445- A-M Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 4[th] St [and North] B-Way [402 North Broadway] The Nati[o]nal Bank [of Pittsburg] Verble [sic] Alarm Not[i]fed By Charley Ritter Cause[d] By Trash B[ur]ning [that was] Piled on [a] Heater in [the] Basement 4-W Used 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s 3- Story Brick Bldg Value $100000 [sic] Did Not Respond with [any] Appataus [sic]

Fri 23 210- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 10[th]- St [and] Walnute [North Walnut] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[ur]ning Grass No Dannage [sic] -W Water Persseue [sic] 110- [lbs] Returned to [the] Dept [at] 220 pm No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 14 B[locks]

Sat 31 930- A-M- Called to 312- West Parke [sic] Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by a] Spark from [the] Flewe [sic] Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]1080 No Damage 2-W to [the] Cont[ent]s Incred [Insured] By [G. Clyde] Moore & Crooper [Oscar T. Cropper] Used 1-10- [foot] Ladder Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By H. C. Woodard One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value [$]120000 Water Perssure [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 955- am No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 25-B[locks]

Sat 31 440- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of Euclud [East Euclid] Ave [and] [South] Elm St Alarm Over System Box 17 Fals[e] Alarm Cause[d] By Littel [sic] Girls Pulling Down [the alarm] Hook 1-W Water Persseur [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 455- P.M No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 16-B[locks]

135 Jan[uary]- 1911

Sun 1 610- P-M- Called to 738 East 20[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Spark From [the] Flew [sic] set[t]ing fire to [the] Roofe [sic] Damage 4-W to [the] Bldg [$]2- No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By W. A. Dome Occiped [sic] By No 2 W. E. Lemon Boarding house 3- Story Frame Bldg Value [$]4000 Water Perssure [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 632- P-M Dis[tance] 16-B[locks]

Mon 2 820- A.M. Called to 613½ East 7[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] by [a] Flew [sic] hole Put Thro[ugh] [the] Wall let[t]ing Smoke come out Between Bldgs No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s 4-W One Story Brick Bldg Value [$]3000- Owned By James Jepson Occiped [sic] By [a] Barber Shop Laied [sic] 300- feet hose But Did not Thro[w] water [Used] 1-22- feet Ladder Water Persseue [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 830 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 19- Bl[oc]ks

Mon 2 1240- P-M- Called to 109- West For[e]st Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by a] Spark frome [sic] [the] Flew [sic] Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage To [the] Bldg [$]2500 Incred [Insured by James B.] Smith & [Con A.] Miller 2-W No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By Dr. Mary Gilman Occiped [sic] By S. [Simon] E. Pa[i]sley Laied [sic] 850- feet hose One Stream Used [1]-28 - 1-22- [feet] Ladders Water Perssure [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 115 pm No 2- Reported to No 1 Two Story Frame Bldg Value [$]3000 Dis[tance] 18- Bl[oc]ks

136 Jan[uary]- 1911

Mon 2 850- P-M- Called to 228- West 8[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg [$]5000 No Damage to [the] 3-W Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By Mrs. Lucie [Lucy] Cromwell No Incrance [insurance.] Occiped [sic] [by] Jess Vowel Laied [sic] 200- feet hose [Used] 1-22 - 1-16- [foot] Ladder[s] One Story Frame Dwelling Value $70000 Water Persseure [sic] 115 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 920- P-M No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 12-B[locks]

Tu[e]s 3 1220- A-M- Called to 907- North Elm St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]40000 Imcred [Insured by James B.] Smith & [Con A.] Miller Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]25000 No Incrance [insurance] 4-W Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By Mrs. Jane Columbia One Story Frame Dwelling Value [$]120000 Laied [sic] 300- feet hose 1- Stream Water Persseue [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 120 am No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 17 B[locks]

Tu[e]s 3 555- P-M- Called to 1608- North Grand Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Spark from [the] Flew [sic] Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof Setimg [sic] fire [to the building] 4-W Damage to [the] Bldg [$]100 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By John W. Teasedale [Teasdale] One Story Frame Dewelling [sic] No 2 Value [$]120000 Used 1-10-[foot] Ladder Water Perssure [sic] 115- lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 610 pm Dis[tance] 6 B[locks]

137 Jan[uary]- 1911

Fri 6 625- A-M- Called to 103- West 1[st]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Spark From [the] Flew [sic] Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] 2-W Damage to[the] Bldg [$]5- No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Incred [insured] By F. [Frank] A. Jones Owned By Mrs. [?] Seabury Tenant G. W. King Two Story Frame Bldg Value $1000 Used 1-10- [foot]- Ladder Water perssure [sic] 115- lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 650 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 7-B[locks]

Sat 7 140- P-M- Called to 214- South B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Caus[e] B[u]r[n]ing Trash 2-W No Damage Laied [sic] 400- feet hose But did Not Thro[w] Water Water perssure [sic] 112- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 2K [2:00] pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 11-B[locks]

Mon 9- 305- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 14[th]- St [and] [North] Joplin [Street.] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause [?] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]500 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]3930 4-W Bldg Owned By L. H. Lashley Occiped [sic] By J W- Steareson Grocery Store One Story Frame [building] Value [$]4000 No 2 Laied [sic] 200- feet hose Water Persseue [sic] 115 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 330 pm Dis[tance] 4-B[locks]

Tu[e]s 10 1155- A M- Called to 206- North Locust St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by a] Spark from [a] 1-W Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] Engine Set[t]ing Grass & Trash on Fire No Damage Laied [sic] 300 feet hose Respon[d]ed to [the] call with [the] hose wagon No Call for water perssure [sic] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1220- P-M Dis[tance] 6-Bl[oc]ks

138 Jan[uary]- 1911

Tu[e]s 10- 1235- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 7[th] St [and North] B-Way [Broadway] East Side Grocery Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Coffei [sic] Ro[a]ster Set[t]ing fire [to the] Awning Damage [$]500 4-W No Damage to [the] Bldg No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]1500 Bldg Owned By [A. B.] Kirkwood & Moore Occiped [sic] By M. L. Probst East Side Grocery & Offices & Tenants 2- Story Brick [building] Value [$]30000 Water perssure [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1250 pm No 2- Stop[p]ed] at 7[th]- [and North] B-Way [Broadway Streets] Dis[tance] 7-B[locks]

Wen 11 450- P-M- Called to 205- West 3rd St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone [sic] Cause[d] By [a] Spark From [the] Flew [sic] Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]10- No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Incred [Insured by Edwin E.] Co[u]lter Bldg Owned and 2-W Occiped [sic] By Andrew Lindburg 2-Story Frame Bldg Value [$]120000 Laied [sic] Laied [sic] 400- feet hose But did not Thro[w] Water Used - 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] 1-22 - 1-16 [foot] Ladder[s] Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 505 P.M No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 3 B[locks]

Thur 12 325- P-M- Called to 1908 - N. Smelter Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Spark From [the] Flew [sic] Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof Setimg [sic] fire [to the building] 4-W Damage to [the] Bldg [$]10- No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s One Story Frame Bldg Value [$]80000 Owned By James Jepson Imcred [Insured] No 2 Tenant J. T. Billings Used 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] [Used] 2-10- feet Ladders Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 340- PM- Dis[tance] 14 B[locks]

139 Jan[uary] - 1911

Sat 21- 735- P.M. Called to 602- N- Locust St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [an] El[ec]tric Wire Bering [sic] Grounded [and] B[u]r[n]ing [the] Wire in two 4-W No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By John Beasley Occiped [sic] Dr [G. Ivan] Pohek One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value [$]250000 Water Perssure [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 740 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 8-Bl[oc]ks

Sun 22 450- P-M- Called to 409- N- Walnute [Walnut] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg [$]20000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]12625 Incred [Insured] By [Robert E.] Carlton [and] Greeff [Otto Greef] Bldg Owned By N- E- Wood Occiped [sic] By Mrs Mabelle Denney 3-W Laied [sic] 2- Lines of hose 700- feet [Used] 1-22 - 1-28 [foot] Ladder[s] 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] two Story and half Brick & Frame [building] Value [$]300000 Water pressur [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 530 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 6 Bl[oc]ks

Wen 25 115- P-M- Called to 607- N- Georgie [Georgia] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cawse [sic] By [a] Frisco [St. Louise & San Francisco Railway] Emgine[sic] Set[t]ing fire to [the] Grass [and] set[t]ing Fire to [a] Closet Damage [$]200 Used 3-W 1-6- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Bldg Vacent [sic] Owned By Minnie Sales [Sale] One Story Frame [building] Value [$]1500 Water Perssure [sic] 115-115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 130 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 20-Bl[oc]ks

140 Jan[uary]- 1911

Thur 26 5K [5:00] A-M- Called to 212- South B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg [$]1000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By Charley Watson Incred [sic] By [G. Clyde] Moore & [Oscar T.] Cropper 2-W Tenant Cal[vin] Mitchal [Mitchell] Rest[au]rant & Rooming house 2 Story Frame Bldg Value [$]200000 Used 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water Persseue [sic] 112- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 525 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 10 B[locks]

Thu[r] 26 510- P-M Called to [the] Reare [sic] of Bessie [Alexander Besse] Music Store Verble [sic] Alarm Cause B[u]rning Trash in [the] Alley No Damage Used 1-6- 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] 3-W Did not Responed [sic] to [the] Call With [any] Appratuss [sic] No Call for Water Tu[r]ned in Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 520 pm 4-men

Mon 30- 1125- A-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 2[nd] St [and] [North] Chesnute [Chestnut] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[ur]ning Grass No Damage 2-W Respon[d]ed to [the] call With [the] hose wagon No 2- Reported to No 1- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 12K [12:00] pm Dis[tance] 19-B[locks]

Mon 30 8-K- [8:00] P-M- Called to [East] 7[th]- St & [North] Smelter Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Gals on Pullman Coche [sic] Catching fire 4-W No Damage Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 830 pm No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 19 Bl[oc]ks

141 Jan[uary] - 1911

Tu[e]s 31- 125- P-M- Called to 307- West 3rd St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Spark Falling on [the] Roof Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage To [the] Bldg [$]2500 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]1500 No Inancrance [insurance] Used [1] 16- [foot] Ladder 2-W 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Laied [sic] 350- feet 1-Stream Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By J. M. Richards One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value [$]60000 Water Persseue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 145 pm No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 7-Bl[oc]ks

Feb[ruary] 1911

Wen 1 1030- A-M- Called to Corner of Georgie [Georgia] & [West] 7[th]- St[reets] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Spark from [a] Frisco [St. Louise & San Francisco Railwey] Emgine[sic] Setimg [sic] fire 3-W To [the] Grass No Damage Respon[d]ed to [the] Call With [the] hose wagon No 2- Reported to No 1 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1050 am Dis[tance] 20 B[locks]

Wen 1 12K [12:00] P-M Called to 203 N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Over heated Cook Stove No Damage to [the] Bldg or 2-W Cont[ent]s 2- Story Brick Bldg Owned By N. Wood Value [$]15000 Bu[t]cher Shope [sic] Tenant-Rooms No 2- Reported to No 1- Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 1210 pm Dis[tance] 3-B[locks]

142 Feb[ruary] 1911

Tu[e]s 7 247- A-M- Called to 212 South B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg [$]75.00 [Insured by G. Clyde] Moore & [Oscar T.] Cropper Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]15000 Incred [Insured by Robert E.] Carlton & [Otto] Greef 2-W Laied [sic] 400- feet hose 1-Stream 1-Secition [sic] [of hose] Bursted [sic] While Workeing [sic] on [the] fire Used 1-28 feet Ladder Bldg Owned By Charley Watson Occiped [sic] By Cal[vin] Mitchal [Mitchell] Rest[au]rant & housing Rooms 2- Story Frame Bldg Value [$]2000 Water perssure [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 350 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 10-B[locks]

Tu[e]s 7 650- A M Recalled to 212- South B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Rekindling of [the] 2-W Fire Used 1-3- Gal [extinguisher] Water Perssure [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 710 am No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 10-Bl[oc]ks

Thur 9 125- P-M- Called to 509 East 8[th] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By [a] Spark From [the] flew [sic] Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage [$]500 to [the] Bldg No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Used 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] [Used] 1-10- [foot] Ladder 4-W Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By Mrs [Emma J.] Walker One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value [$]1000- Water Persseue [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 140 pm No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 20 Bl[oc]ks

143 Feb[ruary] 1911

Fri 10 1230- A-M- Called By Verble [sic] Alarm to 212- South B-Way [Broadway] Cause Unk[n]own No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Small Fire on Roof of [the] Bldg look[ed] like Incend[i]ary Laied [sic] 300- feet hose 1-Stream [Used] 1-28- [foot] Ladder 2-W Water p[r]essu[r]e 115- [lbs] Bldg Owned By Charley Watson Occiped [sic] [by] Cal[vin] Mitchal [Mitchell] Bldg and Cont[ent]s in [the] hands of [the] Incurance [sic] Compan[ie]s 2- Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value $70000 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1K [1:00] am No 2- did Not Report to No 1 - [on] Account of Not Getnng [sic] [the] Alarme [sic] Dis[tance] 10-B[locks]

Sun 12 2-K [2:00] P-M- Called to 207- East Monroe St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by] Childern [sic] Playeing [sic] With Matches [and] Set[t]ing fire to [a] One Storie [sic] Frame Barn Owned - By J. Williams. Tenant 1-W D. L. Rich No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Used 2-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Property Involved [$]2500 Water Perssue [sic] 110- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 220 pm No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 23 B[locks]

Thu[r]s 23 840 P-M- Called to 208- West For[e]st Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldgs [?] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [?] Imcred [Insured by] J. L. [Luther] Talyor [Taylor] 2-W Laied [sic] 2- Lines of hose 500- feet Each 1000 feet Bldgs Owned By O. Wright Occiped [sic] as [Wright’s] Green house [sic] and [a] 2- Storie [sic] Frame Barn Value [$]3000- Damage to [the] Green house [?] Damage to [the] Barn [?] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s of [in the] Barn [?] Water perssue [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1015 pm No 2 Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 18-B[locks]

144 Feb[ruary] 1911

Fri 24- 625- P-M-. Called to 711- West 8[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Childern [sic] Playeing [sic] With Matches [and] set[t]ing fire to [a] One Storie [sic] Frame Barn Damage to [the] Barn 3-W Total Loss Barn Vacent [sic] Owned By Dennis Shipeman [Shipman] Laied [sic] 450- feet hose 1- Stream Value [$]2500 Water persseue [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 7K [7:00] pm No 2 - Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 24 [blocks]

March - 1911

Thur 2 245- A-M- Called to 620- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg $1090.27 Owned By J. T. Moore [$]5000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]7500 No Imcrance [insurance] Cont[ent]s Owned [by] P. [Pierce] W. Errebo Bldg Owned 4-W By Oscar Sharpe [Sharp] First Floor Vacent [sic] 2[nd]- Floor Partly Vacent [sic] and Living Rooms 3[rd] Floore [sic] Occiped [sic] By [the] Bussniss Colage [Pittsburg Business College] No 1 Laied [sic] 2- Lines of hose 900- feet [Used] 1-28 - 1-22 - 1-18 - 1-16 - 1-12 [foot] Ladders No 2- Laied [sic] 1-Stream 600- feet hose [Used] 2-10- [foot] Ladders Bldg Imcred [insured] by [G. Clyde] Moore & Crooper [Oscar T.Cropper] D. [Dennis] J. Stowers [Stower] & [Jacob C.] Armstrong[,] Agents

No 1 & 2 3 Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Value [$]10,000 Water Pressure Not Workeing [sic] Alarm was Tu[r]ned In But Bells did not Worke [sic] [be]Cause [the alarm was] Out of Order But we did not know [it] I not[i]fied him After we had Respon[d]ed to [the] call and was working On [the] fire Bothe [sic] Depes [sic] Returned at 5K [5:00] am

No 1 Dis[tance] 8 [blocks] No 2- [Distance] 22 [blocks]

145 March 1911

Thur 2 1040- PM- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 2[nd]- St [and North] Pine St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Smoke Coming Out of [a] Shed Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] [by] L. Hull W 2 No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Value $50.00 No 2- Did Not get [the] Alarm No 1- Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 1050- P.M Dis[tance] 5-B[locks]

Wen 8 820- P-M - Called to 111- West 21[st]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Lamp Exploding in [a] Chicken Brudier [Brooder] [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] 3-W No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s [The] Brudier [Brooder was]] Setimg [sic] on [the] Back porch Bldg Owned By No 2 A. J. Simon Tenant D. [Douglas] H. Hall One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value $1000 Water perssure [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 837 pm Dis[tance] 22-Bl[oc]ks

Mon 13 1055- A-M- Called to 205- N- Elm St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by a] Sparke [sic] Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg $5- No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s No Incurance [sic] 1 W Bldg Owned By Nick Gontora Tenant Josie Teastrour Laied [sic] 200 feet hose But did not Thro[w] Water [Used] 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water perssure [sic] 115- lbs Value [$]1000 One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1115 am Dis[tance] 9 Bl[oc]ks

Mon 13 1110 am Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] Quincie [Quincy] Ave and [South] Collage [College] Cause Grass Laied [sic] 250 feet hose No Damage No 2- Respon[d]ed to [the] 2-W Call from No 1- Statino [sic] No 2 Water perssure [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1145 am Dis[tance] 42 Bl[oc]ks

146 March - 1911

Wen 15- 840- A-M- Called to 106- South Elm St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg $12500 Covered By Inc [insurance] [Robert E.] Carlton & Greeff [Otto Greef] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 2- horses Value $250- 2 Buggies Value 1-W [$]15000 Other Cont[ent]s Value [$]10000 Cont[ent]s Imcred [insured for] $25000 Agents [G. Clyde] Moore & [Oscar T.] Cropper Bldg Value $15000 Owned By Ott[o] Greeff [Greef] Occiped [sic] By Frank Burgess two Storie [sic] Frame Barn Value at [$]15000 Laied [sic] 400- feet hose 1-Stream Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 10K [10:00] am Dis[tance] 12-Bl[oc]ks

Fri 17- 1K [1:00]- P-M-. Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 7[th]- St [and North] B-Way [Broadway] [622-624 North Broadway] Headlight B[ui]ld[in]g Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by a] Spontious [sic] Combustion Damage to [the] Bldg $3000 Owned by Dr [?] Moore Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Owned By $18915 [Milton] Davies Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Owned by J. [Jackson] T. Moore 4 W Bldg Occiped [sic] by Headlight Printing [The Pittsburg Daily Headlight] on 1st floor 2[nd]- floor Used as [a] Roomi[n]g] house Occiped [sic] [by] [Milton] Davies 3[rd]- floor used as [Pittsburg] Busi[n]ess Collage [sic] Used 2-6- Gal Ex[tinguishers] [owned by the] Dep[ar]t[ment] Used 5-3- Gal [extinguishers] O[w]ned By [the Headlight] B[ui]ld[in]g Laied [sic] 350 feet hose 1-Stream Water Persseue [sic] 100 lbs 3- Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Value [$]75000 Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 130 pm Dis[tance] 8 Bl[oc]ks No 2- Reported to No 1

147 March - 1911

Fri 17 140- P-M- Recalled to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 7[th]- St [and North] B-Way [Broadway] [622-624 North Broadway] Headlight B[ui]ld[in]g Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone No Damage Cause[d] By Smoke Coming Out of [the] B[ui]ld[ing]g 4-W No 2- Did not Reported [sic] to No 1 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 155- P-M Water perssure [sic] 100- lbs Dis[tance] 8 Bl[oc]k[s]

Fri 17- 517- P.M. Called to [the] KCS [Kansas City Southern] Shops Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Box Cars 4 Total [$]90000 4- Damage $10000 Covered By Incurance [sic] 4-W No 2- Laied [sic] 550- feet hose 1-Stream No 2 Shope [sic] Men Laied [sic] 1-Line 700- feet Property Involved $5000 Water perssure [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 620 PM Dis[tance] 18 Bl[oc]ks Mon 20 1250- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [South] Joplin Ave and [East] Kan[s]as Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by] Boys Playeing [sic] with Matches [and] set[t]ing [the] Grass on Fire No Damage Respon[d]ed to [the] Call 1-W With [the] hose Wagon No 2- Did Not Respond to No 1 Water perssure [sic] 115- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 110- P-M Dis[tance] 20 Bl[oc]ks

Mon 20 1110- P-M- Called to [the] Reare [sic] of [The] Pittsburg Drug Co Store [at 412 North Broadway.] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[ur]ning Trash No Damage Used 2- 3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs 4-W Returned to [the] Dept at 1145 pm Laied [sic] 400- fee hose But did not Thro[w] water No 2 Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 4-Bl[oc]ks

148 March - 1911

Tu[e]s 21 -1030- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [North] Rouse & [East] 4[th] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by] By Light[n]ing Strikeing [sic] [a] woodworke [sic] Shope [sic] Owned By M. [Myron] F. Fay Damage Total Loss to [the] Bldg & Cont[ent]s Damage to [the] Bldg $15000 One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Imcred [Insured [by] [?] Hamand for [$]12500 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $30000 Imcred [Insured] By [?] Hamand [for] $20000 1-W Bldg & Con[ent]ts Owned and Occiped [sic] [by] M. [Myron] F Fay Value of [the] Bldg & Cont[ent]s [$]45000 [The] Fire Sp[r]ead to [a] Two Storie [sic] Fram[e] Barn Owned & Occiped [sic] By S. W. Bagewell [Bagwell] Damage to [the] Barn Total Loss $35000 Imcred [Insured] By E. [Elbert] H. Alberty for $20000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $3000 No Incrance [insurance] Total Value [$]38000 Laied [sic] 500- feet hose 1- Stream had too [sic] Section[s] of hose Damaged By [the] Fire [on] Acco[u]nt of [the] Wind Changing [It was] impossible to get [the] hose Out of the way Water perssure [sic] 115 [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1145 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 2-miles

Thur 23 1030- A-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 6[th] St & [North] Pine [Street.] Masonic Temple Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg $50. Masonic Temple Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $175000 No Incurance [sic] had moved to [this] Bldg and did not have Inc [insurance] 3 W Transfer[r]ed [to] Bldg Owned By Masonic Lodge Occiped [sic] By M. [Murray] G. Bradie [Brady] [Pittsburg] Undertaking [Co.] Establishment Tow [Two] Storie [sic] Brick & Stone Bldg Value [$]70,000 Laied [sic] 300- feet hose 1-Stream [Used] 1-6- Gal [and] 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Water perssure [sic] 115- lbs No 2- Reported to No 1- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1120 am Dis[tance] 5 B[locks]

149 March 1911

Thur 23- 1240- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 4[th]- St [and] [North] Collage [College] Verble [sic] Alarm Cause[d] By [a] Covering To [a] Wire Worker on [a] Tel[e]phone Pole Catching fire Damage to [the] Covering & Supplies [$]1000 2-W Owned By Bell Tel[e]phone Co. Respon[d]ed to [the] Call with [the Fire] Chief[’s] Buggie [sic] & 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1250 P-M Dis[tance] 9-Bl[oc]ks

Thur 30 1055- A-M- Called to 711- West 4[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof Damage to [the] Bldg [$]2500 Incred [Insured] By F. [Fred] C. Warmer [Werner]. No Damage 2 W to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By W. E. Masherson Occiped [sic] By R. L. Crew Laied [sic] 400- feet hose [Used] 1-28 - [foot] Ladder One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value [$]60000 Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs No 2- Reported to No 1- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1118 am Dis[tance] 16 Bl[oc]ks

Fri 31- 810- A-M- Called to 607 N. Catalpa Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By Putnng [sic] [a] Can [of] Varnish on [the] Stove No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] [by] 3-W Auther [Arthur] Fuller 2- Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value [$]4000- Water perssure [sic] 115- lbs No 2- Reported to No 1- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 820 am Dis[tance] 18 Bl[oc]ks

150 April 1911

Sun 2 1210- A-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 7[th]- St [and 619-621-623 North] B-Way [Broadway] Kirkwood & Hammett Hardware Store Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Nataurl [sic] Gas Lamp hanging to[o] Close to [the] Wood in [the] Ceiling of [a] Window [and] Catching fire Damage to [the] Bldg $100.00 3-W Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $25000 Incred [Insured] By [?] Bldg Owned By A. B. Kirkwood Occiped [sic] By [S H] Kress [& Co. at 621-623 N. Broadway] & [C. E.] Finley [& Co.] & [the] Hardware Store 2[nd] floor Tenant Rooms 2-Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Value $100,000 Laied [sic] 150- feet hose Water persseue [sic] 115- [lbs] Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 1240 am No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 7-Bl[oc]ks

Mon 3 1125- A-M- Called to410- West For[e]st Ave Alarrm [sic] was Given Rong [sic] Ought to have Been 410- West 1[st]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone home phone Cawse [sic] By Makeing [sic] Syrup 2-W Catching fire No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s One Storie [sic] Frame D[w]elling Valeue [sic] $1000 Bldg Owned By T. [Thomas] C. Murdock Occiped [sic] Rev[erend E. V.] Gar[d]ner Water persseue [sic] 112- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1145- AM No 2- Repson[d]ed to No 1 Dis[tance] 25 B[locks]

Tu[e]s 4- 535- P-M- Called [to] 615- East 8[th] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Gasoline Stove Exploding No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned [by] Mrs. [?] Cord[r]ay 4-W Occiped [sic] [by] D. B. Reed One Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Value $120000 Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept to [at] 555 P-M No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 22-Bl[oc]ks

151 April 1911

Sun 9 330- P-M- Called to 1406- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Childern [sic] Playeing [sic] with Matches No Damage to [the] Barn No 2 or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By John McNeal [McNeill] One Storie [sic] Frame Barn Value [$]12500 4-W Water perssure [sic] 115- [lbs] Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 345 PM Dis[tance] 9-Bl[oc]ks Fri 14 105- East 12[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg [$]2500 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]5000 Stored Firnture [sic] 4-W Imcred [Insured] By [?] Bldg Owned By Mrs. [?] Berryhill also [the] Cont[ent]s of [the] Barn Occiped [sic] No 2 By John Berryhill Laied [sic] 450- feet hose One Stream Water perssure [sic] 112- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1125- P-M Dis[tance] 14-Bl[oc]ks One Storie [sic] Frame Barn Value $15000 Tu[e]s 18- 655- A-M- Called to 706 N- Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Defect[ive] Flew [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg $10- No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 4-W Bldg Imcred [Insured] By Dave Schowh [David F. Schoch] Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By Mrs. E. [Elizabeth] J. Lang Used 1-14- [foot] Ladder Water perssure [sic] 112- lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 715- AM - No 2- Reported to No 1 One Storie [sic] frame Dewelling [sic] Value $1000 Dis[tance] 10-Bl[oc]ks

Wen 19 5K [5:00]- P-M- Called to 708- West 4[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause was unable 3-W to Loacte [sic] fire Called it Fals[e] Alarm Water Persseue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 515 PM- No 2- Reported [to] No 1 Dis[tance] 18-Bl[oc]ks

152 April 1911

Thur 20 1110- A-M- Called to [the] Rear of [James B.] Smith & [Con A.] Miller [at 701 North Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[u]r[n]ing Trash 4-W No Damage Laied [sic] 550- feet hose 1 Stream Water persseue [sic] 115 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1140 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 5-Bl[oc]ks Fri 28- 740- A-M- Called to 623- South B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Cleaning Cloth With Gasloin [sic] Gasloin [sic] Exploding [and] Burning John Lansdown About the hands and Arms No Damage To [the] Bldg Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $7500 No Incrance [insurance] 1-W Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By John Lansdo[w]n One Storie [sic] frame Bldg. Value $60000 Bldg used as [a] Clea[n]ing & Dye Works Water persseue [sic] 115- lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 805 am No 2- Reported to No 1- with One Man S[amuel] J. Urighs Left at Station Dis[tance] 19-Bl[oc]ks 29 11 May - 1911 18

Tu[e]s 2 905- P-M- Called to 1308- N- Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By [a] Gas Jet Catching fire No Damage to [the] Bldg 4-W or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By M. H. Radell No 2 Occiped by J. P. Curtbuth [Cutburth] 2- Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value $2000 Water perssure [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 920- P-M- Dis[tance] 3 Bl[oc]ks

Thur 4- 840- P-M- Called to 115-117-119 East 4[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by] Smoke Coming Out of [the] Thimbel [sic] hole No Damage 4-W to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Laied [sic] 500 fee hose But did not Thro[w] water Bldg Owned By [?] Occiped [sic] [by] Ralph Gorrell [Bowman] Furniture & Undertaking 2- Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Value $50,000 Water Perssu [sic] 115 lbs No 2- Reported to No 1- Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 855 pm Dis[tance] 3 Bl[oc]ks

153 May 1911

Mon 15- 1130 A-M- Called 401- West Washington Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by] Childern [sic] Playing [with] Matches [and] Set[t]ing fire to [a] Barn Total Loss to [the] Barn $30000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 2-W Bldg Owned By Mrs. M- W- Molett Occiped [sic] By J. E. Lowe Laied [sic] 250- feet hose 1-Stream 2- Storie [sic] Frame Barn Value $30000 Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1210 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 27-Bl[oc]ks

Tu[e]s 16 620- A-M- Called to [the] alley on West 5[th] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Bu[rn]ing Trash No- Damage Laid 300- feet hose But 3-W Did not Thro[w] Water Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs No 2- Reported to No [1] Returned to [the] Dept at 640 am Dis[tance] 3 Bl[oc]ks Wen 24 1105- A-M- Called 1204- N- Michigan Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Spark from [an] Enngin [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]500 Incred [Insured] No 2 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By R. Hartshorne One Storie [sic] Frame 4-W Dewelling [sic] Used 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] 1- 10- [foot] Ladder Value [$]80000 Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1120 am Dis[tance] 14-Bl[oc]ks

Wen 24 1230- P-M- Called to 306½- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[ur]ning Trash Set[t]ing fire to [a] Fence Owned By H. Lawson 1-W Damage $5[.]00 No Inc [insurance] Laied [sic] 450- feet hose 1-Stream Water perssure [sic] 113- lbs Value $10000 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1250 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 4-Bl[oc]ks

154 May 1911

Fri 26 405- P-M- Called to [the] Rear of 202- N- Elm St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] [by a] Spark from [an] Enngie [Engine] Set[t]ing fire to [a] Barn Owned By John Luntiskie [Lonthowski] and Occiped [sic] By John Luntiskie [Lontkowski] Incred [sic] [by Edwin E.] Coulter & Greff [Otto Greef] 1-W 350- feet hose 1-Steam Damage to [the] Barn $200 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Value $100.00 Water persseue [sic] 112- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 420 pm No 2- Reported to No 1 One Storie [sic] Frame Barn Value [$]10000 Dis[tance] 10 Bl[oc]ks

Mon 29- 225- P-M- Called to 611- N- Caltopa [Catalpa] Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By B[ur]ning Trash in [the] Alley Set[t]ing fire to [a] Barn Damage to [the] Barn [$]2- No Damage to [the] 3-W Cont[ent]s Laied [sic] 550- feet hose 1-Stream Bldg Owned By Clif[f] Swan & Occiped [sic] [?] 2- Storie [sic] Frame Barn Value [$]30000 Water persseu [sic] 110- lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 240 P-M No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 20 Bl[oc]ks

155 June 1911

Sat 10 5-40- P-M- Called to 111- West Jackson Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Struck By Light[n]ing Damage to [the] Bldg [$]1800 Imcred [Insured] for [$]1000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]1000 Imcred [Insured by G. Clyde] Moore & Crooper [Oscar T. Cropper] 2-W Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By George Goodman Laied [sic] 600- feet hose One Stream [Used] 1-28 - 1-16- [foot] Ladder[s] 2- Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value [$]350000 Water perssue [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 705 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Station Dis[tance] 41 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 10 940- P-M- Called to 203- West Washington Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg [?] Owned by J. Theasnig [John Thiesing] 2-W Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s No Incrance [insurance] Occiped [sic] [by] J. L. Gatham Laied [sic] 250- feet hose [Used] 1- 16- [foot] Ladder One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] [$]700 Water perssue [sic] 115- lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 1020- P-M- No 2- Reported to No 1- Station Dis[tance] 23-Bl[oc]ks

Mon 12- 815- P-M- Called to 315- West Adams Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Smoke from Mantal [sic] No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By T. J. Jenkins 2-W Occiped [sic] By Charley Botefurher [Botefuhr] One Storie[sic] Bldg Value $2000 Water perssure [sic] 115 lbs No 2- Reported to No 1- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 920 pm Dis[tance] 27-Bl[oc]ks

156 June 1911

Tu[e]s 13- 155- P-M- Called to 215- East 10[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cawse [sic] by [a] Spark [from the] Flew [sic] Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roofe [sic] [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg $4000 Imcred [Insured] By [?] 4-W Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s No Incrance [insurance] Bldg Owned By Luie Lontowskie [Louis Lontkowsky] Occiped [sic] By Mrs. [Mary] Benford Laied [sic] 300- feet hose 1-Section [of hose] Bursted [sic] While workeing [sic] on [the] fire Used 1-16- [foot] Ladder One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value $80000 Water perssure [sic] 115- lbs No 2 - Reported to No 1- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 215 pm Dis[tance] 18 Bl[oc]ks Wen 14 215- P-M- Called to 502- N- Fairview Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by] Bu[rn]ing Grass Set[t]ing fire to Lumber and [a] Fence Damage to Both [$]1000 No- Inc [insurance] 4-W Owned By M[athew] B Ford Occiped [sic] By Walter Ford Property Invol[ve]d $2500 Laied [sic] 250- feet hose Water perssure [sic] 112 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 250 PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 26-B[locks]

Thur 15 410- P-M- Called to 1002- East 7[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cawse [sic] Unk[n]own Damage to [a] 2-Storie [sic] Frame Barn Total Loss [$]8500 Damage to [a] 1-[Story frame barn Total Loss] [$]4000 Damage to [a] 1- [Story] Closet [Total Loss] [$]1500 4-W Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]6000 Partly Incured [sic] By [G. Clyde] Moore & Crooper [Oscar T. Cropper] Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By John McCormick 1-horse Badley [sic] Burned Laied [sic] 400- feet hose Retu[r]ned [to the Dept. at] 445 pm Property Involved [$]30000 Water perssur [sic] 115 lbs No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 28-Bl[oc]ks

157 June 1911

Sat 17 1255- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [South] Caltopa [Catalpa] & [West] Washington [Streets] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cawse [sic] B[u]r[n]ing Grass No Damage Resported [sic] to [the] Call with [the] hose wagon [Hook & Ladder] Truck Out of Commishion [sic] [on] Acco[u]nt of [a] Front wheel 2 W Being Repered [sic] Water perssure [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 140 P.M No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 31-Bl[oc]ks

Tu[e]s 20 -6K [6:00] P.M Called to 603- East 9[th] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By [a] Fire C[r]acker Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Set[t]ing Fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]2- No Damage 4-W to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned G. Chancler Occiped [sic] By L. L. Dobbs Used 1-10- [foot] Ladder One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value [$]180000 Water persseur [sic] 112- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 610 pm No -2 Did Not Responed [sic] to No 1- Not[i]fied Fire [was] Out Dis[tance] 22-Bl[oc]ks Fri 23 7K [7:00] AM Called to 113 West Kansas Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Bu[rn]ing Out Mits Set[t]ing fire to [a] Barn Owned And Occiped [sic] By C. [Chalkley] C. Bates No Damage 2-W to [the] Barn or Cont[ent]s Laied [sic] 750- feet hose 1-Line But did not Thro[w] Water One Storie [sic] Frame Barn Value $15000 Water persseur [sic] 112- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 735 am No 2- Respon[d]ed to No 1- Dis[tance] 17-Bl[oc]ks Sat 24 1035- A-M- Called to 404- West 7[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cawse [sic] Bu[rni]ng Grass 3-W No Damage Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1045 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 12-Bl[oc]ks

158 June 1911

Mon 26- 555- P-M- Called to the Reare [sic] of Pittsburg Firn. [Furniture] Co. [at 620 N. Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] [by] B[u]r[n]ing Trash in [the] Alley Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Platform No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By [?] 1-W Occiped [sic] By Pittsburg Firnture [sic] Co Laied [sic] 450 feet [of] hose But did Not Thro[w] Water two Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Value $40,00000 Water Presseur [sic] 115 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 605- P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 3-Bl[oc]ks

Mon 26 915 - P-M- Called to 615- East 8[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by a] Spark from [a] Match Set[t]ing fire to Clothes in [a] Closet Damage to [the] Bldg $2500 4-W Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]5000 Incred [Insured] By F. [Frank] A. Jones Bldg Owned By F. A. Jones Occiped [sic] By John Reed [Reid] One Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Value [$]120000 Water Persseue [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 935 PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 22-Bl[oc]ks

Fri 30 830- aA-M- Called to 108- N- Collage [College] Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Gasloin [sic] Stove Exploding No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By C. A. Myers 2-W Occiped [sic] By E. Childers One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value [$]90000 Water Persseue [sic] 115 lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 845 am No 2 Respon[d]ed to No 1 Dis[tance] 14 Bl[oc]ks

159 July 1911

Sun 2 855- A-M- Called to 210- East 21[st]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by] Childern [sic] Playeing [sic] [with] Fire Crackers [and] Setimg [sic] fire to [the] house On [the] in Side [sic] No Damage to [the] Bldg 4-W No Imc [insurance.] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]10- No Imc [insurance] Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By J. E. Nett No 2 One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valeue [sic] [$]180000 Water persseur [sic] 110- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 907- am Dis[tance] 14 Bl[oc]ks Mon 3 1255- P-M- Called to 212- N- Rouse Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[u]r[n]ing Grass No Damage Used 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] 1-W Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 110 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 2-Mile[s] Mon 3- 230- P-M- Called to 212- N- Rouse Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Fire Crackers Setnng [sic] fire to [a] Barn & Shed 1- Closet Damage to [the] Bldgs [$]2500 Bldg Vacent [sic] 1-W Bldg Owned By James Vowell [Vowel] Laied [sic] 600- feet [of] hose 1-Stream Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs Respon[d]ed to [the] call with [the] hose waggon [sic] Total Valwe [sic] of [the] Property [$]15000 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 305- PM No 2- Reported No 1 Dis[tance] 2-Miles Mon 3- 820- P-M- Called to [the] Alley Between B-Way [North Broadway] [and North] Locust St on [East] frist [1st Street at 102 North Broadway.] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by] Boys Set[t]ing fire to [a] Kettel [sic] of Tar No Damage Laied [sic] 250- feet hose 1-Line 1-W But did not Thro[w] Water Used 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Kettel [sic] [was] in [the] reare [sic] of [the] [Ulysses G.] Allen Feed Store Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 835 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 8-Bl[oc]ks

160 July 1911

Tu[e]s 4 120- P-M- Called to 606- East 9[th] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Boy and Fire Crackers Damage to [the] Bldg [$]10- No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Imcred [insured by] 4-W W. [Willard] B. Francses [Francis] Owned and Occiped [sic] By George Black One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg X Valeue [sic] [$]2000- r[a]ised [a] 1-10 [foot] Ladder Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 135 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 24 B[locks] Thur 6 4K [4:00] P-M Called to 204- East Monrow [Monroe] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by a] Spark From [an] Engine Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass 1-W No Damage Respon[d]ed to [the] Call With [the] Hose Wagon Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs No 2- Reported to No 1 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 440 pm Dis[tance] 28 [Blocks] Thur 6 1150- P-M- Called to 619-621-623 N. B-Way Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cawse [sic] Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg [$]50000 Owned by A. B. Kirkwood Imcred [Insured] for [$]30000- Agents Clocted [sic] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Owned by S. H. Kress [&] Co [$]18000 - Imcred [Insured] Collected Damage to C. E. Finley & Co on Cont[ent]s [$]11000 Incued [Insured] By [?] Collected [$]7000 Damage to Kirkwood & Hammett Hardware Co On Cont[ent]s [$]12000- Imcred [Insured] By [?] $750000 Damage to [the] Missouri & Kansas Tel[elephone] Co [$]90000 Imcred [Insured] By [?] No Imc [Insurance] Damage to [the] Residents of [the] Kirkwood Bldg up Stairs In Living Rooms 2- floors $5000 Imncred [Insured] By [?] Damage to Hotel Stilwell from heate [sic] [$]317600 Damage to [the] Bldg [?] Imcred [Insured] Collected [$]317600 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s None

161 July 1911

Fire Started in [the] Basement of [the] Kirkwood Bldg When [the] Department Arrived there was No Chance to Save [the] Bldg [on] Acco[u]nt [we] Could Not get in[to] [the] Basement[.] Fire had got to[o] much Start [sic] Laied [sic] 300- feet hose [on] 7[th Street and North]]- B-W [Broadway]- 300-feet 7[th and] B-W [Broadway] 500-feet 7[th and] Pine 500-feet Between [West] 7[th]-[West] 8[th Streets] on [North] Pine 400- [feet] 6[th and]- B-Way [Broadway] 300-feet 6[th Street and North]- B-Way [Broadway] No 1- No 2 Laied [sic] 1000 feet [on East] 7[th Street and North] Locust St 1 Line Used 1-55 - 1-28 1-16 - 1-18- [foot] Ladders No 2- Worked at [the] Fire Until 5K [5:00] am No 1- Worked until 7- a.m. Left 2- Lines of hose with men until 7K [7:00] pm of [July] 7- at 730- P.M. Left 1- Line of hose with men Until 3K [3:00] PM 8- of July Used 3- Haley tips 1-Anderson 1- Ashworth and too [two] Strate [sic] Nozzals [sic] Kirkwood Bldg 2- Stories [sic] with Basement Brick and Stone Valwe [sic] Bldgs in Danger of Fire Missouri & Kansas Tel[ephone] Co Office 2- Storie [sic] Brick [building] 2- Storie [sic] Brick 4- Storie [sic] Hotel Stilwell Value [$]60,00000 hose Laied [sic] By No 1- 2,000- feet hose Laied [sic] By No 2 1000 feet Ladders used Altog[et]her 111- feet Damage to [the] D. H. Wilderman Bldg [?] Value [$]2500000 Occiped [sic] By [The] Hood & Sons [Implement Co] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Collected [$]1047.07 Damage to Heat Light Power Co [The Home Light, Heat & Power Co.] [$]45000 No Imc [insurance]

162 July 1911

Fri 7- 1120- A-M Called to 712- East 8[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause B[u]r[n]ing Grass 4-W No Damage Respon[d]ed to [the] call with Both Stations No 2 Cause Mi[s]take Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 1135- am No 2 Dis[tance] 26-B[locks] No 1 [Distance] 24-B[locks] Sun 23- 505- A-M- Called to 401- South Elm St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By Light[n]ing Strikeing [sic] [a] Tel[e]phone wire Going in[to the] house No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned 1-W By A. B. Kirkwood Occiped [sic] [by] W. P. Montgomery Water Perssur [sic] 115 lbs One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value [$]120000 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 520 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 19-B[locks]

Mon 24- 155- P-M- Called to 211- N. Water St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by a] Spark Droping [sic] On [the] Roofe [sic] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]1000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Imcred [insured] 1-W Agent - [?] Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By Fritz Kerager [Kreiger] [Used] 1-10- [foot] Ladder One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg [$]1000- Water Persseur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 215 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 31-Bl[oc]ks

163 Aug[ust] 1911

Wen 1- 525- P-M- Called to [the] Corner of [North] Smelter Ave and [East] 4[th]- St Verble [sic] Alarm Cause B[ur]ning Trash No Damage Laied [sic] 350- feet hose 1-W Water persseue [sic] 110 lbs Respon[d]ed to [the] call With [the] hose wagon Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 555 pm Dis[tance] 11-Blks Sat 5- 1005- P-M- Called to [the] Corner of [East] 6[th] St [and North] Locust E[a]gle[s] Club Rooms Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Defect[ive] Eltrice [sic] Wire Damage to [the] Bldg [$]24585 Inc [Insured by G. Clyde] Moore & Crooper [Oscar T. Cropper] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]3325 Imc [Insured] Laied [sic] 350- feet hose 1-Stream [Used] 2-3- Gal 4-W Ex[tinguishers] Used 2-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Belo[ng]ing to [the] Club 3- Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Value [$]13000 Owned & Occiped [sic] [by the] E[a]gle[s] Club No 2- Reported to [the] Call and Respon[d]ed to No 1- Station Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1105 P-M- Dis[tance] 7-Bl[oc]ks

Mon 7 240- P-M- Called to 804- South Caltopa [Catalpa] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By [a] Spontanious [sic] Combust[i]on Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]5000 No Inc [insurance] Damage to [the] Barn $12500 Bldg Owned By 2-W H. A. Smith Occiped [sic] By P. M. Blair One Storie [sic] Frame Barn Value [$]15000 Laied [sic] 550- feet hose 1- Stream Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs No 2- Reported to No 1- Retu[r]ned [to the Dept.] at 325 PM Dis[tance] 33 B[locks] Wen 16- 855- P-M- Called to [the] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco] Yards Between [North] Pine & [North] Walnute [Walnut] St[reets.] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by a] Spontanius [sic] Combustion in [a] Car of Char Coal [sic] 2 W Damage to Car LSMS 69647- Box Car [$]500 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]10000 Laied [sic] 400- feet hose [Used] 2-3- Gal 1-6- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Ret[u]rned [to the Dept.] at 1020 PM Water Persser [sic] 110 lbs No 2- Reported to No 1- Value [of the] Property Involved [$]160000 Dis[tance] 9 Bl[oc]ks

164 August 1911

Sun 20- 1125- A-M- Called to 808- West 2[nd] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage To [the] Bldg [$]1000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg 2-W Owned By F. B. Wheeler Occiped [sic] By Amer [Amon] Hunter Laied [sic] 300- feet hose [Used] 1-18 [foot] Ladder Bldg Incred [insured] Water pesser [sic] 110 lbs One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value [$]1200 No 2- Reported to No 1- Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 1140 am Dis[tance] 23 B[locks]

Fri 25- 320- P-M- Called to [the] Corner of [North] Joplin & [East] 12[th] St 401- [North Joplin Ave.] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg No- Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s No 2 [$]1000 Inncred [Insured] Bldg Owned By Jack Krager [John P. Kreger] Occiped [sic] By Joe Hoffman Used 2-3 Gal Ex[tinguishers] 4-W Laied [sic] 100- feet hose But did not Thro[w] Water Total Value of [the] Property [$]250000 Two Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 340 PM Dis[tance] 6 B[locks]

165

Sept[ember] 1911

Fri 1 1155- A-M Called 122- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg [$]32500 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]70000 Imcred [Insured by] F. [Fred] C. Warner [Werner] Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By 1-W J. A. Nuitmen [Nuttman] Laied [sic] 2- Lines of hose 600- feet [Used] 1-3- Gal C[h]emical Ex[tinguisher] 1-18- [foot] Ladder Water Persseue [sic] 120- lbs Total Value [of the] Property Involved $11000.00 No 2- Reported to [the] Call Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1230 pm 2-One Storie [sic] Frame Bldgs 1- Storage Room 1- Blacksmith Shop Dis[tance] 6 Bl[oc]ks Wen 6 655- A-M- Called to 209- East Monrow [Monroe] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Defect[ive] Flew [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]1000 No Damage to [the] 1-W Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By Mrs. P. Goodman One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value [$]60000 Water Persseue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 715 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 27-Bl[oc]ks

Fri 8 220- P-M- Called 307- East 6[th] St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]15000 Damage to [the] Bldg [$]25000 No Imcrance [insurance] on [the] Cont[ent]s 4-W Bldg Incred [insured by G. Clyde] Carlton & [Oscar T.] Greef Bldg Owned By W. W. Williams Occiped [sic] [by] Mrs. L. [Laura] A. Burlingane [Burlingame] Laied [sic] 350- feet hose [Used] 1-16 [foot] Ladder Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Value [of the] Property [$]70000 One Storie [sic] fram[e] Bldg No 2- Reported to No 1- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 350 pm Dis[tance] 11 Bl[oc]ks

166 Sept[ember]. 1911

Mon 11 1055- A-M- Called to 409- West For[e]st Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] [by] Childern [sic] Playeing [sic] [with] Matches [and] Set[t]ing Curt[a]ins on fire 2-W Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]1000 Imcred [Insured by G. Clyde] Moore & Crooper [Oscar T. Cropper] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]1000 Imcred [Insured by James B.] Smith & [Con A.] Miller Bldg Owned By Charley Johnson Occiped By N. M Young One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value [$]70000 Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1115 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 24 Bl[oc]ks

Sun 17- 8K [8:00] A-M- Called to 1311- N. Smelter Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by an] Over heated Flew [sic] Set[t]ing fire to Paper Over [the] Thimbel [sic] hole 4-W No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By Mrs. Joe Burris Occiped [sic] No 2 By Joe Stewart Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value [$]60000 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 810 am Dis[tance] 6 B[locks]

Sat 23- 1120 A-M- Called to 905- West 4[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg $50.00 Imcred [Insured] By [Robert E.] Carlton & [Oscar T.] Greef Damage 2-W To [the] Cont[ent]s $1000 Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By William Bench Laied [sic] 1300- feet hose [Used] 1-16 – 1-18- [foot] Ladders One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] [$]120000 Water Perssure [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1145 am No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 20-B[locks]

167 Sept[ember]. 1911

Sat 23- 2K [2:00] P-M- Called to 430- West 4[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Flase [sic] Alarm 3-W Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 205 pm No 2- Did Not Responted [sic] to No 1- Dis[tance] 10-B[locks] Tu[e]s 26- 1135 A.M. Called to 219- West For[e]st Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] [by a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]5000 Imcred [Insured by G. Clyde] Moore & Croope [Oscar T. Cropper] No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By 2-W Mrs. A. Riley Occiped By Mrs. Mary Bevins One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Value [$]1080 Used - 1-16 - 1-18- [foot] Ladder[s] Water perssure 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1155 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 20-Bl[oc]ks Thur 28- 155- P.M. Called to Box 17- [at East] Elclud [Euclid] Ave & [South] Elm St Alarm Over [the] System Fals[e] Alarm 1-W Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 210 pm No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 14 B[locks] Fri 29- 11-K [11:00] P-M- Called to 427- N. Georgie [Georgia] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Barn Total Loss [$]20000 Imcred [Insured by] [G. Clyde] Moore & Crooper [Oscar T. Cropper] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s & [a] horse 3-W [$]17500 Barn Owned By John Harris Occiped [sic] By J. A. Jamerson [Jameson] Laied [sic] 300 feet hose Two Storie [sic] Frame Barn X Value [$]20000 Water persseur [sic] 115- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1140 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 28 Bl[oc]ks

168 Oct[ober] 1911

Sun 1 130- P M Called to 301- East 3[rd] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By Over heated Flew [sic] Suth [soot] Catching fire No Damage To [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s. Bldg Owned By 1-W A. H. McCormick Occiped [sic] [by] Mrs. Dasie [Daisy B.] Reid One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Value [$]50000 Water persseur [sic] 110- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 145 pm No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 7-B[locks]

Mon 2 555- P-M- Called 107- West 20[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause By Powering [sic] K. [kerosene] Oil in[to a] stove [and] Causeing [sic] Exploshing [sic] B[ur]ning 3-W Boy Damage to [the] Bldg [$]2500 Incred [Insured] By E. [Elbert] W. Alberty No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg No 2 Owned & Occiped [sic] [by] John Val[en]tine One Storie [sic] Stone Bldg Value [$]3000- Water Persseue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 616 PM Dis[tance] 20 [blocks]

Fri 13- 155- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [North] Joplin Ave And [East] 7[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause 4-W B[u]r[n]ing Grass No Damage Water persseur [sic] 110 lbs No 2- Reported to No 1- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 205 pm Dis[tance] 14 B[locks] Sat 14- 735- P-M- Called to 101- West Rose Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg [$]20000 Imcred [Insured by G. Clyde] Moore & Crooper [Oscar T. Cropper] Bldg Owned By John Sells Damage 2-W to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]22500 Occiped [sic] By Charley Scoott [Scott] One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value [$]90000 Laied [sic] 400- feet hose [Used] 1-16- [foot] Ladder Water persseue [sic] 115- lbs [Insurance] Agent [for the] Cont[ent]s [Lewis A.] Hamrick Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 830 pm No 2 Reported To No 1- Dis[tance] 10 B[locks]

169 Oct[ober] 1911

Tu[e]s 17- 1K [1:00] p.m. Called to 722- East 11[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] [by a] Spark 4-W from [a] Mo-P-Ry [Missouri Pacific Railway] E[n]gine Set[ting] fire to [the] Grass No Damage Water persseur [sic] 110 lbs No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 118 PM Dis[tance] 20-Bl[oc]ks Wen 18- 635- A-M- Called to 102- West Park Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Wood B[ur]ning in stove No Damge to [the] Bldg 2-W or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By J. Snyder Occiped [sic] By M. [Milo] H. Albers One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value [$]1000- Water perssur 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 7K [7:00] am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 19-Bl[oc]ks

Wen 18- 1110 A-M- Called to 1104- West 2[nd] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause B[ur]ning Paper on [a] Stove No Damage to [the] Bldg or 2-W Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By F. [Frank] A. Jones Occiped [sic] By F. C. Kane Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs One Storie frame Bldg Value [$]120000 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1125 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 20 Bl[oc]ks

Thur 19 805- A-M- Called to 114- West Monroe Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roff [sic] [and] Setimg [sic] fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]1000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 2-W Bldg Owned By J. B. Furlton Occiped [sic] By A. L. Lamar Used 1-12 1-16 [foot] Ladder[s] One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] [$]90000 Water perssue [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 830 am No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 24 B[locks]

170 Oct[ober] 1911

Thur 19 1125- A-M- Called to 2301- N- Grand Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] [by a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage To [the] Bldg [$]2500 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 4-W Bldg Incred [Insured] By E. [Elbert] A. Alberty No 2 Laied [sic] 200- feet hose But did not Thro[w] Water [Used] 1-10- [foot] Ladder One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value [$]1000- Water Perssere [sic] 115 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1155 am Dis[tance] 19-B[locks]

Wen 25- 230- A-M Called to 605 N. B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg $ Imcred [Insured by L. H. Clifford ] Swan Agent Bldg Owned By W. [William] A. Swan Occiped [sic] [by] [S. M.] Arndt Cigar Store Damage to [the] Cont[ents] $1350.00 Damage to [the] Fixtures 3-W Imcred [Insured by G. Clyde] Moore & Crooper [Oscar T. Cropper] C. E. Woodbury F. [Fred] C. Warner [Werner] [and] Victor Smith two Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Value [$]20000- Laied [sic] 150- feet hose Water persseur [sic] 115 [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 315 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 6 B[locks] Wen 25- 515 P-M- Called to 1010 East 13[th] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage to [the] 4-W Bldg [$]2- No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By Elmer Ferg[u]son No 2 Occiped [sic] By Alford [Alfred] Lee One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value [$]90000 Water perssure [sic] 115 lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 530 pm Dis[tance] 21-B[locks]

171 Oct[ober] 1911

Thur 26- 5K [5:00] A.M. Called to 403 East 8[th] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause B[u]r[n]ing Out Flew [sic] No Damage to [the] Bldg or 4-W Cont[ent]s Water persseue [sic] 115 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 515 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 17-Bl[oc]ks Thu[r] 26 Sold Charley horse [to] E. Smisor [$]10000

Su[n] 29- 145- A M- Called to 501- N- Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg [$]50000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s house Vacent [sic] Bldg Owned By [?] 4-W Laied [sic] 2- Lines of hose But Only Used One 300- feet hose [Used] 1-16- [foot] Ladder 2- Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value [$]120000 Water Perssure [sic] 115 lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 240 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 9 Bl[oc]ks

172 Nov[ember] 1911

Thur 2- 455- A-M- Called to 114- West 8[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By Curt[a]ins Catching fire from [a] Gas Stove Damage to [the] Bldg [$]1500 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]500 [Insurance] Agents [for the] 3-W Cont[ent]s [G. Clyde] Moore & [Oscar T.] Cropper Bldg Owned By Mrs. [?] Drunagle [Drunagel] Occiped [sic] By Mrs. K. [Kenneth] Worley two Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value [$]3000 Laied [sic] 250- feet hose But did not Thro[w] Water Used 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 530 am Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 10 B[locks] Tu[e]s 7- 230- P-M- Called to 905- East 9[th] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Bu[r]ni[n]g 4-W Grass No Damage No 2 Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 3:03 pm Dis[tance] 24 [blocks]

Wen 8- 730- P-M- Called to 610- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg [$]15199 Imcred [Insured] By F. [Fred] C. Waner [Werner] 4-W Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]115615 Imcred [Insured] By [G. Clyde] Moore & Crooper [Oscar T. Cropper] Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By [John H.] Beasley & No1-No 2 [Melvin D.] Miller Hardware Store 2- Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Valuu [sic] [$]45000 Laied [sic] 2-Lines of hose 800- feet No 1- Laied [sic] 800 feet No 2- Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs No 1- No 2- Worked on [the] fire Until 820 PM- No 1- Ret[u]rned to [the Dept] at 830 PM Dis[tance] 7 Bl[oc]ks Fri 10- 1045- A-M- Called to the Reare [sic] of 210- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause B[u]r[n]ing Trash No Damage 1-W Water persseu [sic] 110- lbs Laied [sic] 400- feet hose Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1155 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 5-Bl[oc]ks

173 Nov[ember]- 1911

Fri 10- 122- P-M- Called to [West] 7[th]- St [and North] Georgie [Georgia] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By [a] Spark from [a] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] Enngine [sic] Set[t]ing fire to [the] Grass 3-W No Damage Respon[d]ed to [the] Call with [the] hose Waggon [sic] Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 150- P-M No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 24-Bl[oc]ks

Fri 10- 615- P-M- Called to [East] Jef[f]erson & [south] Elmer [Elm Streets] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [an] ATSF [Atchison Topeka & Santa Fe] Switch E[n]gine Set[t]ing fire to [the] Grass No 1-W Damage Respon[d]ed to [the] Call with hose [the] Wagon Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 655 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 29-Bl[oc]ks

Sat 11- 1045- P-M- Called to 1018 [108]- East 5[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg $30000 Imcred [Insured by G. Clyde] Carlton & Greeff [Otto T. Greef] Owned By [?] Finley & [Thomas C.] Murdock Laied [sic] 4-W 700- feet hose 1- Stream had One Section of hose Burst But did not have to Change One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Value $50000 howse [sic] was Vacent [sic] Water perssure [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1140 P-M No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 25 Bl[oc]ks

Tu[e]s 14- 915- A-M- Called to 618- West 6[th] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] [by a] Spark from [a] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] E[n]gine Set[t]ing fire to [the] Grass No 3-W Damage Used 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water perssue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 925 am No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 16-Bl[oc]ks

174 Nov[ember]- 1911

Tu[e]s 14- 1015- A-M- Called to 26[th] St and Michigan Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause[d] [by] Bu[rn]ing Trash 4-W Set[t]ing fire to [the] Grass No Damage No 2 Water Persseue [sic] Not Turned in Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1110 am Dis[tance] 28 Bl[oc]ks Tu[e]s 14- 435- P-M-. Called to 1108- West 3rd St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause B[u]r[n]ing Grass No Damage 2-W Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 450- P-M Water persseue [sic] 115- lbs No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 26-Bl[oc]ks

Tu[e]s 14- 830- P-M- Called to 104- South Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By Bu[rn]ing Grass Set[t]ing fire to [a] Barn Damage To [the] Barn [$]1200 No Incrance [insurance] No Damage 1-W to [the] Cont[ent]s Barn Owned and Occiped [sic] By Earl Clark One Storie [sic] Frame Barn Value [$]10000 Laied [sic] 450- feet hose Water perssue [sic] 115- lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 850 pm No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 13-B[locks]

Wen 15 615- P-M- Called to 1508- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Unk[n]own Damage 2- horses Value [$]35000 harness & Cont[ent]s [$]7000 Dollars 4-W Damage to [the] Barn [$]7500 Bldg Owned [?] Occiped [sic] By C. [Charles] W. Jackson No Incrance [insurance] No 2 One Storie [sic] Barn Value $570.00 Laied [sic] 750- feet hose 1-Line Water Perssure [sic] 115 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 715- P-M Dis[tance] 6-B[locks]

Wen 15 820- P-M Recall to 1508 N. B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cause Rekindling Used 1-3- Gal [extinguisher] No 2 Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 830- P.M Dis[tance] 6-Bl[oc]ks

175 Nov[ember] 1911

Thur 16 1220- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 3[rd] St [and North] Locust St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By [a] Spark from [a] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] E[n]gine No Damage Laied [sic] 350- feet 1-W hose 1-Stream Water persseue [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1245 P-M- No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 6 Bl[oc]ks

Thu[r] 16 1230- P-M- Called to [the] Corner of [West] 6[th] St [and North] Chesnute [sic] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] E[n]gine 3-W Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Damage Water Persseue [sic] 115- lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 1245 PM No 2 No 2- Respon[d]ed to [the] Call from No 1- Dis[tance] 18-Bl[oc]ks Mon 20- 935- A-M- Called to 306- N- Olive St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof Setimg [sic] fire [to the building] Damage 2-W to [the] Bldg [$]5- No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By Peter Biere [Bier] Occiped [sic] By Mrs. Annie Taylor One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Valure [sic] [$]120000 Used 1- 3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] [1-] 10 [foot] Ladder X Water persseur [sic] 115- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 940 am No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 6-Bl[oc]ks Fri 24- 11K [11:00] A-M- Called to 302- East Washington Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cawse [sic] Spontan[eo]us Coumbston [sic] Damage [$]2- [?] Stack Came 1-W O[w]ned By Joe Brown Value $12- Laied [sic] 300- feet hose Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1155- A-M- No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 25-B[locks]

176 Nov[ember]- 1911

Mon 27- 850- P-M- Called 208- East 6[th] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By Suth [soot] Catching fire in [the] flew [sic] No Damage To [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By [?] Value $1500.00 4-W [James B.] Smith & [Con A.] Miller Occiped [sic] By Joe Flice Water persuer [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 905 PM No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 9 B[locks] Thur 30- 120- P-M- Called to 206- East 8[th] St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cause Unk[n]own Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By [the] M. E. [Methodist Episcopal] Church Imcred [Insured] By Occiped [sic] By Rev.[erand] L. [Louis] M. Potts Laid 4-W 2- Lines of hose Onley [sic] used 1- Line 750 [feet] 1-250 feet [of hose] [Used] 1-28 - 1-22 - 1-18- 1-16 [foot] Ladder[s] two Storie [sic] frame Bldg Valwe [sic] [$]4000 Water perssue [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 220 pm No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 15 B[locks]

177 Dec[ember] 1911

Sat 2- 1205- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] Jefferson & [South] Collage [College Streets] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[ur]ning Grass No Damage Respon[d]ed to [the] 2-W Call With [the] hose wagon Laied [sic] 750- feet hose 1-Line 1-Section [of hose] Burted [sic] Water perssue [sic] 115- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 150 PM. No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 32 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 2 830- P-M- Called to 210- West For[e]st Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Gas Jet Leaking Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg [$]4000 No Dannage [sic] To [the] Cont[ent]s Imcred [Insured] By [James B.] Smith & [Con A.] Miller 2-W Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By Charley Shirk Used 2- 3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] 1-28 - 1-18 [foot] Ladders Water perssure [sic] 115- lbs two Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value [$]140000 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 855 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 20 Bl[oc]ks

Mon 4- 805- P-M- Called to 723 -725 West 3rd St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By B[ur]ning Grass Setnng [sic] fire to [a] Barn Owned By N. Odemen Occiped [sic] By John Jones Dannage [sic] Total Loss [$]25000 Imcred [Insured by] [?] Harnett[,] Agent[,] [for] [$]20000 Barn Vacent [sic] Laied [sic] 800- feet hose 1-Stream Two Storie [sic] Frame Barn Value [$]25000 Used on [the] house 2-W 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] 1-16- [foot] Ladder No Damage One Storie [sic] frmame [sic] Bldg Value [$]250000 Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark from [the] Barn Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof Setimg [sic] fire [to the building] Water perssue [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 840 P-M- No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 33- Bl[oc]ks

178 Dec[ember] 1911

Wen 6 210- P-M- Called to 810- West 3rd St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caws [sic] [by] Childern [sic] Playeing [sic] with Matches Damage to [the] Bldg [$]50- No Imc [insurance] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]2500 No Imc [insurance] Bldg Owned By B. Artle 2-W Occiped [sic] By Perry Ousley [Owsley] One Storie [sic] Frame Barn Value [$]10000 Laied [sic] 550- feet hose 1-Stream Water Perssure [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 3K [3:00] PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 20 B[locks]

Sun 10- 545 A-M- Called to 419- West For[e]st Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg Total Loss [$]2500 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]5- No Incrance [insurance] Bldg 2-W Owned & Occiped [sic] By J. L. King One Storie [sic] Frame Coal Shed Value [$]3000 Laied [sic] 700- feet hose 1-Stream Water persseue [sic] 115 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 610 am No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 27-Bl[oc]ks

Mon 18 3K- [3:00] P.M. Called to 312½ N. Locust St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg [$]20000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]10000 No Incrance[insurance] Bldg Owned By [The] Pitts[burg] Drug Co Occiped [sic] By 1-W H. [Harry] A. Mitchal [Mitchell] Cleaning & Dye Works [Pittsburg Steam Dye Works] One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Valwe [sic] [$]60000 Laied [sic] 2- Lines of hose 900- feet 1-16 [foot] Ladder Water persseue [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 330 PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 5-B[locks]

179 Dec[ember] 1911

Fri 22 905- A-M- Called to 309- West For[e]st Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] [by] Mrs. [?] Gilbert Polishing [the] Heating Stove [and the] Polish Catching fire [and] B[ur]ning [her] Hands & Arms No Dannage [sic] to [the] 2-W Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By [?] Wilderman Occiped [sic] By H. Gilbert One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Valwe [sic] [$]60000 Water Perssure 115- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 925- am No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 23 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 23- 910- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] Jefferson & [South] Stillwell [Stilwell] 613 [?]- Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Unk[n]own Know [sic] One at home all away Noticed By B. Cross Damage to [the] Bldg Total Loss [$]60000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Total Loss 1-W [$]25000 Bldg Owned By George Heatyle Occiped [sic] By G. G[il]lespie One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $850.00 Bldg [was] Out Side of [the City] Water Limits. Cowld [sic] not get to [the] house with [the Hook & Ladder] Truck [on] Acc[o]unt of Bad Roads 2- Alarms Turned in Account No 1 Cowld [sic] Not get to [the] Fire No 2- Respon[d]ed to to [East] Washington & [South] B-Way [Broadway Streets] Water persseue [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 925 pm Truck [Distance] 28 Bl[oc]ks No 2- Reported to No 1- Hose No. [2] Dis[tance] 24 Bl[oc]ks

Sun 24 1135- A-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] [West] 5[th] [and North] Pine St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Defect[ive] Wire [First] Christian Church Damage to [the] Bldg [$]5000 3-W Incred [Insured by] Carltin [Robert E. Carlton] & [Otto] Greef Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s No[ne] Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By [the] [First] Christian Church One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value [$]4000.00 Laied [sic] 200-feet hose [Used] 2-6 Gal Ex[tinguishers] 1-28 - 1-18 - 1-16 [foot] Ladders Water persser [sic] 115 [lbs] Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 1155 am No 2- Reported to Fire and No 1- Station Dis[tance] 4-Bl[oc]ks

180 Dec[ember]- 1911

Wen 27- 405- P-M- Called to 103- East 10[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Alarm was Turned 4-W In from 803- East 10[th]- St Fals[e] Alarm Water persseue [sic] 115- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 415- P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 14-Bl[oc]ks

Sun 31- 1150- A-M- Called to 1030- East 7[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By Women Doctoring [a] Cow [and] Put[t]ing fire in [a] Buckett [sic] Set[t]ing fire to [the] Barn Owned & Occiped [sic] By J. G. Morgan 4-W One Storie [sic] frame Barn Valeue [sic] [$]10000 No Imc [insurance] No Damage to [the] Barn Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]10- No Imc [insurance] Laied [sic] 800- feet hose 1-Stream Water persseue [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1230 pm No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 29-B[locks]

181 Jan[uary]- 1912

Wen 3- 150- A-M- Called to 603- West Euclud [Euclid] Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By Paper Over [the] Thimbel [sic] hole Catching fire No Damage 2-W To [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] [by] W. [Wilburn] H. Graves 2- Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value [$]3000 Water persseue [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 205 am No 2 - Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 23 Bl[oc]ks

Fri 5- 210- P-M- Called 1022- East 16[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] [by a] Spark from [the] Flew [sic] Dropeing [sic] on[the] Roof [and] setimg [sic] fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]1000 No Damage To [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Imcred [insured] Bldg Owned & 4-W Occiped [sic] By J. B. End[i]cott 2- Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] [$]80000 Used 1-10- [foot] Ladder No 2 P. F. Cordary [Cordray] fell from [the] Roof hurting [his] arm and Side But was able to Continue Worke [sic] [A] 2x4 [board]- Slip[p]ed of[f] [the] Roof let[t]ing him fall to [the] Grownd [sic] about 10-feet Water pessue [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 235- P-M Dis[tance] 22-Bl[oc]ks

Sat 6- 205 P-M- Called to 407- West 5[th]- St When Call Ought to have Been 407- East 5[th] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Respon[d]ed to 407 West 5[th] St Laied [sic] 300- feet of hose Mistake 3-W Made in g[i]vin[g] Alarm to [the] Central [station] 4-W Cawse [sic] Peopel [sic] at 407- East 5[th] St having fire in [their] Barn to Keep horses Warm No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Water perssure 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 215- P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 10-Bl[oc]ks

182 Jan[uary]- 1912

Sat 6- 915- P-M- Called to 605- N- Walnute [Walnut] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By Defect[ive] Flew [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]7300 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]2000 Incred [Insured by G. Clyde] Carlton & Greff [Otto Greef] 3-W Used 2-6 Gal - 2-3 Gal Ex[tinguishers] 1-16 [foot] Ladder One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Value [$]350000 Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] [by] H. C. Jackson Water Persseur [sic] 115- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 10K [10:00] pm No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 8-Bl[ocks]

Thur 11- 2K [2:00] P-M - Called to 106- N- Collage [College] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By Thawing Out [a] Heater [and] Catching fire 2-W No Damage to [the] Bldg Or Cont[ent]s Value $1600.00 Bldg Owned By A. Kismski [James Cumiskey] Occiped [sic] By Mrs. [?] Tuck Water persseue [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 210- P-M No 2- Reported to No [1] Dis[tance] 15-B[locks]

Tu[e]s 16 745 A M. Called to 208- South Locust St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]5- No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By W[illia]m Nole [Nold] Occiped [sic] [by] John Uehels [Uhles] 1 W One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Valwe [sic] [$]90000 Used - 1-13- Gal Ex[tinguisher] 1-16- [foot] Ladder Water perssure [sic] 115 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 755 A.M No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 12-B[locks]

183 Jan[uary]- 1912

Mon 22- 850- P.M- Called to [the] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] Round house [at East] 2[nd]- St & [North] Elm St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] [Oil house] Catching fire from [a] Torch Damage To [the] Bldg [$]1000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg and Cont[ent]s Owned By [the] Frisco Ry [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] Co. 1-W One Storie [sic] Frame Oil house Value [$]5000 Laied [sic] 300- feet hose Water persseur [sic] 115 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 940 P.M- No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 9 Bl[oc]ks

Wen 24- 645- A-M- Called to 411- West Washington Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]5- No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Wash house Value [$]15000 2-W Owned & Occiped [sic] By Mr. Louis Lisem [Lesem] Incred [Insured] Cal & Greff [Robert E. Carlton & Otto Greef] Uused [sic] 1-10 [foot] Ladder 2- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Water persseue[sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 715 am No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 28 Bl[oc]ks

Wen 24- 605- P-M- Called to 1508- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Littel [sic] Boy Knocking Over [a] K. [kerosene] Oil Lamp [and] Exploding Damage to [the] Bldg $2700 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 4-W [$]110000 Imcred [Insured by] C. [Clifford] E. Woodbury Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By C. [Charles] W. Jackson Used as a No 2 Store Room[,] Groc[ery] & Livering [sic] Rooms One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] [$]1500 Laied [sic] 300- feet hose 30- feet Ladders Water persseue 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 637- P-M Dis[tance] 7-Bl[oc]ks

184 Jan[uary]- 1912

Mon 29- 835- A-M- Called to 301- East 8[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on - [the] Roff [sic] [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage To [the] Bldg [$]5- No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 4-W Bldg Owned By Jack Krager [Kreger] Occiped [sic] [by] Walter Tobin 2-Storie [sic] Bldg Value [$]1000 Used 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] 1-16 - 1-10 [foot] Ladder[s] Water persseue [sic] 115- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 850 am No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 13-Bl[oc]ks Appratus [sic] Out Exercising When [the] Alarm [was] Tu[r]ned in

Mon 29- 1205- P.M. Called to 711- East 7[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] [by a] Spark Dropeing [sic] On [the] Roofe [sic] [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]1000 Imcred [Insured by James B.] Smith & [Con A.] Miller No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 4-W Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] [by] Ott Schuller [Otis E. Shuler] Owned [by] G. W. Laney One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Value [$]150000 Used 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water persseu [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1220 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 23 Bl[oc]ks

Tu[e]s 30- 110- P-M- Called to 204- N- Elm St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]2500 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By John Kazmskie [Kazmierski] Occiped [sic] 1-W By John Lontkuskie [Lontkowsky] Incred [Insured by Robert E.] Carlton & Greff [Otto Greef] One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Value $90000 Used 2-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] - 1-6- Gal Ex[tinguisher] 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water persssuer [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 125- P-M No 2- Reported to No 1 [Distance] 5-Bl[oc]ks

185 Feb[ruary] 1912

Fri 2- 130- P.M. Called 215- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Defect[ive] Flew [sic] No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By Frank Linskie [Lenski] Occiped [sic] [by] 2 W J. [John] H. Vivi[a]n Rackett [sic] Store & Rooming house 2- Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Valure [sic] [$]15000 Water persseue [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 245 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 4-Bl[oc]ks

Sun 4 235 P-M- Called to 2301- N- Grand Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] [by] Childerin [sic] Playeing [sic] With Matches [and] Setimg [sic] [a] Coal house On fire No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]500 4-W Damage to [the] Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By Mrs. Corndary [Mary R.Cordray] One Storie [sic] frame [building] Value [$]4000 No 2 Laied [sic] 400- feet hose Water persseue[sic] 115 lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 3K [3:00] pm Dis[tance] 19-B[locks]

Tu[e]s 6- 740- A-M- Called to 1605- N. Smelter Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawes [sic] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage 4-W To [the] Bldg [$]5- No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned & Occiped By C. [Catherine] A. Curtis No 2 One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Valwe [sic] [$]120000 Used 1-10 [foot] Ladder Incred [Insured by G. Clyde] Carlton & Greff [Otto Greef] Water Perssure 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 8 K [8:00] am Dis[tance] 7-Bl[oc]ks

186

Feb[ruary]- 1912

Fri 9 1015- A-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 5[th] St And [North] Walnute [sic] St Central School Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] On [the] Roof [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg 3-W $5- No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Incred [insured] By [?] 3- Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Value [$]15000- Used 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] 1-16- [foot] Ladder Bldg Owned By [the] City [of Pittsburg] Water persseu [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1030- A-M- No 2- Reported to Call and No 1- Dis[tance] 6-Bl[oc]ks

Sat 10- 1105- A-M- Called to 607 N. Caltopa [Catalpa] Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setimg [sic] fire [to the building] Damage To [the] Cont[ent]s [$]25000 Imcred [Insured by] V. [Victor A.] Smith Damage To [the] Bldg [$]93500 Incred [Insured] By [?] 3- Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] [$]6000 3-W Laied [sic] 2- Lines of hose 650 feet [Used] 1-28 - 1-18 [foot] Ladder[s] Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] [by] Auther [Arthur] Fuller Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1205- P M No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 19-B[locks]

Sat 10- 540- P.M. Called to 109- N- Grand Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage To [the] Bldg [$]7500 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 4-W [$]25-. No Imcrance [insurance] Bldg Owned By Robert Huntington Occiped [sic] [by] Osker [Oscar] Work One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Value [$]120000 Laied [sic] 300- feet hose Water Perssue [sic] 115 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 555 pm [Used] 1-16- [foot] Ladder No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 11-Bl[oc]ks

187 Feb[ruary]- 1912

Mon 12- 625- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 4[th] St [and North] B-Way [Broadway] [102 W. 4th St.] Not[i]fied By Ploice [sic] Officer Verble [sic] Alarm Cawsed [sic] By Pitch & Tar gathering in [a] Down Spout and Stop[p]ing up [from] Birds B[ui]ld[in]g [a] Nest [A] Spark from [the] Flew [sic] Dropeing [sic] in Setimg [sic] fire Damage to [the] Bldg [$]2500 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Laied [sic] 450- feet hose 1- Stream [Used] 1-28- [foot] Ladder 3-W 4-Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Owned By Schalnger [A. Herman Schlanger] & [?] Fitch and Occ[u]p[i]ed [by G. Clyde] Moore & Crooper [Oscar T. Cropper] Valwe [sic] of [the] Property Invol[v]ed [$]150000 Watre [sic] persseue [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 635- PM Imcred [Insured] By [?] No 2- Did not get [the] Alarm [Distance] 2-Bl[oc]ks

Tu[e]s 13- 710– A-M Called to 428- W- 4[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] roof [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]5- No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg 3-W Owned and Occiped [sic] By J. A. Walker 2- Storie [sic] frame Bldg Value [$]150000 Used 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water persseue [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 725 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 9-Bl[oc]ks Thur 15- 4K [4:00] pm Called to 801- N- Caltopa [Catalpa] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setinig [sic] fire [to the building] Damage To [the] Bldg $3500 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 3-W Incred [Insured] By [Robert E.] Carlton & Greeff [Otto Greef] Bldg Owned By Mrs. Annie R. Toms & Occiped [sic] [by] [?] Used 1-6- Gal Ex[tinguisher] - 1-28 - 1-14- [foot] Ladder Laied [sic] 500- feet hose Water Perssuer [sic] 115 lbs 2- Storie [sic] frame Bldg Valwe [sic] [$]250000 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 420 pm No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 23-Bl[oc]ks

188 Feb[ruary]- 1912

Fri 23- 9K [9:00] A-M Called to 409- South Locust St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage To [the] Bldg $100000 Imcred [Insured] By [Robert E.] Carlton & [Otto] Greef Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $50000 Imcred [Insured by] Carlton & Greef 1-W Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By E. M. Brizendine 2-Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value $4000- Laied [sic] 400- feet hose 1-Stream [Used] 1-28 - 1-16- [foot] Ladder[s] Water persseue [sic] 115- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 10K [10:00] am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 17 Bl[ocks]

March- 1912

Sat 9 910- A-M- Called to 710- East 8[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg $110- Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 4-W $1000 No Inncrance [insurance] Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By G.[George] E. Bartholsek [Bartholick] One Storie [sic] Frame Barn No 2 Valure [sic] [$]16000 Laied [sic] 550- feet hose 1-Stream Water perssseue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 10K [10:00] am Dis[tance] 30-Bl[oc]k[s]

Sat 9- 605- P-M- Called to 707- N- Smelter Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause [sic] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage To [the] Bldg [$]1500 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 4-W Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By Carri Mitchal [Mitchell] Inncerd [Insured by G. Clyde] Moore & Croope [Oscar T. Cropper] One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] [$]150000 Used 1-12- [foot] Ladder 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water persseu [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 625 P-M No 2 - Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 18-Bl[oc]ks

189 March- 1912

Sun 17- 3K [3:00] A-M- Called to 618- East 4[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg Total Loss [$]40000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Total Loss Bldg Owned By Dr. Charley Hunter 4 W Occiped [sic] [by] [?] Laied [sic] 800- feet hose 1-Stream One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Valwe [sic] [$]40000 No Inncrance [insurance on the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 405 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 14-Bl[oc]ks Tu[e]s 26- 9- PM- Called to [Dennis] Moyer Oil Tanks [Pittsburg Wholesale Oil & Paint Co.] On [407] South Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone 1-W Cause Fals[e] Alarm No - Damage Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 915 pm No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 20 Bl[oc]ks

Thurs 27- 135 P-M-. Called to 308 West 3rd St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cawse [sic] B[u]rni[n]g Out Flew [sic] 2 W No Damage Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 145 pm Water perssure [sic] 115- lbs No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 10-Bl[oc]ks

190 April 1912

Thur 4- 520- P-M- Called to [the] Rear of [William] Kettler Firn [Furniture & Carpet] Co Verble [sic] Alarm Cause B[u]r[n]ing Trash No Damage Laied [sic] 400- feet hose 1-Stream 3-W Water pessre [sic] 110- lbs Respon[d]ed [sic] to [the] call With [the] hose Wagon Retu[rn]ned to [the] Dept at 525 PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 1-B[lock]

Wen 10- Bought Joe horse from R. McCoy 4-years Old Paied [sic] $2.1250 [sic] Weight 1220- PDS

Sat 13- 145- P-M- Called to [West] 2[nd]- & [North] Walnute [Walnut] St [to the] Alley [behind 206 N. Walnut] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Unkuon [sic] No Damage [to a] Pile [of] Lumber Owned By Max[well] 2-W Leoms [Leon] Valwe [sic] $50000 No Imcrance [insurance] Laied [sic] 350- feet hose Watur [sic] persseue [sic] 115 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 205 P-M No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 8-B[locks]

Sat 13- 255- P-M- Called to 711- West 4[th]- St Alarm Over [the telephone] Cawse [sic] Curt[a]ins [on] fire Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]1- No Damage to [the] Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] [by] Charley Rumage 2-W One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Value [$]60000 Water perssure [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept 310- [p.m.] No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 16-B[locks]

Mon 15- 1215- P-M- Called to 718- East 7[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Bu[rn]ing No 2 Trash Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Damage Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1240- P.M 4-W Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Dis[tance] 27-B[locks]

191 April 1912

Mon 15- 120- P-M- Called to 216- S- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg [$]20000 Incred [Insured] By [?] Owned By John Lamti [Lamonto] Damage to [the] 2-W Cont[ent]s [$]66100 Owned By T. W. Billings Grocer[y] Store Imcred [Insured] By [G. Clyde] Moore & Crooper [Oscar T. Cropper] 2- Storie [sic] Brick [building] Valwe $16000 Laied [sic] 2- Lines of hose 800- feet Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 2K [2:00] P-M Water persseue 115- lbs No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 13-Bl[oc]ks

Sun 21- 650- P.M. Called to 605- N- Grand Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roff [sic] [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]5- No Damage To [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By Alex M[e]uter 4-W Occiped [sic] [by] A. [Adolph] M[e]uter One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value [$]120000 Used 1-10- [foot] Ladder Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 705 P.M. Water persseue[sic] 110- lbs No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 14-Bl[oc]k[s]

Wen 24- 1230- P-M Called to 217- N- Fair View [Fairview] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caws [sic] Defect[ive] Flew [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]2- No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By 1-W Mrs. Janie Dorris One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value [$]80000 Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 1250- P.M No 2- Reported to No 1 - Dis[tance] 51-Bl[oc]ks

192 May 1912

Sun 5- 210- A-M- Called to 504- South Locust St Alarm Over [the] Telphome Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg [$]20000 Imcred [Insured] By Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]15000 Incred [Insured by Lewis A.] Hamrick 1-W One Storie Frame Dewelling Valure [sic] [$]1000 Owned [by] [?] Occiped [by] W. [Wilson] E. Zellener [Zellner] Laied [sic] 200- feet hose [Used] 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water perssure [sic] 110- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 245 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 19-B[locks]

Mon 6- 1230- A-M- Called to 401- West Kan[s]as Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg Total [loss]. Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Total [loss]. 2-W Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By J. B. Kass[e]baum Two Storie [sic] frame Barn Value $200 Laied [sic] 200- feet hose 1-Stream Water persseur [sic] 110- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1250 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 17 Bl[oc]ks

Mon 6- 830- P.M. Called to [the] Rear of [the] [John H.] Vivian Store On [215] N- B-Way [Broadway] Verble [sic] Alarm Cause B[ur]ning Trash left B[ur]ning set fire No Damage 2-W 2- fireman [sic] Respond[ed] to [the] Call With [a] 1- 6- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 850- P-M No Alarm Turned in [Distance] 3 B[locks]

Mon 6- 915- P.M. Called to the Rear of [the] Isarl [Israel Bros] [Dry Goods] Store on [607] N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[ur]ning Trash and Left B[ur]ning Setimg [sic] 3-W fire to [some] Boxes [that were] Emtpy [sic] No Damage Laied [sic] 500- feet hose 1-Stream Water pessue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 930 PM No 2- Respon[d]ed to No 1- [Distance] 6-Bl[oc]ks

193 May 1912

Sun 12- 520- P-M- Called to 709- East 9[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[by a] Spark Dropeing [sic] 4-W On [the] Roof [and] Setimg [sic] fire [to the building] No Damage to [the] Bldg Or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By No 2 John Margrave One Storie [sic] frame Dewelling [sic] Value $60000 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 530 pm Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Dis[tance] 32-Bl[oc]ks

Mon 13 740- P.M - Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 7[th] [and North] Smelter Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphnon [sic] Fals[e] Alarm 4-W Water persseu [sic] 110- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 750- P.M No 2- Reported to No 1- [Distance] 17-Bl[oc]ks

May 21- 915 A.M. Called to [the] Rear of 408- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[u]r[n]ing Trash Set[t]ing fire to Enty [sic] Boxes Damage To [the] Bldg [at] 408 [N. Broadway] 3- Storie [sic] Brick [bldg] Owned 4-W By Pottlitzer [Potlitzer] & Son Occiped [sic] By Clothes Store Imcred [Insured] By [?] Valwe [sic] [$]70000 Laid 350 ft [hose] Damage to 410 - [N. Broadway] 3- Storie [sic] Brick [building] Value [$]60000 Owned By Hennery Mousny Occipid [sic] By [Orrin E.] Co[u]lter & [Hugh A.] McGuire Clothes Water perssure [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 930 am No 2- Reported to No 1- [Distance] 4 Bl[oc]ks

194 June 1912

Sun 2- 1245- P-M- Called to [the]Rear of 210- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] [?] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]9500 [G. Clyde] Moore & Crooper [Oscar T.Cropper] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]171000 Imcred [Insured by] Moore & 1-W Croope [Cropper] & [Robert M.] Scott Occiped [sic] By J. S. Rogers Bldg Owned [by] J S. Rogers Laied [sic] 2- Lines of hose 650- feet But Onley [sic] used One [line] One Storie [sic] Cor[ro]gated Iron Bldg Value [$]2500.00 Used 1-22 - [1]-18 - 1-16 [foot] Ladder Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 120 pm No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 4 B[locks] Wen 5- 815 PM. Called to 423- West For[e]st Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Childern [sic] Playeing [sic] With Matches No- Damage To [the] Bldg Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]2- No Incrance [insurance] 2-W Bldg Owned By J. Burkdoll Occiped [sic] By R. E. Ingham One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value [$]90000 Water perssu [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 830- P.M No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 24 [blocks]

Fri 7- 805 P.M Called to 108- West 10[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Car[e]less handling [of] Lamp Setimg [sic] fire to Clothes In [a] Closet Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]4000 Incred [Insured by] [G. Clyde] Moore & Crooper [Oscar T. Cropper] No Damage to [the] Bldg 3-W One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Value [$]70000 Owned By M. Bane Occiped [sic] By Boyd Richman Water perssue [sic] 110 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 820- P.M. No- 1 - No 2- Respond[ed] to [the] Call Dis[tance] 14-B[locks]

195 June- 1912

Sat 8- 115- p.m. Called to 807- N- Pine St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By B[ur]rning Trash Setimg [sic] fire to [a] Barn Damage to [the] Barn [$]7500- Imcred [Insured] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 3-W [$]20- One Storie [sic] frame Barn Value [$]12000 Laied [sic] 350 feet hose Barn Owned & Occiped [sic] By S. Isail [Samuel Israel] Water perssure [sic] 110 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 140 P-M No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 10-B[locks]

Tu[e]s 11- 1020- P.M. Called to the Alley [in the] Rear Of 208- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Bu[rn]ing Trash No Damage Laied [sic] 500- feet hose No 1- 1-W No 2- Laid 400- feet hose But did Not Thro[w] Any Water Got Alarm for Pitts[burg] Whole Sale [sic] Grocer[y] [Co.] Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 1040 pm Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs No 2- Respond[ed] to [the] Call & Also No 1- [Distance] 7-Bl[oc]ks

Sun 16- 520- P.M- Called to 706- West 7[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By Light[n]ing Strikeing [sic] [the] howse [sic] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $100.00 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $25.00 Imcred [Insured] By [?] 3-W Bldg Owned By E. N. Cuppler Occiped [sic] By E. L. Renfrow [Renfro] One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Vawe [sic] [$]2000- Water perssue [sic] 110 lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 540- P.M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 22-Bl[oc]ks

196 June 1912

Thur 20- 1105- A-M- Called to 1003- West 2[nd]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roff [sic] [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] Damage To [the] Bldg [$]20000 Incred [Insured] Laid 250- feet hose 2-W Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]5000 No Incrance [insurance] Bldg Owned [by] J. [John] R. Lindgburg [Lindburg] Occiped [sic] By Frank Bonner One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value [$]120000 Water perssure [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1130- A M No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 26-B[locks]

Sat 29- 820- P-M- Called to [the] Rear of S Isarl [Samuel Israel] [Israel Bros.] Dry Good[s] Store Cawse [sic] Bu[rn]ing Trash Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] No- Damage Laied [sic] 400- 3-W feet hose But did not Thro[w] Water Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 840 PM No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 7-Bl[oc]ks

197 July 1912

Thur 4- 930- A-M- Called to 320- West Forrst [Forest] Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Fire Cracker Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setimg [sic] fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]5- No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg 2-W Owned & Occiped [sic] By Mrs. Mary Trogning [Tregoning] One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Valuu [sic] [$]1000 Imcred [Insured] By [James B.] Smith & [Con A.] Miller ussed [sic] 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water persseue [sic] 110- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 945- am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 24 B[locks]

Thur 4- 255- P.M. Called to 504- N- Woodland Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setinig [sic] fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]30000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $50 No Imcrance [insurance] Bldg Owned [by] Mrs. M. Lynger [Lyngar] 3-W Occiped [sic] By John Gardner One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Valwe [sic] [$]120000 Laied [sic] 400 feet hose [Used] 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 325- P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 19-B[locks]

Fri 5- 620- P-M- Called to 725- East 8[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caws [sic] Childern [sic] Playenig [sic] [with] No 2 Matches Damage to [the] Bldg [$]5000 Imcred [Insured] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]20000 Incred [Insured] By [Robert E.] Carlton 4-W & [Otto] Greef Bldg Owned By F. C. Peak Occiped [sic] By W. R Targler One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] [$]120000 Laied [sic] 550- feet hose Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 7K [7:00] pm No [?] Bldg Imcred [Insured by] Carlton & Greef Dis[tance] 32 B[locks]

198 July 1912

Wen 10- 415- A-M- Called to 226- West 8[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Barn $50000 Damage to [the] Coal Shed Totle [sic] Loss One Storie [sic] Shed Value [$]2500 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $10000 Imcred [Insured by] [Robert E.] Carlton & [Otto] Greef Barn Owned and Occiped [sic] By M. E. Harriman Valwe [sic] of [the] Barn & Shed $72500 Fire Spre[a]d Caused By Sparks To [the] Barn [at] 211 West 9[th]- St Damage to [the] Barn [$]2500 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]1000 3-W No Imc [insurance] Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By E. B. Smith One Storie [sic] frame Barn Valwe [sic] $25000 [The fire] Spede [Spread] to [a] Barn [at] 215- West 9[th]- St Dannage [sic] To [the] Barn [$]1500 Inncred [Insured by] E[lbert] W Alberty No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Barn Owned and Occiped [sic] By Miss Elisbeth [Elizabeth] Emerson 2-Storie [sic] frame Barn Valwe [sic] $70000 Laid 2- Lines of hose 600- feet Water persseue [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 5K [5:00] am No 2 Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 13-B[locks] Mon 22- 615- P-M-. Called to 1012- South Elm St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawesed [sic] By [a] Defect[ive] Flew [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]5- No Damage To [the] Cont[ent]s No Inc [insurance] Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] 1-W By Mrs. Steve Sanderson One Storie [sic] Frame Dwelling Value [$]50000 Water perssuer [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 635- P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 32-B[locks]

199 July 1912

Wen 24 220- P.M. Called to 802- South B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By [a] Gasloin [sic] Stove Exploding Damage to [the] Bldg [$]5- No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By W- B Lance Occiped [sic] [by] John Glazebrook 2- Storie [sic] Frame Room[in]g Howse [sic] & Light house keeping [sic] Valwe [sic] [$]3000- Got the Alarm [for] 804- N- B-W [Broadway]- - [Thomas W.] Howe By Mistake Water persseue[sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 240- P.M No 2- Respon[d]ed to No 1- Dis[tance] 32-Bl[oc]k[s]

200 Aug[ust] 1912

Sat 10- 530- P-M- Called to 103- West 1[st]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage To [the] Bldg [$]2500 Imcred [insured by] F. [Frank] A. Jones Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]1000 Innscred [Insured by] F. A. Jones 2-W Bldg Owned By Mrs. [?] Occiped [sic] By G. W. King 2- Storie [sic] Frame Dewelling [sic] Value [$]120000 Laied [sic] 250- feet hose [Used] 1-22 - 1-16 [foot] Ladder[s] Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 545 pm No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 7-B[locks] Sun 11- 950- A-M- Called to [the] Rear of [the] B-W- Café [at] 417 [N. Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg [$]1000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By Dr. [?] McKay 3-W Occiped [sic] By Tennants [sic] [The building was used] as [a] Coal house One Storie [sic] frame Coal Shed Valure [sic] [$]3000 Laied [sic] 550 feet hose 1-Stream Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1005 am No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 4-Bl[oc]ks Tu[e]s 13- 315- P-M- Called to [the] Rear of [the] B-W Café [417 N. Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause B[u]rning Trash in Alley Setinig [sic] fire to [a] Storage Room Owned By A. Bessie [Alexander Besse] & Occiped [sic] By A. Bessie [Alexander Besse] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]1000 3-W Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]3000 One Storie [sic] Cor[ro]gated Iorn [sic] Valwe [sic] [$]80000 Laied [sic] 350- feet hose Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 330 pm No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 4 Bl[oc]k[s]

201 Aug[ust] 1912

Tu[e]s 27- 210- A-M- Called to 606- East 11[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Incendarry [sic] No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg 4-W Vacent [sic] Owned By Mrs. O. Ball One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Value [$]60000 No 2 Used- 1- 3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water persseur [sic] 110- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 225 am Dis[tance] 13 Bl[oc]ks Wen 28- 910- P.M. Called to [the] Rear of T. [Thomas] J. [Jackson] Crowell[’s] Drug Store [at 405 North Broadway.] Verble [sic] Alarm Cause Car[e]l[ess]ness handling [of] Trash Set[t]ing fire to Empty Boxes 3-W No Damage Only to [the] Boxes O[w]ned By T. J. Crowell Used 2- 6- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Alarm was not turned in

Thur 29- 620- P.M. Called to 421- West Forste [Forest] Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Tel[e]phone Girl made [a] Mistake [by] Give [sic] [the] Alarm When it Ought to 2-W have been West 4[th] St No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 635 pm No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 25-B[locks]

202 Sept[ember] 1912

Tu[e]sd[a]y10-230- A.M. Called to 422- West 6[th] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg [$]25000 Owned By [?] Venness 3-W Occiped [sic] [by] A. O. Mattling [Orsini A. Mattingly] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $48750 Imcred [Insured by] Vitar [Victor] Smith One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $120000 Laied [sic] 450 feet hose [Used] 1-18- [foot] Ladder Water Persseue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 320 am No 2- Reported to No 1- [The Hook & Ladder] Truck Team Runay [sic] had Team Tied and when Get[t]ing on [the] Seat[, the] Team started and Got a way [sic] Driver George White Run [sic] [the other] Team with [the Fire Chief’s] Buggie [sic] And T. W. [William] Chapman Caught Them Between Rose Ave & Euclud [Euclid] Ave Both horses Inginerd [sic] Rube & Mack - Mack hurt Bad [sic] Front Leg Called Vet Run into Plate Glass Bldg Owned By E. Mousny Damage to [the] Glass $20000 & Aw[n]ing No Damage to [the] Truck [$]1.50 Damage to [the] harness Dis[tance] 12-B[locks]

Wen 11 455- P-M- Called to 429- West 5[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Bu[rn]ing 3-W Trash No Damage Water perssure [sic] 110 lbs Respon[d]ed to [the] Call with [the] hose wagon Ret[r]ned to [the] Dept at 505- PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 11-Bl[oc]ks

Wen 11 530- P-M- Called to 431- West 5[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[ur]ning Grass Set[t]ing fire to [a] Barn Owned & Occiped [sic] By J M Urbach Damage to [the] Bldg [$]3000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 2 Storie [sic] Frame Barn Valwe [sic] [$]15000 Laied [sic] 2- Lines of hose 700 feet Water perssuee [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 605 pm Respon[d]ed to [the] Call Whit [sic] [the] hose Wagon No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 11-Bl[oc]ks

203

Sept[ember] 1912

Thur 12 2K [1200] A-M- Called to [1614] N. Highland Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cawse [sic] Unk[n]own Damage 2- 2- Storie Frame Barn and Chicken Coop Total Loss Valwe [sic] [$]90000 4-W Bldgs [were] Out side of [the] City Limits and Out- side of [the] Water Dis[trict] Water persseue [sic] 110 lbs No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 245- A-M - Bldg Owned And Occiped [sic] By C. C. Hussing [Heising] Dis[tance] 34 B[locks]

Thur 12- 110- P-M- Called to 305- West 1[st]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Unk[n]own Damage to [a] Coal Shed $1000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]5- No Incrance [insurance] Bldg Owned By E. Watson Occiped [sic] By T R Cave 2-W One Storie [sic] Coal Shed Valwe [sic] $4000 Laied [sic] 450- feet hose Water perssure [sic] 110- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 130- P-M Respond[ed] to [the] Call with [the] hose wagon No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 12- Bl[oc]ks

Thur 12- 845- P-M- Called to 501- West Euclud [Euclid] Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg $1500 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $1000 Incred [Insured by Robert E.] Carlton & [Otto] Greef Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By J. A. Nuttman 2-Storie 2-W Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $650000 Water persseur [sic] 110- [lbs] Returned to [the] Dept at 9K [9:00] pm Respon[d]ed to [the] Call with [the] hose wagon No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 19-Bl[oc]ks Sat 14 Sold - Joe horse to C. [Charles] E. Cough[e]nour [$]3500 [on] Account [of] Fislto [fistula]

204 Sept[ember] 1912

Sun 22- 415- a.m. Called to 707- East 15[th]- St Verble [sic] Alarm Cawse [sic] Unk[n]own Damage To [the] Cont[ent]s $40000 Imcred [Insured] By [?] Ingles Damage 4-W To [the] Bldg $30000 Bldg [owned] By Mrs. [?] Imcred [Insured by] E[lbert] W Alberty Occiped [sic] By A. L. Blacker One Storie [sic] Frame No 2 Bldg Valwe [sic] $1,000 Laied [sic] 700 feet hose 1-Stream [Used] 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 510 am Dis[tance] 13-B[locks]

Mon 23- 130- P-M- Called to 601- West 4[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] [by a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] To [the] Bldg [$]2- No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By J. H. Anderson 2-W No Inc [insurance] One Storie frame Barn Value [$]4000 Laied [sic] 250- feet hose Returned to [the] Dept [at] 140 pm Water Persseue [sic] 110- lbs Respon[d]ed to [the] Call with [the] hose waggon [sic] No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 10-B[locks]

Tu[e]s 24- 425- P.M. Called to 503- N. Pine St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By Set[t]ing Grass a fire [sic] No Damage 3-W Water persseue [sic] 110- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 430 pm Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the] hose wagon No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 3-B[locks]

Thu[r]s 26- 245- P-M-. Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of Stilwell Ave & Monrow [Monroe] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[ur]ning Grass Cause[d] By [a] Spark [from a] K. C. [Kansas City Southern] E[n]gine 1-W No Damag[e] Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Respon[d]ed to [the] Call with [the] hose wagon No 2- Reported to No 1- Returned to [the] Dept at 300 P.M Dis[tance] 38-B[locks]

205 Sept[ember] 1912

Fri 27- 650- P-M- Called to 608- West Euclud [Euclid] Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause [sic] Explsing [sic] Gasloin [sic] No- Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By W[illia]m Hamilton 3- Storie [sic] Frame 2-W Bldg Valwe [sic] $8000- Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Respon[d]ed to [the] Call With [the] hose Wagon No 2- Reported to No 1- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 705- P-M- Dis[tance] 24- Bl[oc]ks

Sun 29- 750- P-M- Called to [the] Mo-P-Ry [Missouri Pacific Railway] Depot on- East 11[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] E[n]gine Cab on fire No Damage 4-W Owned By [the] M-o-P-Ry [Missouri Pacific Railway] Water persseue [sic] 110- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 810 pm Respon[d]ed to [the] Call with [the] hose wagon No 2- Repon[d]ed to No 1- Dis[tance] 15- Bl[oc]ks

Oct[ober] 1912 Tu[e]s 1- 1035- A-M Called to 411- West Washington Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Unk[n]own No Damage to [the] Bldg No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By D. L. Lesen [Louis D. Lesem] 2-W & Occiped [sic] [by] [?] One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] [$]3000 Water pressure [sic] 110- lbs Respon[d]ed to [the] Call with [the] hose wagon No 2- Reported to No 1- Returned to [the] Dept at 1050 - A.M. Dis[tance] 29- Bl[oc]k[s]

Wen 2- 230- P-M Called to 901- West 1[st]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Caswe [sic] By [a] Mo-P-Ry [Missouri Pacific Railway] E[n]gine Setimg [sic] fire to[the] Grass No Damage 2-W Laied [sic] 550- feet hose Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Respon[d]ed to [the] call [with the] hose wagon No 2- Reported to No 1- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 315 pm Dis[tance] 29 [blocks]

206 Oct[ober] 1912

Fri 4- 950- A-M- Called to 211- West 3rd St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Causes [sic] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage To [the] Bldg [$]1000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg 2-W Owned By F. McKay Occiped [sic] By Mrs. [Belle] Tinker Incred [Insured by] - [G. Clyde] Moore & [Paris T.] Ellis Laied [sic] 500- feet hose 1 Stream [Used] 2-10- [foot] Ladders 2 Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $250000 Water persseue [sic] 115- lbs Respon[d]ed to [the] Call With [the] hose Wagon No 2- Reported to No 1- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1125 am Dis[tance] 5- Bl[oc]ks Fri 4- 330- P.M. Called to [West] 8[th]- St [and North] Olive St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By Grass Setimg [sic] fire to [a] Bridge Owned By [the] Frisco Ry [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] Co Damage to [the] Br[i]dg[e] 3-W [$]1000 Laied [sic] 950- feet hose - 1- Stream Valuue [sic] $1000 Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Respon[d]ed to [the] Call with [the] hose wagon No 2- Reported to No 1- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 4K [4:00] P-M Dis[tance] 17-Bl[oc]ks

Sat 5- 1145- A-M- Called to 903- East 7[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Bu[rn]ing Grass No Damage Water perssure [sic] 110- [lbs] 4-W Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the] hose wagon No 2- Reported to No 1- Returned to [the] Dept [at] 1230 pm Dis[tance] 26-B[ocks] Sat 5- 130- P-M Called to 1028- East 13[th]- St 4-W Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] [by a] Spark from [a] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] E[n]gine] Set[t]ing fire to [the] Grass No No 2 Damage Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 215 pm Dis[tance] 24 Bl[oc]ks

207 Oct[ober] 1912

Sat 5- 405- P-M- Called to [East] 4[th]- St [and North] Putman [Putnam] Ave Alarm Over [the] [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] E[n]gine Setinng [sic] fire to [the] Grass - No Damage 1-W Laied [sic] 850- feet hose - 1- Stream Water persseue [sic] 115- lbs Respon[d]ed to [the] Call With [the] hose wagon No 2- Reported to No- 1- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 445 pm Dis[tance] 25-B[locks]

Sat 5- 410- P.M. Called to [East] Second- & [North] Locust [Streets] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawes [sic] [by a] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] E[n]gine 1-W Setinng [sic] fire to [the] Grass - No Damage Laied [sic] 750- feet hose 1-Stream No 2 [Used] 2-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Water persseue [sic] 115 lbs No 2- Respond[ed] to [the] Call from No 1 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 435- P M Dis[tance] 7-B[locks] Sun 6- 1130- A-M- Called to [East] 7[th]- & [North] Tucker Ave When [the] Alarm was [for [East] 4[th]- & [North] Lapham Ave Charley Chapman Took [the] Alarm Over [the] New Phome [sic] Cawse [sic] Bu[rn]ing Trash Setimg [sic] fire to [a] 1-W Barm [sic] Owned By J. Hutch[in]son Occiped [sic] By Ray Clark No Damage to [the] Barn or Cont[ent]s One Storie [sic] Fram[e] [building] Valwe [sic] $7500 No Imc [insurance] Laied [sic] 900- feet hose 1- Stream 1-Section of hose Bursted [sic] Water prsseue [sic] 115- lbs Respon[d]ed to [the] call with [the] hose wagon No 2- Reported to No 1- Returned to [the] Dept at 1220 P.M Dis[tance] 28-Bl[oc]ks

Sun 6- 115- P.M Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 8[th] St & [North] Grand Alarm Over System Box 43- 4-W Fals[e] Alarm Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the] hose Wagon No 2 Reported to No 1- Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 125 P.M. Dis[tance] 18-Bl[oc]ks

208 Oct[ober] 1912

Mon 7- 150- P-M- Called to 1102 West 3rd St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Bu[rn]ing 2-W Grass - No Damage Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Respon[d]ed to [the] Call With [the] hose Wagon No 2- Reported to No 1- Returned [to the Dept. at] 230 P-M Dis[tance] 25-B[ocks] Wen 9 1105- A-M- Called to 208- West 11[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By Trash Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Damage 3-W Laied [sic] 400- feet hose 1-Stream Water Perssure [sic] 110 [lbs] Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the] hose wagon No 2- Reported to No 1- Retu[r]ned [to the Dept. at] 1130 a.m. Dis[tance] 18-Bl[oc]ks

Wen 9 415- P.M. Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 4[th]- St [and North] Georgie [Georgia] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] [by a] Mo-P-Ry [Missouri Pacific Railway] E[n]gine Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Damage Water persseue [sic] 115 lbs 2 W Respon[d]ed to [the] Call Whit [sic] [the] hose Wagon No 2- Reported to No 1- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 430 P.M. Dis[tance] 17-Bl[oc]ks

Sun 13 12K [12:00] P.M. Called to 919- East 10[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[ur]ning 4-W Grass - No Damage Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1220 P-M Mon 14 Bought [a] horse from J. L. Ford [for] $22500 4-year[s] [old] 1250 PDS Dis 28-B[locks] Tue[s] 15- 1205- A-M- Called to 520- West Kansas Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By Fals[e] Worke [sic] Being left in [the] Basement of [the] Flew [sic] No Dannage [sic] 2-W To [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By E. F. Porter 3-Storie [sic] Brick Dewelling [sic] Valwe [sic] $20,000 Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the] hose Wagon No 2- Reported to No 1 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1235 A.M. Dis[tance] 23-B[locks]

209

Oct[ober] 1912

Wen 16- 150- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 14[th St.]- & [North] Smelter Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[u]r[n]ing 4-W Trash set[t]ing fire to [the] Grass - No Damage Used- 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 215- P.M. Dis[tance] 6-Bl[oc]ks Fri 18- 1025- A-M- Called to 503- East 22nd St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Unk[n]own 4-W Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $12500 Incred [Insured] Damage to [the] Bldg $2000 Incred [Insured] Bldg Owned & Occiped No 2 By W. C. Nixon One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $120000 Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1135- A-M Dis[tance] 17-Bl[oc]ks Fri 18- 105- P.M. Called 224- S- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawes [sic] Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg $5000 Incred [Insured] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $8570 Incred [Insured by] Crooper [Oscar T. Cropper] & [Paris T.] El[li]s 2-W Owned By C. C. Cop[e]land & Occiped [sic] By [?] Jones & [?] Jones One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $60000 Laied 250- feet hose [Used] 2-10- feet Ladders Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the] Hose Wagon Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1050 P.M- Dis[tance] 11-Bl[oc]ks

Sat 19 1150- A-M- Called to [South] Stillwell [Stilwell] & [East] Munrow [Monroe] Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] K. C. Ry [Kansas City Southern Railway] E[n]gine Set[t]ing] fire to [the] Grass 1-W No Damage Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the] Hose Wagon Water persseue [sic] 110- [lbs] No 2- Reported to No 1 Returned to [the] Dept at 1235- P.M Dis[tance] 42 Bl[oc]ks

210 Oct[ober] 1912

Sun 20- 920- P-M Called to 312-310- East first [sic] St & [North] Joplin Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Unk[n]own Damage to 312 [East 1st Street]-$30000 Incred [Insured by] F. [Frank] A. Jones Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s -$10000 No Imc [insurance] Dannage [sic] to 310 -$2500 Incred [Insured by] F. A. Jones 310 [East 1st St.]- Cawght [sic] [fire] 1-W By [a] Spark from 312 [East 1st St.]- Bldgs Owned By O. S. Johnson 312 [East 1st St.] - Occiped [sic] By Mrs. Amie Bird 310 [East 1st St.]- Occiped [sic] By O. Buse Bothe [sic] One Storie [sic] Frames [sic] Bldgs Valwe [sic] of Bothe [sic] $3000 Laied [sic] 550- feet hose 1-Stream 1-Section of hose Bursted [sic] [Used] 2-10- [foot] Ladders Water perssure [sic] 115- lbs Respon[d]ed to [the] Call with [the] hose Wagon Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1010 P-M Dis[tance] 13-Bl[oc]ks

Sun 20- 920- P-M- Called to [West] 2[nd]- St & [North] Olive St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] P F. Cordarry [Cordray] Got [the] Call Over Bell phome [sic] No 2- Respon[d]ed to [East] 1[st]- St & 2-W [North] Joplin Ave & Respon[d]ed from there to [West] 2[nd] & [North] Olive [Streets] But [there] was [a] mistake in [the] Alarm No 2 Retu[r]ned to No 2 No 1- at 930- P-M Dis[tance] 49-Bl[oc]ks

Tu[e]s 22- 1045- A-M- Called to [the] Corners of [North] Smelter & [East] 7[th]- St[reets.] 701 [North Michigan]- Croft Hotel Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Unk[n]own] [The fire] Started in [the] Back Rooms [at the] head of [the] Stairs Damage to [the] Bldg [$]19200 Imcred [Insured by] F. [Fred] C. Warner [Werner] 4-W Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Incred [Insured by] [Robert E.] Carlton & Greff [Otto Greef] Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By Ja[me]s Croft 2- Storie [sic] frame Bldg Valwe $9000 Laied [sic] 250 Feet hose 1-Section [of hose] Bursted [sic] Used 1-6- Gal 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] 1-28 – 3-10- [foot] Ladders Water pesrseu [sic] 115- lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 1130- A M No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 19-Bl[oc]ks Respon[d]ed to [the] Call with [the] hose wagon But Telphomed [sic] for [the Hook & Ladder] Truck

211 Oct[ober] 1912

Wen 23- 655- P.M. Called to 610- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg [?] Imcred [Insured by] F. [Fred] C. Warner [Werner] 4-W Damage to Cont[ent]s [?] Do Crooper [Oscar T. Cropper] & [Paris T.] Ellis 2- Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Valwe $45000 Uesed [sic] 2-3 - 1-6- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Laied [sic] 250- feet hose But did not Thro[w] any water Water persseue [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 710 PM No 2- Respon[d]ed to No 1- Dis[tance] 6 Bl[oc]ks Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] [by John H.] Beasley & [Melvin D.] Miller H[a]rd[ware]- Co

Thur 24- 1125- A-M- Called to 610- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Unk[n]ow[n] [sic] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [?] Imscred [Insure by] Crooper [Oscar T. Cropper] & [Paris T.] Ellis Damage to [the] Bldg [$]5- Do [Insured by] F[red] C Warner [Werner] 4-W Bldg Owned & Occiped By [John H.] Beasley & [Melvin D.] Miller 2-Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Valwe [sic] $45000 Laied [sic] 250- feet hose But did not Thro[w] Water Water persseue [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1150 am No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 6 Bl[oc]ks

Fri 25- 1045- A-M- Called to 2001- N- Elm St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause B[u]r[n]ing Trash 4-W Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Damage Water perssure [sic] 115- lbs No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 11K [11:00] a.m Dis[tance] 14-Bl[oc]ks

Sat 26- 155- P-M- Called to 124- East 21[st]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] [by] Boys Bu[rn]ing 4-W Grass [and] Setimg [sic] fire to [a] Barn Owned & Occiped [sic] By A. E. Smith Damage to [the] Bldg $35000 Imcred [Insured for] No 2 $25.00 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 2-Storie [sic] Fram[e] Barn Valwe [sic] $40000 Laied [sic] 550- feet hose 1-Stream Water perssure [sic] 110- [lbs] Returned to [the] Dept at 255 pm Dis[tance] 14 Bl[oc]ks

212 Oct[ober] 1912

Sat 26- 305- P.M. Called to 923- East 13[th] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[ur]ning 4-W Trash Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Dannage [sic] Laied [sic] 200- feet hose No 2 Water persseue [sic] 110- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 330 pm Dis 18-Blks Sun 27- 1150- A.M. Called to 1022 & 1024- South Walnute [Walnut] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[ur]ning Trash Setimg [sic] fire to [the] 2-W Grass No Dannage [sic] Laied [sic] 1050- feet hose 1-Stream Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the] hose Wagon Water persseue [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1230 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 40-Bl[oc]ks

Sun 27- 320- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [South] Joplin Ave [and] [East] Forest Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Boys Damage to [the] Telphome [sic] Poles 1-W [$]1500 Valwe [sic] $9000 Laied [sic] 650- feet hose 1-Stream Water persseue [sic] 115- lbs Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the] hose Wagon Returmed [sic] to [the] Dept [at] 410 P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 21-B[locks]

Sun 27- 325- P-M. Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [South] Elm St & [East] Euclud [Euclid] Ave Alarm Over System Box 1-W 17- No 2- Respon[d]ed to [the] Call from No 1 No 2 Fals[e] Alarm Returned to [the] Dept No [sic] [at] 340 pm Dis[tance] 15-B[locks]

Mon 28 1110- A.M. Called to 901- East 14[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] [by a] M-o-P Ry [Missouri-Pacific Railway] 4-W E[n]gine Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Damage Bldg Owned By R. H. Morley Occiped [sic] [by] No 2 C. C. Morning Laied [sic] 450- feet hose Water perssue [sic] 115- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1220 P.M. Dis[tance] 14 B[locks]

213 Oct[ober] 1912

Mon 28- 1130- A-M- Called to 902-904 East 16[th]- St Verble [sic] Alarm when we were Workeing [sic] on [the] 4-W Fire on [East] 14[th]- & [North] Taylor [Streets.] Cawse [sic] B[ur]ning Grass Set[t]ing fire to [a] Vacent [sic] house Owned By G. Howard No 2 No Dannage [sic] One Storie [sic] Fram[e] [building] Value $40000 Laied [sic] 250- feet hose Water persseue [sic] 115 lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 1220 P-M Dis[tance] 18-Bl[oc]ks

Mon 28 140- P.M. Called to 510-512- N- Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] K-C-S Ry [Kansas City Southern Railway] 4-W Egime [sic] Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass - No Damage Laied [sic] 250- feet hose - 1-Stream Water persseue [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 2K [2:00] PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 12-Bl[oc]ks

Tu[e]s 29- 130- P.M. Called to 1710- N- Grand Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By B[u]rning 4 W Tra[s]h Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass - No Dannage [sic] No 2 Water persseue [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 150 PM Dis[tance] 8-Bl[oc]ks

214 Nov[ember]- 1912

Fri 1- 105- A.M. Called to [East] 4[th]- & [North] Stillwell [Stilwell Streets] East 4[th]- St. Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Unk[n]own Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg Total Loss 1-W Bldg & Comts [contents] $150.00 Sclase [scale] house Owned By [the] Frisco Ry [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] Co One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Value $15000 Used 2-6- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Water persseue [sic] 110-[lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 2K [2:00] am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 17-Bl[oc]ks

Fri 1- 1035- PM- Called to 410- East 4[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By [an] Over heated Stove No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg or 4-W Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] [by] Jack Krager [Kreger] One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Value at $50000 Water persseue [sic] 110- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1050 pm No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 7-Bl[oc]ks

Sat 9- 4K [4:00] A-M- Called to 402 West 1[st]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg [$]100000 Incred [Insured] By [Robert E. Carlton & [Otto] Greef Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]118700 Imcred [Insured] By F. [Fred] E. Warner [Werner] Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By E. A. Shepardson 2-W Laied [sic] 200- feet hose- [Used] 1-18- [foot] Ladder One Storie [sic] frame Dwelling Value $5000 [A] Spark from [the fire at] 402- [West 1st] Set fire to 404- West 1[st]- St Also Damaged [the] Paint on [the] Bldg Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By R. Peterson. Damage to [the] Bldg [?] Imcred [Insured] By [?] One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg. Valwe [sic] $4000 Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 505 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 13-Bl[oc]ks

215 Nov[ember]- 1912

Sat 9- 845 A.M. Called to 608- West Eucuid [Euclid] Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cawse [sic] [by] B[u]r[n]ing Paper In [the] Furnis [sic] No Damage to [the] Bldg. or Cont[ent]s 2-W Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By W[illia]m Ham[i]lton 3-Storie [sic] frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $8000 Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs - Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 9K [9:00] am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 24-Bl[oc]ks Sun 10- 1040- A-M- Called to 409- West 8[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By [the] Thimble In [the] Flew [sic] No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s 3-W Bldg Owned By F. [Frank] A. Jones Occiped [sic] [by] By J. E. Wheeler Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1055- A-M No 2 Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 15 Bl[oc]ks One Storie frame Bldg Value $90000

Mon 11- 255- A-M- Called to 807- East 8[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg $70000 Incred [Insured] for $50000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Total Loss $30000 Incred [Insured by] [George W.] Kidder & [Edwin E.] Co[u]lter Value of [the] Property One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg $110000 Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By Mrs. [Tabitha] Nichols 4-W Sparks from [the fire at] 807 [East 8th St.]- Set fire to 809 [East 8th St.]- Damage To 809[East 8th St.]- $40000 Incred [Insured] By L. [Luther] Taylor Damage To [the] Cont[ent]s $7500 No Incrance [insurance] Bldg Owned By No 2 L. Tayler [Taylor] Occiped [sic] By L. Ne[w]come[r] One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value $1000 Sparks from 809 [East 8th St.]- Set fire [to] 805 [East 8th St.]- Damage to [the] Bldg $12500 Incred [Insured by Victor] Smith & [Con A.] Miller No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By James Cole One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $110000 Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned [to the Dept. at] 5K [5:00] am T. W. Chapman Come [sic] Out of Station No 1- With [the] Buggie [sic] [and] Coiled [collided] with [the] Telphome [sic] Pole Dleayed [sic] in get[t]ing [sic] To [the] Fire Damage to [the] Buggie [sic] No Dam[a]g[e] to [the] horse Dis[tance] 30 Bl[oc]ks Laied [sic] 2-Lines of hose 1100- feet

216 Nov[ember]- 1912

Mon 11- 1250- P-M Called to 416- West 6[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[ur]ning 3-W Trash Setinig [sic] fire to [the] Grass - No Damage Water persseue [sic] 110- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 105 PM No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 15-Bl[oc]ks Mon 11- 8K [8:00]- P-M- Called to [West] 3rd St [and North] Chesnute [Chestnut] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By [a] M-o-P-Ry [Missouri-Pacific Railway] E[n]gine Set[t]ing fire to [the] Grass - No Damage Water Persseue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 830 PM No 2- Reported to No 1- 2-W T. W. Chapman was Thrown from [the] Buggie [sic] Between [East] 8[th] & [East] 9[th] St on [North] Elm had Cap horse and the Police Buggie [sic] [Fire] Chief[’s] Buggie [sic] Being Repered [sic] Right foot Ingured [sic] also Brusied [sic] about [his] Body Dr. A. [Arthur] Moberg Called to Station No 1 To Take Care of T. W. Chapman [Cap] horse [was] Cawght [sic] on 11[th]- St [and North] B-Way [Broadway] No Damage to [the] Buggie [sic] or [the] horse Dis[tance] 17 Bl[oc]ks Tu[e]s 12- 155- P.M. Called to 106- East 20[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[u]rning 4-W Grass No Dannage [sic] Water Persseue [sic] 110 [lbs] No 2 Returned to [the] Dept [at] 205- P-M Dis[tance] 16-Bl[oc]ks

Wen 13- 335- PM- Called to 305 East Washington Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Bu[rn]ing Trash 1-W Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Damage Water persseue [sic] 110 lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 350 pm Dis[tance] 24-B[locks] Wen 13 350- P-M- Called to 210- East Rose Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[ur]ning Trash 1-W Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass - No Danmage [sic] Laied [sic] 400- feet hose But did not Thro[w] Water No 2 Water persser [sic] 110- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to No [?] [at] 410 P.M. No 2- Respon[d]ed from No 1- Dis[tance] 14-Bl[oc]ks

217 Nov[ember]- 1912

Thu[r] 14- 1205- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] Rose & [South] Elm St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[u]r[n]ing Trash 1-W Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Damage Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs - Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1215 pm [Distance] 11-Bl[oc]ks No 2 Reported to No 1

Thur 14- 1210- P-M- Called to 901- East Qymce [Quincy] Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] KCS Ry [Kansas City Southern Railway] E[n]gine Set[t]ing fire to [the] Grass - No Damage 1-W No 2- Respon[d]ed to [the] Call from No 1- [The Hook & Ladder] Truck Respon[d]ed to [the] Call form [sic] [East] Rose Ave No 2 Water perssue [sic] 110- lbs Used 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 130- P-M- Dis[tance] 2 miles Thur 14- 415- P M- Called to 1204- N- Smelter Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawseed [sic] By Bu[r]ning Trash Setimg [sic] fire to [a] One Storie [sic] Barn & Shed 4-W Damage to [the] Bldg $1000 Damage to [the] Cont[ents] $5- Bldg Inncred [insured by] F. [Fred] C. Warner [Werner] Bldg Owned & No 2 Occiped [sic] By P. Hamtz [Hantz] One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $5000 Laied [sic] 500- feet hose 1-Stream Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 440 P-M Dis[tance] 8 Bl[oc]ks Thur 14- 510- P.M- Called to 1709- N- Grand Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawes [sic] B[ur]ning Trash 4 W Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Dannage [sic] Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 520 P.M. Dis[tance] 10-Bl[oc]ks

Fri 15- 1115 A-M- Called to 410- S- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By B[u]r[n]ing 2-W Trash Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass - No Damage Water persseue [sic] 110- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1145 am Respon[d]ed with Both Appratuss [sic] No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 14-Bl[oc]ks

218 Nov[ember]- 1912

Fri 15- 225- P-M- Called to 211- N- Fa[i]rview Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[u]rning Grass- No Danmage [sic] 1-W Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with] Both [hose] Wagons Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 235 pm No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 27-Bl[oc]ks

Sat 16- 730- A-M- Called to 202- S Locust St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Unk[n]own Dannage [sic] to [the] Barn $2000 Incred [Insured] No Dannage [sic] 1-W to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By Mattie Neate [Neet] Owned By L. Jones 2- Storie [sic] Frame Barm [sic] Valwe [sic] $15000 Laied [sic] 400 - feet hose 1-Stream Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 750 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 11-B[locks]

Sat 16- 950- A M- Called to 206- East 1[st]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] setimg [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] To [the] Bldg [$]5- No Danmage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By Mrs. [?] Han[n]ah 1-W Occiped [sic] By W. Oberge [Weltha Oberg] 2-Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $1000 Used 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water persseue[sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1010 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 13-B[locks] Mon 18- 235- P-M- Called to 206- N- Olive St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Boys Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass - No Dannage [sic] 3-W Laied [sic] 550- feet hose 1-Stream Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the Dept. at] 250 P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 6-Bl[oc]ks

219 Nov[ember] - 1912

Tu[e]s 19- 120- P-M- Called to 209- East 9[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause B[ur]ning 4-W Trash - Setinng [sic] fire to [the] Grass- No Damage Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 140 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 13-Bl[oc]ks

Sat 23- 950- A-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 8[th]- St [and] [North] Walnute [Walnut] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark from [a] M-o-P-Ry [Missouri-Pacific Railway] E[n]gine 3-W Laid 300- feet hose 1-Stream Grass - No Damage Water persser [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1020 A-M No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 16-Bl[oc]ks

Sat 23- 240- P.M. Called to 211- North Walnute [Walnut] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] [by] B[u]rning Trash Setning [sic] fire to Brush Piled up 2-W In [the] yard No Dannage [sic] Laied [sic] 450-feet hose Returned to [the] Dept at 310 P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 5-Bl[oc]ks

Sun 24- 1205- A-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 3rd St [and North] Georgie [Georgia] Alarm Over System Box 34- Fals[e] Alarm Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs 2-W Returned to [the] Dept [at] 1220 a.m. No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 19-Bl[oc]ks

Sun 24- 745- A-M- Called to 116- West Jefferson Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof Damage to [the] Bldg [$]1000 No 2-W Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By Honne Jester One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Value [$]80000 Water persseue [sic] 110- [lbs] Returned to [the] Dept [at] 805 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 26-Bl[oc]ks

220

Nov[ember] - 1912

Tu[e]s 26- 845- A-M- Called to 514- East 22[nd]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cause[d] By Putimg [sic] [a] Cloth to[o] Close to [an] Open Fire Grate [and] Catching fire Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $4000 Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s 4 W [$]2500 Incred [Insured] Bldg & Con[te]nts Bldg Owned and Occipied [sic] By W. T. Underwood One Storie [sic] Frame No 2 Bldg Valwe [sic] $80000 Laied [sic] 250- feet hose But did not Thro[w] Water Water perssure [sic] 110- Lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 9K [9:00] am Dis[tance] 18-Bl[oc]ks Wen 27- 305- P-M- Called to 106- N- Elm St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caswse [sic] Unk[n]own Dannage [sic] to [the] Barn Total Loss $2000 Dannage [sic] To [the] Cont[ent]s $1000 No Imcrance [insurance] Bldg Owned [by] 1-W [Edwin E.] Co[u]lter & Rolston [Ulysses Ralston] Occiped [sic] By J. L. Field Laied [sic] 450- feet hose 1-Stream Valwe [sic] of [the] Property Involved $3000 Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 335 pm No 2- Reported to No 1 - Dis[tance] 12 Bl[oc]ks

Thur 28- 410- P-M- Called to 910- East 15[th]- St. Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Unk[n]own Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg [$]15000 Imcred [Insured] Dannage [sic] To [the] Con[te]nts [$]7500 Imcred [Insured] By [?] Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By S. Lontskie[Stancel W. Lontkowsky] 4-W One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Valwe [sic] [$]80000 Laied [sic] 500- feet hose [Used 1-] 30- feet Ladder No 2 Water Persseure [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 445 P-M Mo-P-Ry [Missouri-Pacific Railway] Passanger [sic] Train Goning [sic] West Run [sic] Over 1-Section of hose Cut in two [Purchased a] New Section of hose[,] Water King [for] 80 c[en]ts Per feet [sic] Not[i]fied George Douhouse[,] Agent Dis[tance] 17 Bl[oc]ks

221 Nov[ember] 1912

Sat 30- 215- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [North] Rowse [Rouse] & [East] 3rd St. Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] E[n]gine Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass 1-W No Dannage [sic] Laied [sic] 200-feet hose Water Perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 3K [3:00] pm No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 42-Bl[oc]ks

Dec[ember]. - 1912 Sun 1- 1130- A-M- Called to 1603 N- Smelter Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage to [the] 4-W Bldg $1000 Imcred [Insured] No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By Mrs. [?] Curtis Occiped [sic] By No 2 C. H. Hight One Storie [sic] fr[a]me Bldg Valwe [sic] $70000 Used - 1-10-feet Ladder Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1135 am Dis[tance] 8-Bl[oc]ks

Sat 7- 1230- P-M- Called to 715- West 2[nd]- St. Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[u]rning Trash Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass - No Danmage [sic] 2 W Buck horse fell Between [North] Olive & [North] Miles St Cause[d] By [a] Moter [sic] Cycle and was Drug [sic] About 150-feet had to Laye [sic] him Off Water Perssure [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1250 pm No 2 - Reported to No 1- F. [Frank] O. Robertson Driving [the] hose-Waggon [sic] Dis[tance] 21-Bl[oc]k[s] Sat 7 155- P-M- Called to 121- East 12[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Mo-P-Ry [Missouri-Pacific Railway] Ennig [sic] 4-W Spark Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $25000 No InnC [insurance] No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By Mrs. [Elmira J.] Burkdoll No 2 Occiped [sic] By Mrs. Pearl Turne[r] One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $80000 Laied [sic] 900- feet hose [Used] 30-[foot] Ladders Water Perrssr [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 240 P-M Dis[tance] 10-Bl[oc]ks

222 Dec[ember] 1912

Mon 9- 715- A-M- Called to 309- West 11[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By Car[e]les[s]ness handleing [sic] [of] Ma[t]ches Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $15000 Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $2000 Incred [Insured] Bldg 3-W Owned & Occiped [sic] By Hennry [Henry] Cole One Storie [sic] franne [sic] Bldg Valwe [sic] $120000 Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 740 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 26-B[locks]

Wen 11- 930- A M- Called to 1004- N- Grand Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof Setimg [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] To [the] Bldg $2500 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By J. E. Vincent Occiped [sic] [by] 4-W By C. F. Stone 1-Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $100000 Laied [sic] 150- feet hose But did not Thro[w] water Used 1- 6- Gal 1- 3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] 1-18 - 1- 16- [foot] Ladder[s] Bldg Inncred [insured by] [Oscar T.] Cropper & [Paris T.] Ellis Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 955 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 24-Bl[oc]ks

Thur 12- 835- A.M- Called to 1407- N. Smelter Ave Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] [by] Papers Behind [a] Stove Catching fire No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg 4-W Or Con[te]nts Bldg Owned By Mrs. Joe Bremes Occiped [sic] By J. Robenberg One Storie [sic] Frame No 2 Bldg Valwe [sic] $1,000 Water perssure [sic] 110 [lbs] Returned to [the] Dept at 845 A-M - Dis[tance] 8-Bl[oc]ks

Fri 13- 1220- P-M- Called to 504 West 4[th]- St. Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Bu[r]ning Trash 3-W Setimg [sic] fire to [a] One Storie [sic] Coal Shed No Dannage [sic] Valwe [sic] $25.00 Owned & Occiped [sic] [by] James Kasmskei [Kazmierski] Water persseue [sic] 110- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1230 P.M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 12-Bl[oc]ks

223

Dec[ember] 1912

Fri 13- 1240 P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 4[th]- St [and North] Fairview 221 [North Fairview]- Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [an] Over Heated Stove Setning [sic] fire to [the] Bldg Dannage [sic] To [the] Bldg $7500 No Imc [insurance] Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s 1-W [$]2500 No Imc [insurance] Bldg Owned By Oscar Peterson Occiped [sic] [by] Ed Peterson Harness Shop One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $10000 Laied 250- feet hose Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 120- P-M- had to go to [East] 7[th]- St No 2 Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 39-Bl[oc]ks

Sun 15- 655- A-M- Called to 527- West For[e]st Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphomme [sic] Cawse [sic] Unk[n]own Danmge [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $20000 Incred [Insured] Dannage [sic] [to the] Bldg $10000 Imcred [Insured by Oscar T.] Cropper & [Paris T.] Ellis Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By F. [Fred] B. Wheeler One Storie [sic] and half Bldg Valwe [sic] $250000 2-W Used 2- 3- Gal 2- 6- Gal Ex[tinguishers] 1-18 [foot] Ladder Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 730 am F. [Frank] O. Robertson Got [his] Fase [sic] Burnt Putning [sic] [a] Mattress Out of [the] Window [and] had to Be Sent home Culled [sic] Dr. Moburg [Arthur Moberg] No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 28-Bl[oc]ks

Mon 16- 1030- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of 9[th]- St And [North] B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[ur]ning Grass No Dannage [sic] 3 W Water persseue [sic] 110- [lbs] Returned to [the] Dept at 1040 PM No 2- Reported to 8[th] [and North] B-Way [Broadway] Dis[tance] 11-Bl[oc]ks

224 Dec[ember] - 1912

Thur 19- 220- P-M Called to 111- East 14[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Caswe [sic] Bu[r]ning Trash Set[t]ing fire to [a] Barm [sic] Owned & Occiped [sic] [by] J. M. Leapeham [Liepman] One Storie [sic] 4 W Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $5000 Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg [$]1500 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Incred [Insured] No 2 Laied [sic] 600- feet hose 1- Stream [Used] 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 245- P-M Dis[tance] 5 Bl[oc]ks

Fri 20- 12K- [12:00] P-M- Called to 615- West Park Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] set[t]ing fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] To [the] Bldg $1500 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 2-W Bldg Ownned [sic] By Tom Billings & Occiped [sic] By Albert Clark One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value [$]60000 Imcred [Insured by] F. [Frank] A. Jomes [Jones] Used 2- 3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] 1-18 - 1-10- [foot] Ladders Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1225 P-M No 2- Reported to No1- Dis[tance] 31-Bl[oc]ks

Sat 21- 315- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 3[rd] [Street and North] Georgie [Georgia Street] Alarm Over System Box 34-D Fals[e] Alarrm [sic] Water perssures [sic] 110-lbs 2-W Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 330- P-M No 2- Reported to No [1] Dis[tance] 21-Bl[oc]ks

Mon 23- 830- A-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 7[th Street]- [and North] B-Way [Broadway] [A. B.] Kirkwood Bldg Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] By Smoke Escapeing [sic] Out of [the] Furnice [sic] 3-W No Danmage [sic] to [the] Bldg or Con[te]nts Owned By A. B. Kirkwood 3-Storie [sic] Brick Valwe [sic] $125000 Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 845 am No 2- Reported to [the] Alarm [at West] 7[th]- [and North] B-Way [Broadway Streets] Dis[tance] 7-Bl[oc]ks

225 Dec[ember] 1912

Mon 23 255- P-M- Called to 902- S- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] [by a] Boy & [a] Match Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg [?] Imcred [Insured] Bldg Owned By Fouler Imes Co [sic] Joplin[,] MO [Missouri] Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $15000 No Imcrance [insurance] Cont[ent]s 2-W Owned By B. F. Miles 14-Tons Hay 2-Storie [sic] Frame Barn Valwe [sic] $20000 Laied [sic] 250- feet hose [Used] 1-18 - 1-10- [foot] Ladders Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs - Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 510 pm And Left 3- Men at [the] fire Until 7K [7:00] pm [Left] 1- Man Until 9K [9:00] P-M- No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 25-Bl[oc]ks

Tu[e]s 24- 935- A-M- Called to 103- West 1[st]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setning [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $15000 Imcred [Insured by] F. [Frank] A. Jones Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $10000 Imcred [Insured by] Crooper [Oscar T. Cropper] & [Paris T.] Ellis [Charles S.] Cross & G. G. Kings [George W. King] 2-Storie [sic] Frame 2-W Dewelling [sic] Valwe [sic] $120000 Water perssu [sic] 110-lbs Bldg Owned By Mrs. [?] Occiped [sic] By G.[George] W. King & C. [Charles S.] Cross Laid 300-feet [Used] 1-18 – 1-22- [foot] Ladder Returned to [the] Dept [at] 1020 AM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 7-Bl[oc]ks

Wen 25- 1050- A-M Called to 202 West Euclud [Euclid] Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] B[u]rning Trash Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass - No Dannage [sic] 2-W Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1105- AM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 14 Bl[oc]ks

226 Dec[ember] 1912

Thur 26 1020- A-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 4[th]- St. [and] [North] Miles [Street.] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[u]rning Grass- No Dannage [sic] Water Perssure [sic] 110-lbs 3-W- Respon[d]ed to [the] Call With [the] hose Wagon Returned to [the] Dept at 1030 A.M. No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 10-Bl[oc]ks

Fri 27- 450- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 5[th]- & [North] Woodland [Streets.] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] E[n]gine Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Dannage [sic] 3-W Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 5K [5:00] pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 13 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 28- 115- P-M Called to West Jef[f]erson] Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] B[ur]ning [sic] Grass 2-W No Dannage [sic] Laied [sic] 800- feet hose 1-Stream Water perssure 110- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 150 PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 28-Bl[oc]ks Sat 28- 325- P-M- Called to [the] Rear of [the] Israel [Bros. Dry Goods] Store [at 607 North Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Em[p]ty Boxes Catching fire No Danmage [sic] Laied [sic] 450- feet hose But did not Thro[w] 3-W Water Used 1- 6- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 340 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 7-Bl[oc]ks

Sat 28- 410- P.M. Called to 119 East 12[th] St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Stove Pipe Being to[o] Close to [the] Wood Worke [sic] No 4 W Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By [Robert E.] Carlton & Greeff [Otto Greef] Occiped [sic] By P. K. Bowers No 2 One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $40000 Inc [Insured by] Carlton & Greff [Greef] Water perssure [sic] 110- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 425 pm Dis[tance] 9 [Blocks]

227 Dec[ember] 1912

Sat 28 455- P-M- Called to 705 - West 6[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] E[n]gine Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass - No Dannage [sic] 3-W Laied [sic] 400- feet hose But did not Thro[w] Water Used 2- 3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Water persseue [sic] 110- [lbs] Returned to [the] Dept [at] 535 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 18 Bl[oc]ks

Mon 30- 1245- P-M- Called to 315- East 4[th] St Alarm - Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] [by a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setimg [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $2- No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By 4-W Mrs. J. P. Krager [Kreger] Imcred [Insured] Occiped [sic] By Dr. R. E. Gilbert [Gilbert’s Veterinary] Livery & [Cab Barn] Transfer Stable Laied [sic] 450- feet hose [Used] 1-22 - 1-18- [foot] Ladder[s] 2-Storie [sic] Frame Barn Valwe [sic] $5000 Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 1K [1:00] pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 6-Bl[oc]ks

Tu[e]s 31- 215- P-M- Called to Quince [Quincy] Ave 505 East [Quincy Street] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause B[u]r[n]ing 1-W Grass - No Dannage [sic] Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the] hose Wagon Water perssure [sic] 110-[lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 315 pm No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 42-Bl[oc]ks

Tu[e]s 31- 3K [3:00] P-M Called to East Monrow [Monroe] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[ur]ning 1-W Grass- No Dannage [sic] No 1 - was at [the] Fire No 2 - Respond[ed] to [the] Call from No 1 No 2 Water perssure [sic] 110-[lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 355 pm Dis[tance] 36-Bl[oc]ks

228 Jan[uary]- 1913

Wen 1- 855- A-M- Called to 1004- N- Grand Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] [by a] Spark Dropeing [sic] On [the] Roof [and] Setimg [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $1500 Incred [Insured by] Crooper [Oscar T. Cropper] & [Paris T.] Ellis No Damage to [the] 4-W Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By J. E. Vincent Occiped [sic] By C. F. Stone One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valuue [sic] $1000 Used - 2- 3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] 1-16- [foot] Ladder Water perssure [sic] 110-[lbs] Returned to [the] Dept 915 a.m- No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 24-B[locks]

Fri 3- 720- A-M- Called to 1209- N- Joplin Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] [by a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof Setimg [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] To [the] Bldg $5- No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s 4-W Bldg Owned By O. R. Dunlap. Occiped [sic] By J. W. Cromwell [Used] 1-10- [foot] Ladder One Storie [sic] No 2 Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $1000 Water Perssure [sic] 110 [lbs] Returned to [the] Dept at 735 A-M- Dis[tance] 6-B[locks] Sun 12- 605- P-M- Called to 620- N- B-Way [Broadway] Verble [sic] Alarm Notif[i]ed By Charley Coopper [Cooper] Damage to [the] Bldg [?] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [?] Bldg Owned By Oscar Sharp 4-W Tennant [sic] Fred Bressie [Bresee] Clothing Store Cawse [sic] By Rags left on [a] Worke [sic] Table Catching fire Cawse [sic] Unk[n]own 3-Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Valwe [sic] $35,000 Respon[d]ed to to [the] Call With [the Fire Chief’s] Buggie [sic] Used 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Alarm Was not Turned in By Bell [Telephone] Inncred [Insured by] F. [Fred] C. Warner [Werner,] Crooper [Oscar T. Cropper] & [Paris T.] Ellis Dis[tance] 7-Bl[oc]ks

229 Jan[uary]- 1913

Tue[s] 14- 215- P-M- Called to 111- N- Highland Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg None Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $5000 No Imcrance [insurance] Bldg Owned 1-W By J. Ellis Occiped [sic] By Harry Clark One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $80000 Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 215 pm No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 31-Bl[oc]ks Thur 16- 115- P-M- Called to 823- East 10[th]- St. Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] [by] Oil on Top of Water Coming from [a] KCS [Kansas City Southern Railway]- Shop [that] 4-W Caught fire [and] Setning [sic] fire to [a] Barn Owned & Occiped [sic] By F. S. Baman [Beeman] One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value $10000 No Dannage [sic] No 2 To [the] Bldg or Con[te]nts Laied [sic] 650-feet hose Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 205- P-M Dis[tance] 23 Bl[oc]ks

Fri 17 1025- A-M- Called to 303- East 9[th]- St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Defect[ive] Flew [sic] No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s 4-W Bldg Owned By F. Cook Occiped [sic] By F. [Frank] O. Robertson One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $90000 Respon[d]ed to [the] Call With [the Fire Chief’s] Buggie [sic] & [an] Ex[tinguisher] No Alarm Turned in By Big Bell [Telephone] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1045 am Dis[tance] 15-Bl[oc]ks

Fri 17- 1215- P-M- Called to East 7[th]- St Between [North] Taylor & [North] Tucker [Streets.] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] 4-W Cawse [sic] By Boys setimg [sic] fire to Oil on Top of Water Coming from [the] KCS [Kansas City Southern Railway] Shops Laied [sic] 600- feet hose Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 1245 P.M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 24-Bl[oc]ks

230 Jan[uary] - 1913

Thur 23- 230- A-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 7[th]- St [and North] B-Way [Broadway] Hotel Stillwell [Stilwell] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By [an] Over heated Range set[t]ing fire to [a] Joist Under [the] floor No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By A. K. Deam [Dean] & Occiped [sic] [as a] Hotel & Storee [sic] Rooms 4-Storie [sic] Brick Building 3-W Valwe [sic] $100,000 Incred [Insured by] F. [Fred] C. Warner [Werner] & Crooper [Oscar T. Cropper] & [Paris T.] Ellis Laid 300- feet of hose But did not Thro[w] Water Used 4- 3- Gal [and] 1- 6- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept. [at] 3K [3:00] am Sent J. G. Stokes with 2- Ex[tinguishers] on Watch Until 6K [6:00] A-M- No 2- Reported to [the] Fire & No 1- Dis[tance] 7 Bl[oc]ks

Fri 24- 620- A M. Called to 508- West 1[st]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Pan of Turpintine [sic] Under [the] Stove Catching fire No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s 2-W Bldg Owned & Occipid [sic] By Sam Holden 2-Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $250000 Incred [Insured by] F. [Fred] C. Warner [Werner] Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 19-Bl[oc]ks Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 635- A-M

Mon 27- 630- PM- Called to 315- East 4[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setimg [sic] fire [to the building] Damage 4-W $2- to [the] Bldg Imcred [Insured] No Dannage [sic] To [the] Con[te]nts Bldg Owned By Mrs. J. P. Kerger [Kreger] No 1 Occiped [sic] By Dr. R. E. Gelbert [Gilbert] [Gilbert’s Veterinary] L[i]very & [Cab Barn] Transfer No 2 Stable 2-Storie [sic] Frame Barn Valwe [sic] $5000 Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned [to the Dept. at] 640 P-M No 2- Reported to [the] Fire Dis[tance] 6 Bl[oc]ks

231 Jan[uary]- 1913

Tu[e]s 28- 335- P-M- Called to 409- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By Natural Gas Escapeing [sic] Putimg [sic] in Gas pipe No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned 3-W By J. F. Raads Occiped [sic] By The Kettler F[u]rn[i]ture & Rug [Carpet] Co Imcred [Insured by] F. [Fred] C. Warner [Werner] 2-Storie [sic] Brick [building] Valwe $30,000 Laied [sic] 300- feet hose But did not Thro[w] Water used 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs - Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 350 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Gas Caught fire form [sic] [a] Lantern [Distance] 1- Bl[oc]k

Tu[e]s 28- 520- P-M- Called to 901- S- Georgie [Georgia] St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cause By [an] Over heated Stove Setnng [sic] fire to [some] Clothes Damage To [the] Bldg [$]1000 No Imc [insurance] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]1500 No Imc [insurance on the] Bldg & Cont[ent]s Owned 2-W and Occiped [sic] By John Waugh One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $12000 Laied [sic] 850- feet hose 1-Streame [sic] Water perssure [sic] 110- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 540 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 27-Bl[oc]ks

Wen 29- 830- A-M- Called to 310- N- Locust St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $5- Incred [Insured] 1-W No Dannage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By A. H. Bushee [Bushey] Occiped [sic] By Ettie [Etta] Founta[i]n One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $70000 Used 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 840 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 4-Bl[oc]ks

232 Jan[uary]- 1913

Wen 29- 1240- P-M- Called to 608- West Euclud [Euclid] Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[u]rning Trash No Dannage [sic] Respon[d]ed to [the] Call With [the] 2-W Hose Wagon Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1K [1:00] pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 25-Bl[oc]ks

14 [Calls]

Feb[ruary]- 1913 Sat 1- 810- A-M- Called to P. J. Akins Feed Store [at] 109- East 5[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] Unk[n]own Fire Started on [the] 2nd Floor In Baled Alfalfa Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $340000 Incred [Insured]- By [Edwin E.] Co[u]lter & [Ulysses] Ralston [for] $500000 Cont[ents. $300000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $200000 Incred [Insured by] Franses [?] & F. [Frank] A. Jomes [Jones] 4-W Bldg Owned By John Akins Occiped [sic] By P. [Perry] J. Akins Feed Store 2-Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Valwe [sic] $20,000 No 1- Laied [sic] 1000- feet hose 3- Lines No 2- Laied [sic] 1000-feet 2- Lines [Used] 1-55 - 1-28 - 1-22 - 1-18 - 1-16- [foot] Ladders Sent No 1- [and] No 2- hose Waggons [sic] Back to [the] Stations With Volunteers Bothe [sic] Depts Worked on [the] Fire Until 5K [5:00] pm No 2 - Men going to [the] Dept No 1 - Worked Until 7K [7:00] pm Left One Line of hose And 2-Men Until 6 A-M- Left [the] hose Until Sumday [sic] [at] 6K [6:00] pm Water Persseue [sic] 115-lbs No [1 and No 2]- Respon[d]ed to [the] Call Dis[tance] 7 bl[oc]ks

233 Feb[ruary]- 1913

Wen 12- 820- A-M- Called to 205- West 3rd- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setimg [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $5000 Imcred [Insured by Edwin E.] Co[u]lter Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $1000 Incred [Insured by] Collir [Peter T. Collie] Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By 2-W Andrew Lindburg [Lindberg] 2-Storie [sic] Fram[e] [building] Value $120000 Laied [sic] 400- feet hose [Used] 1-6 - 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] 1-28 - 1-18 - 1-16- [foot] Ladders Water persseue [sic] 115- lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 9K [9:00] a.m. No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 4 Bl[oc]ks

Thur 13- 320- A-M- Called to 601- N- Michigan Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Unk[n]own [The] House Looked like it had Been Burgl[ar]ized And Set on Fire Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $4000 4-W [Insured by] F. [Fred] C. Warner [Werner] Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $2500 [Insured by] Tayler [J. Luther Taylor] Bldg Owned By J.W. Shipley Occiped [sic] by [J. W.] Shipley One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $90000 Laied [sic] 350-feet hose 1-Stream Water persseue [sic] 115-lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 4K [4:00] pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 22 Bl[ocks]

Fri 14- 255- P-M- Called to 818- West Euclud [Euclid] Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By B[ur]ning Trash Setimg [sic] fire to [a] Coal Shed No 2-W Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By E. M. Rodgers Used 1-6- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water perssure [sic] 115-lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 315 P-M Dis[tance] 28 Bl[oc]k[s] No 2- Did not Responed [sic] to No 1 [on] Account of Being Not[i]fied [the] Fire [was] Out

234 Feb[ruary]- 1913

Sat 15- 235- P-M- Called to 511- N- Elm St. Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on-the] Roof [and] Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Roof Dannage [sic]to [the] Bldg $1000 Imcred [Insured by] [Victor] Smith & [Con A.] Miller No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 4-W Bldg Owned By [the] K.C.S. Ry [Kansas City Southern Railway] Co Occiped [sic] [by] Mrs. Annie Powell One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value $1000 Laied [sic] 550- feet hose [Used] 2-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] 1-28- [foot] Ladder Water perssure [sic] 115-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 3K [3:00] pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 9 B[locks]

Sun 16- 1225- P-M- Called to [East] 14[th]- St. [and North] Tayler [Taylor Street] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By Oil 4-W In[a] Ditch Catching [fire.] No Dannage [sic] Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs No 2 Returned to [the] Dept at 1245 pm Dis[tance] 14 Bl[oc]ks

Mon 17- 650- A-M- Called to 710- East 7[th]- St. Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setning [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $1500 Imcred [Insured] By [?] Occiped [sic] By M. E. Needl[e]s Ow[n]ed By 4-W Fred[e]rick Main 2-1/2- Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $2000 Used 1-6- Gal 1-3- Gal [extinguishers] 1-28 - 1-18 [foot] Ladders No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Water persseue [sic] 115- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 715- A-M- No 2- Respon[d]ed to No 1- Dis[tance] 22 [Blocks]

Mon 17- 1235- P-M- Called 909- West 2[nd]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark [from a] Mo-P-Ry [Missouri-Pacific Railway] E[n]gine 2-W No Dannage [sic] Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the] hose Wagon Water Perssue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1250- P.M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 28 Bl[oc]ks

235 Feb[ruary] 1913

Tu[e]s 18- 215 PM Called to [the] Corner of [North] Locust [and East] 5[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[u]rning Trash Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass - No Dannage [sic] 4-W Respomed [sic] to [the] Call [with the] hose wagon Water perssure [sic] 110-[lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 235 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 6-Bl[oc]ks

Fri 21- 345- P-M- Called to 718- East 10[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Wood in [a] 4-W Box Piled to[o] Close to [the] Stove Catching fire Damage to [the] Bldg $1500 No Damage to [the] No 2 Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By C. O. Gasper Imcred [Insured] By Cralten [Robert E. Carlton] & Greff [Otto Greef] One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $1000 Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 4K [4:00] pm Dis[tance] 20-Bl[oc]k[s] Mon 24- 715- A-M- Called to 912- N- Pine St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] heater Beging [sic] to[o] Close to [some] Wood [and] Setimg [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $1500 Incred [Insured by] Crooper [Oscar T. Cropper] & 3-W [Paris T.] El[l]is No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned by Mrs. [?] Collins Occiped [sic] By G. C. Geyer Used - 2-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $2000 Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 8K [8:00] am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 11-Bl[oc]ks 11 [Calls]

236 March- 1913

Tu[e]s 4- 1250- P-M- Called to 221- East 3rd- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By [an] Overe [sic] heated heater Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Celling [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg $50- Incred [Insured by] V. [Victor] Smith No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By 1-W Mrs. Blanch[e] Brown Room[i]ng House 2-Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Valwe [sic] $9000 No 2 Used - 3-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers]- 1-28- feet Ladder No 1 Laied [sic] 200 feet hose But did not Thro[w] Water No 1- Got [the] Call to [go to] West 3rd- St No 2- Respon[d]ed to [the] Call - No1- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 130 P-M- Water Persseue [sic] 110-lbs No 2- Respon[d]ed to [the] Fire & [to] No 1- No 22 [sic] Dis[tance] 35 B[locks]

Tu[e]s 4- 430- P-M- Called to 412- West 1[st]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome[sic] Cawse [sic] [by an] Automob[i]les [sic] on fire Damage to [the] Automobile $19250 Incred [Insured by] F. [Fred] C. Warner [Werner] Auto Owned By T. [Thomas] C. Murdock 2-W Used 1-6- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Laied [sic] 500-feet hose But did not Thro[w] Water Valwe [sic] $250000 Water Perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 450 pm No 2- Respon[d]ed to No 1- Dis[tance] 15 B[locks]

Thur 6- 825- A-M-. Called to 703- West 3rd St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [a] By Defect[ive] Flew [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg $1000 Incred [Insured] By [?] No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned 2-W By Mrs Frank Stryker Occiped [sic] By J. F. Douis [Dowis] One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $180000 Used - 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 840 A-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 17 Bl[oc]ks

237 March- 1913

Thur 6- 1110- A-M- Called to 715- East 9[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg 4-W $1500 Imcred [Insured by] [Robert E.] Carlton & Greff [Otto Greef] No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By Charley Doring One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $70000 Occiped [sic] By No 2 Charley Doring Used- 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water perssure 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 135 am Dis[tance] 18 Bl[oc]ks Mon 10- 1140- A-M- Called to 406- South Locust Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By B[u]rning Trash Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass - No Damage 1-W Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1155 A-M No 2- Respon[d]ed to No 1- Dis[tance] 18 Bl[oc]ks

Tu[e]s 11- 910- A-M- Called to 103- East Park Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof []and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $2500 Imcred [Insured by] [James B.] Smith & [Con A.] Miller No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 1-W Used 1-10- [foot] Ladder Bldg Owned B[y] & Occiped [sic] By Frank Rumsil [Rusmisel] One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $1000 Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 925 A-M- No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 19 Bl[oc]ks

Wen 11- 920- A-M- Called to 810- N- Locust St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] By [the] Flew [sic] Catching fire [and] Bu[rn]ing Out Suth [soot] No Damage 4-W to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By S. E. Saunders Occiped [sic] By W. J. Stapp One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $150000 Water perssure [sic] 110-[lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 930 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 13 Bl[oc]ks

238 March- 1913

Sun 16- 1220- P-M- Called to 1009- South B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Paper Around [the] Flew [sic] Catching fire No Damage To [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] 1-W By R. S. Thomas Incred [Insured] By [James B.] Smith & [Con A.] Miller One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value $1000 Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1250 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 27-Bl[oc]ks Wen 19- 910- A-M- Called to 702-704- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused- Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg [?] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [?] Cont[ent]s Incred [insured] By F. [Fred] C. Warner [Werner] Bldg Imcred [insured] By [?] Bldg Owned By J. T. Moore Occiped [sic] By East Side Meat Markett [sic] Celler [sic] and [the] 4-W First Flur [sic] Scend [sic] Flour [sic] Occiped [sic] By Offices And Light house Keeping East Side Market Owned By M. L. Probst - Used 2-3- Gal Ex[xtinguishers] Laied [sic] 200 feet hose Water perssue[sic] 115-lbs 2- Storie [sic] Brick & Celler [sic] Valwe [sic] $75000 Returned to [the] Dept at 930 A-M No 2- Reported to Fire & No 1- Dis[tance] 7-Bl[oc]ks

Mon 31- 1135- A-M- Called to 211- West 5[th] St Alarm Over Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Painter with [a] Blow Pot Setinng [sic] fire Between [the] We[a]ther Bo[a]rds & [the] Plaster Danmage [sic] to [the] Bldg $5000 Imcred [Insured by] F. [Frank] A. Jones 3-W No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By Mrs. Mary Files 2 & half Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $350000 Used 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Laied [sic] 250- feet hose 1-28 [foot] Ladder Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1155 A-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 5-Bl[oc]ks

239 March- 1913

Fri 28- 505- P-M- Called to 1606- N- Grand- Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Boys & 4-W Matches No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg or- Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By H. M Shommer Occiped [sic] By No 2 D. T. Elgin One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $7500 Used - 2-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Water persseur [sic] 110-[lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 525 pm Dis[tance] 6-Bl[oc]ks 11 [Calls] April 1913 Tu[e]s 1- 1120- A-M- Called to 106- South Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage To [the] Bldg [$]2- No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 1-W Imcred [Insured by]- [Robert E.] Carlton & Greff [Otto Greef] Bldg Owned By Pet Dollow Occiped [sic] By J. E. Dobbs One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $1000 Uused [sic]- 1-16- [foot] Ladder Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1136 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 15-Bl[oc]ks

Fri 4- 120- P-M- Called to 202- South B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Defect[ive] Flew [sic] No Damage to [the] Bldg or- Cont[ent]s Bldg 2-W Owned By John Boycik Occiped [sic] By J. C. Encmham [?] 2-Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Valwe [sic] [of the building] $18000 Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 140 P.M. No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 9 Bl[oc]ks

Sun 13- 905- A-M- Called to 113- East 15[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] [by a] Spark Droping [sic] on [the] 4-W Roof [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg $1000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned [by] Mrs. [?] Myes Occiped [sic] [by] Robert Crane [Cain] No 2 2-Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value $90000

240 April 1913-

Sun 13 Laied [sic] 400- feet hose But did not Thro[w] 4-W Water Used 2-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] - 2-10- [foot] Ladders No 2 Water perssure [sic] 110-[lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 925 am Bldg Imcred [insured by] Crooper [Oscar T. Cropper] & [Paris T.] Ellis Dis[tance] 4-Bl[oc]ks

Mon 14- 230- P-M- Called to 507- N- Locust St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[u]rning Trash Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass. No Dannage [sic] 4-W Laied [sic] 500- feet hose 1-Stream Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs- Returned to [the] Dept at 250 P.M. No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 6-B[locks] Owner Mrs. [?] Johnson Temant [sic] J. W. Hunt Fri 18- 335- P-M- Called to 208- East Park Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setimg [sic] fire [to the building] Damage To [the] Bldg $3000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s 1-W Imcred [Insured]- By F. [Fred] C. Warnner [Werner] Bldg Owned And Occiped [sic] By J. F. Lance One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $180000 Used- 1-10 - 1-22- [foot] Ladder[s] 2-3 Gal - 1-6- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Laied [sic] 300- feet hose 1- Stream Water Persseue [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 405 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 18 B[locks] Sat 19- 550- P.M. Called to 1207- N- Joplin Ave Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage to [the] 4-W Bldg $5 No Damage to [the] Con[te]nts Bldg Occiped [sic] By W. E. Piper Owned By Mrs N. Dunlap One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $90000 No 2 Owner lives [in the] country [and No. 1 Dept.] was not able to learn if it was Incred [insured] Water Perssure [sic] 110-llbs SFM Used - 2-10- [foot] Ladders 6- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 605 pm Dis[tance] 6-Bl[oc]ks

241 April 1913

Sun 20- 2K [2:00] A-M- Called to 1110 - South B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By Trash 2-W Left B[ur]ning No Dannage [sic] Laied [sic] 350-feet hose Bldgs Owned & Occiped [sic] [by] Jul[iu]s Stinshouser [Steinhauser Florist & Nursery Co.] Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 230- A-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 29-Bl[oc]ks

Mon 21- 325- P.M. Called to 513- East 8[th] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By Boys & Matches Dannage [sic] to [the] Barn $5- No 4-W Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Barn Owned By the Pittsburg Mor[tg]age & Investment Co Occiped [sic] By G. B. Smith One Storie [sic] Fram[e] Barn Valwe [sic] $5000 No Incrance [insurance] Used 1-3 Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water perssue [sic] 110- [lbs] Returned to [the] Dept at 405 P.M. No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 19 Bl[oc]ks

Tu[e]s 22- 150- A-M- Called to 1605- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tephonne [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Trash 4-W Fire Left B[u]rning [and] setimg [sic] fire to [a] Pile of Lumber No Dammage [sic] Owned & Occiped [sic] By A. W. Watson Used- 1-3 Gal No 2 Ex[tinguisher] Water perssure 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 220 A M Dis[tance] 10 Bl[oc]ks

Wen 23- 240- A-M Called to 719 N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By B[ur]ning Trash in [the] Alley in the Evening and not 3-W Put[t]ing Out fire Re Kindling [sic] No Damage Respon[d]ed to [the] Call With [the] hose Wagon But did not Turne [sic] in Alarm With Big Bell [Telephone] or Call for Water Perssure [sic] Returned to [the] Dept at 310- A-M Dis[tance] 9-Bl[oc]ks

242 April 1913

Sun 27- 850- A-M- Called to 221- East 10[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage To [the] Bldg $2000 Incred [Insured by]- [?] No Damage 4-W To [the] Cont[ent]s No Incrance [insurance] One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $70000 Owned By L. [Louis] Lontiskie [Lontkowsky] Occiped [sic] By Mattie Porter Used 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 905- A-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 17 B[locks]

Mon 28- 105- P-M Called to 1409- N- Grand- Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By Boys and Matches Damage to [a] Shed $5- No Inc. [insurance] 4-W No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By Mrs. [?] Bartholmue [Bartholomew] Occiped [sic] By Sam Graham No 2 One Storie [sic] Frame Shed Valwe [sic] $2000 Laied [sic] 300- feet hose Water perssue[sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 125- PM Dis[tance] 1-Blks [sic]

Tu[e]s 30- 1235- A-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 8[th] St [and North] Grand Ave Alarm Over Box 43 Systim [sic] Flas [sic] Alarm Turned in By Som[eo]ne Unk[no]wn 4-W Parties Water pressure 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1255- A-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 15-Bl[oc]ks

243 May - 1913

Thur 1- 355- A-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of 3st [West 3rd and North] Georgie [Georgia] St Alarm Over System Box- 34- Fals[e] Alarm 2-W Ira Main In Turning around[, the] 28-feet Ladder Struck [a] Tel[e]phone Pole [and] Brocke [sic] it in Two Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 410 A-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 18-Bl[oc]ks

Fri 2- 1155- A-M- Called to 618- N- B.Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Dropeing [sic] [a] Match in [a] Box of Trash [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the Bldg $5 Imcred [Insured for] $3000 4-W Owned By Jacob Raton [Rantin] 2-Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Valwe [sic] $16000 Occiped By R. C. Seton No Imcrance [insurance] Laied [sic] 400-feet of hose But SFM Did not Thro[w] Water Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs 13 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1215 P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 7-Bl[oc]ks

Fri 9- 645- A-M- Called Between [West] 5[th]- & [West] 6[th]- St on [the] West Side of [North] B-Way [Broadway] [at 512 N. Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Casse [sic] By [a] Transforme[r] [that] Caught fire No Damage Used - 1-3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] 1-25- [foot] Ladder O[w]ned 3-W By home heat-Light [The Home Light, Heat & Power] Co Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 720 A-M No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 5-Bl[oc]ks

Fri 9- 1045- A-M- Called to Between 10[th]- & 11[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By [a] Spark from [a] M-O-P-Ry [Missouri-Pacific Railway] E[n]gine Setimg [sic] fire to Old Telphome [sic] Poles Owned By Bell Telphome [Telephone] Co 3-W No Damage - No Imc [insurance] Laied [sic] 500-feet hose Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs - Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [ae] 11K [11:00] am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 16-Bl[oc]ks

244 May 1913

Sat 10- 1205- P-M- Called to 122 East 14[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause B[ur]ning 4-W Trash Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass - No Damage Used 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1215 P-M Dis[tance] 6 Bl[oc]ks Wen 14- 1055- P-M- Called to [the] Cormer [sic] of [North] Pin[e] & [West] 3[rd]- St In [the] Alley Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By Dropeing [sic] [a] Match in [a] Barrel of 2-W Trash [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the trash] No Damage Used- 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1110 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 4-Bl[oc]ks

Thu[r] 15- 1K [1:00] A-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] Washington & [South] Walnute [Walnut] St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Caused Unk[n]own Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg Total Loss - $35000 No Imc [insurance] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 1-Mule Valwe [sic] $12500 1-horse Valwe [sic] $10000 2-W 6- Set[s] of Harness Valwe [sic] $9000 1-Ton Hay Value $1200 No Imc [insurnace] Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By Paul Masavero [Masovero] Two Storie [sic] Frame Barn Laied [sic] 400- feet hose 1-Stream Ba[r]n was [a] Total Loss - Befor[e] Turning ing [sic] [the] Alarm Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 145 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 25 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 17- 230- P.M. Called to [the] Rear of [the] T. [Thomas] J. [Jackson] Crowell[’s] Droug [Drug] Store [at 405 N. Broadway] Cawse [sic] [by] B[ur]ning Trash in [the] Alley [and] Setimg [sic] fire to [a] Pile 3 W of Em[p]ty Boxes No Dam[a]ge Boxes O[w]ned By T. J. Crowell Verble [sic] Alarm did not Turne [sic] in Alarm Firremen [sic] Respond[ed] to [ the call] With Water from Station [No. 1] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 240 pm [Distance] ½ Blks [sic]

245 May 1913-

Sun 18- 320- A-M- Called to 818- East 23[rd]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Unk[n]own Damage $5- to [the] Bldg No Incrance [insurance] No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s One Storie [sic] Fram[e] Barn Valwe [sic] $2500 No Imcrance [insurance] Barn 4-W Owned By & Occiped [sic] [by] B. L. Smith Used 2-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 4K [4:00] am [The Fire] Chief was Flag[g]ed By J. W. Tranter [who was] Employed No 2 By[the] K.C.S. [Kansas City Southern Railroad] on [the] Corner of [East] 22[nd] & [North] Joplin Ave Not[i]fied] that [a] Man was laiing [sic] in [the] Roade [sic] [The] Hose Wagon Run [sic] Over [the] hat But did not Hunte [sic] [for the] Man Not[i]fied Police Came [and] Got [the] Man With [the] Hack [The] Man Laiing [sic] in [the] Road had [a] Sack of Beer & was Drunk Dis[tance] 33-Bl[oc]ks Between [North] Joplin Ave & [North] Gra[n]d Ave About 15-feet from [the] Bridge West. W[illia]m Doss Driving Hose [wagon] No 2

Mon 19- 6K [6:00] P-M- Called to 917- East 14[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By J. Carpetner [Carpenter] Dannage [sic] to [the] Barm [sic] $7500 Inc [Insured by] P. T. [Thomas P.] Waskey Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $2500 No Incrance [insurance] Barn Owned By J. C. Speakel [Spegal] 4-W Occiped [sic] By W. S. Woodyard 2-Storie [sic] Fram[e] Barn Valwe [sic] $25000 Flames Sp[r]ead to 918- N- Tucker Dannage [sic] to [the] Barn $2500 No 2 No In[suran]c[e] Owned By Pitts[burg] Mor[tg]age & Inve[st]ment Co Occiped [sic] By R. W. Brady No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s 2-Storie [sic] Fram[e] Barn Value $25000 SFM Laied [sic] 300- feet hose [Used] 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs 16- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 655- P-M

Dis[tance] 18 B[locks]

246 June 1913

Fri 6- 925- P-M Called to 202 East 14[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [?] Incred [Insured for] $1000 [by Oscar T.] Cropper & [Paris T.] Ellis Occiped [sic] By T. A. St[e]vens Bldg Owned 4-W By E. T. Smith Incred [Insured] By F. [Fred] C. Warner [Werner] Damage to [the] Bldg $6090 2-Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $4000 Popel [sic] Was [sic]- Not at home when [the] No 2 Fire Was Discove[r]ed Laied [sic] 200-feet hose [Used] 2-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1015 pm Dis[tance] 4-Bl[oc]ks Sat 7- 140- A-M- Called to 202- East 14[th]- St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [the] Fire 4-W Rekindleing [sic] in [the] Wood Worke [sic] Used 3- 3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $2000 Left 1-3 Gal No 2 Ex[tinguisher] at [the] howse [sic] 2-Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value $4000 Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]n[e]d to [the] Dept [at] 210 am Dis[tance] 4-Bl[oc]ks Tu[e]s 10 930- A-M- Called [to] [?] N. Elm- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg $590 Increred [Insured for] $170000, [by] [Oscar T.] Cropper & [Paris T.] Ellis Damage to [the] Comts [sic] [$]2500 4-W Incred [Insured for] $80000 [by] [?] Bldg Owned By F. [Frederick] A. Gaskell Occiped [sic] By L. A. Heinerch [Heinrich] No 1 2-Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value $4,50000 No 2 Laied [sic] 2- Lines of hose 600 feet [Used] 1-25 - 1-22 - 1-18 - 1-16 [foot] Ladders No 2- Reported to [the] fire and Worked SFM 30- Minute[s] then Reported to No 1- 18 Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1045 A-M Dis[tance] 4-Bl[oc]ks

247 Jume [June]- 1913

Wen 11- 250- P-M- Called to 307- East 3rd- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cause[d] By Droping [sic] [a] Match in [a] Pile [of] paper No Dannage [sic] [to the] 1-W Closet Owned & Occiped [sic] By Palmer Bro[s] One Storie [sic] [building] Valwe [sic] [$]1500 Used 2-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Laid 350- feet hose But did not Thro[w] Water Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 305- P-M Dis[tance] 8-Bl[oc]ks

Sat 7- 135- P-M- Called to 709- N. Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Caused By B[u]rning Trash Setining [sic] fire to [a] Pile [of] Brush [and the] Sparks Setnng [sic] fire to 812 East 8[th]- St Damage To [the] Bldg $500 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 4-W Bldg Owned By W[illia]m Bro[u]ghton Occiped [sic] By Mrs Nora Groswoh [Griswold] No In[suran]c[e] on [the] Cont[ent]s No Dannage [sic] to 709- N- Joplin Ave Bldg Owned By Mrs. [?] Smith Occiped [sic] By C. F. Parker Valwe [sic] of [the] Bldg [at] 709- [N. Joplin] $1000 Valwe [sic] of [the] Bldg [at] 812 East 8[th] St $40000 Laied [sic] 500- feet hose [Used] 1-18 - 1-16 [foot] Ladder[s] Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 155 P.M Dis[tance] 14 B[locks]

Tu[e]s 17- 855- P-M- Called to 410- N. Elm St Ala[r]m Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By Wood Under [the] house [that was] afire No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg 4-W or Con[te]nts Bldg Owned By Mrs. M. Toomie [Toney] Occiped [sic] by T. P. Griggs Used - 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] 2-Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $150000 Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 905 P.M Valwe [sic] of [the] Con[ent]s $15000 Incrance [Insurance] Dis[tance] 6 Bl[oc]ks

248 June 1913

Thur 19- 1255 P.M. Called to [the] Alley Between [North] B-Way [Broadway] & [East] Locust Next to [Perry J.] Akins Feed Store [at 114 East 5th St.] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause B[ur]ning 4 W Trash No Damage Laied [sic] 450- feet hose Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 115 P.M Dis[tance] 6 Bl[oc]ks

Fri 20- Laied [sic] 3- Lines of hose at [the] State [Manual] Normal [Training] School 1-Line 800- [feet] 1-Line 450 [feet] - 1 Line 300 [feet] Tested All [the] hose[s] in Both Depts 3050 [feet] Had 350- [feet] [of hose that was] Bad.

Sat 21- 1155- A.M. Called to 614- West 1[st]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By B[ur]ning Trash [and the] fire Going in[to] [a] Barn No - Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s 2-W Barn Owned By D. A. Paine Occiped [sic] By D. T. Walker Imcranc [Insurance] on [the] Cont[ent]s $15000 Imc [Insurance] on - [the] Barn [?] Valwe [sic] $30000 Water Perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1210 P.M Dis[tance] 18-B[locks]

Sat 21 2K [2:00] P.M. Called to 408- N- Warren Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused [by] B[ur]ning Grass [that] got Be[y]ond Control Damage to [the] Fruite [sic] Trees $5000 No Incrance [insurance] 3-W Owned By Alexander Lindsay Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 245 P.M ------Dis[tance] 24 Bl[oc]ks Fire Loss for 1st 6 Months in 1913 Property Insured $663900 [Property] Not [Insured] [$]82500 Total [$]746400

249 June 1913

Sun 22- 310- P-M- Called to 205- West 9[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By Light[n]ing Striking [a] Wire going in to [the] house Damage To [the] Bldg & Fixtu[r]es $1000 Incred [Insured by] F. [Fred] C. Warmer [Werner] No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Value of [the] Cont[ent]s [$]250000 3-W Incrance [Insurance] on- [the] Cont[ent]s $150000 Crooper [Oscar T. Cropper] & [Paris T.] Ellis Valwe [sic] of [the] Bldg $5000 1-Storie [sic] Brick & Stone [building] Incred [Insured by] F. [Fred] C. Warmer [Werner] & Cropper [Cropper] & Ellis $3000 Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By C. C. Nicholes [Nicholas] SFM Used 1-16- [foot] Ladder Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs 22 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 330 P.M Dis[tance] 14-Bl[oc]ks

Sun 22 750- P.M. Called to 609 N Elm St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By Light[n]ing Striking [the] howse [sic] Damage to [the] house & Fixtures $5000 Incred [Insured by] - [James B.] Smith & [Con A.] Miller Valewe [sic] of [the] Cont[ent]s $250000 Incrance [Insurance] on [the] Cont[ent]s $1000 Valewe [sic] of [the] Bldg $25000 4-W 3-Storie [sic] Brick & Stone [building] Incred [Insured for] $15000 [by] Smith & Miller Used 1-25 - 1-16 - 1-10 [foot] Ladder[s] Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs SFM Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By H. [Hennery] Musony [Mousny] 23 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept At 825 P.M Dis[tance] 11-Bl[oc]ks Thur 26- 410- P-M- Called to 609- N- Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By Leaving [a] Pan of [sic] [the] Stove [and] Catching fire No Damage to [the] 4-W Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By J. H. Chapmon [Chapman] Imcred [Insured for] $1000 [by Robert E.] Carlton & Greff [Otto Greef] Occiped [sic] By W. Sage Value of [the] Cont[ent]s $50000 Imcred [Insured for] $20000 [by] Carlton & Greff [Greef] 2-Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $3000 Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 430- P-M Dis[tance] 14-Bl[oc]ks

250 July 1913

Wen 2- 140- A-M- Called to 620- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused [by a] Moter [sic] Catching fire & B[ur]ning Out [a] Switch [that] was Cwt [sic] in and left Causing [the] Moter [sic] to Catch fire Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $8500 Imcred [Insured for] $14000 [by] F. [Fred] C. Warmer [Werner] No Damage to [the] Bldg Inncred [Insured for] $15000 [by James B.] Smith & [Con A.] Miller 3-Storie [sic] 4-W Brick Bldg Valwe [sic] $35000 Owned & Occiped [sic] By Moore [Bros.] Investment Co F[i]rst Floor Printing 2[nd]- Floor Rooming 3[rd] -Floor S[c]hool [Pittsburg Business College] Used 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] SFM Laied [sic] 100 feet hose But did not Thro[w] 25 Water Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 230 A.M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 7 Bl[oc]ks

Thur 3- 835- P-M- Called to 905- N- Elm St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Toy Balloon Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Set[t]ing Fire [to the building] No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s 4-W Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By [Our Lady of Lourdes] Catholic Church One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value $220000 Imcred [Insured for] $150000 [by] F. [Fred] C. Warmer [Werner] Valwe [sic] of [the] Cont[ent]s $50000 No Inc [insurance] Used 1-25 - 1-18 [foot] Ladders Catcholic [Catholic] Hall Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 850- P.M. No 2 Reported [to] No 1 Dis[tance] 17-Bl[oc]ks Fri 4- 840- A-M- Called to 717- South B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Fire Cracker Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg 1-W [$]1500- Incred [Insured] Valwe [sic] $1000 Owned by Frank Boni[ni] No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $50000 No Imcrance [insurance] Occiped [sic] By Ed About [Abbott] One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Water Perssue [sic] 110-lbs Used 1-3- Gal [extinguisher] 1-22 - 1-16- [foot] Ladder[s] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 9K [9:00] A. M. Dis[tance] 21-B[locks]

251 July 1913

Fri 4- 105- P-M- Called to 702- West 2[nd]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Fire Cracker Droping [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg $3500- Imcred [Insured by] [Robert E.] Carlton & Greff [Otto Greef] [for] $60000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 2-W Incred [Insured for] $40000 [by] Carlton & Greff [Greef] Valwe [sic] $60000 One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $2000 Laied [sic] 200- feet hose [Used] 1-25 - 1-18- [foot] Ladder[s] 2-6 Gal Ex[tinguishers] Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By H. Clemens Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 155- PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 17-Bl[oc]ks

Fri 4- 735- P-M- Called to 1125- West 2[nd]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Fire Cracker Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setimg [sic] [fire to the building.] Damage to [the] Bldg $40000 Imcred [Insured for] $60000 [by Oscar T.] Cropper & [Paris T.] Ellis Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $20000 No Imc [insurance] SFM Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $50000 Valwe [sic] [of the] Bldg One Storie [sic] Frame 29 $1000 Bldg Owned By Mrs. An[n]ie Martian [Martin] Occiped [sic] By Ray [Roy] Inman Laied [sic] 400-feet hose [Used] 1-18- [foot] Ladder Water perssur [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 810 PM. No 2- Reported No 1 Dis[tance] 29-Bl[oc]ks

Sat 5 920- P-M- Called to 1112- East 1[st]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By Boys Playing With Matches Damage to [the] Bldg $1000 Incred [Insured for] $60000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $500 1-W Valwe [sic] of [the] Cont[ent]s $30000 Valwe [sic] of [a] One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg $1000 Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By W[illia]m. Freamon [Freeman] Imcred [Insured by Robert E.] Carlton & [Otto] Greef Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 10K [10:00] P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 43-Bl[oc]ks

252 July 1913

Tu[e]s 8- 830- A-M- Called to 433- West 6[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Barn $3500 No Incrance [insurance] Valwe [sic] of [the] Barn $40000 2-Storie [sic] Frame Barn No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s No Imcrance [insurance] 3-W Valwe [sic] [of the] Cont[ent]s $2500 Barn Owned & Occiped [sic] By D. H. Sterling Water Perssuer [sic] 110 lbs Laied [sic] 400-feet hose- [Used] 1-16- [foot] Ladder SFM Returned to [the] Dept at 845 AM 31 No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 17 Bl[oc]ks

Tu[e]s 8- 540- P-M- Called to 703- West 1[st]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By B[u]rning Trash No Dannage [sic] Owned 2-W & Occiped [sic] By G. Kilman [George Killam] Pile of Trees & Brush Laied [sic] 350-feet hose Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 605 pm No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 20 B[locks]

Thur 10- 5K [5:00] P-M-. Called to 1606- N- Joplin Ave Verble [sic] Alarm Cawsed [sic] Unk[n]own Damage to [a] Closet $3- No Incrance [insurance] 4-W One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $1500 Owned & Occiped [sic] By Metz Auburt [Aubert] No 2 Laied 400- feet hose Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 515 pm Dis[tance] 1-Blks [sic] Sat 12- 2K [2:00] P-M- Called to [West] 5[th] St [and North] Woodland Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] E[n]gine Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass 3-W No Damage Water persseue [sic] 110 lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 220 P-M No 2 Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 17 Bl[oc]ks

253 July 1913

Mon 14- 210- P-M- Called to 708- West 7[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] E[n]gine Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Damage 3-W Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the] hose Wagon Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 240 pm No 2 Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 22-Bl[oc]ks Mon 14- 315- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] Kan[s]as & [South] Joplim [Joplin] Av Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawseed [sic] B[ur]ning Grass - No Damage 1-W Respon[d]ed to [the] Call With [the] hose Wagon Water persseue [sic] 110- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 345 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 19 Bl[oc]ks Tu[e]s 15- 1215- P-M-. Called to 508- West 4[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Mo-P-Ry [Missouri-Pacific Railway] E[n]gine Set[t]ing fire to [the] Grass No Damage No 1- Did Not get the Alarm Until No 2- Reported to 3-W No 1- they got [the] Alarm [for] West 1[st]- St No 1 Respon[d]ed to [the] Call But did not find [the] Fire Alarm Over Bell-Phome [sic] Water persseue 110- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1230 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 32 Bl[oc]ks

Wen 16- 110- P-M- Called to 308- West 10[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Spark from [an] Ennge [engine] Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass Dannage [sic] to [the] Fence & Fru[i]t Trees $2000 3-W Bldg & Tress [sic] & Fence Owned & Occiped [sic] By John Hoffman Laied [sic] 600-feet hose [Used] 2-6 - Gal Ex[tinguishers] Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 140- P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 18 Bl[oc]ks

254 July 1913

Fri 18 250- A-M-. Called to 727- East 9[th] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By B[ur]ning Trash Setnng [sic] fire to [a] Coal Shed Damage Total Loss $2000 No Incrance [insurance] 4-W No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned And Occiped [sic] By Sal Hoffman No 2 One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $2000 Laied [sic] 350- feet hose Water perssue [sic] 110 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 350- AM Dis[tance] 20 B[locks] Fri 18- 125- P.M. Called to 304- West 7[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By B[ur]ning Trash Setimg [sic] fire to [a] Storage Room Damage to [the] Bldg $2500 Incred [Insured by Edwin E.] Co[u]lter & Rolston [Ulysses Ralston] No Dannage [sic]to [the] Cont[ent]s Damage to [the] Dewelling [sic] $1000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Imcred [insured for] $1000 Cont[ent]s Incred [insured for] $50000 Bldgs Owned 3 W and Occiped [sic] By A. E. Goldman One Storie [sic] Frame Storage [building] Value $7500 One Storie [sic] Dewelling [sic] Value $3000 Laied [sic] 250- feet hose Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 140 P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 12-Bl[oc]ks

Fri 18 145- P.M. Called to [South] St[il]well & [East] Qunci [Quincy] Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused [by] B[u]rning Grass. No Damage Respon[ed] [sic] to [the] Call 1-W With [the] hose Wagon Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 230 PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 44 B[locks]

255 July 1913

Sat 19- 1210- A-M- Called to 610- East 11[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg Total Loss $15000 Incred [Insured for] $10000 [by] [?] Blacker Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 4-W $17500 1- horse 1-Set Ha[r]ness & Feed Incred [Insured for] $10000 [by] [?] Blacker 2-Storie [sic] Fram[e] Barn Value $27500 Owned & Occiped [sic] By Jacob Ball Laied [sic] 350- feet hose 1- Stream SFM Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1250 am 35 No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 26-Bl[oc]ks

Wen 30- 440- P-M- Called to 1206- N- Smelter Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] M-o-P-Ry [Missouri-Pacific Railway] 4-W E[n]gine Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Dannage [sic] Water perssuer [sic] 110-[lbs] Property was Vacent [sic] No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 455 P-M- Dis[tance] 12-B[locks]

Wen 30- 540- P M- Called to [East] 4[th]- St [and North] Grand Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[u]rning 4-W Trash No Danmage [sic] Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 555 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 9-Bl[oc]ks 20 [Calls for July 1913]

256 Aug[ust] 1913

Thur 1- 215- A-M- Called to Li[n]co[l]n Park Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Caused Unk[n]own Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg Total Loss $3000 Dannage [sic]to [the] Cont[ent]s Total Loss Bldg Incred [insured for] $150000 John Simion Atheletic [sic] Hall One Storie [sic] 3-W Frame Bldg Owned By [the] City of Pittsburg Valwe [sic] $3000 Laied [sic] 700-feet hose No 1 1-Stream Know [sic] Chance to Save [the] Bldg [on] Account [the station] dident [sic] get [the] alarm in time No 2 No- 2- Called to [West] 9[th]- St [and North] Woodland Ave Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By Sparks from [the] Atheletic [sic] Bldg No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 245 am SFM Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to Dept 440 am 36 No 2- Reported to No 1- No 2 Dis[tance] 26 Bl[oc]k[s] No 1 [Distance] 26 [blocks] Thur 1- 445- P.M. Called to 611- West 7[th] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By B[ur]ning Trash setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Dannage [sic] Bldg Owned By W. [William] A. Swan 3-W Occiped By [?] Baxter Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Laied [sic] 250- feet hose But did not Thro[w] Water Respond[ed] to [the] Call With [the] hose Wagon Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 5K [5:00] P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 10-Bl[oc]ks

Sat 2- 1140- A-M- Called to 214- West Park Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Mrs. J. B. Schellin B[u]rning Trash [and] 2-W Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass - No Dannage [sic] Respomed [sic] to [the] Call [with the] hose-Wagon Water perssure [sic] 110-[lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1155 am No 2- Reported to No1- Dis[tance] 24 Bl[oc]ks

257 Aug[ust] 1913

Sat 2- 1230- P-M- Called to 412- West Ad[a]ms St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Tel[e]phone Caused By Mrs. [?] Preston B[ur]ning Trash in [the] Alley [and] Setinng [sic] Fire to [the] Grass Dannaged [sic] Frute [sic] Treess [sic] 2-W Owned By W. W. Ferg[u]son $1000 No Imc [insurance] Respond[ed] to [the] Call [with the] hose Wagon Water perssure [sic] 110-[lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1K [1:00] pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 30 Bl[oc]ks

Sun 3- 1250 A-M- Called to 305- N- Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [an] Oil Lamp to[o] Close to [the] Wood Worke [sic] Dannage [sic] To [the] Bldg $20000 Imcred [Insured for] $50000 [by Robert E.] Carlton & [Otto] Greef Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $15000 Incred [Insured for] $30000 1-W [by Robert E.] Carlton & [Otto] Greef Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By F. H. Hughes One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $150000 Laied [sic] 2-Limes [sic] of hose 550- feet [Used] 1-6- Gal Ex[tinguisher] - 1-16- [foot] Ladder Broke [the] Brake on [the] hose Wagon Slowing up To Turn on [North] Joplin [Street.] Went to [North] M[i]ch[i]gan [Avenue] Before they Could Stop Ira Main Driver Water persser [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 145 AM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 9 Bl[oc]ks

Sun 3- 4K [4:00]- A-M- Called to [the] Corner of [North] Georgie [Georgia] & [West] 3[rd Streets.]- St Alarm Over System Box 34- Was not able to Locate any 2-W Fir[e] Fals[e] Alarm Water presser [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 415 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 21-Bl[oc]ks

258 Aug[ust] 1913

Sun 3- 2K [2:00] P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [North] Joplin Ave & [East] 24[th]- St. Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] 4-W Cawsed [sic] By Dropeing [sic] [a] Match in [the] Grass [and] Setiing [sic] fire [to the grass] No Dannage [sic] No 2 Water perssure [sic] 110-[lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 225- PM Dis[tance] 18 [Blocks] Wen 6- 1035- A-M Called 609- West Euclud [Euclid] Ave Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By B[u]rning Trash Setnng [sic] fire to [the] 2-W Grass. No Damnage [sic] Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1055 AM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 26-Bl[oc]k[s] Wen 6- 1105- A-M- Called to Bon View At [East] Jef[f]erson & [North] Stillwell [Stilwell Streets.] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Section Men on [the] K-C-Ry [Kansas City Southern Railway] Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass on - [the] Right [of] Way [and] Getimg [sic] Be[y]ond there [sic] Control B[u]rning 1-W 1-Shed 1-Chicken house 1-Closet Owned By A. L. Barker No Imc [insurance] Plase [sic] was Vacent [sic] Valwe [sic] $8000 Water persseure [sic] 110-lbs Respon[d]ed to [the] Call With [the] hose Wagon No 2- Reported to No 1- Retu[r]ned [to the Dept. at] 12K [12:00] pm Dis[tance] 38 B[locks] Wen 6- 3K [3:00]- P-M- Called to 122- West 10[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By B[u]rning Trash Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Dannage [sic] Laied [sic] 380-feet hose 3-W Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 315 P.M. No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 14 Bl[oc]ks

259 Aug[ust] 1913

Wen 6- 350- P-M- Called to 411- West Kanaas [Kansas] Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Caused By B[ur]ning Trash Setimg [sic] fire to [a] One Storie [sic] Frame Shed Owned By M. A. Scoott [Scott] Occiped [sic] By C. F. Chase Damage to [the] Shed Total Loss $5000 Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Owned By [C. F.] Chase $10000 Damage to [a] 2-Storie [sic] Fram[e] Barn [at] 409- West Kansas O[w]ned By R. E. Mangrum & Occiped [sic] [by] [?] Damage to [the] Barn $7500 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]5000 Dannage [sic] to [the] Barn on 314- West For[e]st Ave $1500 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Barn Owned By W. Hoffman Occiped [sic] By J. C. Ledbet[t]er] SFM One Storie [sic] Frame Barn Valwe [sic] $10000 38 No Imc [insurance] Barn at 409 [West Kansas]- Valwe [sic] $25000 Laied [sic] 2- Lines of hose 1000-feet hose Water perssuer [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 435 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 26-Bl[oc]ks Mon 11- 630- P.M. Called to 1309 N- Smelter Ave- Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] 4W Cawsed [sic] [by] B[u]rning Trash Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass - No Dannage [sic] No 2 Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 645- P-M Dis[tance] 9 Bl[oc]ks Wen 13 920- A-M- Called 422- West 8[th] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg $12500 3-W Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $2000 No Imc [insurance] Barn Owned and Occiped [sic] By W. Rod[e]rick One and half Storie [sic] Frame Barn Valwe [sic] $15000 Laied [sic] 2 Lines of hose 700-feet Water Persseue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 949 A-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 19-Bl[oc]ks

260 Aug[ust] 1913

Wen 13- 335- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [North] Chesnute [Chestnut] St & [West] 2[nd]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [by] B[ur]ning Trash Setimg [sic] 2-W fire to [the] Grass- No Damage Laied [sic] 200- feet hose Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 4K [4:00] P.M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 19 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 16- 115- A-M- Called to 101- South B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphom [sic] Caused Umkown [sic] Damage to [a] 2- Storie [sic] Frame Barm [sic] Value $1000 Total Loss Incred [Insured for] $50000 1-W [by] F. [Fred] C. Warmer [Werner] Owned By F. A. Stryker Occiped [sic] By W. A Young as [a] Sale Stable No 1 Damage 1-horse $10000 Harness $32500 No 2 Buggies & Wagon $15000 Feed $15000 there were 28 head of Mules & horses in [the] Barn when it caught Fire Value of [the] Stock & Cont[ent]s $150000 Incred [Insured] By F. [Fred] C. Warmer [Werner] [for] $550000 [The] Fire Spread to [the] Lumber Yard Owned & Occiped [sic] By Carey Lombard Young Co. Damage to [the] Lumbre [sic] & Shed $35600 No In[suran]c[e] Valwe [sic] $10,000 [The fire] Sp[r]e[a]d to 102- N- B-Way [Broadway] 2-Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Valwe [sic] $18000 Owned & Occiped [sic] By U. [Ulysses] G. Allen Feed SFM Store & Hall Damage to [the] Bldg $15000 39 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s No In[suran]c[e] on [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Imcred [insured for] [$]6000 [by] L. [Luther] Tayler [Taylor] Value of [the] Cont[ent]s $150000 Dannage [sic] to Bell Tel[e]phone Co Wire & Poles $30000 No Imc [insurnace] Damage to Home Heat Light [The Home Light, Heat & Power] Co $20000 [Telephone] Wire & Poles No In[suran]c[e] Water Perssue [sic] 110-lbs No 2- Laied [sic] 2- Lines of hose 750-feet and Retu[r]ned to No 2- [at] 145 am No 1- Laied [sic] 2- Lines of hose 700-feet Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 230 AM No 1- Dis[tance] 7-B[locks] No 2- [Distance] 34 B[locks]

261 Aug[ust] 1913

Sat 16- 520- P-M- Called to 902- N- Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By B[u]r[n]ing Trash Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass No 4-W Dannage [sic] Laied [sic] 250- feet hose Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 555- P.M Dis[tance] 10-Bl[oc]ks

Sun 17- 150- A-M- Called to 1602- South Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By Light[n]ing Striking [the] house Damage to [the] Bldg $5000 Incred [insured for] [$]30000 [by] [Elbert] Alberty 1-W Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By W[illia]m James One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $140000 SFM Laied [sic] 600- feet hose But did not 40 Thro[w] Water Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 230 - A.M. No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 41-Bl[oc]ks

Fri 22- 1110 A-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 4[th] St [and North] B-Way [Broadway] Comonce [Commerce] Bldg [at 401 North Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Gasoline Lamp Expoleding [sic] in Dr. [?] Robinson[’s] Office on 2-nd Floor Damage to [the] Bldg $7500 Imcred [Insured for] $80000 Crooper & Ellies [Oscar T. Cropper & Paris T. Ellis] F. [Fred] C. Warner [Werner] 3-W Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $7500 Incred [Isured for] $150000 [by] Frank Jomes [Jones] 4-Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Valwe [sic] $100,000 Used - 3-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Laied [sic] 250 feet hose But did not Thro[w] Water SFM Bldg Owned By [the] Comamce [Commerce] Bldg Co 41 Occiped [sic] [as] Offices & Stores & [The National] Bank [of Commerce] Water persseue [sic] 110 - lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 11.30 A M No 2- Reported to No 1- and fir[e] [Distance] 1-Bl[oc]ks [sic]

262 Aug[ust] 1913

Fri 29- 540- P-M-. Called to 605- N- Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg $2500 Incred [Insured for] $50000 [by] [David F.] Schoch No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 4-W Valwe [sic] of [the] Cont[ent]s $50000 Incred [Insured for] $20000 Schoch Bldg Occpied [sic] [by] H. F. Lutz Owned By [the] German [St. John’s Evangelical] Luther[an] Church One Storie [sic] Fram[e] Bldg Value $1000 Laied [sic] 350- feet hose 1-22- [foot] Ladder Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]n[e]d to [the] Dept [at] 605 pm Dis[tance] 12-Blocks] Sat 30 820- A-M- Called to 105- East Manrow [Monroe] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By B[ur]ning Trash in [the] Alley [that] Set fire to [a] Barn Owned & Occiped [sic] By Thomas Willans [Williams] Dannage [sic] to [the] Barn Total Loss $7500 1-horse $10000 1-Set harness $2500 Feed $2500 1- Closet [$]2500 No In[suran]c[e] Valwe [sic] $25000 Fire Caught [a] Barn & Closet Owned & Occiped [sic] 1-W By C. A. Keady at 107- East Munrow [Monroe] Damage to [the] Barn $1500 Dannage [sic] to [the] Closet [$]1000 No Imc [insurance] Value $7500 Fire Caught [a] Barn & Closet [at] 108- East Jefferson Ave Owned [by] N. Allen Occiped [sic] By H. C. Gr[a]ham SFM Damage to [the barn] Total Loss $5000 Damage 43 To [the] Closet $1000 No In[suran]c[e] Value $6000 Fire Caught 106- East Jefferson Owned By Peter Napp [Knapp] Occiped [sic] [by] B. W. Blaser [Blasor] Dannage [sic] to [the] Barn $2500 1-Closet [$]1500 No Imc [insurance] Valwe [sic] [of the] Barn & Closet $7500 Laied [sic] 2 Limes [sic] of hose 1000 feet Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 9-K [9:00]- A-M Dis[tance] 27 B[locks]

263 Aug[ust] 1913

Sat 30 1050- A-M- Called to 702- East 7[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Unk[n]own Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $70000 Incred [Insured for] [$]60000 [by Robert E.] Carlton & Greff [Otto Greef] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $40000 Valwe [sic] $80000 Incred [Insured for] $50000 [by] Carlton [&] Greff [Greef] Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By J. C. Hawk One Storie [sic] Fram[e] Bldg Value $180000 Fire Caught 705- East 7[th]- St Damage To [the] Bldg $60000 Imcred [Insured by James B.] Smith & [Con A.] Mille[r] 4 W Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $20000 Valwe [sic] $45000 No In[suran]c[e] Bldg Owned By G. W. Laney Occiped [sic] By Y. Thom[p]son One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $160000 Fire Damage[d] [the] Paint on [the] house [at] 705½ East 7[th]- St $2500 Imcred [Insured for] $50000 [by] Smith & Miller No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned SFM By G. W. Laney Occpied [sic] By B. C. Fouler [Fowler] 44 Valwe [sic] [of the] Cont[ent]s $45000 One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $160000 Laied [sic] 2- Lines of hose 1000 feet Water perssuee [sic] 110- lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 1140 am Dis[tance] 22-Bl[oc]ks Sun 31- 1245- P-M- Called to 105- West Quinci [Quincy] Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[u]r[n]ing Grass No 2 W Dannage [sic] Laied [sic] 550-feet hose Water Persser [sic] 110-[feet] Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 120- P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 29 B[locks]

Sun 31- 645 P-M Called to 303- South B-Way [Broadway] Verble [sic] Alarm Cawse [sic] B[u]r[n]ing Grass No Dannage [sic] Laied [sic] 200-feet hos[e] 1-W Water persser [sic] 110-lbs Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the] hose Wagon Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 7K [7:00] pm No 2 Reported to No 1 23 [Calls for August 1913] Dis[tance] 11-Bl[oc]ks

264 Sept[ember] 1913

Tu[e]s 2- 110- P-M- Called to 307- West Rose Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Caused By Mrs. L[o]uis Baker leaving [a] Trash fire Bu[rn]ing [and] Setinng [sic] fire to [a] Shed Owned By [the] [?] Moore Estate Occiped [sic] [by] Miss Fannie Moore No 2 W Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s One Storie [sic] Frame Shed Value $2500 Water perssuer [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 125 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 15 B[locks]

Wen 3- 1205 A.M. Called to 810- West 5[th] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed B[ur]n[i]ng Trash Setinng [sic] fire to [the] Grass No 3-W Dannage [sic] Uesed [sic] 2-6 Gal 2-3 Gal Ex[tinguishers] Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1230- A-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 21 B[locks] Wen 3- 1150- A-M- Called to 714- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By B[ur]ning Trash Setnng [sic] to [a] One Storie [sic] Cor[ro]gated] Iorn [sic] Bldg Valwe [sic] $25000 Damage to [the building] $2500 Owned By Hemry Pirse [Henry Price] No In[suran]c[e] Occiped [sic] [by] C. A. Gary Damage to [the] Comts [sic] $5000 No In[suran]c[e] Valwe [sic] [of the ] Cont[ent]s $60000 Caught One 4-W Storie [sic] Cor[ro]gated Ir[o]n Bldg [on fire] Valwe [sic] $50.00 Owned [by James B.] Smith & [Con A.] Miller Damage [to the building] $1000 No In[suran]c[e] Damage to [the] Comts [sic] $1500 No In[suran]c[e] Occiped [sic] By C. [Charles] L. Nolan Valwe [sic] of [the] Cont[ent]s $20000 Laied [sic] 550 feet hose 1- Stream Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs No [2] Respon[d]ed To [the] Call and to No1- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1215 P.M. Respon[d]ed to [the] Call with [the] hose Wagon Got [the] call four [sic] [a] Grass fire Dis[tance] 10 B[locks]

265 Sept[ember] 1913

Thur 4- 830- A-M-. Called to 406- N- Locust St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused [by] B[ur]ning Trash Setnng [sic] [fire] to [the] house Damage to [the] Bldg $1000 Valwe [sic] of [the] Bldg $120000 O[w]ned By 4-W A. J. Brown No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] of [the] Cont[ent]s $20000 Occiped [sic] By Mrs. D. Walker two Store [sic] Frame Bldg Laied [sic] 350-feet hose Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 845 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 6-B[locks]-

Sat 6- 4K [4:00] A-M-. Called to 313- East 3rd- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By [the] Exploshing [sic] Of [a] Gas Stove Burner Left Open Damage to [the] Bldg $80000 Incred [Insured for] - $75000 By O. C. Blacker O[w]ned By Mrs. Mary McPeters One Storie [sic] 1-W Fram[e] Bldg Valwe [sic] $150000 Occiped [sic] By Tony Manescleo Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] of [the] Cont[ent]s $2000 Incred [Insured] By John Simion Laied [sic] 700-feet hose 2-Streams Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 450 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 11-Bl[ock]s Sat 6- 1110- P-M- Called to 503- N- Pine St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Causeed [sic] By Droping [sic] [a] Match in [some] Paper [and] Setimg [sic] fire to [a] Closet Dannage [sic] to [the closet] $1000 No In[suran]c[e]- Valwe [sic] $2500 3-W Owned & Occiped [sic] By A. J. Brown Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept SFM At 1120 P.M. Laied [sic] 450- feet hose 1- 48 Stream No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 6-Bl[oc]ks Thur[sday] the 18th Sold Rub Horse for $7000 Sold [the] Police Buggie [sic] [for] $1250

266 Sept[ember] 1913

Fri 19- 220- P-M- Called to 411- N- Smith St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Spark from [the] Flew [sic] Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] Setimg [sic] fire [to the roof] Damage to [the] Bldg $1000 3-W Owned By Ed Hood Occiped [sic] By Mrs. Leusie [Lucinda] Cravens No Damage To [the] Comts [sic] Valwe [sic] [of the] Comts [sic] $20000- No Imc [insurance] Used 1-6 Gal 1-3 Gal Ex[tinguishers] 1-16-[foot] Ladder 2-Storie [sic] Fram[e] Bldg Value $80000 Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 235-P.M. [The] Hose Wagon Coilled [collided] with [a] Telphome [sic] Pole And Curb [at the] Corner [of West] 4[th] St [and North] Pine Caused SFM By L. E. Walker Not Snapeing [sic] [the] line on 49 Buck horse Driver W[illia]m. Doss Broke [the telephone] Pole & Skin[n]ed [the] horses But Not Bad Dis[tance] 26-B[locks] Sat 20- 510- P.M. Called to 105- N- Elm St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Spark From [the] Fondarry [foundry] Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Set[t]ing Fir[e] [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg $1500 No In[suran]c[e] 1-W Owned By Peter Ask Occiped [sic] [by] Oscar Work No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Laied [sic] 400- feet hose 2-Storie frame Barn Valuee [sic] $15000 Water persseu [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 525- PM. Dis[tance] 12 B[locks] Sat 26 255- P.M. Called to 615½ East 7[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused Unkoun [sic] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg [?] Incred [Insured for] $2000 [by] F. [Fred] C. Warner [Werner] 4-W Bldg Ouned [sic] By Maxwell] Leon Occiped [sic] By W. E. Max No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s No In[suran]c[e] on [the] Comts [sic] Value S.F.M of [the] Comts [sic] $7500 2-Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value $250000 51 Laied [sic] 400-feet hose [Used] 1-22 [foot] Ladder Water Persseue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 305 pm [Distance] 20 B[locks]

267 Oct[ober] 1913

Wen- 8- 730- P.M. Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 15[th] [and North] Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused 4-W Fla [False] Alarm Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 735 P.M. Dis[tance] 1-B[lock]

Fri 10- 625- P.M. Called to 706 East 8[th] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By Lighting [a] Match [and] Set[t]ing fire to [some] Clothing Damage [?] No In[suran]c[e] on [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $50000 Owned By F. M. Perkins Damage to [the] Bldg $1000 4-W Incred [Insured] By D. Waskie [Waskey] Bldg Owned By W. J. Nichols One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $1000 No 1- Hose Wagon Coll[id]ed with [a] wagon and 3- Men Between [East] 6[th] & [East] 7[th] St No Dannage [sic] To [the] Hose Wagon Driver W[illia]m Doss Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 640 pm No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 23 B[locks] Tu[e]s 21- 210-P M- Called to 506- N- Locust St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Rags Piled to[o] Close to [a] Stove [that] Caught Fire No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By Mrs. Ida Johnson 4-W Imcred [Insured for] $50000 2-Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] [$]80000 Occiped [sic] By J. W. Hurt Valuu [sic] SFM of [the] Comts [sic] $30000 No In[suran]c[e] Water persser [sic] 53 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 220 P.M. No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 7 Bl[oc]ks

268 Oct[ober] 1913

Fri 31 1135- A-M- Called to 1908- N- Smelter Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Caused By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] set[t]ing Fire [to the building] Damage To [the] Bldg $2500 Incred [Insured] 4-W No Damage to [the] Comts [sic] No In[suran]c[e] Valwe [sic] of [the] Comts [sic] $45000 Bldg Owned By Ja[me]s Jepson No 2 Occiped [sic] By J. D. Hooton One Storie [sic] Frame Dwelling Value $1000 Laied [sic] 200- Feet hose But did Not Thro[w] Water SFM Used 2- 3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] - 30-feet Ladders 54 Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 12K [12:00] pm Dis[tance] 14 B[locks]

Nov[ember]- 1913 Sat 1- 1245- A-M- Called to [the] Cornore [sic] of [West] 3rd [and] [North] Georgie [Georgia Streets.] Alarm Over [the] System [Box] Alarm was Tunned [sic] in from Box 43- [on the] Cornner [sic] of 2-3 W [East] 8[th]- St [and North]] Grand Ave Respon[d]ed to Box 37- [at the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 7[th]- [and North] Caltopa [Catalpa] Flas [sic] Alarrm [sic] Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs No 2- Reported to No 1- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1K [1:00] am Dis[tance] 29 B[locks] Sat 1- Went Out to [the] State [Manual] Normal [Training School] [to] Test [fire] Plugs and to Thro[w] Water Laied [sic] 4-Lines 1000-feet hose

269 Nov[ember]- 1913

Sun 2 450- P-M- Called to 1016- East 13[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Spark Droping [sic] on- [the] Roof frome [sic] [the] Flew [sic] Damage 4-W To [the] Bldg $5000 Imcred [Insured for] $38000 Owned By J. Miles One 1½ half Storie [sic] Frame Bldg No 2 Valwe [sic] $80000 Occiped [sic] By W. P. Martian [Martin] No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] [of the] Cont[ent]s $30000 No Imc [insurance] Laied [sic] 400- feet hose SFM [Used] 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water pessure [sic] 110-lbs 55 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 540 P-M- Dis[tance] 20 B[locks]

Sun 2- 455- P-M- Called to [East] 10[th]- St [and North] Rouse Ave Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Flas [sic] Alarrm [sic] 4 W No 2- Was Out Workeing [sic] on [the] Fire [at 1016 East 13th St.] when [the] Alarrm [sic] Came in No 1- Respon[d]ed to [the] Call Water pessue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 510- P-M- Dis[tance] 40 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 8- 745- A-M- Called to [the] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] Yards At Pittsburg Clay Works [W. S. Dickey Clay Manufacturing Co.] Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Tramps Setnng [sic] Fire to [a] Car in side [sic] [the car] Refg Frisco 3007 2-W Sent for [a] switch E[n]gin[e] took to [North] Fair View [Fairview] And [East] 2[nd]- St Dannage [sic] to [the] Car $1000 Valwe [sic] $80000 Owned By [the] Frisco R Ry Co [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway Co.] Used 2-6 - 2-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Laied [sic] 100- feet hose Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 845 A.M. No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 32-Bl[oc]ks

270 Nov[ember]- 1913

Sat 8- 240- P-M- Called to 1912- N- Elm St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse 4-W B[ur]ning Trash Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Danmage [sic] Water perssure [sic] No 2 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 250 PM Dis[tance] 10 B[locks]

Sun 9- 1120- A M- Called to 411- N- Walnute [Walnut] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Flas [sic] 3-W Alarrm [sic] Water perssur [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1130 A-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 5 Bl[oc]ks Tu[e]s 11- 8K [8:00]- A-M- Called to 401- West Kans[as] Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused [by] [?] 2-W Incred [Insured] Damage to [the] Aoutimobile [sic] Valwe [sic] $280000 O[w]ned & Occiped [sic] By J. B. Kassabaum [Kassebaum] Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 815 A M Dis[tance] 20 B[locks]

Tu[e]s 11- 11K [11:00] A-M Called to 654- East 22[nd] St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Caused By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $95000 Incred [Insured for] $1000 [by] 4-W Crooper [Oscar T. Cropper] & [Paris T.] Ellis Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $50000 Imcred [Insured for] $80000 [by] [Lewis A.] Hamrick 2-Storie [sic] Frame Dwelling Valuue [sic] $3000- Valwe [sic] [of the] Cont[ent]s No 2 $150000 Bldg Owned & Occiped [by] J. W. Schultz Laied [sic] 950- feet hose 1- Stream [Used] 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 110 pm SFM No 2- Respon[d]ed to [the] Call from No 1- Station [on] 56 Acco[u]nt of [the] No 1- Hose Wagon Bu[rn]ing Can Caused By Lossing [sic] Bun of Right Hind Wheel had to have One Made took 2-hours ½ half Dis[tance] 32-B[locks]

271 Nov[ember]- 1913

Mon- 24- 640- A.M. Called to 302- North Grand Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Caused Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Elevater [sic] $13,500 Incred [Insured for] $7000 [by] Co[n] [A.] Miller Mut[u]al In[surance] Co Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]5000 Incred [Insured for] $4500 3-Storie [sic] Fram[e] Elevater [sic] Valwe [sic] $14000 1-W Bldg Owned By Pittsburg Elevater [Elevator] Co No 1- Laied [sic]- 1000 feet hose 2- Lines No 1 No 2- Laied [sic] 1000 feet [hose] 1-Line No 2 No 2 Respon[d]ed to No 1- for more hose Laid 700 feet 2 Lines No 1- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept At 1030 A-M No 2- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept to SFM Reload & Reported to [the] Fire [at] 1- PM Worked 2- 57 Men All Night Worked on [the] fire Until 5 P-M- [November] 25th Water Perssure [sic] 110-lbs off At 930- A-M Distants [sic] Trav[e]led By No 2- to [the] Frame Fire [Distance] 96 Bl[oc]ks Distance Trav[e]led By No 1 to [the fire] [Distance] 30 Bl[oc]ks

Wen 26- 8K [8:00]- P-M Called to 302- North Grand Ave Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Caused By Fire Rekindling No - Dannage [sic] Laied [sic] 400- feet hose 1-W Alarm Not turned in Not[i]fied No 2- to Report to No 1- No Water Perssur [sic] Called for Returned to [the] Dept [at] 845 P-M [Distance] 10 Bl[oc]ks Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the] hose Wagon

272 Dec[ember]- 1- 1913

Mon 1- 10-K- [10:00] P-M- Called to 105 West 3rd St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Gas Jett [sic] Workeing [sic] hose Catching fire No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s 2-W Bldg Owned By M. H. Radell Inncred [Insured for] $10000 Occiped [sic] By M. J. Robertson 2-Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Valwe [sic] $30,000 Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1015 P-M No 2- Respon[d]ed to No 1- [Distance] 3 Bl[oc]ks

Wen 10- 915- P-M- Called to 405- West Jefferson Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Curtian [sic] Blowing Over [a] Gas Jet [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $5000 Inncred [Insured for] $150000 2-W Valwe [sic] $220000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg Valwe [sic] Of [the] Bldg $350000 Inncred [Insured for] $250000 One Storie [sic] Fram[e] Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By SFM H. [Harry] C. Hood Water perssuue [sic] 110- lbs 58 Returned to [the] Dept at 940- P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 36-Bl[oc]ks

Wen 17- 1230- A-M- Called to 226- East 11[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] By Incirdan [sic] Putnng [sic] Oil Waste Under Kitchen Setinng [sic] fire No- Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $5- Imcred [Insured] 4-W Owned By W[illia]m Broughton Occiped [sic] By Jake Garson One Storie [sic] Frame SFM Bldg Valwe [sic] $1000 59 Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1K [1:00] A-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 19-B[locks]

273 Dec[ember]- 1913

Sat 20 720- P-M. Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 8[th]- St [and] [North] Grand Ave Alarm Ovre [sic] System Box 43 Flas [sic] Alarm 4 Negro[e]s was [sic] seen at [the] 4-W Box - Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 735- P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 17-B[locks]

Thur 25- 710- P-M- Called to 225 West Park Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Defect[ive] Flew [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg $2500 Incred [Insured] By Victor Smith $30000 2 W No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe $30000 No Imc [insurance] Bldg Owned By J. L. Baxter Occiped [sic] By C. Wisdon [Wisdom] One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $60000 Used - 2-6 - 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] SFM 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs 60 Returned to [the] Dept at 740 P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 23 Bl[oc]k[s]

274 Jan[uary]- 1- 1914

Tu[e]s 2- 205- A-M- Called to 508- N- Olive St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg $5- Owned By 3-W L. T. Staley Imcred [Insured for] $300 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [of the] Cont[ent]s $60000 Incred [Insured for] $300 Occiped [sic] By Mrs. Jim Laqua One Storie [sic] Fram[e] Bldg Value $60000 SFM Used 2-3- Gal Ex[tinuguishers]- Retu[r]ned [to the Dept. at] 230- A-M No 1 No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 12-B[locks]

Sat 3- 1215- P-M- Called to 705- N- Walnute [Walnut] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark From [the] Flew [sic] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $2- 3-W Incred [Insured for] $60000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $40000 No In[suran]c[e] Bldg Owned By Jim Adams Occiped [sic] By G. K. Lehman One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $120000 SFM Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Returned [to the Dept. at] 1230 PM No 2 Used 1-10- [foot] Ladder No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 12-Bl[oc]ks

Tu[e]s 13- 1040- [p.m.] Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 4[th] St [and North] B-Way [Broadway] [The] Glob[e] Bldg [at 321 North Broadway] Still Alarm Caused By Dropeing [sic] [a] Cigar Down in [the] Front Airway Setinng [sic] fire to [some] Paper and [a] Door Used 2-W 1-3- Gal Ex[tinuguisher] Ass[is]t[ant] [Fire] Chief and 2-Men Respon[d]ed to [the] Call 4-Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Valuue [sic] [$]120,0000 [sic] Imcred [Insured] Bldg Owned By A. H. [Herman] Schlanger Occiped [sic] By [Globe Shoe &] Clothing [Co.] Store on [the] Ground Floor Offices on [the] 2[nd]- 3[rd]- [and] 4[th]- floor[s] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1055 P.M. No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s No Water persseu [sic] Called for Did

275 Jan[uary]- 1914

Fri 16- 940- P-M- Called to Ne[s]ch] Brick Yard [Pittsburg Paving Brick Co.]- Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Steam Schovel [sic] in [the] Pit on [West] 18[th]- St and [North] Olive Respon[d]ed to [the] Call to [the] Corner of [West] 9[th] St [and] 3-W [North] Caltopa [Catalpa] and Respond[ed] to [West] 18[th]- St [and North] Olive With - [Hook & Ladder] Truck & [the Fire Chief’s] Buggie [sic] But Could Not Save Any Thing Valwe [sic] of [the] Steam Schovel [sic] [$]8000- Damage [?] Incred [Insured] SFM Owned & Occiped [sic] By [the] Pittsburg V[itrified]- P[aving]- & B[uilding]-B[rick]- Co 3 Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1020 PM No 2- Reported to No 1- H[ose]-W[agon] [Distance] B[locks]. 24 [Hook & Ladder] Truck [Distance] B[locks]. 52 Sat 17- 3K [3:00] P-M- Called 506- West 3rd- St Alarm Over Telphome [sic] Cause Defect[ive] Flew [sic] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $3- Imcred [Insured for] [$]80000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 2-W Imnced- [Insured] No [sic] $40000 Used- 1-3 Gal- Ex[tinguisher] 1-10- [foot] Ladder One Storie [sic] Franne [sic] Bldg SFM Valwe [sic] $1,000 Owned- & Occiped [sic] By 4 Herman Schallo Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 315- P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 10-B[locks]

Sun 18- 1115- A-M- Called to 1112- South Elm- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Bu[r]ning Rag No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg or - Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned- [by] J Ferg[u]son 1-W No In[suran]c[e] - Valwe [sic] $80000 One Storie [sic] Fram[e] Bldg No Imc [insurance] on- [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $30000 SFM Occiped [sic] By W- M- Moore 5 Water perssue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1135 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 32 B[locks]

276 Jan[uary]- 1914

Tu[e]s- 20- 4K [4:00] p.m. Called to 607- East 10[th]- St Alarm Over Telphome [sic] Caused By Boys- and Matches Damage to [the] Bldg $10000 Vacent [sic] Once Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value 4 W $45000 Owned By L. W. Mostellear [Mosteller] No In[suran]c[e] Laied [sic] 350 feet hose 1-Stream Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the] hose Wagon SFM haveing [sic] harn[e]ss Repered [sic] on [the Hook & Ladder] Truck 6 Returned to [the] Dept at 425 P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 26 B[locks]

Wen- 21- 650 A-M- Called to 102- N- Rouse Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Boy Lighting Matches In- [a] Closet [and] Setinng [sic] Fire to [the] Clothing No- Damage to [the] Bldg 4-W Owned By Walter Snyder One Storie [sic] Frame - Bldg Valwe [sic] $150000 SFM Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $2000 No Incrance [insurance] 7 Talwe [sic]- [of the] Cont[ent]s $35000 Occiped [sic] By J. W. Hanes – Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 720 A-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 25 B[locks]

Thur 22- 615- P-M- Called to 802- West 3rd [St.] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Paper Over [the] Thimble Whole [sic] No Damage to [the] Bldg or Con[te]nts Bldg Owned By D. C. Noal [Noel]- Occipid [sic] By L. J. Flack 2-W One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $1000 Valwe [sic] [of] [the] Cont[ent]s $60000 No In[suran]c[e] Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 640 P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 19 B[ocks]

277

Jan[uary] - 1914

Fri 23- 1225- A-M- Called to 405- N- Elm- St Alarm - Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed - [by a] Man Throwing [an] Oil Lamp at [the] Wonnen [women] and [the lamp] Exploding Setning [sic] fire Wave apert [sic] on fire [The] Women [were] going To [the] Bed to Quince [the] Flam[e]s [as the exploding lamp was] Setnng [sic] fire to 2-Beds and B[ur]ning [sic] [the] Wome[n] Bad[ly] about [their] head[s] & Schoulders [sic] Sent for- [the] Doctor with [the Fire Chief’s] 4-W Buggie [sic] Colard [sic] - Damage to [the] Bldg $5000 Incred [Insured for] $30000 [by] [Frank A.] Jones & [Frank A.] Bitner One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $70000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $10000 No Incrance [insurance] Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $25000 Bldg Owned By A. B Thomas Fruite [sic] Co SFM Occiped [sic] By Mrs. [Mattie] McAlpline [McAlpine] 8 Laied [sic] $700 [sic] feet hose 1-Stream [Used] 2 Ex[tinguishers] 1-6 Gal - 1-3 Gal- Ex[tinguishers] Returned to [the] Dept at 1K [1:00] A-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 10-Bl[oc]ks

Sat 24- 655- A-M- Called to [the] Cormner [sic] of East] 5[th] St [and] [North] Fa[i]rview Alarm Over [the] home Telphonne [sic] Could Not Locate [the] Fire Fals[e] Alarm 4-W Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 735- A-M No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 29 Bl[oc]ks Mon 26- 1135- A-M- Called to 115- West Madison Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Caused By [a] Spark Droping [sic] on [the] Roof Setimg [sic] Fire [to the building] Damage to [the] 2-W Bldg $500 Imcred [Insured for] $30000 Owned [by James B.] Smith [& Con A.] Miller One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $70000 Occiped [sic] By W- W- Richards No Damage to [the] SFM Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $15000 No In[suran]c[e] Used [a] 1-10 [foot] Ladder 9 Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1150- A-M No 2- Reported to No 1 - Dis[tance] 26-B[locks]

278 Jan[uary]- 1914

Mon 26- 320- P-M- Called to [the] Cormner [sic] [of North] Rouse and [East] 5[th]- St Alarm Over Bell Telphome [sic] Could Not Locate [the] Fire Flas [sic] Alarm 4-W Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 340 pm Brocke [sic] Spring Crame [sic] Going to [the] Fire [Hook & Ladder] Truck Out [of] Commission [for] 2-hours No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 25 B[locks]

Fri 30- 620- P-M- Called to 1009- South B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Caused- By B[ur]ning Out Flew [sic] No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By J. B. Millington One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $1000 1-W Inncred [Insured for] $50000 Valwe [sic] [of the] Cont[ent]s $40000 Incred [Insured for] $20000 Used 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water perssuer [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 635- P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 27-B[locks] Sat 31- 335- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner[sic] of Rose Ave [and] 202- S- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Caused By [an] Over heated Stove Pipe In [the] Fu[r]n[i]ture Store No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valuue [sic] [of the] Cont[ent]s $3000 Imcred [Insured for] $140000 Occiped [sic] [by] Fred Jones No Dannage [sic] to [the] 2-W Bldg 2-Storie [sic] Brick [building] Ownned [sic] By John- Bozich Valuue [sic] [$]14000 Incred [Insured for] [$]5000 Up Stairs [sic] used as - [a] Rooming house Water presser [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 350 PM Used 1-10- [foot] Ladder No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 9 Bl[oc]ks

279

Feb[ruary] - 1914

Tu[e]s 3- 1215 P-M- Called to 808- West 2[nd]- St Alarm - Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Caused By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof from [the] Flue Damage to [the] Bldg $2500 Incred [Insured by] Crooper [ Oscar T. Cropper] & [Paris T.] El[l]is [for] $50000 2-W Owned - [by] Cropper & El[l]is One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $1000 Occiped [sic] By E. M. Goodem [Gooden] No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s No Incrance [insurance] SFM Valwe [sic] [of the] Cont[ent]s $50000 Used 1-10 - 1-16 - 10 1-20- [foot] Ladder[s] Laied [sic] 300- feet hose Water persseue [sic] 110- [lbs] Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [a] 1240 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 20 Bl[oc]ks Wen 4- 430- P-M- Called to 509- West Kans[as] Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by a] Furnice [sic] Pipe [that] Canne [sic] apart [and] filling [the] house with Smoke 2 W Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s [?] Imcred [Insured]- Valwe [sic] $6000 Dannage [sic] to [ the building] [?] Incred [Insured]- Valwe [sic] $13000 SFM Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By P- W- White 11 3-Storie Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] [of the building] & Cont[ent]s $19000 Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 530 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 25 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 7- 230- A-M- Called to 115- West 10[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cause Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg $60000 No In[suran]c[e] One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $120000 3-W Bldg was Vancent [sic] Owned By Mrs. [?] Druckle Laied [sic] 600-feet hose - 1-Stream 1-Section of hose Bursted [sic] while workeing [sic] on [the] fire SFM Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 410 A-M 12 No 2- Reported to [the] fire and- No 1- Station

Sat 7 230- P-M- Recall[ed] to 115 West 10[th]- St Dis- 14 Bl[oc]ks Caused By Fire Rekindling Respond[ed] to [the] Call [with the Fire Chief’s] Buggie [sic] [Used] 1-6 Gal Ex[tinguisher] No Alarm Tu[r]ned in Ret[u]rned [at] 240 pm Dis[tance] 14 B[locks]

280 Feb[ruary]- 1914

Sat 7- 335- P-M- Called to 1709- N- Locust St Alarm - Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused - By Put[t]ing Clothing to[o] Close to [a] Stove In [the] 4-W Out Side [sic] Wash-house No Damage to [the] Bldg Valwe [sic] $6000 Incred [Insured for] $2000 One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $1500 SFM Valwe [sic] $4000 No Incrance [insurance] Bldg Owned 13 & Occiped [sic] By A. Hornbuckel [Hornbuckle] Water pressue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 345 pm

Sun 8- 1140- A-M- Called to 401- West 20[th] St Dis[tance] 10 B[locks] Alarm - Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Spark - Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg $2500 Incred [Insured for] $130000 3-W One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $2000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Incred [Insured for] $30000 No 2 Valwe [sic] $60000 Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By A. M. Armstrong Used- 2-3 Gal [extinguishers] 20-feet Ladders No 2- Got [the] Alarm [for] 401 East 20[th] Instead of West [20th Street] Water Perrsser [sic] 110 [lbs] SFM Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1210 P-M 14 Dis[tance] 22 B[locks] Sun 8- 1250- P-M- Called [to] - 705 South Olive St there is No 705- South Olive Alarm 2-W Over- Bell Thelphonne [sic] Flas [sic]- Alarm Could Not Locate [the] Call Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned [to the] Dept [at] 110 PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 25 B[locks]

281 Feb[ruary] 1914

Thur 12 555- A-M- Called to [the] Bldg Across from Moncrel Hospitle [Mt. Carmel Hospital] Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Caused- By [a] Defect[ive] Flew [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg Total Loss 2-Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value $2000 Incred [Insured for] $60000 Owned By S. Fuller 4 W Occiped [sic] By T S Harding Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $1000 Imcred [Insured for] $60000 Valwe [sic] $150000 Bldg Used- [as a] Grocrie [Grocery] & Rest[aurant] Valwe [sic] [of the] Bldg and Cont[ent]s $3,50000 Bldg Out Side City SFM Limits also - Water [limits] Respon[d]ed to [the] Call with 15 No 2- and- [the Fire Chief’s] Buggie [sic] and 2-6- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Uused [sic]- 2-3 Gal- 1-6- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Returned to [the] Dept at 7K [7:00] A-M Dis[tance] 3-Miles

Fri 13- 240- P-M- Called to 221- West Park Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic]- Caused By [a] Defect[ive] Flew [sic] - No Damage to [the] Bldg Valwe [sic] $150000 2-W Inncred [Insured] Owned By Charley McNichols Occiped [sic] By Charley Pa[i]sley Valwe [sic] [of the] Cont[ent]s $80000- Imcred [Insured for] $60000 One-Storie [sic] Frame [building] SFM Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs 110- [?] 16 Respon[d]ed to [the] Call- [with the] hose- wagon [Hook & Ladder] Truck in Rep[air] Retu[r]ned to to [the] Dept [at] 3K [3:00] P-M- Dis[tance] 23 B[locks]

Fri 13- 525 – P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] Ford- St And- [North] Rouse Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Fire Out Side of City Limits Got [the] Alarm [for] East of Nomarl [Normal Street] Damage to [the] Bldg Total Loss $1000 1-W Imcred [Insured for] $60000 O[w]ned- By A. Hobson Occiped [sic] By A. C. Bitner Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $30000 SFM Valuue [sic] $60000 Imcred [Insured for] $30000 One Storie [sic] 17 Frame Bldg Valeu [sic] $160000 Bldg [and] Cont[ent]s Could- Not Get to [the] Fire [on] Accou[n]t [of] Snow Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs - Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 550 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 48 Bl[oc]k[s]

282 Feb[ruary] 1914

Tu[e]s 15- 115- P-M- Called to Dr. [William T.] Embree[’s] Office Verble [sic] Alarm 405½ N- BWay [Broadway] Cawsed [sic] By Gas Exploding Damage To [the] Bldg $1000 Imcred [Insured]- Owned By 3-W A. Baxter 2-Storie [sic] Brick [building] Vaule [sic] $200,000 Occiped [sic] On First Floor [Crowell’s] Drug Store 2[nd]- Floor 3-W Dental Parlor & Offices Dannage [sic]to [the] Cont[ent]s [in the] Dental Pa[r]lor $5000 Imcred [Insured for] $50000 Valuue [sic] of [the] Cont[ent]s $150000 Occiped [sic] By SFM Dr. W. T. Embree Used- 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] 18 Did not Turne [sic] in Genarl [sic] Alarm Ass[is]t[ant] [Fire] Chief and 2-Men Respon[d]ed] to [the] Call- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 130- P-M Dis[tance] 1-B[ock] Sat 21- 940-P-M- Called to 213- East 10[th] St Alarm - Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Defect[ive] Flwe [sic] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $15000 4-W No In[suran]c[e] - Owned By Mrs. Mary Watson One- Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $60000 Dannnage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $10000 No In[suran]c[e] Valwe [sic] $25000 Occiped [sic] By L. Mitchal [Mitchell] SFM Laied [sic] 250-feet hose [Used] 1-18 [foot] Ladder 19 Returned to [the] Dept at 1030 P-M- No- 1 [2]- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 17 B[locks]

Mon 23- 935- P-M- Called to 116 West For[e]st Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Sooth [soot] B[u]rning [sic] Out [the] Flew [sic] No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By 2-W D. Waskie [Waskey] Occiped [sic] [by] J. T. Blenchett [Blanchett] 2-Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valeu [sic] $150000 Returned to [the] Dept at 950 P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 19 B[locks]

283 Feb[ruary] - 1914

Wen- 25- 1240- P-M- Called - to 308- West 10[th]- St Alarm- Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic]- By [a] Spark From - [the] Flue Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] Fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $2- Imcred [Insured for] $80000 One Storie [sic] Brick [building] Valwe [sic]- $2000 Owned 3-W And- Occipied By John Hoffman No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $25000 Inc [Insured for] SFM $10000 Used 1-10 - [foot] Ladder Returned to [the] Dept at 1255- P-M No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 19-Bl[oc]ks

March- 1914 Sun 1- 4K [4:00] A-M- Called to 410½ N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg [$]5000 Incred [Insured for] [$]8000 Owned By C. W. Potlitzer 3-Storie [sic] Brick Bldg 4 W Valwe [sic] [$]30,000 Occiped [sic]- [by Coulter & McGuire] Clothing Store [and] Clea[n]ing & Dye Works Lodg[ing] Rooms Fire Started on [the] Second Floor- In [a] Closet Room Occiped [sic] [by] Sam Arha SFM No In[suran]c[e] on [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] [of the] Cont[ent]s $5000 21 Used- 2-3 Gal - 1-6- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Laied 200-feet hose But did not Thro[w] Water Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 425- A-M- Dis[tance] 2 Bl[oc]ks

284 March - 1914

Sun 1- 135- P-M- Called to 603 N- Locust St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark from [the] Flue Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $10000 4-W Incred [Insured for] [$]150000 Owned By Hance White One Storie [sic] Franne [sic] Bldg Valuue [sic] $250000 Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $500 Imcred [Insured for] $1000 SFM Valeue [sic] $2000 Occiped [sic] By H. E. Blenker 22 Laied [sic] 200-feet hose [Used] 2-3 Gal - 1-6- Gal [extinguishers] 1-10- [foot] Ladder Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 2K [2:00] P-M No 2 - Reported to No 1- Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs Dis[tance] 10 B[locks]

Sun 1- 330- P-M- Called to 1206- N- Smelter Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark No 2 From - [the] flue Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setimg [sic] Fire [to the building] Damage $1000 Imcred [Insured]- One Storie [sic] 4-W Frame Bldg Owned- By A. Bessie [Alexander Besse] Valew [sic] $60000 Occiped [sic] By S. J. Unizker [Unzicker] Valwe [sic] [of the] Cont[ent]s SFM $10000 No Imc [insurance]- Used 1-3 Gal- Ex[tinguisher] 23 1-10 - [foot] Ladder Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 355 PM Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Dis[tance] 10 Bl[oc]ks Mon 2 1235- P-M- Called to 605- N- Walnute [Walnut] Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] Unk[n]own No Damnge [sic] to [the] Bldg Owned & Occiped By Dr. J. A. Jent One Storie [sic] Fram[e] Bldg 3-W Valuue [sic] $25000 Imcred [Insured for] $20000 Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $500 Imcred [Insured for] $25000 Valeuu [sic] SFM [$]30000 Used 1-3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] 24 Laied [sic] 200-feet hose But did Not Thro[w] Any Water Water perssur [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1255- P-M- No 2 Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 8 B[locks]

285 March- 1914

Tu[e]s 3- 220 - PM- Called to 511-513 N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Plum[b]er Moveing [sic] [a] Meter Gas Escapeing [sic] Causinng [sic] Exploshing [sic] Danmage [sic] to 511 [North Broadway]- Bldg [$]30000 Imcred [Insured for] [$]10,000 Tenant Shoe Store [Fashion Shoe Co.] Owned 3-W By Sam[uel E. Holden &] O[s]car [D. Ward]. Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]18000 Incred [Insured for] [$]13000 2-Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Owned By SFM C. W. Potiltzer [Potlitzer] Valuue [sic] [$]20000 Damage to [the] Bldg [at] 513 [North Broadway] 25 $280000 Incred [Insured for] [$]3,500 2-Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Valwe [sic] [$]25000 Owned By Mrs. Marey [Mary] E. Clark Danmage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]10000 Incred [Insured for] [$]23000 SFM Occiped [sic] By Sam & Oscar [Holden & Ward] Clothinng [sic] Store 26 2-Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Valwe [sic] $30000 Laied [sic] 250-feet hose But did Not Thro[w] Water Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 250- PM Water persseure [sic] 110- lbs No 2- Reported to Fire and Station No 1- Dis[tance] 5 Bl[oc]ks Tu[e]s 3- 8K [8:00] P-M- Called to 714- N- Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic]- By [an] Alarm Givenn [sic] in to Central Home - Phome [sic] Flas [sic]- Alarm Water Persseur [sic] 110-lbs 3 W Returned to [the] Dept at 815 P-M- No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 16 Bl[oc]k[s]

Tu[e]s 3 815- P-M- Called to 1706- N Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark From - [the] Flue Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof Damage SFM To [the] Bldg $1500 Imcred [Insured for] $60000 One Store [sic] Frame 27 Bldg Valwe $120000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s 3 W Valuue [sic] $1000 - Imcred [Insured for] $90000 Owned & Occiped [sic] By A. L. Mayhue [Mahieu] Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 825- P-M No 2 - Respond[ed] to [the] Call from No 1- Station [Distance] 16 B[locks]

286

March- 1914

Thur 5- 1K [1:00] P-M- Called to 408- West 6[th] St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cause[d] Boys And- Matches Setinng [sic] fire to [the] Grass 3-W No Danmage [sic] Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 115 P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 14 Bl[oc]ks

Thur 5- 545- P-M- Called to 605- N. Walnute [sic] St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Home Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Boys - [and] Matches In [the] 3-W Alley No Dannage [sic] Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 555- P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 8 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 7- 720 - A.M. Called to 912- East Washington Alarm - Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Spark From [the] Flue - Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setning [sic] Fire [to the building] Dammage [sic] to [the building] $100 Imcred [Insured for] $60000 1 W 2-Storie [sic] Frann [sic] Bldg Valwue [sic] $250000 Owned By [Zion] German Lutharn [Lutheran] Church SFM No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $50000 No 28 In[suran]c[e]- Occiped [sic] By [Reverend] O. [Otto] Matuschko [Matuschka] [Used] 1-18 [foot] Ladder Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 750- AM No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 40 B[locks]

Sat 7- 835- A-M- Called to 708- N Walnute [Walnut] St Alarm - Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Spark from [the] 3-W Flwe [sic] Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] Damage $200 No Imcrance [insurance] One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg SFM Valwe [sic] $50000 Valwe [sic] of [the] Cont[ent]s $20000 No 29 Inc [insurance]- Owned & Occiped [sic] By Mrs. Nellie Allen Water perssu [sic] 110-lbs [Used] 1-3 Gal Ex[tinguisher] 1-10 [foot[ Ladde[r] Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 850- AM No 2 Reported No 1- Dis[tance] 9 B[locks]

287 March - 1914

Sun 8- 1155- A-M- Called to 917- East 8[th]- St Alarm- Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Spark From- [the] Flue Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the roof] 4-W Dannage [sic] to [the building] $5 Imc [Insured for]- [$]20000 Owned- By Mrs. [?] Beasley One-Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $40000 Occiped [sic] By R. S. Simm No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $50000 Incred [Insured for]- [$]20000 SFM Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 1215 pm 30 Was- No 2- Call- But [they] did not take it J. P. Coollins [Collins] [was at] Din[n]er Sam [Urighs] & [J. Ernest] Sears [were] off [duty.] No 1- Respon[d]ed to [the] Call Dis[tance] 27 B[locks] Sun 8- 1240- A-M- Called to [the] Cornnere [sic] of [North] Caltopa [Catalpa] [and West] 7[th] St. Alarm- Over System Box 36- Fals[e] Alarm Was Unable to Locate any Fire 3-W Water perssuer [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1250- A-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 17 Bl[oc]ks

Mon- 9- 1250- P-M- Called to 521½- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Curtian [sic] Blowing Ag[a]inst [a] Gas Stove Dannage [sic]to [the] Cont[ent]s $1000 No Imc [insurance] Valwe [sic] $25000 Occiped [sic] By 3 W Mrs. L. Nation Bldg Owned By Dr. J. [John] W. Banber [Bamber] No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg Imcred [Insured]- 2-Storie [sic] Brick Valwe [sic] SFM First Floor Shoe Store [The Peerless Model Shoe Co.] Up Stairs [sic] Offices 31 & Rooms Water Perssure 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1K [1:00] P-M No 2- Re[s]pond[ed] to [the] Fire and- No 1- Station Dis[tance] 10 [Blocks]

288 March - 1914

Wen- 11- 155- P-M- Called to 608- East 11[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark- from [the] Flue- Droping [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] Fire [to the roof.] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $2- Incred [Insured for] $60000 4-W Owned By J. W. Marind One-Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe $120000 Occiped [sic] By L. Redgard [Regard] SFM No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Value $15000 32 No Imc [insurance] [Used] 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water perssurer [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 205- P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 25 Bl[oc]k[s]

Wen 11- 330- P-M- Called to 108- East For[e]st Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By Childern [sic] Playeing [sic] [with] Matches [and] Setning [sic] fire to [the] Barn and house Dannage [sic] to [the] Barn $12500 Incred [Insured for] $20000 Dannage [sic] to [the] house $2500 1-W Incred [Insured for] $120000 2-Storie [sic] Fram[e] Barn Valwe [sic] $25000 One-Storee [sic] Fram[e] Bldg Valwe [sic] $2000 Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s in [the] Barn $2500 No In[suran]c[e] No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s in [the] house Valwe [sic] $80000 SFM Incred [Insured for] $40000 Bldgs Owned By Casper Johnningemer [Johanningmeyer] 33 Occiped By C. [Charles] W. La[n]sd[o]wn[e] Laied [sic] 2-Lines of hose 1000-feet 2-Sections [of hose] Bursted [sic] whil[e] Workeing [sic] on [the] Fire [Used] 1-3 Gal Ex[tinguisher] 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water persseruue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 410 P-M No 2 Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 19 Bl[oc]ks

Thur 12- 120- A-M- Called to [West] 3[rd]- St [and North] Georgie [Georgia] Alarm Over System Box- 34 – 2-W Fals[e] Alarm Unable to locate any Fire Water perssuer [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 130- A-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 18 Bl[oc]ks

289 March - 1914

Sun 15- 345- A-M- Called to 1905- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused- By [a] drucken [sic] No 2 Thief Dropening [sic] [a] Match [and] setnng [sic] fire to [a] Barn Damnage [sic] to [the] Barn $20000 Incred [Insured for] [$]15000 Dannage [sic] 3 W To [the] Cont[ent]s [$]20000 Incred [Insured]- No Owned & Occiped [sic] By Charley M[o]uton 1½ Storie [sic] Fram[e] Barn Valwe [sic] [$]250 SFM Laied [sic] 500- feet hose [Used] 1-10- [foot] Ladder 34 Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 515- A-M Dis[tance] 14 Bl[oc]ks

Thur 19- 1120 - P-M- Called to [the] Mo-P-Ry [Missouri-Pacific Railway] Yards [at] [East] 11[th]- St [and North] Grand- Ave- Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused Unk[n]own Damage to [a] Bunk Car 4-W For- [the] Bridg[e] Gang $7500 Incred [Insured for]- $10000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $10000 No In[suran]c[e]- Value of [the] Car- $40000 Valwee [sic] of [the] Cont[ent]s $15000 SFM O[w]ned & Occiped [sic] [by]- Mo-P-Ry [Missouri-Pacific Railway] Co & Empl[o]ye[e]s 35 Laied [sic] 250-feet hose - Returned to [the] Dept [at] 1215 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 23 Bl[oc]ks Sun 22- 1215- P-M- Called- 1150 East 1[st]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic]- By [a] Spark Fromm [sic] [the] Flwe [sic] Dropeing [sic] on-[the] Roof [and] Set[t]ing Fire [to the roof] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $2- Incred [Insured for] $50000 1-W No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $20000 No Imcrance [insurance] One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $120000 SFM Owned By Henney [Henry] Jacobs Occiped [sic] By 36 E. E. Askins - Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Returnned [sic] to [the] Dept at 1240 P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 35 B[locks]

290

March- 1914

Mon 23- 140- P-M- Called to Stan[d]ard Oil Co [at] [East] 2[nd]- St & [North] Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Gasloine [sic] Catching fire when 1-W Filling [the] Tank In- [a] Car - Damage to [the] Autom[o]bile $20000 Incred [Insured for] $150000 Owned - By E. F. Porter SFM Valuue [sic] $175000 [Used] 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher]- 37 Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 150 P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 12 Bl[oc]ks Thur 26- 550- P-M- Called to 416- West Park Ave Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed By Gasoline & Paint Spomtatious [sic] Comboustion [sic] 2-W No Danmage [sic] to [the] Bldg Imcred [Insured for] $1000 2-Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $180000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $30000 No SFM Imcrance [insurance] Owned & Occiped By T. L. Erens 38 Water Perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 610 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 27 Bl[oc]ks Fri 27- 630- A-M- Called to 1728- S- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Caused By Lighting [a] Stove with K[erosene] Oil [and] Cawsing [sic] Oil In [the] Can to Explode No Dannage [sic] to [the] 2-W Bldg Increed [Insured for] $1000 One Storie Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $2000 Owned & Occiped [sic] By W. J. Dickey No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s SFM Incred [Insured] for $50000 Valwe $1000 39 Water perssuer [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 710- A-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 42 Bl[oc]ks

291

March- 1914

Fri 27- 910- A-M- Called to 608- N- Elm St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic]- By [a] Spark Fronn [sic] - [the] Flue - Droping [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] Set[t]ing] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $100 Incred- [Insured for] $1000 4-W One - Storie [sic] Frame - Bldg Valwe [sic] $180000 Owned- & Occiped [sic] By John Lanyon SFM No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Inncred [Insured for] $60000 40 Valwe [sic] $1000 - Used- 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 920 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 11-Bl[oc]ks

Fri 27- 1020- A-M- Called to 106- S- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic]- By Gasoline Exploding In [the] Cleaning & Dye Works Dammge [sic] to [the] Bldg $15000 Incred [Insured for] $90000 One-Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Valwe [sic] 2-W $150000 Owned- By R. H. McKay Dammage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $20000 No Increance [insurance] Valwe [sic] of [the] Cont[ent]s $2000 Occiped [sic] By SFM Ed[win]. J. Jefferson Cleaning & Pressing Duy [Peoples Cleaning & Dye] 41 Works Laied [sic] 2-Lines of hose 700- feet - [Used] 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water persseuer [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned [to the Dept. at] 1050 A-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 7-Bl[oc]ks

292 April 1914

Wen- 1- 1230- A-M- Called to 1602- S- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm- Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by a] Lamp [in an] Incubater [sic] Catching fire Danmage [sic] to [the] Bldg $10000 2-W No Imc- [insurance] One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valuue [sic] $20000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $10000 No Incrance [insurance] Valuu [sic] of [the] Cont[ent]s $15000 Bldg Owned By W[illia]m. Geminer [Gmeiner] Laied [sic] 1000 feet of hose One Stream 1-Section of hose Bursted [sic] While SFM Workeing [sic] on - [the] Fire Water persseue [sic] 115-lbs 42 Returned to [the] Dept at 150- A-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 38-B[locks]

Fri 3- 445 A-M- Called- to 406- N- B-Way [Broadway] Verble [sic] Alarm & Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic]- Unk[n]own Gas Burning Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Imcred [Insured for] $2000 Valuue [sic] of [the] Cont[ent]s $450000 4-W Occiped [sic] By Ja[me]s. Pappas [Central Pool Hall] Pool Roon [sic] & Cigars Candry [sic] Lunch 3-Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Value [?] Ownned [sic] By R. F. Deruy Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $15000 Inmced [Insured for] $7000 Used 2-3 SFM Gal -Ex[tinguishers] Laied [sic] 150-feet hose 43 Bldg used- 2[nd]- [and] 3[rd] [floors as]- Rooms Offices Lodg[ing] Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 520- A-M No 2- Reported to Fire and No 1- Station Dis[tance] 2-Bl[oc]ks Fri 3- 320- P-M- Called to [the] Rear of Kellter [Kettler] Fur[niture] [& Carpet] Com[pany] [at 407-409 North Broadway] Verble Alarm Cawsed [sic] By [a] Kettel [sic] of Tar Catching fire Respond[ed] to [the] 3-W Call- With [a] 6-Gal- Ex[tinguisher] Did Not Turn In Gen[era]l- Alarm No Danmage [sic] Returned to [the] Dept [at] 325- P-M

293 April 1914

Tu[e]s 7- 110- P-M- Called to 1004- N- Grand- Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic]- By Sooth [soot] B[u]rning Out [the] Flew [sic] No Damage to [the] Bldg 4-W Or- Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned- By J. E. Vincent One-Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $1000 Incred [Insured for] $50000 Occiped [sic]- By B. G. Frakes Valwe of [the] Cont[ent]s $1000 Incred [Insured for] $50000 Used- 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water Perssure [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 140- P-M No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 24-Bl[oc]ks

Mon- 13- 105- A-M- Called to 1116- West 3rd St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] Unk[n]own Dannage [sic] to [the] Barn - Total Loss- 2-W $25000 No Incance [insurance] Owned & Occiped [sic] [by] Lwe Deamo [Lewis Demo] 2-Storie [sic] Frame Barn Valwe [sic] $25000 Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $2500 No Imcrance [insurance] Laied [sic] 800 feet SFM hose - 1-Stream Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs 44 Returned to [the] Dept at 2 K [2:00] A-M No 2 - Reported to No 1- Barn Imcred [Insured for] $20000 [by] Crooper [Oscar T. Cropper] & [Paris T.] Ellis Dis 27-B[locks]

Thur 16- 1150 APM- Called to 707- West Kans[as] Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Smoking Meat In- [a] Box [and] Catchinng [sic] fire No Dannage [sic] 2-W To - [the] Meat or- [the] Bldg Owned By E. M. Gooden And Occiped [sic] [by] [?] One-Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value [$]120000 Incred. [Insured for] [$]60000 Valwe [sic] of [the] Cont[ent]s [?] Incred [Insured for] [$]60000 SFM One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg [The] Box of Meat was 45 Close to [the] house Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1220 P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 29 Bl[oc]ks

294 April 1914

Fri 17- 205- P-M- Called to 119 West Washington Called Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg $20000 Incred [Insured]- Owned By [Frank A.] Jones & Bintner [Frank A. Bitner] 2-W No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] of [the] Cont[ent]s $20000 No Incrance [insurance] Occiped [sic] [by] C. McGrady One-Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $80000 SFM Water persseue 110-lbs - Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 245 pm 46 Laied [sic] 750-feet hose - 1-Stream [Used] 1-18 [foot] Ladder No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 23 B[locks] Tu[e]s 21- 530- A.M. Called to [the] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] Yards Between [North] Smelter Ave & [North] Short St on [East] 2[nd]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Tramps Setnnng [sic] fire to [the] Inside of [a Box] Car- Damage 1-W to [the] Box Car- Number 32216- Frisco $25000 - Valwe [sic] $60000 Imcred [Insured for] $40000 took [the Box] Car to [North] Fair View [Fairview] & [East] 2[nd]- St SFM Laied [sic] 100- feet hose 1 [stream] 47 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 630- A-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 30-B[locks]

Tu[e]s 21- 9- A-M- Called- to 420- West 4[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Bu[r]ning Trash - In – [the] Alley No Dannage [sic] 3-W Respon[d]ed to [the] Call With [the Fire] Chief[’s] Buggie [sic] And 1- Ex[tinguisher]- Returned to [the] Dept at 920 AM Did Not Turn In Alarm Dis[tance] 9-Bl[oc]ks

295 April 1914

Thur 30- 1230- A.M. Called to 1210- N- Grand- Ave Alarm- Over - [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Unk[n]own No 2 Dannage [sic] to [the] Barn $15000 Incred [Insured for] $15000 2-Storie [sic] Frame Barn Value $30000 Damage 4-W To- [the] Cont[ent]s $6000 No In[suran]c[e] Valwe [sic] [of the] Cont[ent]s $7000 Barn- Owned By A. Wachter Occiped [sic] By SFM R. K. Gingles Laied [sic] 650-feet hose - [Used] 1-10- [foot] Ladder 48 Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs - Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 110 am Dis[tance] 8 Bl[oc]ks Thur- 30- 255- A-M- Called - to 301-307 East 5[th]- St Alarm - Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Caused - Unk[n]own No 1-2 [The] Fire Started In [the] Barn [at the] Rear of [the] Bldg Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $20000 Imcred [Insured for]- $8000 4-W Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $170000 Including 3 horrses [sic] 1-Mule - Incred [Insured for] $150000 2-Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Valwe [sic] $15000 Owned & Occiped [sic] By SFM Thomas Fruite [Fruit] Co No 1- Laied [sic] 2-Lines of hose 49 1250-feet No 2- Laied [sic] 800 feet [Used] 1-10 [foot] Ladder Water persser [sic] 110-lbs No 2- Reported to No 1 And- Respon[d]ed to [the] Fire Worked at [the] Fire Until 445- A-M- No 1- Returned to [the] Dept and Reload[ed] [the] hose [wagon] No 1- Returned to [the] Dept at 5K [5:00] am No 2 Dis[tance] 31- Bl[oc]ks No 1- Dis[tance] 30-Bl[oc]k[s]

296 May 1914

Sat 2- 220- p.m. Called to 2305- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Caused By Light[n]ing 3-W Strikeing [sic] [a] Barn [and] Setinng [sic] fire [to the barn.] Damage to [the] Barn By Light[n]ing $5 No Damage By [the] Fire No 2 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s One Storie [sic] Frame Barn - Valwe [sic] $10000 No Incrance [insurance] Value of [the] Cont[ent]s $5000 No Dannage [sic] No Incrance [insurance] SFM Ownned [sic] and Occiped [sic] By O. G. Page 50 Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 245- P-M Dis[tance] 24 B[locks]

Sun 3- 450- P-M- Called 211- N- Walnute [Walnut] St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Caused [by] Boys- Playeing [sic] With Matches [and] Setnng [sic] fire to [a] Barn No 1 Dannage [sic] to [the] Barn & Shed $30000 One-Storie [sic] frame [barn] Valwe [sic] $50000 No 2 Owned & Occiped [sic]- By W. [Willis] Harper Dammage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]5- Waggons [sic] 3-Buggies $1000 Damage to Feed $20000 2-W 5-head of horses Burmed [sic]- to Death Valwe [sic] $1000 Imcred [Insured]- No 1 - Laid 2-Lines of hose 1000-feet SFM No 2 - Laied [sic] 1- [line] of hose 800-feet 51 1-Section of hose Bursted [sic] Whil[e] Workeing [sic] On [the] fire [Used] 1-10- [foot] Ladder - 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water pessue [sic] 110-[lbs] No 2- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept At 630- P-M Reported to [the] fire from No 1- No 1- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 6K [6:00] pm and Reloaded [the wagon] With hose Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept At 7K [7:00]- P-M- 1-Shed - 1-Closet Owned and Occiped [sic] Dis[tance] No 1 8 B[locks] By Mrs. John Houatt [Howat] Caught from [Distance] No 2 [?] Fire No In[suran]c[e] Valwe [sic] $7500 Damage to [a] Closet And Shed $2500

297 May 1914

Thur 7- 1150- A-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 5[th] St. [and North] Walnute [Walnut] Central School - Alarm- Over [the] Telphome [sic] No 1 Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark from [the] Furnice [sic] Dropeing [sic] On [the] Roof [and] Setnnng [sic] fire [to the building.] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg No 2 $75000 Imcred [Insured for] $12000 Dammage [sic] to[the] Cont[ent]s No Imcred [Insurance] $75000 3-Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Valwe [sic] 3-W $22000 Owned- By [the] City of Pittsburg Occiped [sic] [by Central] School No 1- Laied [sic] 3-Lines SFM hose 1000-[feet] No 2 - Laied [sic] 1-Line of 52 hose 1000 [feet]- Sent No 1 - [Hose] Waggon [sic] Backe [sic] to [the] Station to Realoade [sic] Water persseu [sic] 110 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1250 P.M Dis[tance] No 1 5 Bl[oc]ks [Distance] No 2 30 B[locks] Thur 7- 435- P-M- Called to 209- West 1[st]- St Alarm- Over - [the] Telphonne [sic] Caused – [by a] Natuarl [sic] Gas hose Connected to [a] Gas Stove Leakenig [sic] [and] Catching 2-W fire No Damage to [the] Bldg Imcred [Insured for] $1000 One-Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $180000 Owned By No 1 Mrs. M. Kurtz Occiped [sic] By W. G. Sparks Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $200 Imcred [Insured for] $120000 SFM Valwe [sic] of [the] Cont[ent]s $150000 Water persseu [sic] 110-lbs 53 Returned to [the] Dept at 5K [5:00] P-M No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 11 Bl[oc]ks

Fri 8 945- P-M- Called to 307- South Locust St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] Unk[n]own Dannage [sic] 1-W To [the] Bldg $7500 Imcred [Insured for] $150000 Owned By Mrs. Charley Chapman 2-Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $270000 No 1 Occiped [sic] By Aurth [Arthur] Straw[n] Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $30000 Inncred [Insured for] $90000 Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $130000 SFM Uused [sic] 2-6 - 2-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Laied [sic] 250 feet 54 hose [Used] 1-22 feet Ladder Water persser [sic] 110 lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1025 P-M No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 15 Bl[oc]ks

298 May 1914

Tu[e]s 12- 5K [5:00] A-M- Called to 1511- N- Joplin Ave Verble [sic] Alarm Cawsed [sic] Unk[n]own 4-W [The fire] Started In [a] Store Case Damage to [the] Fixtures & Stock $20000 Imcred [Insured for] $80000 Valwe $110000 No 2 Occiped [sic] By Claude Weare [Wear] Grocery & Meat Owned - By G. W. Ward Damage to [the] Bldg $2500 Imcred [Insured for] $50000 One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $1000 Used 2 SFM 3-Gal- Ex[tinguishers] Water persseue [sic] No Inncred [insurance] 55 In - Returned to [the] Dept [at] 545- A-M Dis[tance] 2-B[locks] Wen 13- 810- P.M. Called to [the] Conrner [sic] of [East] 16[th] St [and North] Elm St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] 4 W Dripen [sic] Pan Under [an] Aut[o]mobile Catching fire Damage [to the automobile] $22500 Inncred [Insured for] $120000 No 2 Valwe [sic] [of the automobile] $165000 Owned and Occiped [sic] By W. E. Seymore [Seymour] SFM Water persser [sic] 110-lbs 56 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 825 PM Dis[tance] 4 Bl[oc]ks Tu[e]s- 19- 1230- A-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 8[th]- St [and North] Grand Ave Alarm Over System Box 43 - Fals[e] Alarm Cowld [sic] not 4-W Discover Any Fire Water persseu [sic] 110 lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1250 A-M No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 17-Bl[oc]ks

299 May 1914

Sun 24- 315- A.M. Called to 419-421- East 20[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By Dropeing [sic] [a] Match on [the] Frame of [a] Window Damage to [the] Bldg 4-W $5- Incred- [Insured for] [$]3000- Valwe [sic] $6000 Owned By R[obert]- Wilson Occiped By Frank Kechman [Tichneor Pool Hall] No 2 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] of [the] Cont[ent]s $3000 Imcred [Insured for] $1000 [Wilson Bros.] Grocer & Meat & Pool Rooms One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg SFM Laied [sic] 300-feet hose But did Not thro[w] Water 57 Used- 1-3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] Returned to [the] Dept at 340- A-M Dis[tance] 12- Bl[oc]ks

June 1914 Thur 11- 1145- A-M- Called to 301- N- Locust St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By B[u]rning Trash. No- Damage 1-W Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1155- A M No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 5-Bl[oc]ks

Sat 20- 825 A.M. Called to 421- West 6[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Caused Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Barn - 2- Storie [sic] Frame [barn] $7500 No In[suran]c[e]. Owned By 3 W W. W. Gillett Occiped [sic] By Ralph Johnson Damage No 1-2 to [the] Cont[ent]s $5000 Valwe [sic] [of [the contents] $7500 Incred [Insured] Fire Sp[r]ead to [the] Sheds & Coal howse [sic] [at] 417- West 6[th]- St Owned & Occiped [sic] SFM By Adof [Adolph] Schi[e]felb[e]in Damage to [the] Bldgs $2500 No Im [insurance] 58 Value $10000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Caught [a] 2-Storie Frame Barn [on fire at] 414- West 5[th]- St Owned [and] Occiped - By J. L. Brown Damage to [the] Barn $7500 Valwe [sic] $20000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [?] No 1 - Laied [sic] 650-feet hose No 2- Laied [sic] 1000-feet hose Water perssur [sic] 110-lbs Dis[tance] No 1 13 B[locks] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 915 A-M [Distance No.] 2 37 B[locks]

300 June 1914

Wen- 24- 6-K [6:00] P-M- Called to 624- N- B-Way [Broadway] Headlight Bldg [The Pittsburg Daily Headlight] Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic]- By Tar- & Paper [that] Caught fire In [a] Down Spo[u]t No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg 4-W Or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned- [by] Moore Estate And - Occiped- By Moore & Sons 3-Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Valuue [sic] $35000 Increed [Insured for] $15000 Value [of the] Cont[ent]s [$]24000 - Inc [Insured for] [$]15000 Laied [sic] 450-feet hose [Used] 1-3 Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 620- P-M Dis[tance] 7-B[locks]

Wen- 24- 745- P-M Called to 111- East 15[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed 4W By B[ur]ning Trash No Damage Water perssur [sic] 110-lbs No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept 755 P-M Dis[tance] 4-B[locks] Thur 25- 345- P-M- Called to 1128- East 13[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Caused By Childern [sic] Palayeing [sic] With Matches Damage to [the] Bldg $10000 Total Loss 4W No In[suran]c[e] Owned By W- Towner One Storie [sic] Frame Shed Valwe [sic] $10000 No 2 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $5000 No In[suran]c[e] Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $7500 Occiped [sic] By R. H. Stolte SFM Laied [sic] 1000-feet hose 59 Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 455 PM Dis[tance] 22-Bl[oc]ks Fri 26- 230- P-M- Called to 711- N- Walnute [Walnut] St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] B[u]r[n]ing Trash 3 W Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass - No Dannage [sic] Water perssur [sic] 110-[lbs] Returned to [the] Dept at 235 PM No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 8 B[locks]

301 June - 1914

Sat 27- 320- P.M- Called to 414- West 1[st]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Caused Unk[n]own Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $1000 No In[suran]c[e] Damage [to the] 2 W Cont[ent]s $2500 No In[suran]c[e] Valwe [sic] of [the] Bldg $5000 Valwe [sic] [of the] Cont[ent]s $3500 One Storie [sic] Frame Shed Used as [a] Storage & Fu[e]l [shed] Owned & Occiped [sic] [by] SFM C. A. Wimnan [Wiman] Laied [sic] 300-feet hose 60 Water persseu [sic] 110-lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 345 pm No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 16 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 27- 1055- P-M- Called to [East] Ford- St & [North] Rouse Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused [sic]- Unk[n]own] Dannge [sic] to [the] Barn Totel [sic] Loss Valwe [sic] [?] 1-W Incred [Insured]- Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [?] Barn 2- Storie [sic] Fram[e] Value [?] Owned & SFM Occiped [sic] By A. C. Bintner [Bitner] Out sid [sic] of [the] 61 Water Dis[trict] Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1130 P-M No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 57 Bl[oc]ks

Sun 28- 1040- A-M- Called to 704- South Caltopa [Catalpa] F. [Frank] O. Robertson took [the] Alarm Over Bell Phone 704- N- Caltopa [Catalpa] Respon[d]ed to 704 South Caltopa [Catalpa] No 1-No 2 Respond[ed] to [the] Call and [when] Crossing [West] 6[th]- St on [North] Caltopa [Catalpa,] Hose wagon Driver Marion Robertson Struck [the] Gut[t]er Causing [a] King Bolt to Becume [sic] SFM Dislo[d]ged so that we Could not Respond with [the] 62 Hose Wagon Respond[ed] to [the] Call with [the Hook & Ladder] Truck Notified No 2 [went] to Ans[w]er [the] Alarm No 1 - hose Wagon was 3 W Out of Comm[i]ssion [for] 2-hours Slight Damage Cause of Fire [A] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof Dannage [sic] $2500 Inc [Insured] - No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] [$]4000- Inc [Insured for] [$]1000 Owned [by] R. H. [H. R.] Bomhoff Occiped [sic] [by] Carl- Crockerl [Cockerill] One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value $3000 Dis[tance] No 1 47 B[locks] Dis[tance] No 2 50 B[locks]

302 June - 1914

June 29- 210- A-M- Called to 724- East 18[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed By 4-W Light[n]ing Strikeing [sic] [a] Pile of Wood & Kidlimg [sic] Setinng [sic] fire No- Damnage [sic] Owned No 2 By Thomas Ford & Occiped [sic] [by] [?] Laied [sic] 650- feet of hose - Water perssu [sic] 110-lbs SFM Returned to [the] Dept at 310- A M 63 Dis[tance] 12-B[locks] Wen- 29- 345- A-M- Called to [the] State [Manual] Normal [Training] School Alarm- Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Light[n]ing Strieking [sic] [the] Bldg [and] Setning [sic] fire Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $45000- No In[suran]c[e]- Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $20000 1-W No In[suran]c[e]. 4-Storie [sic] Brick & Stone [building] Valwe [sic] $200,000 Valeue [sic] of [the] Cont[ent]s $25000 Laied [sic] 3000-feet No 1 of hose 10-Streams had 7-Section[s] of No 2 hose Burst While Workeing [sic] on [the] fire Both Stations Respon[d]ed to [the] Alarm No 1- Hose Wagon SFM Returned to [the] Dept for - More hose No 2- Men 64 Worked on- [the] fire Until 1K [1:00] P-M- and Retu[r]ned to Station No 1- Reloaded hose and to take Care of City No 1- Worked Until 6K [6:00] P-M Gethered [sic] up all- hose was- Re Called [sic] to Put Out Smoldering Fire Respon[d]ed to [the] Call with [the] hose- Wagon Laied [sic] 350-feet hose Ret[u]rned at 1230 A-M- Left hose J. E. [Ernest] Sears - J. [John] G. Simms H. C. [Clyde] Miles & [?] Was Working on [the] South East Side of [the] Bldg when [the] Nozzel [sic] got away from H. C. [Clyde] Miles & [?] [It] start[l]ed [the] Team on Hose Wagon No 2- to Run South East [sic] Cap & Deck T. [Thomas] W. Howe tryed [sic] to stope [sic] them when Deck Run [sic] In to [a] Live Wire and was Nocked [sic] Down and Died also H. C. Miles was Nocked [sic] Down But [?] Pulled him Out from Under [the] Wire [His] hand - was Burned But he Con[ti]n[u]ed to Worke [sic] the 4-Wires that Caused The Trruble [sic] we Used as- Wire Less Tel

303 June 1914

Wen 29- They were connecect [sic] from One School to the Other and When they fell they fell a Cross [sic]- the Light Wire going In to [sic] [the] Bldg Causing the Tr[o]uble [sic] Killing Deck horse Also Killing Rex R. Tanner By get[t]ing [a] wire [wrapped] Around his Leg Imposs[i]ble for any One [sic] to Get Near him T. [Thomas] W. Howe- Not[i]fied Walter B. Lance Just as- soon as- I New [sic] that Rex R. Tanne[r] was- Down to go to the Telphome [sic] And- Notfie [sic] the Police Dept to get [the] Pulnoter [sic] And to Notfie [sic] the Powre [sic] Co[mpany]- [Kansas Gas & Electric Co.] to shut of[f] the Juice Was- Notified that there was A- fire on [West] Euclued [Euclid] Ave Between [South] Pine St And- [South] Walnute [Walnut] I got 3-Men - and sent No 1- hose- Wagon Used 1-40 - 1-28 1-18 - 1-16- - [?] 14 [foot] Ladders Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 6K [6:00] pm [Distance] No 1 - 80 Bl[oc]ks [Distance] No 2 - 62 Bl[oc]ks

304 July 1914

Sun 5- 1045- A-M- Called to 2[nd]- St [and North]] B-Way [Broadway] [to the] Frisco Ry [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] Yards Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] 1-W Caused By [an ]Over heated Stove Setnng [sic] fire To [the] Roof of [Box] Car[s]-99379 to 98739 to 98766 Frisco Co[mpany] Box-Cars Used as Boarding Cars Dannage [sic] to [the Box] Cars $15000 Damage to [the] SFM Cont[ent]s $2500 No In[suran]c[e]- [on the] Cont[ent]s Cars Imcred [insured for] 65 $120000 Valwe [sic] $2000 Laied [sic] 2-Lines of hose 900-feet Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1140 A-M No 2- Reported to [the] Fire and No 1- Station Dis[tance] 12-Bl[oc]ks Mon- 6 1130- P.M. Called to 655- East 22[nd]- St Cawsed [sic] By Lightning Strikeing [sic] [the] house Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg 4-W $2500 Incred [Insured for] $50000 One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value $120000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s No 2 Incred [Insured for] $20000 Value $50000 Owned And Occiped [sic] By D. W. Coots SFM Water perssue [sic] 110- lbs 66 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1150 P-M Dis[tance] 23 B[locks]

Thur 16- 1133- A-M Called to [the] Rear of [the] [Louis N.] Mostel[l]er & [Andrew T.] Clark Hardware Store Between [East] 3[rd] & [East] 4[th] St In [the] Alley Notified By [Andrew T.] Clark that there was a- man K[n]ocked Down By [a] Live Wire 3rd W T[homas] W Howe & F[rank] O Robertson Respon[d]ed to [the] Call with [the Fire] Chief[’s] Buggie [sic] & Pelmorte [Pulmotor] [The] Man Was Dead Worked [for] 30 Minutes 3 [doctors attended]- Dr [Arthur] Mob[e]rg & [Ugo A. D.] Collemo[,] [William V.] Hartman Name of [the] Dead Man E. W. Eldr[id]ge

305 July 1914

Mon 20- 705- P-M Called to 609- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] Unk[n]ow[n] [The] Fire Started In [a] Rack of Dresses Damage to [the] Bldg $2100 Incred [Insured for]- [$]13000 3-W Valwe [sic] $25000 2-Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Owned By [the] Elk[s] Club Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s & Fixtures $281.65 Valwe [sic] $50000 SFM Incred [Insured for] $35000 Occiped [sic] By Isarl Bro [Israel Bros.] 67 Dry Good[s] Store Used 1-6- Gal 2- 3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Laied [sic] 300-feet hose But did Not Thro[w] Any Water Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 725- P-M Dis[tance] 6 Bl[oc]ks Sun 26- 105- P-M- Called to 912- West 3[rd]- St Alarm Over System Box- 34 - Caused- By Childern [sic] Playeing [sic] [with] Matches 2-W Damage to [the] Barn $1000 No Inc [insurance] One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $3500 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $200 No In[suran]c[e] SFM Valwe [sic] $500 Owned & Occiped [sic] By 68 J. M. Wilson Laied [sic] 200-feet hose Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 145- P-M Dis[tance] 25 B[locks] Thur 30- 755- P-M- Called to 319- East Washington Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] Childern [sic] Playeing [sic] [with] Matches Damage to [the] Bldg $1000 1-W Imcred [Insured for] $60000 One Storie [sic] half Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $150000 Owned By W. W. Forbes Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $2500 No In[suran]c[e] - Valwe [sic] $50000 SFM Occiped [sic] By Charley McGhie [McGehee] 69 Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 810 P.M Dis[tance] 25 B[locks]

306 Aug[ust] 1914

Tu[e]s 4- 430- P-M- Called to J. L. Steph[ens]on Steam Shovel [at East] 27[th]- St & [North] Rouse Ave No 2 Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Causeed [sic] By [a] KCPG Ry [Kansas City Pittsburg and Gulf Railroad Co] E[n]gine Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Damage Steam Shovel was Not 1st W Afire Respomed [sic] With [the Fire Chief’s] Buggie [sic] and Ex[tinguisher] Water Persseur [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 520- P-M Dis[tance] 36 B[locks]

Fri 28- 9K- [9:00] P-M- Called to 409- N- Walnute [Walnut] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause By [a] Defect[ive] Gas Pipe Leakeing [sic] [and] Setimg [sic] fire in [a] Gas 3-W Stove Catching fire [sic] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg [$]2500 Incred [Insured for]- $1000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Value of [the] Cont[ent]s $20000 No Incrance [insurance] SFM Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By 70 Mrs. D. C. Mack One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $150000 Used 2-3- Gal- 3-6- Gal Ex[tinguishers] had a Re Call [sic] at 930- PM Respon[d]ed to [the] Call with [the] hose wagon Did not Turne [sic] In- Alarm Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs No 2- Reported to No 1- Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 920- P-M- Dis[tance] 6-B[locks]

Fri 14- 1235- P M Called to [West] 6[th]- St [and North] Caltopa [Catalpa] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] M-O-P Ry [Missouri-Pacific Railway] E[n]gine Setnng [sic] fire to [the] 3-W Grass - No Damage Water persseu [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1250 P-M Dis[tance] 15 B[locks] Tu[e]s 1- 1115 P-M Light[n]ing Struck [a] howse [sic] [on] N- B-Way [Broadway] SFM Owned & Occiped [sic] By A. S. Hemery [Henry] 2-Storie [sic] Brick & Cement [building] 71 Total Loss Value [$]8000- Imcred [Insured for]- [$]5000 Cont[ent]s [$]17000 Incred [Insured for] $10,000 Out Side [sic] [of the] City Limits

307 Sept[ember] 1914

Wen- 9- 1020- A-M- Called to [West] 2[nd] St [and North] Pine St Verble [sic] Alarm Caused By [a] Kettel [sic] of Tar [that] 2-W Caught Fire No Dannage [sic] Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the Fire] Chief[’s] Buggie [sic] [Used] 1-3 - 1-6 - Gal Ex[tinguishers] Did Not Turn in Alarm Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1030- A-M Dis[tance] [?]

Mon 21- 120- A.M. Called to 604- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By Droping [sic] [a] Light [sic] Cigar [and] Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Floor Damage to [the] Bldg [$]5- Imcred [Insured for] $250000 4-W Owned- By Mrs. Jul[i]a [W.] Philphs [Phelps] Occiped [sic] By [Herman H.] Budd & [Phillip] Moore [Moore & Budd] Paint & Paper Store No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s or Fixtures SFM Valwe [sic] $8000 Incred [Insured for] $650000 72 two 2-Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Valwe [sic] $12000 Wate[r] Persseu [sic] 110-lbs Used- 2-3 Gal Ex[tinguishers] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 135- A-M Dis[tance] 4-Bl[oc]ks Mon 21- 1245- P-M- Called to 1020 East 8[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Caused By Childern [sic] Putnng [sic] K[erosene]- Oil on [a] Fire in [a] Stove[,] Expolding [sic] & Setnng [sic] fire to [the] house Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $1000 Imcred [Insured for] $30000 4-W 2-Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $80000 Owned By O. O. [Ovid] Bouidomt [Boudinot] Occiped [sic] By R. M. Conner No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s SFM Valwe [sic] of [the] Cont[ent]s $40000 No Incrance [insurance] 73 Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 105- P-M Dis[tance] 31-B[locks]

308 Sept[ember] 1914

Mon 21- 1155- P-M- Called to 209- N- Water St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg $40000 No In[suran]c[e] 1-W Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $12500 No In[suran]c[e] Valwe [sic] of [the] Cont[ent]s $17500 One Storie [sic] Frame SFM Bldg Valwe [sic] $60000 Owned By J. H. Ow[e]ns 74 Occiped [sic] By John Ow[e]ns Laied [sic] 450- feet hose Water persseu [sic] 110 - lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1245 am Dis[tance] 36 B[locks] Thur 24- 140- P-M- Called to 712 S- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Caused By [an] Over heated Stove Setnng [sic] fire to [some] Paper Around [the] Thimble hole Damage to [the] Bldg $500 2-W Imcred- [Insured for] $60000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $50000 Incred [Insured for] $35000 One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $230000 SFM Ownned [sic] & Occiped [sic] By John O Laughri [O’Leary] 75 Used- 1-22 - 1-18- [foot] Ladder[s] Water perssuue [sic] 110-[lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 205 pm Dis[tance] 19 B[locks] Fri 25- 1225- P-M- Called to 724- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By heateing [sic] Tar- on- [a] Stove [that] Caught fire Damage to [the] 4-W Bldg $2500 Owned By Max[well] Lean [Leon] Imc [Insured] 2-Storie [sic] Brick [building] - Valwe [sic] $30,000 Incred [Insured for] $6000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $60000 SFM Incred [Insured for] $30000 Bldg Used [as a] Grocery Store 76 And- Livneing [sic] Rooms [on the] 2[nd]-floor No 2- Was- held at [the] Mo-P-Ry [Missouri-Pacific Railway] Crossing on [North] B-Way [Broadway] [for] 10 Minut[e]s E[n]gine 441- Way [sic] Car 265- Laied [sic] 350-feet hose But did Not Thro[w] Water Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1245- P-M Dis[tance] 9-B[locks]

309 Sept[ember] 1914

Fri 25- 325- P-M- Called to 704 West 4[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Spark From [the] Flue Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $5000 Incred [Insured for] $40000 3-W Owned By Pittsburg B[ui]ld[in]g I[n]vestment Co [One] Storie [and a] half Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $120000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Value $40000 No Incrance [insurance] Occiped [sic] By Oscar Malley [Malle] SFM Laied [sic] 300-feet hose [Used] 1-16- [foot] Ladder 77 Water persseu [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 345 P-M Dis[tance] 17 Bl[oc]ks

Oct[ober] 1914 Thur 1- 545- P-M- Called to 103- N- Elm St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Bell- [Was] Give[n] [the] Alarm [for] 103- N- Walnute [Walnut] St Called up agine [sic] [and] Give[n] [the alarm for] 1-W 103- N- Olive St Caused By [a] Gasoline Stove Exploding Damage to [the] Bldg $2500 Incred [Insured for] $60000 Owned- By H. Morris 2-Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value $180000 SFM Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $3500 No In[suran]c[e] Valwe [sic] 78 $15000 Occiped [sic] By Charley Allison Water persseu [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 615 pm Dis[tance] 27-Bl[oc]ks Sat 3- 340- P-M- Called - 301- East 1[st]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] Childern [sic] Play 1-W Ing [sic] With Matches [and] Setnng [sic] fire to [some] Clothing In [a] No 1 Bed- Room [sic] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $1000 No Incrance [insurance] No 2 Valu[e] $15000 Incred [Insured for] $60000 One Storie [sic] [building] Value $120000 SFM Owned [by Paris T.] Ellis & [Otto] Stam[m] No 1 - No 2 Respond[ed] to Account 79 Mistake Over Phone [James] Collins [had] taken [the] Call Dis[tance] 13-Bl[oc]ks

310 Oct[ober] 1914

Sun 4- 115- A-M Called to 110-112 West 5[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tlephome [sic] Caused Unk[n]own [The fire] Started in [some] Hay on [the] 2-nd Floor Discover[e]d By Policeman [Louis] Moore 3-W Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $6000 Valwe [sic] of [the] Cont[ent]s $20300 Incrance [Insurance] on [the] Cont[ent]s $6000 Damage to [the] Bldg $4000 Valwe [sic] of [the] Bldg $9000 Incrance [Insurance] on [the] Bldg $550000 Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By [Willard H.] Daly & [Edward E.] Fraz[i]er [Co.] 2-Storie [sic] Brick & Wood [building] Valwe [sic] $45000 No 1- Laied [sic] 4- Lines of SFM hose- 1500- feet No 2- Laied 2 Lines of 80 of hose 1000 feet Used 1-22 - 1-20 1-18 - 1-16- [foot] Ladders No 2- Worked On [the] fire Until 6K [6:00] A-M No 1- Worked On [the] fire Until 12K [12:00] P-M- Left 1- Line of hose Until 7K [7:00] A-M- [on] the 5th [of October] there was [sic]- 83- head of horses & Mules In [the] Barn when [the] Fire was Discovered They Were All got[t]en Out [sic] Barn was Used as Livery & Transfer & Tranchent [Transient] Water pressuer [sic] 110- lbs No 1 Dis[tance] 3 B[locks] No 2 [Distance] 20 B[locks]

Thur 8- 1215- P-M Called to 408- East 7[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Stove 4-W Berning [sic] to[o] Close to [the] Wood-Worke [sic] [and] Catching fire Dammage [sic] to [the] Bldg $1000 Incred [Insured for] $50000 One-Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $150000 SFM No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] [of the] Cont[ent]s $4000 81 Incrance [Insurance] on [the] Cont[ent]s $250000 Bldg Owned and Occiped [sic] By Will Tanious [Melhem Tannous] Notiams [sic] & Supplies Sirams [sic] Water persseu [sic] 110-lbs Laied [sic] 250-feet hose Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1240 P-M

311 Oct[ober] 1914

Fri 9- 530- A.M. Called to 410½- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Sofa Catching fire Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $2500 4-W No Imcre [insurance] Valwe [sic] $3500 Occ[u]p[i]ed By [James M.] Bragg Clea[n]ing & Pressing and Lodg[ing] No Damage to [the] Bldg Owned By C. W. Potli[t]zer Incred [Insured for] $5000 Value [of the] Bldg & Cont[ent]s $45000 3-Storie [sic] Brick Bldg Uesed [sic] 1[st]-Floor [as Coulter & McGuire] Clothing [Store] SFM 2[nd]-Floor [used for] Lodg[ing] Cleani[n]g & Pressing 3[rd]-Floor Rooming 82 Dept Used 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 555- A-M Dis[tance] 2 Bl[oc]ks

Mon 12- 455- A-M- Called to 116- S B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By Spontan[e]ous Combustion Damage to [the] Bldg 2-W $1500 Incred- [Insured for] $2000 One Storie [sic] Brick [building] Value $4000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s or Fixtures Valwe [sic] $750000 Imcred [Insured for] $5000 Grocere [sic] Store Occiped [sic] By T[h]om[as] [T. C.] Helm [& Co.] SFM Bldg Owned By Adam Kazmierskis [Kazmierski] 83 Fire Started In [the] Rear of [the] Bldg Water Persseur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 510 A M Dis[tance] 9 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 17 4K- [4:00] A-M- Called to [East] 8[th] [Street]- & [North] Taylor Av Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused Unk[n]own Look[ed] Like Spontan[e]ous 4-W Combust[i]on Damage to [the] Bldg Total Loss $80000 Imcred [Insured for] $60000 Valwe [sic] $80000 O[w]ned By H. Baxter No 1 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $260000 Incred [Insured for] $2000 No 2 Occiped [sic] By Glick & Akins Hay Laied [sic] 3 Lines of hose 2000 feet- No 1 - No 2 No 1- Reported SFM Back to No 1- at 430 A-M- to Reaload [sic] Whit [sic] hose 84 No 2- Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 10K [10:00] am Left 1- Line of hose No 1 [Distance] 29 [blocks] No 2 [Distance] 34 [blocks]

312 Oct[ober] 1914

Mon 21- 935- A.M. Called to 103 West Rose Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused Unk[n]own [The fire] Started on [the] 2[nd]- floor In [a] Closet Damage 2-W to [the] Cont[ent]s $10000 Imcred [Insured for] $50000 Value [$]2000 Damage to [the] Bldg $5000 Incred [Insured for] [$]150000 Valwe [sic] [of the building] $350000 2-Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By B. D. Rankns [Rankin] SFM Used 2- 3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] 85 Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1005 am Dis[tance] 11 B[locks] Thur 22- 315- P-M- Called to [East] 8[th]- St [and North] Tayler [Taylor] Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] Rekindling 4 W of [Glick & Aikins] Hay fire No Dannage [sic] Know [sic] Alarme [sic] Turned In By Big No 2 Bell [Telephone Company] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 440 PM Dis[tance] 34 B[locks] Wen 23 250- P-M- Called to [West] 8[th]- St [and North] Olive St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused B[ur]ning 3 W Trash setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass. No Damnage [sic] Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 3K [3:00] P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 14 B[locks]

Thur 24- 430- P M Called to [East] 8[th] St [and North] Tayler [Taylor] Av Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused Rekind[l]ing 4 W of Fire [in] Hay No Dannage [sic] No 2- Respon[d]ed to [the] Call No 2 Did Not Turn in Alarm Dis[tance] 34 B[locks] Returned to [the] Dept at 525- P-M Thur 29- 620 A-M- Called to [East] 8[th]- St [and North] Tayler [Taylor] Av Alarm Over [the] Telphone [sic] Caused By Rekindling [of hay barn fire] 4 W No 2 Respon[d]ed] to [the] Call No Damage Took Up Line of hose that was Laied [on] Oct[ober]. 17th No 2 600- feet Did not Turn In Alarm Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 1K [1:00] P-M Dis[tance] 34 B[ocks]

313 Oct[ober]. 31 - 1914

Sat 31- 1-K- [1:00] P-M-. Called to [East] 8[th]- St [and North] Tayler [Taylor] Av Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused Redkindling 4 W of [Glick & Aikins] Hay [barn fire] No Dannage [sic] No Genarl [sic] Alarm Turned In Laid 550- feet hose No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 430- P-M Dis 34 B[locks] Nov[ember]- 1914- Mon 2- 2K [2:00] P-M- Called to [East] 8[th]- St [and North] Tayler [Taylor] Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Rekindling 4 W of Hay fire No Dannage [sic] No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 5K [5:00] PM Dis[tance] 34 B[locks]

Tu[e]s 3- 115 PM- Called to 113- East 13[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused B[ur]ning 4-W Trash Setinng [sic] fire to [the] Grass No 2 No Dannage [sic] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 120 pm Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Dis[tance] 9 Bl[oc]ks

Tu[e]s 3 230- P-M Called to [East] 8[th]- [and North] Tayler [Taylor] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] B[ur]ning 4 W Grass No Dannage [sic] Water perssur [sic] 110-[lbs] No Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 320- P-M Left One 2 fireman and worked on [the] Hay fire Until 6K [6:00] P-M Dis[tance] 34 Bl[oc]ks

Wen 4- 1-K [1:00] P-M- Called to 647- East 20[th] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By Put[t]ing 4-W K[erosene] Oil on- [a] fire [and] Causing Exploshing [sic] No 2 Bu[r]ning C. B. Bun Very Badley [sic] and hurting Mrs. Harry Warring [Waring] No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg SFM Owned By Mrs. Lyonbough [Linebaugh] Incred [Insured for] [$]400- Value 86 $1000 - No In[suran]c[e] on [the] Cont[ent]s Value $25000 Occiped [sic] By Harry Warring [Waring] Water Persser [sic] 110 [lbs] One Story Frame [building] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 125 P-M Dis[tance] 22 Bl[oc]ks

314 119 Nov[ember] 1914

Wen 4- 255- P-M- Called to 604- N- Elm St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By 4-W B[u]rning Trash Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Dannage [sic] Used 2-6- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Got the Alarm [over] Bell Phome [sic] [for] 604 N- Olive [given to] T. [Thomas] W. Howe when [the] Call was [for] N- Elm St Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 315- P-M Dis[tance] 16-B[locks]

Wen 4- 4-K- [4:00] P-M- Called to [East] 8[th]- [and North] Tayler [Taylor] Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused Rekindling No 2 of [Glick & Aikins] hay Barn fire 4-W Did not Turn In Alarm Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 5K [5:00] PM Dis[tance] 34 B[locks] Thur 5- 120- P-M- Called to 1209- N- Michage [Michigan] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused B[ur]ning 4 W Trash Setmig [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Damage Water persseue[sic] 110- lbs No 2 Returned to [the] Dept [at] 135 PM Dis[tance] 12 B[locks]

Fri 6- 1K [1:00] P-M- Called to 720- West 7[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Spark from [a] Mo-P Ry [Missouri-Pacific Railway] E[n]gin[e] Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Dannage [sic] Water perssur [sic] 110-lbs 3 W Respon[d]ed to [the] Call- [with the] hose wagon Returned to [the] Dept at 110- P-M Dis[tance] 16 B[locks]

Fri 6- 105- P-M Called to 415 West Washington Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause B[ur]ning Grass No 2 W Damage [The Hook & Ladder] Truck Respon[d]ed to [the] Call also No 2 No 1 No 2- did not get to No 1- Water Persseur [sic] 110 [lbs] No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 125 P-M Dis[tance] No 1 29 B[locks] Dis[tance] No 2 50 B[locks]

315 Nov[ember] - 1914

Fri 6- 255- P-M Called to 604- N- Elm St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused B[u]rning 4-W Trash Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Dannage [sic] Used - 2-6 Gal- Ex[tinguishers] Got the Alarm Over Bell- [Tele]Phone [for] 604- N- Olive [given to] T[homas] W Howe Respon[d]ed to Both Plases [sic] also No 2 Water persseu [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 3K [3:00] pm Dis[tance] 26 B[locks] Mon 9- 930- A-M No 2- worked on [the Glick & Aikins] Hay fire [on East 8th Street and North Taylor Avenue] from 930 A-M- to 4K [4:00] P-M 4 W Caused Rekindling Put [the] fire Out and Picked up [the] Line of hose 550-feet Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 410- P-M Dis[tance] 34B[locks] Sat 14- 1-K- [1:00] P-M Called to [the] Corner of [East] 7[th]- St [and North] Taylor- Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] No 2 Bu[r]ning Grass Caught from [the] Hay fire 4-W No Dannage [sic] Laied [sic] 450-feet hose Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 3K [3:00] pm Dis[tance] 34 B[locks]

Wen 18- 1045- A-M- Called to 103- N- Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark Dopeing [sic] 1-W on- [the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]1000 Incred [Insured for] $40000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Value $300 One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Value $75000 SFM Owned & Occiped [sic] By George Heston 87 Water Persser [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1110 A-M Dis[tance] 14-Bl[oc]ks

T[h]ur 19- 3K [3:00] P-M Called to Frontnace [Frontenac] Kans[as] F. [Frank] O. Robertson - R. E. Armstrong Respon[d]ed to [the] Call with [a] Pulmoter [sic] Chub Dobkins took them [in his] Auto Mrs. G. Sterens Fell Dead h[e]art Truuble [sic] Worked- One hour But [the] Lady was- Dead

316 Nov[ember] - 1914

Thur 19- 955- A-M- Called to 601- N- Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Spark from [the] Flue Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] 4-W Damage to [the] Bldg $500 Incred [Insured for] $80000 No 1 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $50000 Incred [Insured for] No 2 $40000 One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Value $180000 Owned & Occiped [sic] By Auther [Arthur] Williams Used 1-10- [foot] Ladder 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] No 1- Did not get [the] Alarm But No 2- Did But after we got alarm [and] Respon[d]ed to [the] Call SFM No 2- had- [the] fire Out 88 Water persseu [sic] 110- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [t] 1010 A-M Dis[tance] 11 Bl[oc]ks Sun 22- 145- P-M- Called to 825- East 20[th] St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By B[ur]ning 4 W Trash Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass- No Damage No 2 Laied [sic] 350 feet hose Water persseu [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 235 P-M Dis[tance] 23 B[locks]

Tu[e]s 24- 9K [9:00] A-M Called to 705- N- Grand Ave F. [Frank] O. Robertson Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the] Pulmotor Man had dided [sic] Worked One hour Man- was -Dead - [?] Miller

Tu[e]s 24- 350- P-M Called to Nevas [Nevius] Coal Shaft No 1- F. [Frank] O. Robertson Ase Massange [Asa Messenger] Respon[d]ed with [a] Pulmotor [A] Man was Elect[roc]u[t]ed [and] was- Dead- when they got there Caused [from] Coming in Concte [contact] with [a] Live Wire Merl Ellis Worked- One hour

317 Nov[ember] 1914

Fri 27- 1K- [1:00] P-M- Called to [East] 8[th]- St [and North] Tayler [Taylor] Ave Verble [sic] Alarm Caused Rekindling of [the Glick & Aikins] 4-W Hay [barn fire] Laied [sic] 600-feet hose No Damage No 2 Did Not Turne [sic] in Gen[era]l Alarm Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 430- P-M Dis[tance] 34 [Blocks]

Fri 27 525- P-M- Called to 606 East 22[nd]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Spark 4 W from [the] Fleu [sic] Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg $500 Imcred [Insured for] No 2 $50000 Ow[n]ed By James Han[n]a[h] One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value $1000 SFM No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s No Incrance [insurance] 89 Valwe [sic] $200 Occiped [sic] By James Goodman Water persseu [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 545- P-M Dis[tance] 20-Bl[oc]ks

Sat 28- 535- P-M- Called to 106- South Locust Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [an] Over 1-W heated Stove Setinng [sic] fire to [the] Celling [sic] Dammage [sic] to [the] Bldg $2500 Imcred [Insured for] $90000 2-Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $130000 SFM No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] [of the] contents] $1000 90 No Imcrance [insurance] Owned & Occiped [sic] By E. P. Living[s]ton Used- 1-6 - 2-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Water Persseu [sic] 110-lbs [Used] 1-10- [foot] Ladder Returned to [the] Dept at 605 P-M Dis[tance] 11-Bl[oc]ks

318 Dec[ember]- 1914

Tu[e] 1- 425- P-M- Called- to 808- West 2[nd]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] Fire [to the building] 2-W Damnage [sic] to [the] Bldg [$]5- Imcred [Insured for] $50000 One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $1000 Owned By [Otto] Stamm & [Paris T.] Ellis Occiped [sic] By J. [Isaac] M. Vannest No Dannage [sic] SFM to [the] Cont[ent]s Value [of the contents] $35000 No In[suran]c[e] 91 [Used] 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water persser [sic] 110- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 445 pm Dis[tance] 22 [Blocks] Mon 7- 405- P-M- Called to 703- N- Woodland Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[ur]ning South [soot] Out [of the] Flue No Damage to [the] Bldg 3-W Or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By Mrs. Katie Baxter One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Occiped [sic] By T. V. Blackman Water persser [sic] 110 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 425- P-M Dis[tance] 19 Bl[oc]ks Thur 10- 720- A-M- Called- to 901- West 8[th]- St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Bell 4 W Got [the] Alarm [for] 901- N- Grand Ave Called up [and] got [the] Alarm [for] 601- West 4[th]- St 3-W No 2- got [the] Alarm from No 1- [for] 601- 2 W West first [sic] St Cause Fluu [sic] B[ur]ning Out No Dannage [sic] No 1 Dis[tance] 40 B[locks] Returned to [the] Dept [at] 730 - A-M No 2 Dis[tance] 37 B[locks]

Fri 11- 9K- [9:00] A-M- Called to [the] 99 cts store [Holden & Ward Clothing] [at] 513- N- B-Way [Broadway] Pulmoter [sic] Cawsed [sic] Lady Clark [sic] h[e]art Tr[o]uble F. [Frank] O. Robertson

319 Dec[ember] - 1914

Tu[e]s- 15- 305- P-M- Called to [the] K.C. S. Ry [Kansas City Southern Railway] Shops Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By Washing Out [an] Oil Tank so it Could Be Repered [sic] Escapeing [sic] Gas Ignited Causing [an] 4-W Exploding [sic] Setinng [sic] fire to [the] Round-house No 2 Dammage [sic] to [the] Bldg $120000 Incred [Insured for] $1,5000 [sic] Valwe [sic] $25000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $120000 No Incrance [insurance] Valwe [sic] $200,000. One Storie [sic] Frame & Brick [building] Owned & Occiped [sic] [by the] SFM KCS Ry Co Frank Gray[, the] Boiler Washer[,] 92 Was- Burned About [his] head & hands Not Bad- No 2- Laied [sic] 3 Lines of hose 1000 ft. [The KCS ] Shope [sic] Fire Co Laied [sic] 4-Lines of hose Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 425- P-M Dis[tance] 20 Blocks]

Sun 20- 930- A-M- Called to 910- East Washington Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [the] Opeme [sic] in [the] Bottom [of the] Chimney filled with Suth [soot] 1-W [It] Caught fire [and then] Setning [sic] fire to [the] wood-worke [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg $2500 Imcred [Insured for]- [$]3000 One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $5000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $1000 Imcred [Insured for] [$]2000 SFM Valwe [sic] $3000 Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] [by the] 93 [Zion] German Luther[a]n Church Used- 2-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water perssir [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1015- A-M No 2- Reported to No- 1 - and when Turning [the] Corner of 7[th]- St. [and North] B-Way [Broadway,] [the] Rear Wheel Caught [a] Steel Car Rail and Was -Brocken [sic] Marine [Marion] Robertson Driver Dis[tance] 42-Bl[oc]ks

320 Dec[ember] 1914

Tu[e]s 22- 1015- P-M- Called [to] 304- N- Caltopa [Catalpa] Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Causeed [sic] By [a] Defect[ive] Flue Dammage [sic] to [the] Bldg $1500 Imcred [Insured for] $30000 One Story Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $70000 Ownned [sic] [by] [?] Blackeman Occiped [sic] By 2-W Joe Krempusher [Krenpush] No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Valuu [sic] [of the] Cont[ent]s $30000 No Imcurace [insurance] Used- 2- 3- Gal- Ex[tinguishers] [The] hose wagon Called [collided] With [an] Auto standing SFM Between [North] Olive St & [North] Collage [College] Auto Owned By Dr. B. Cunningham Dannage [sic] to [the] Auto $4500 94 Reare [sic] Bed Reach on [the] hose wagon was Broken Driver W. [William] M. Doss Returned to [the] Dept at 1035- P-M Dis[tance] 13 Bl[oc]ks Wen 23 210- P-M- Called to [the] Cenntrarl [Central] School Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] havening [sic] [a] Christmas Tree In [the]School [?] Price 3 W Was Taken [sic] [playing the] Part of Sandy Clause [Santa Claus] and In Lighting [a] Light on [the] Tree[, his] W[h]iskers Caught fire No Damage to [the] Bldg or SFM Cont[ent]s [?] Price was Burnt [sic] But Not 95 Bad- No 1- No 2- Reported to [the] Alarm Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 220 P-M Dis[tance] 6 Bl[oc]ks Thur 24- 920- P-M- Called to 402- West 1[st-] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Defect[ive] Fire Plase [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg $3500 2-W Incred [Insured for] $3000 One Story Frame Bldg $350000. Owned By H. E. Bertholf No SFM Damage - [to the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $80000 Inc [Insured for] 96 $30000 Occiped [sic] By G. R. Carson Used- 2-3 Gal Ex[tinguishers] Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 10K [10:00] P-M Dis[tance] 15 Bl[oc]k[s]

321 Dec[ember] 1914

Fri 25- 1-K- [1:00] P-M- Ala[r]m was- Not turned in C. D. Byson Came to [the] Dep[ar]t[ment] [and] Reported [the] fire 3-W [He] Put [the] Fire Out then left Cause[d] [by an] Over heated Stove setimg [sic] fire to [the] Floor Damage to [the] Bldg $1000 Incred [Insured for] $50000 SFM One Story Frame [building] Value $1000 97 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Value 90000 Incred [Insured for] $60000

30 -Bought 1-Black horse Corning 5-years Old- Weight 1300- [lbs] from T. L. Kinkler- Jasper, MO $18500

Jan[uary]- 1- 1915-

Fri 1- 1215- P-M- Called to 106- East 20[th]- St Alarm Over- [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [an] Over No 2 heated Stove Damage to [the] Bldg $1000 Incred [Insured for] $60000 One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] 4-W $120000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s No Imc [insurance] Valwe [sic] $30000 Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By SFM C. W. Birkinsha 1 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1230 PM Dis[tance] 17 Bl[oc]ks

Mon 4- 10K- [10:00] A-M- Called to 408- West 8[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By [a] 3 W Gas Stove setnng [sic] fire to [some] Clothing in [the] Bath Room Damage to [the] Bldg [$]1500 SFM Imcred- [Insured] One Storie [sic] frame Dwelling 2 Ownned [sic] [by] J. T. Moor[e] - Occiped [sic] By J. H. Powell Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $5000 No In[suran]c[e]- Value $60000 Valwe [sic] [of the] Bldg $130000 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1015 A-M Dis[tance] 14-Bl[oc]ks

322 Jan[uary]- 1915

Sat 9- 320- P-M- Called to 704- East 8[th]- St Alarm- Over [the] Telphom [sic] for Pulmotor Dr. [Harry L.] Stell[e] 2 Girls age - 10-11-years Old Playeing [sic] in Bath Room Gas Stove No- Pipe Over Come [with] Fummes [sic] Both Restored Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the Fire] Chief[’s] Buggie [sic] F. [Frank] L. Howe - Ira Main Returned [to the Dept at] 4K [4:00] P-M

Tu[e]s- 12- 710- P-M- Called to 103- East 12[th]- St 4-W Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause No 2 Fals[e] Alarm Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 720- P-M Dis[tance] 12 B[locks]

Tu[e]s. 12- 905- P-M- Called to 909- West 4[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By 3-W Burning Out Suth [soot] Out [the] flue No Damage Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By G. Gedildig [Godfrey Geduldig] Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 920- P-M No 2- Reported to No 1-

Fri 15- 215 P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [South] Caltopa [Catalpa] And [West] Washimg [Washington] Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] 2-W Cawse [sic] B[ur]ning [sic] Grass. No Dannage [sic] Respon[d]ed to [the] Call- [with the] hose wagon No 2- Reported to No 1- Returned to [the] Dept at 245 P-M Dis[tance] 32-Bl[oc]ks

323 Jan[uary]- 1915-

Sun 17- 810- P-M- Called- to 707- East 7[th]- St Alarm- Over- [the] Telphone [sic]- Caused- By [an] 4-W Oil Stove Catching fire No- One In [the] howse [sic] [or] Pass[ing by] Noticed [the] fire Turned- In- Alarm Dannage [sic] To- [the] Bldg $2500 Imcred [Insured for] $40000 One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value $120000 Owned [by] G. [W.] Laney SFM Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $2500 Incred [Insured for]- $30000 No 3 Value $40000 Occiped [sic] By James- Winsby Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 835- P-M- [Used] 1-3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 21- Bl[oc]ks

Mon- 18- 105- P-M- Called to 101- N- Joplin Ave Alarm- Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused- [by a] Spark From- [the] Flue Droping [sic] [on the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] 1-W Damage to [the] Bldg $500 No Incrance [insurance] One- Story Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] [of building] $50000 Ownned [sic] By G. M. Hester No Damage [to the] SFM Con[ent]ts No Imcrace [insurance] Value [of the contents] $20000 4 Occiped [sic] By H. D. Mills [Used] 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 115- P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 15 Bl[oc]ks

Wen- 20- 850- A-M- Called to 310- N- Locust St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Spark 1 W From [the] Flue Droping [sic] on [the] Roof [and] setnng [sic] Fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $1000 Imcred [Insured for] $40000 One story Frame Bldg Value [of the building] $1000 SFM Owned By A. H. Bushie [Bushey] No Damage to [the] 5 Cont[ent]s Occiped [sic] [by] Ettie Fountian [Fountain] Value of [the] Cont[ent]s $50000 No Incrance [insurance] [Used] 1-10- [foot] Ladder 2- 3- Gal - 1- 6- [gal] Ex[tinguishers] Water persseu [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 905- A-M No 2- Reported No 1- Dis[tance] 5 Bl[oc]ks

324 Jan[uary]- 1915

Thur 21- 1250- A-M- Called to 519- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic]- By [the] Thimble In- [the] Flue- Got to[o] hot[,] setimg [sic] 3-W Fire to [the] Wall- Paper No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg or- Cont[ent]s Bldg Ownned [sic] By By Dr. J. W. Bamber 2- Story Brick [building] SFM Occiped By [a] Shoe Store & Living 6 Rooms Occiped [sic] By Mrs. Carrie Bemton [Benton] Valwe [sic] of [the] Cont[ent]s $15000 No Incr [insurance] Value of [the] Bldg $14000 Incred [Insured for] $6000 Used- 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 110 am No 2- Did not get the Alarm Dis[tance] 5 Bl[oc]ks

Sun 24- 1030- PM- Called to 121- West Jefferson Alarm Over [the] Telphone [sic] Pulmoter [sic] Miss Bessi[e] Cox had- Died F[rank] O Robertson [and] Clid [Clyde] Miles Respon[d]ed to [the] Call- [with the Fire Chief’s] Buggie [sic] Returned at [to the Dept. at] 120 A-M Dr. [William H.] Updegrove Sent In- [the] Call

Wen- 27- 845- A-M- Called to 106- West For[e]st Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark from [the] Fleue [sic] Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $1000 Imcred [Insured for] $50000 2-W One- Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] [of the building] $120000 Owned By D. Moyer Occiped [sic] By A. Cox No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] [of the contents] SMF [$]30000 No In[suran]c[e] Used 1-10- [foot] Ladder 7 1-3 Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water perssur [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 905- AM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 17 Bl[oc]ks

325 Jan[uary]- 1915

Wen 27- 325- P-M Called to 808- West 2[nd]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark From [the] flue Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] Setinng [sic] fire [to the building] 2-W Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $1000 Incred [Insured for] $45000 On[e] Story Frame Bldg Value [of the building] $1000 Owned By [Otto] Stam[m] & [Paris T.] Ellis Occiped [sic] By J. Nanness [Isaac Vannest]- No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s SFM No Increance [insurance] Valwe [sic] [of the] Cont[ent]s $35000 8 Used - 1-22 - 1-12- [foot] Ladder[s] 2- 3- Gal- Ex[tinguishers] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 350 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 22-Bl[oc]ks

Thur 28- 105- P-M- Called- 309- West 8[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome[sic] Caused By [a] Stove Pipe from- [a] Gas- Range Binng [sic] to[o] Close 3-W to [a] heating Pipe [and] Setning [sic] fri [fire] to [the] Joise [sic] Between [the] 2[nd] - [and] 3[rd] floor[s] Damage to [the] Bldg $100 Imcreed [Insured for] $4000 3-Storie [sic] & Basement Frame [building] Value [of the building] $8000 Owned By Dr. G. Williams Estate No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s SFM No Imc [insurance] $1000 Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $250000 Occiped [sic] 9 By Pittsburg [Associated] Charity [Charities &] Human[e] Soc[iety] Laied [sic] 300-feet hose But Did not Thro[w] water Water pessur [sic] 110-Lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 120 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 14 Bl[oc]ks

326 Feb[ruary]- 1915

Wen- 3- 105- P-M- Called to Pla[y]ter[’]s Lake Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] [A] Man fell In[to] [the] Lake Pulmoter [sic] T. [Thomas] W. How[e,] F.[Frank] O. Roberts[on] [and] Ira Main Respon[d]ed to [the] Call- E. R. Case [was] Pulling [a] Little- Girl on- [the] Ice [The] Ice Brock [sic] they Got him Out Befor[e] we got there Did No[t] Use Pulmotor

Fri 5- 6K- [6:00] P-M- Called- to 308- West Park Ave Alarm- Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Window Curtian [sic] Being to[o] Close to [the] 2-W Stove Cawght [sic] fire Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $1000 Imcred [Insured for]- $50000 One- Story Franne [sic] [building] Valwe [sic] [of the building] $120000 Owned By Pitts[burg] Mor[tg]age In[vestment] Co. SFM Occiped [sic] By James -Giblert [Gilbert] Damage to [the] 10 Cont[ent]s $1000 Imcred [Insured for] $30000 Value [of the contents] $50000 Water perssur [sic] 110-[lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 620 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 28 B[ocks]

Sat 6- 3K- [3:00] P-M- Called- to 508- West Euclud [Euclid] Ave Alarrm [sic]- Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Defect[ive] Wire Danmage [sic] to [the] Bldg $30000 Incred [Insured for] $5000 2½ Story Frame Bldg 2-W Valwe [sic] [of the building] $8000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $30000 Incred [Insured for] $3000 Value [of the contents] $5000 Bldg Owned & Occipid [sic] By C. E. Mollett [Mellette] SFM Laied [sic] 3-Lines of hose 1000-feet 11 [Used] 1-22 - 1-18- [foot] Ladder[s] Water perssur [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 345 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 22-B[locks]

327 Feb[ruary] - 1915

Sun 7- 12K [12:00] P-M- Called to 601- N- Caltopa [Caltalpa] St Alarm- Over- [the] Telphome [sic]- Caused By [a] Spark 3-W From- [the] Flue- Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] Stinmg [setting] Fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $2500 Imcred [Insured for] $3000 One Story Frame [building] Value [of the building] $450000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $350000 Imcred [Insured for] $150000 Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By SFM Fred Bresse[e] Used- 2-3- Gal- Ex[tinguishers] 12 [Used] 1-22 - 1-16- [foot] Ladders Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1235 P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 16-Bl[oc]ks

Sun 7- 240- P-M Called [to] 210- East 1[st]- St Alarm- Over [the] Telphome Caused By [a] Spark from [the] Flue Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $1500 No Imc [insurance] 1-W One Story Frame [building] Valwe [sic] [of the building] $30000 Owned By J. Cumm[in]gs No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Value [of the contents] $5000 No Inc [insurance] SFM Occ[u]pied By F. A. St. John- 13 Used- 1-16-[foot] Ladder 1- 3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Returned to [the] Dept [at] 255- P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 11-Bl[oc]ks

Sun 7- 3-K- [3:00] P-M- Called to 601 N- Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Causeed [sic] By [a] Spark From [the] flue Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof 4-W Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg [$]5.00 Incred- [Insured for] [$]80000 One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] [of the building] [$]180000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] [of the contents] [$]50000 Incred [Insured for] [$]40000 SFM Owned & Occiped [sic] By Aurtha [Arthur] Williams 14 Uused [sic] 1-16-[foot] Ladder 1-3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] Returned to [the] Dept [at] 315- P-M No 2- Respond[ed] to [the] Call Dis[tance] 11 Bl[oc]ks

328 Feb[ruary] 1915

Sun 7- 940- P-M- Called to 508- East 10[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Spark From [the] Flue Dropeing [sic] [on the] Roof Dannage [sic] 4-W To [the] Bldg $5 Incred [Insured for] $1000 2-Story Frame [building] Value [of the building] $180000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Inc [Insured for] $500 Value [of the contents] $1000 Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] SFM By W. [William] R. Stowers Used 1-22-[foot] Ladder 15 Water perssere [sic] 110- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 955- P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 20 B[locks] Tu[e]s- 9- 1205- P-M- Called- to 401- N- Fa[i]rview Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by a] Boy [playing with] Matches Damage to [the] Bldg & 2- One Story Sheds [and] 1- 2-Story Frame Barn $50000 Incred [Insured for] 4-W $30000 Valwe [sic] [of the property] $1000 Owned [by] B Schn[e]ider Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $180000 Incred [Insured for] $120000 SFM Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $250000 Owned- By W. E. Schn[e]ider 16 Storage Hay Straw Grocerys [sic]- Feed- Laied [sic] 3- Lines of hose 1000 feet [Used] 1-16-[foot] Ladders Water perssere [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 230 P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 2 Miles

Thur 11- 345- A-M- Called to 221- South B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by a] spon[taneous]. comb[ustion]. SFM Damage to [the] Bldg $25000 Incred [Insured for] [$]500. 17 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $80000 Incred [Insured for] $130000 1-W Valwe [sic] [of the] Cont[ent]s $3000 Furn[iture] & Harness Store & Shop Occiped [sic] By J[ob]. L. Jones Owned By Charley Kyzier [Kyser] One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value [of the building] [$]1000. Dannage [sic] to 219- S- B-Way [Broadway] Caused By Heat SFM Brackeing [sic] Windows $1500 - No In[suran]c[e] Valwe [sic] $5000 18 2-Story Brick Dwelling Black Smith [sic] Shop Ow[n]ed & Occiped [sic] [by] T. [Thomas] J. & J. [John] R. Barn[e]s Laid 2 Lines hose 1050 feet [Used] 1-10 - 1-16-[foot] Ladders Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 5K [5:00] a.m. Dis[tance] 11 B[locks] [Used] 2-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers]

329 Feb[ruary 1915

Sun 14- 1030- A-M- Called to [East] 27[th]- St [and North] Grand Ave- Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Pulmotor Dr. [William V.] Hartman W[illia]m Titter Shot fier [sic] hurte [sic] In - [the] Mine Ira Ma[i]n [and] F.[Frank] O. Robertson Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the Fire Chief’s] Bugie [sic] Used- 7-Tanks [The] Man [William Titter] Died Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 650 P-M

Mon- 15- 1230- P-M- Called to 504- East 9[th]- St Alarm- Over- [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark From [the] Flue Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] 4-W Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $3000 Imcred [Insured for] $80000 One Story Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] [of the building] $160000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $30000 SFM Incred [Insured for]- $15000 Owned & Occiped [sic] By 19 Hemry [Henry] Jepson Used 2-3 - 1-6 -Gal Ex[tinguishers] - 1-10-[foot] Ladder Water perssure [sic] 110 lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 1250- P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 19 Bl[oc]ks

Mon 15 930- P-M- Called to 405 East 7[th]- St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Pulomotor [sic] Mrs. Nellie Gray had taken Ladum [sic] F. [Frank] O. Robertson [and] F. [Frank] L. Howe Respon[d]ed to [the] Call- [with the Fire Chief’s] Buggie [sic] Did Not use Pulnoter [sic] Sent [for and] got Dr. [Robert B.] Gibb Retu[r]ned [to the Dept. at] 1030 PM

Tu[e]s 16- 835- A-M Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 5[th]- St [and] N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By Plum[b]ers 4-W Workeing [sic] on [the] water meter Set fire to Sackes [sic] No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg [Damage] to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]50 Bldg Owned SFM By A. L. Baxter Occiped [sic] [by] Dury [Deruy] Hardware 20 Store [424 North Broadway] One Story Brick Bldg Value [of the building] $6000 Water persser [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 855 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Ins[urance] on [the] bldg [$]2000 Ins[urance] on [the] C[onten]ts [$]1500 Dis[tance] 3 Bl[oc]ks

330 Feb[ruary]- 1915

Wen- 17- 350- P-M- Called to 112- East 13[th] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[ur]ning 4-W Trash - No Dammag [sic] Setimg [sic] fire SFM 21 to [the] Grass- No 2 Water perssere [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 405- P-M Dis[tance] 8 Bl[oc]ks Thur 18 655- P-M- Called to 115- West 3rd - St Verble [sic]- Alarm Cawsed [sic] By Lighting [a] Match [and] Catching [the] Co[r]ner of [a] Dress a fire [sic] 2-W Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $500 No Incrance [insurance] Valwe [sic] of [the] Cont[ent]s-$30000 Occiped [sic] By SFM Mrs. Mary Foster No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg 22 Inncred [Insured for]- $40000 2-Story Frame [building] Value $1000 Owned By [?] Short Estate Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 705 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 5 Bl[oc]ks Sat 20- 1025- P-M- Called to 106- East Adams Alarm- Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Smoke Blowing Down [the] Flue [and] Fillnng [sic] [the] Room [with smoke] 1-W No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Occiped [sic] By Mrs. Rose Camble [Campbell] Owned E. [Edward] H. Klock 2- Story Frame Bldg Water persseu [sic] 110 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1055 P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 21-Bl[oc]ks

331 March - 1915

Thur 4- 210- P-M- Called to 116- East 3rd St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Over heated 1-W Dynamo No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] of [the] Cont[ent]s $40000 No In[suran]c[e]- Occiped [sic] [by] C. [Charles] W. Landsuon [Lansdowne] Cleaning & Pressimg [sic] Bldg SFM Owned- By Elemer [Hubert] Mousny 2-Story Brick [and] 23 Conncret [sic] Block [building] Imcred [Insured for]- $1000 Valwe [sic] $10,000 Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 225 PM No 2- Reported to No [1]- Dis[tance] 4 B[locks]

Mon- 8- 440- P.M. Called to 410- East 9[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark from [the] Flue Droping [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] 4-W Setimg [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage to [the] Bldg $2500 Imcred [Insured for] $50000 Valwe [sic] [of the building] $120000 One Story Frame [building] Oowned [sic] By J. D. Deleanery [Delaney] Occiped [sic]- By Dannie Vance No SFM Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Incred [Insured for] $400.00 24 Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $60000 Used 2-3 - 1-6 Gal Ex[tinguishers] 1-16- [foot] Ladder Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 510 P-M- No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 18 B[locks]

Sat 13- 1130- P-M- Called- to 212- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by a] Spon[taneous] Combust[i]on Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $1225.00 Incred [Insured for] $3000 Valwe [sic] [of the building] $4000 Firnture [sic] Store 1-W Occiped [sic] By E. [Ernest] R. & G. [George] G. Ros[w]urm [Peoples Furniture Co.] Damage to [the] Bldg $12500 Incred [Insured for] $5000 One Story Brick [building] Valwe [sic] [of the building] $10,000 SFM Owned By Joe- Periro [Perero] Laied [sic] 2-Line[s] of hose 25 550- feet No 2- Laied [sic] 400 feet hose Picked it up and Returned to No 1- at 1210 am No 1- Returned to [the] Dept at 135- A-M Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs

Dis[tance] 3 Bl[oc]ks

332 March- 1915

Sat 13- 1245- A-M- Called to [the] St James Hotel [at the] Cormmer [sic] of [East] 7[th]- St [and 701 North] Michigan- Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawseed [sic] [?] Danmge [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $3200 4-W $51.45cts Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg Owned By Mrs. Doug Croft 2-Story Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] [of the building] $3000 Incred [Insured for] $2000 No 2 Laied [sic] 200 feet hose Water perssur [sic] 110-lbs there were 2- Men in Bed got Out By J. E.[Ernest] Sears & Marion Robertson One Man [was] SFM Over Come With Smoke But got [sic] All 26 Right [as] soon as he got fresh Air No 2- Respon[d]ed to [the] alarm from No 1- Station No 1 [was] Out on [212]- N. B-Way [Broadway] Returned to [the] Dept at 145 A-M [Distance] 20 Bl[oc]ks

Sun- 14- 415- P-M- Called to 702- East 18[th]- St SFM Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark 27 from [the] Flue Droping [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] Setinng [sic] 4-W Fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg $500 Incred [Insured for] $50000 2- Story frame Bldg Valwe [sic] [of the building] $180000 Owned No 2 By Mrs. [?] Massie [Massey] No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $50000 No Inc [insurance]- Occiped [sic] By P. Rothshichild [Rothschild] Used- 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] [and] 30-feet Ladders Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 435- P.M Dis[tance] 13 B[locks] Wen 17- 12K [12:00] P-M- Called to 120 West Monrow [Monroe] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark 2-W From [the] Flue Drop[p]ing [on the] Roof [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage SFM to [the] Bldg $600 Incred [Insured for] $50000 One Story Frame [building] 28 Value $120000 Owned By T. B. Gad[d]is No Damage [to the] Cont[ent]s Value $70000 Incred [Insured for] $50000 Occiped [sic] By G. A. Sackett [Used] 1-3- Gal [extinguisher] 1-18 – 1-16 [foot] Ladder[s] [Hook & Ladder] Truck Struck [a] Buggie [sic] Damage $1500 Driver W. [William] M. Doss Between [West] Park & [West] Washington Ave horse Backed up Passing Dis[tance] 28 [blocks]

333 March- 1915

Fri 19- 810- P-M- Called to 509- West 1[st]- St Alarm- Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused- By [a] Spark 2-W From [the] Flwe [sic] Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg $1- Incred [Insured for] $80000 One SFM Story Frame Bldg Value $250000 No Damage 29 to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $70000 Incred [Insured for] $30000 Owned & Occiped [sic] By R. E. Gibson Used- 1-10- [foot] Ladder - 1-3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] Water persseue [sic] 110-[lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 825 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 15 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 20 725- A-M- Called to 1211- N- Michigan Ave Alarm- Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic]- By [a] Spark 4-W from [the] Flue Dropeing [sic] on - [the] Roof Damage to [the] Bldg $500 Imscred [Insured for] $40000 One Story No 2 Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $80000 Owned- [by] N. E. Wood No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Value $15000 No In[suran]c[e] SFM Occiped [sic] By Mrs. L. Miller Used- 20-feet 30 Ladders 1-3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 740 A-M Dis[tance] 5 Bl[oc]ks

Sun 21- 845- P-M- Called to 1302- East 11[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Chicken Brooder 4-W Catching fire from [a] Stove Damage to [the] Bldg No-2 $7500 No In[suran]c[e]- One Story Frame Bldg SFM Valwe [sic] $7500 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $3500 31 No In[suran]c[e]- Valwe [sic] $5000 Owned & Occiped [sic] By D. J. Mackey Bldg Out Side of [the] City Limits No 2- got stuck on East 14[th]- St Sam [Urighs] Notified No 1- Respon[d]ed to [the] Call with [the Hook & Ladder] Truck had to take hose out of [the] Wagon No Damage to apprataus [sic] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 920 PM Dis[tance] No 2 24 B[locks] [Distance] No 1 42 B[locks]

334 March - 1915

Fri 26- 405- P-M- Called to 412- West 1[st]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Defect[ive] Fire Plase [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg $2000 Imcred [Insured for] 2-W $1500.00 One Story Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $4000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Imcred [Insured for] $80000 SFM Valwe [sic] $2000 Owned & Occiped [sic] [by] T. [Thomas] C. Murdock 32 Valwe [sic] [of the] Bldg & Cont[ent]s $6000 Used- 2-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 440 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 16 B[locks] Sun 21- 1-K- [1:00] P-M- Called to 510- West 4[th]- St Pulmoter [sic] Dr [Alonzo O.] Blair & [Dr. William V.] Hartman F. [Frank] O. Robertson Respon[d]ed to [the] Call with [the] Doctors [?] Waymier [Waymire] had [the] Pulmoter [sic] [for] 1-week Saved- Life of women [sic]

Wen- 31- 1215- P-M- Called to 710- N- Smelter Ave Alarm- Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark From [the] Flew [sic] Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setimg [sic] fire [to the building] 4-W Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $1000 Incred [Insured for] $1,000 One Storey [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] [$]160000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $90000 Imcred [Insured for] SFM $30000 Ownned [sic] & Occiped [sic] By C. O. Hobson 33 Used 1-10 - 1-18-[foot] Ladder[s] 1-3 Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water persseu [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1230- P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 18 B[locks]

335 March- 1915-

Wen- 31- 155- P-M- Called- to 108 West 1[st]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark From [the] Flue Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] 2-W Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $1000 Imcred [Insured for]- $80000 One Story frmane [sic] Bldg Valwe [sic] $170000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $50000 No SFM In[suran]c[e]- Owned By G. W. Hill Occipid [sic] By 34 W. C. Smith [Used] 1-10-[foot] Ladder 1-3 Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 210 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 8 Bl[oc]ks Mon- 27- Bought Black horse Joe Paied [sic] $12500 And Traded Cap horse In at $10000 Black horse 16 hands Weight 1350 [lbs] James Gibson

Wen 31- 355- P-M- Called to 206- N- Highland- Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark from [the] Flwe [sic] Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] 1-W Setnmg [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $500 Imcred [Insured for] $60000 One Story frame [building] Valwe [sic] $160000 Owned By Henry Miller SFM No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $50000 35 No Imc [insurance] Occiped [sic] By Harry Clank [Clark] Uused [sic] 1- 10-[foot] Ladder Water persseu [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 420 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 40 Bl[oc]ks

336 April 1915

Thur- 1- 3K- [3:00] P-M Called to 105- N- Elnn [Elm] St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark Fronn [sic]- [the] Fleue [sic] Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setimg [sic] 1-W Fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $100 Incred [Insured for]- $80000 2-Storie [sic] frame Bldg Valwe [sic] [of the building] $220000 SFM Ownned [sic]- [by] A- Gray No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s 36 Valuue [sic] [of the] Cont[ent]s $50000 No Incrance [insurance] Occiped [sic] By Oscar Works Used- 1-10-[foot] Ladder Water pessur [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 310 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 11 Bl[oc]ks Fri 2- 655- A-M- Called to 405 East 5[th]- St [with the] Pulmoter [sic] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] F. [Frank] O. Robertson & F. [Frank] L. Howe Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [They] had to go- [to] 510- West 4[th]- St to get [the] Pulmoter [sic] [The Pulmotor] Was- in Use Old- Lady had- Dided [sic]

Fri 2- 2K- [2:00] P-M- Called to 504- West 4[th]- St Alarnn [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Spark Fronn [sic] [the] Flew [sic] Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] Setinng [sic] 3-W Fire [to the building] Danmage [sic] to [the] Bldg $500 Imcred [Insured for] $50000 One Story Frame Bldg Value [of the building] $120000 SFM Ownned [sic] By T. W. Caffery [Caffey] No Dannage [sic] to [the] 37 Cont[ent]s Value [of the contents] $50000 No In[suran]c[e]- Occiped [sic] By Clide [Clyde] Ponder Uused [sic] 1-10-[foot] Ladder 1-3 Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water perssue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 205 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 8 Bl[oc]ks

337 April 1915

Wen 7- 945- A-M- Called to 201-- N- Water St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Caused- By [a] Spark Fronn [sic] [a] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] E[n]gin[e] Setinng [sic] fire to [a] 1- 1-W Story Fram[e] Shed- No Imc [insurance]- Damage [to the shed] $1000 Valwe [sic] [of the shed] $2500 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s No In[sura]nc[e] Value [of the contents] $1000 Owned By Charley 38 Tremble Occiped [sic]- By S. L. Wright SFM Laied [sic] 650 feet hose 1-Line Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 1020 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 48 Bl[oc]ks

Thur 8- 505- PM- Called to 506 West First St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused [by a] Spark from [the] SFM Flue Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] 39 Dannage [sic] to [the Building] $25000 Incred [Insured for]- $170000 One Story Frame Bldg Value $2000 1-W Damnage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $15000 Incred [Insured for]- $60000 Valwe [sic] $1000 Owned & Occiped [sic] By Billie Beare [Beard] Used- 2-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers]- 1-14- 18 [foot] Ladders Laied [sic] 2-Lines of hose 500 feet Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 550 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 16 B[locks]

Sat 10- 750- P-M- Called to 309- East 10[th]- St SFM Alarm Over Tlephom [sic] Cawsed [sic]- By [a] Spark 40 Fronn [sic] [the] Flwe [sic] Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof Set[t]ing fire [to the building] 4-W Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $1000 Imcred [Insured for]- $60000 2- Story Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $2000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $50000 No Incrance [insurance] Owned By Mrs. Ida Thomas Occiped [sic] By L. Lunc[e]ford Used 1-22 - 1-18-[foot] Ladders Water pessur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 815 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 19 Bl[oc]ks

338 April 1915

Sun 11- 130- P-M- Dr. [Harry] Stell[e] Came and got [the] Pulmotor for 705- East 7[th]- St Returned to [the] Dept [at] 930- P-M

Tu[e]s 15- 155- P-M- Called to 207- West 9[th]- St Alarm- Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[u]rning Trash- Setinng [sic] [a] One Story Fram[e] Shed Afire 3-W Damage to [the] Bldg $30000 No In[suran]c[e]- Valwe [sic] [of the shed] $5000 Owned By Peter Pe[a]rson Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $2500 No In[suran]c[e]- Valwe [sic] $6000 Occiped [sic] By SFM J. E. Lnnthun [Linthicum] Laied [sic] 450-feet hose 41 1-Line Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 250- P.M- No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 16-B[locks] Fri 16- 12-55 P.M. Called to 717- West 9[th]- St Alarm Over Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by a] Pipe from [a] Gas- Heater B[u]rning to[o] Close to [a] Cilling [sic] Joist [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $60000 Imcred [Insured for] $1200 One Story frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $250000 Ownned [sic] By Frances [Francis] Ke[e]gan SFM Dannge [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $20000 Imcred [Insured for] $80000 42 Occiped [sic] By George Wallace [The] fire Spread to 715- West 9[th]- St Damage to [the] Bldg $3000 3-W Incred [Insured for] $150000 2-Story Frame [building] Value $350000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Value $120000 SFM Imcred [Insured for] $80000 Owned and Occiped [sic] By 43 A. E. Smith Laied [sic] 2-Lines 700-feet [Used] 1-28 - 1-18-[foot] Ladders Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 145- P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 26 B[locks]

339 April 1915

Sat 17- 1205- P-M- Called to 209- West 20[th]- St Alarm - Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] Boys - [playing with] Matches Damage to [a] One Story Frame Barn $5000 4-W No Incrance [insurance] Valwe [sic] [of the barn] $6000 Owned By F. [Fred] B. Wheeler Damage to [the] Con[ent]s $8000 SFM No Incrance [insurance] Valwe [sic] $9000 Occiped [sic] By 44 Charley Jackson Laied [sic] 450-feet hose 1- Line Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1K- [1:00] P-M Dis[tance] 22 Bl[oc]ks

Tu[e]s 20- 10K- [10:00] A.M. Called By Dr. [Harry] Stull [Stelle] F. [Frank] O. Robertson Respon[d]ed to [the] call to L. W. Ash- Used 5-Tanks Returned to [the] Dept [at] 2-K- [2:00] P-M [with the] Pulmoter [sic]

Tu[e]s 20- 545- P-M- Called to 913- N- Locest [Locust] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By Defect[ive] Wireing [sic] No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg One Story 4-W Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $2000 Owned By Mary McMullen SFM No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Value $130000 45 Occiped [sic] By J. D. Rob[b]ins Water perssur [sic] 110-[lbs] Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 610 pm No 2- Did not get [the] alarm Dis[tance] 14 B[locks] Thu[r] 29- 445- P-M- Called to 207- West 24[th]- St SFM 46 Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Spark from [the] 3 W Flue Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roff [sic] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $500 No In[suran]c[e]- One Story frame [building] Value $50000 No 2 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $7500 No Im [insurance] Owned & Occiped [sic] By W. W. Samders [Sanders] [Used] 1-10 - [foot] Ladder Water perssur [sic] 110-lbs Returnde [sic] to [the] Dept at 505 P-M- Dis[tance] 24 B[locks]

340 May 1915

Sun 2- 140- A-M- Called- 602- 604- N- Warm [Warren] St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cauused [sic] Unk[n]own Dannage [sic] to [a] 2- Story Fram[e] Barn Total Loss Value [$]150 3-W No Incrance [insurance] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 1- horse $8000 Cont[ent]s $2500 Total Loss- No Imc [insurance] 2- Story Frane [sic] SFM Barn Owned- & Occiped [sic]- By N. Hartwig 47 Fire Spread- to [a] 2-Story Barn and- Shed Owned- & Occiped [sic] By W. W. Smith Damage To [the] Barn & Shed- $10000 No Imc [insurance] Value [of the buildings] $20000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $500 Value 30000 No In[surance] Laied [sic] 1000 feet hose- 1-stream Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 235 AM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 20-B[locks]

Sat 8- 1105- A.M. Called to 1202- N- Water St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark Fronn [sic] [the] Flwe [sic] Droping [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] Set[t]ing Fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $1000 No In[suran]c[e] No 2 One- Story frame [building.] Valwe [sic] $15000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Value $2500 No Imc [insurance] 4-W Value $2500 Bldg Ownned [sic] By W. Moran SFM Occiped [sic] By Lane Hall. Out Side [of the City] Water 48 Limtis [sic] [Used] 1-10-[foot] Ladder Im [sic] responeding [sic] to [the] Alarm Marion Robertson Drive[r] at No 2 [fire department] Coming Down [the] Poll [sic] Slip[p]ed in Such a Man[n]er to Knock [the] Cap of [his] Right Knee Dr. [Harry] Stell[e] [was] Called Water persser [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1130- A-M Dis[tance] 48-Bl[oc]ks

341 May 1915

Wen- 12- 845- A.M. Called to [the] State [Manual] Normal [Training] School. Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] 1-W By Over heated Kettles [of] Tar & Pi[t]ch Catching Fir[e] No- Dannage [sic] No 2- Respon[d]ed to [the] Call Nip horse SFM Fell Crossing [the] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] Track on South 49 B-Way [Broadway] No Dannage [sic] Driver W. [William] M. Doss Nip horse was Exhausted Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs No 2 Ret[u]rned To No 1- [at] 835 A-M- Dis[tance] 71 Bl[oc]ks No 1- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 945 [a.m.] Dis[tance] 44 Bl[oc]ks

Thur 20- 1130- A-M- Called to Mt. Carmal [Carmel] Hospital Alarnn [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Light[n]ing Strikeing [sic] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $15000 Inncred [Insured for] $350000 2½- Storie [sic] Brick [building] Value $50,000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] SFM $15,000 Imcred [Insured for] $8000 Owned & Occiped [sic] 50 By [?] there was - Know [sic] fire Respon[d]ed to [the] Call with [the Fire Chief’s] Buggie [sic] and 2-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Left One there J. E. [Ernest] Sears & T. [Thomas] W. Howe Returned to [the] Dept at 1220 P-M Out Side of [the] City Limits & Water [District]

342 May 1915

Tu[e]s 25- 3-K [3:00] PM- Called to Mt. Carmal [Carmel[ Hospitel [sic] [at 3000 North Michigan] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Pulmoter [sic] John Hally [Hawley] Electric Wire hand Bu[r]nt Got All Right [sic] Did Not Used [sic] [the] Pulmotor F. [Frank] O. Robertson Respon[d]ed to [the] Call Tim Ellis Mch - Retu[r]ned [to the Dept.] at 4K [4:00] P-M

Tu[e]s 25- Sold Nip horse [for] $13000 [to] [?] Stam[m]

Thur 27- 11-K- [11:00] P M.- Called to 109- West 4[th]- St Verble [sic]- Alarm- Caused- By Light[n]ing SFM Strikeing [sic] Wire going In[to] [the] Bldg [and] Setnng [sic] 51 Fire to [the] Window Caseinng [sic] Damage to [the] Bldg $1500 Incred [Insured]- 2- Storie Brick [building] 2-W Val[u]e [$]12000- Owned By Pitts[burg] Mor[tg]age [&] Invest[ment] Co Danmage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $8000 Imc [Insured for] $2,000 Value $550000 Occiped [sic] [by] Pitts[burg] El[ec]t[r]ical Co M. [Milo] H. Albers Respon[d]ed to [the] Call with 2- 3-Gal Ex[tinguishers]- Used 1-3 Gal [extinguisher] But did Not Turn in Alarm Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1120 P-M [Distance] ½ B[lock]

Sun 30- 230- P-M- Called 912 West 2[nd]- St Alarm- Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused [by a] Spontan[e]ous Combust[i]on In- [a] Box of Rags on - [the] Rear Porch 2-W No Damnage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Value of [the] Cont[ent]s $30000 No In[suran]c[e]- No Damage to [the] Bldg Value SFM of [the] Bldg One- Story Frame [building] $90000 52 Icred [Insured for] $50000 Owned and- Occiped [sic] [by] G. A. Smith Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 250 P-M Dis[tance] 25 Bl[oc]ks

343 June 1915

Tu[e]s- 1- 810- P-M- Called [the] Cormer [sic] [of West] 4[th]- St [and North] B-Way [Broadway] Com[m]erce Bldg Verble [sic]- Alarm Cawsed [sic] By Spontan[e]ous Combustion [to] Over hals [overalls] hamrg [hanging] in [the] 3-W Clos[e]t Caught fire No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with] 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher]. 4- Story Brick Bldg SFM Valwe [sic] [of the building] $100-000 [sic] Incred [Insured for] $80,000 53 Bldg [used as an] Office[,] Bank & Stores there was No Alarm Turned In Bldg Owned By Com[m]erce Bldg Co [Distance] ½-B[lock]

Sun 6- 835- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of 4[th]- St [and North] B-Way [Broadway] Verble [sic] Alarm Cawsed [sic] By Light[n]ing SFM Strikeing [sic] [the] Street Car- Owned By Pittsburg Light 54 Co Dannage [sic] to [the] Car $1500 Valwe [sic] [of the street car] [$]330000 1-W Incred [Insured for]- $30000 Used- 2-3 Gal- Ex [extinguishers]- Did not turn in Alarm Respon[d]ed to [the] Call With [an] Ex[tinguisher] - Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 9K [9:00] p.m. [Distance] ½ [Block]

Tu[e]s- 8- 925- A-M- Called to 115- East 12[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark 4-W Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Rooff [sic] [and] Setnng [sic] Fire [to the building] Damage SFM To [the] Bldg [$]2- Incred [Insured for] $25000 One Storie [sic] Frame 55 Bldg Valwe [sic] $65000 Owned By J. M. Goff No 2 Estate Occiped [sic] By Lewis Barn[d]s No Dannage [sic] To [the] Cont[ent]s No In[suran]c[e]- Valwe [sic] $50 Used 1-10 [foot] Ladder Water Perrsser [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 935- A-M- Dis[tance] 8 B[locks]

Mon 7- 1005- P-M Called to West 23[rd]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] By Could Not 4-W Locate Plase [sic] Water persseur [sic] 110-[lbs] No 2 Returned to [the] Dept [at] 1035- P-M Dis[tance] 18 Bl[oc]ks

344 June - 1915

Thur- 10- 810- P-M- Called to 110- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over- [the] Telphome [sic] Caused [sic] By [a] Gas- Flat Iron Left Burning [and] Setinng [sic] fire 1-W To [an] Iron[ing]board Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $500 No In[suran]c[e] One Storie [sic] Brick [buiding] Owmed [sic] By John Val[en]tine Valwe [sic] $10,000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s SFM Occiped [sic]- By E. Rush- Laundry 56 Valwe [sic] of [the] Cont[ent]s $5000 No Incrance [insurance] Used 1-3 Gal Ex[tinguisher]- Water perssere [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 825 P-M No 2- Respon[d]ed to [the] Call & No 1- Dept Dis[tance] 7 Bl[oc]ks Thur 10- 1110- P-M- Called to East 4[th]- St & [North] Elm St Pittburg Modern Milling Co [217 East 4th St.] Alarm Over [the] Telphome Cawsed [sic] By [a] Frame Window To[o] Close to [a] Boiler Catchimg [sic] fire Dannage [sic] 4-W to [the] Bldg $150000 Imcred [Insured for] [$]4000. 3 Storie [sic] and Basennent [sic] Brick Coragted [sic] Iorn [sic] [building] Valwe [sic] $24000 SFM No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Increued [Insured for] [$]450000 57 Valwe [sic] [$]9000 Owned & Occiped [sic] By The Pitts[burg] Modern Milling Co Uwsed [sic] 2-3 - 1-6- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1125 pm No 2- Reported to [the] Alarm & No 1- Dept Dis[tance] 5 B[locks] Thur 10- 1150- P-M- Called to [the] Cormme [sic] of [East] 8[th]- St [and North] Elm St Alarnn [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cauused [sic] By B[u]rning Trash 4-W No Dammage [sic] Water perssur [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 1205- AM No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 13 Bl[oc]ks

345 June 1915

Tu[e]s 15- 430- A-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of 5[th] St [and North] B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] No 1- Did not get the Alarm No 2- Reported to No 1- 3 W Fals[e Alarm No 1- Bell Phome [sic] Out of Order Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 435- AM

Thur 17- 950- AM Called to [the] Corner of [West] 1[st]- St [and] [North] Cultopa [Catalpa] Alarnn [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawses [sic] B[u]rning Grass No Dannage [sic] 2-W Water persseu [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1010 A-M- No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 20 Bl[oc]ks Fri 18- 1035- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 7[th]- St [and North] Caltopa [Catalpa] Alarm Over System Box 36- Fals[e]- Alarm Could Not 3 W locate [any] fire Water persser [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1105- AP- [sic] No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 15 Bl[oc]ks Sun 20 1035- AM- Called to [the] Cornne [sic] of [East] 16[th]- St [and] [North] Grand Ave Verble- [sic] Alarnn [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark from [the] Flwe [sic] Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setinng [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg [$]500 Imcred [Insured for]- $40000 One Storie Frame 4-W Dewelling [sic] Value $80000 Owned By Robert Humgtion [Huntington] No Damage to [the] No 2 Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $60000 Incred [Insured for] $30000 SFM Occiped [sic] By John McCoy Used 58 1-3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] 1-10-[foot] Ladder Water persser [sic] Not Turned In No [2] Respon[d]ed to [the] Call But Did not Notfi [sic] No 1 - Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1115 A-M Dis[tance] 2 B[locks]

346 Juuly [July] 1915

Mon- 5- 1K- [1:00] P-M- Called to 1802- N- Elm St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] fire No 2 Cracker Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setimg [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $25.00 Incred [Insured for]- [$]1000 4-W One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $250000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $80000 SFM Imcred [Insured for] $50000 Bldg Ownned [sic] & Occiped [sic] 59 By J. A. Lochrie [Used] 1-10-[foot] Ladder Water perssuer [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 120 pm Dis[tance] 8 [blocks]

Mon 5- 155- P-M- Called to 620- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cauused [sic] [?] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $105000 Incred [Insured for]- [$]9000 3-Storie [sic] Brick [building] Owned By Oscar Sharp 4-W Valwe [sic] $15000 Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]9,361.19 No 1 In[suran]c[e]- on- [the] Cont[ent]s $10000 Valwe [sic] [of the] Cont[ent]s $14450 No 2 Dannage [sic] to [the] Fixture[s] $150000 Incred [Insured for] $2000 Valwe [sic] [of the fixtures] $3000 Bldg Ownned [sic] By Oscar Sha[r]p First Floor Occiped [sic] By Fred Brrssese [Bresee] & Part of Second- Floor used- as- Storage & Livering [sic] Rooms Occiped [sic] By [Oscar] Sharp 3[rd]-Floor Occipid [sic] By Bussis Collage [Pittsburg Business College] No 1- Laied [Business] 3-Lines of hose 1000- [feet] and- uused [sic]- 3-way Lines Lit [sic] No 2- Laid 4-Lines of hose 1300 feet Got 300- hunder [sic] feet from No 1- Station No 1 Returned to [the] Dept at 410- P.M. No 2 - Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 350- P-M. Left 1-Linne [sic] of hose Until [the] Next Morning at 9K [9:00] AM. No 1- hose wagon Ret[u]rned to Station S. [Samuel] J. Urighs had [the] wagon Re hosed Water persseur [sic] 115-to 120- lbs No 1 - Dis[tance] 7 Bl[oc]ks No 2 - Dis[tance] 20 Bl[oc]ks

347 July 1915

Mon 12- 940- A-M- Called- to [the] Cornner [sic] of 3rd - [St.] [and] [North] B-Way [Broadway] Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Lightn[i]ng Strikeing [sic] [a] Wire Out Side 1-W of [the] Bldg Runni[n]g in on [sic] - wire No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By A. H. McCormick 2-Storie [sic] Brick [building] Valwe [sic] [of the building] $20,000 Occiped [sic] [on the] 1[st] -Floor [as a] Clothing Store & Barber Shop 2-nd- Floor Living Roonns. [sic] Uused [sic] 1-10-[foot] Ladder Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 955 am Dis[tance] 5 B[locks] Mon- 12- 1010- A-M- Called to 113- West 9[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Light[n]ing Strikeing [sic] [the] howse [sic] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $25 3-W Incred [Insured for] - $1000 One Storie [sic] Frame Dwelling SFM Valwe [sic] $2,50000 Owned By Mrs T. A. [Maggie] Kinseller [Kinsella] 61 No Damnage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $70000 Incred- [Insured for] $50000 Occiped [sic] By W. M. O’Comelly [O’Connell] Used 1-22 - 1-18-[foot] Ladder[s] No Lightnngs [sic] Rods Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 1030 am Dis[tance] 13 B[locks] Mon- 12- 730- P-M- Called- to 916- East 11[th]- St SFM Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic]- By [a] 62 Defect[ive] Flew [sic] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $1000 4-W Imcred [Insured for]- $50000 One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value $120000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic]] No 2 $70000 Incred [Insured for]- $50000 Bldg Owned & Occipid [sic] By H Ham[i]lton Uused [sic] 2- 3- Gal Ex[extinguishers] 2- 1-10- [foot] Ladder[s] Water persser [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 830- P-M- Dis[tance] 22 B[locks]

348 July 1915

Mon 12- 745- P-M- Called to East 5[th]- St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused [by a] Spontan[eou]s Combust[i]on In- Hay [located] In- [the] Rear of [the] Bldg 4 W Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $10000 Incred [Insured for]- $6000 No 1-X2 Valwe [sic] $10000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg Incred [Insured for]- $9000 2- Storie [sic] Brick [building] Valueu [sic] $15000 SFM Ownned [sic]- & Occiped [sic] By Thomas Fruite [sic] Co[.] 63 Laied [sic] 2- Linnes [sic] of hose 850- feet No 1- [and] No 2- Reported to [the] Alarrm [sic] No 2 Reported to No 1- Station [at] 835- PM Water perssuer [sic] 110 - lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 910- P-M Dis[tance] 9 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 10- 145- PM- to East Washington Ave Pulmoter [sic] Pond. Young Man- Drowned Rex Dose Clide [Clyde] Miles Respon[d]ed to [the] Call- with [the Fire Chief’s] Buggie [sic] Notif[i]ed By Policeman Georg[e] Prull [Prell]- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 230 pm

Sat 17 1K- [1:00] PM- Called to [coal] Mine No 7- Bryihill [Breezyhill] Cawsed [sic] By Gas Eexplosing [sic] One Man Killed the Other Badley [sic] Burnt But did Not Use Pulmotor Ira Main Respon[d]ed to [the] Call With Hurr Cluese [Hercules] Powder Co Retu[r]ned [to the Dept.] at 3K [3:00] P-M

Wen 21- 510- P-M- Called to [the] Alley Between 10[th] [St]- [and] 11[th] St [with the] Poulnoter [sic] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed By [a] Di[t]ch Cavern [caving] in on [a] Man Got [the] Man Out Did Not have to Used [sic] [the] Poulmotor [sic] [The] Man was - [a]Live Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the Fire Chief’s] Buggie [sic] Ira Main [and] F.[Frank] L. Howe Ret[u]rned [to the Dept. at] 530 pm

349 July 1915

Tu[e]s- 20- 125- P-M-. Called to 321- East 22[nd]- St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Spark 4-W from [the] Flwe [sic] Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setning [sic] Fire [to the building] Danmage [sic] to [the] Bldg [$]600- Incured [Insured for] No 2 $50000 One Storie [sic] Frame Dwelling Valwe [sic] $120000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s SFM No In[suran]c[e]- Value $50000 Bldg Owned & 64 Occiped [sic] By M. F. Koo[p]man [Used] 1-10 [foot] Ladder 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher]- Water perssur [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 140- P-M Dis[tance] 16-Bl[oc]ks Wen 21- 1010 A-M- Called to [the] Cormner [sic] of [North] Chestnut St [and West] 2-nd- St Verble [sic] Alarm Respon[d]ed to [the] Call- [with the Fire] Chi[e]f[’s] Buggie [sic] [Laid] 250- feet hose Cawse [sic] B[ur]ning 2-W Trash [by] City Employ[ee]s No Damnag [sic] Left Limes [sic] of hose in there [sic] Charge Returned to [the] Dept [at] 1030 AM Did Not Turn In Alarm Dis[tance] 18-Bl[oc]ks

Fri 23- 1115- A-M- Called to 223- West Park Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark from [the] Flue Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] 2-W Setimg [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg [$]2- Inc [Insured for]- $40000 One Storie [sic] Frame Dwelling SFM Ownned [sic] By Harry Rogers No Damage 65 To [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $30000 No In[suran]c[e] Occiped [sic] [by] R. R. Ferg[u]son Used 1-10-[foot] Ladder Water persser 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1130 A-M Dis[tance] 25 Bl[oc]k[s]

350 July 1915

Fri 23- 705- P-M. Called to [the] Rear of 614 N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Boy Dropeing [sic] [a] Match 4-W In Gasloin [sic] [that was] Dumped Out In [the] Alley Out of [the] Cleaning & Dye Works [Cumiskey’s Steam Laundry] No Dannage [sic] Laied [sic] 500 feet hose Water perssur [sic] 110 - lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 720- PM Dis[tance] 7 Bl[oc]ks Tu[e]s- 27- 3-K- [3:00] A.M. Called to Thomas Frute [Fruit] Co Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Caused By 4-W Burning Trash. No Dannage [sic] No1-No2 Laied [sic] 200- feet hose Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs No 2 Respon[d]ed To [the] Alarm Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 320 AM Dis[tance] 7 Bl[oc]ks

Fri 30- 550- A-M- Called to 303- West 6[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Gaslon [sic] 3-W Stove Catching fire Danmage [sic] to [the] Bldg $1500 Incred [Insured for]- $60000 2-Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] Valwe [sic] $160000 Owned By Ja[me]s Treadwell Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $1000 No Inc [insurance]- Valwe [sic] 40000 Occiped [sic] [by] Georg[e] Mo[r]n[i]ng SFM Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs 66 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 6K [6:00] A-M Dis[tance] 11-B[locks]

351 Aug[ust] 1915

Tu[e]s 3- 115- P-M- Called to 806- N- Joplin Ave- Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark from [the] Flue Dropeing [sic] on [the] 4-W Roof [and] Setning [sic] fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg $500 Incued [Insured for]- $50000 One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $1000 No Dannege [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Incued [Insured for]- $20000 Valwe [sic] $40000 Bldg SFM Ownned [sic] & Occiped [sic] By Mrs. E. Wilson 67 Uused [sic] 1-10-[foot] Ladder Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 130- P-M- Dis[tance] 15-Bl[oc]ks

Mon 9- 250- P-M- Called to 602- N- Locust St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Lightimg [sic] [a] Match [and] going in to[o] Close [sic] [to the] 4-W Colesett [sic] & Setning [sic] fire to [some] Clothing Dannage [sic] To [the] Cont[ent]s $15000 Incred [Insured for]- $2,000 Valwe [sic] $4000 Occiped [sic] By Dr. G. I. [Ivan] Pohek. Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $1000 Increed [Insured for] SFM $120000 One Storie [sic] Franne [sic] [building] Valwe [sic] 68 $4000 Owned By John Beasley Water persser [sic] 110- lbs No 2- Reported to No 1- Returned to [the] Dept at 305- PM Dis[tance] 7 Bl[oc]ks

352 August 1915

Wen 11- 820- P-M- Called to Spring River Burt Nuttman Drounged [sic] Pulmotor Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] F. [Frank] O. Robison [Robertson] Respon[d]ed to [the] Call on [the] Joplin [& Pittsburg Railway Co.] Street Car But was unable to Do Any Good Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1130- P-M

Thur 19- 625- A.M. Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 5[th]- St [and] [North] Walnute [Walnut] St. Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [an] Over heated Stove pipe No Damage to [the] 3-W Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By Mrs. [Ella] F[i]ero 2-Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $250000 Incred [Insured for]- [$]150000 Valwe [sic] [of the] Cont[ent]s $1000 Incred [Insured for]- $60000 Water perssuer [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 635 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 5 Bl[oc]ks

Thur 19- 1120- A-M- Called to 715- East 9[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Over heated Stove Suth [soot] Catching fire Spark 4-W Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setimg [sic] fire [to the building] Damage To [the] Bldg $2- Incred [Insured for]- $50000 One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value $1000 No Dannage [sic] SFM To [the] Cont[ent]s Imcred [Insured for]- $30000 Valwe [sic] $70000 No Damage 69 Owmed [sic] & Occiped [sic] By Charley Doring Uused [sic]- 1-10-[foot] Ladder Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1135 am Dis[tance] 22-B[locks]

353 Aug[ust] 1915

Sat 28- 505- A-M- Called to 310- West Washington Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spontan[e]ous Combust[i]on [from] 2-W Putnng [sic] Oil Rags in[to] [a] Barrel [and] Setnng [sic] Fire to [the] Floor Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg [$]2500 Incred [Insured for]- [$]150000 One Storie [sic] Frame [building] SFM Value $2000 Vacent [sic] Owned By 70 C. J. Steffens [Used] 1-3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 545- A-M. No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 25-B[locks]

Sat 28 905- A-M- Called to [the] Rear of 314- N- B-Way [Broadway] Storage Room Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] Unk[n]own Damage to to Cont[ent]s $120000 Incred [Insured for]- $180000 Value 1-W $3000 Occiped [sic] By [the] Up[-]to[-]Date Furn[iture & Carpet] Co Damage to [the] Bldg $2500 Incred [Insured for] $150000 One Storie [sic] Brick [building] Value 71 $250000 Owned - [by] Sim[i]on & Vallin SFM Laied [sic] 350- feet hose Water persse [sic] 110- lbs No 2 Reported to [the] Call- and [to] No 1- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1020 A-M [Distance] 4 Bl[oc]ks

354 September 1915

Fir [sic] 3- 755- P-M- Called to [the] Mo-P-Ry [Missouri Pacific Railway Co.] Bridg[e] on East 11[th]- St Alarm Over [the] 4-W Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic]- [?] No Dannage [sic] Grass Fire Water perssue [sic] 110- lbs No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 840- P-M Dis[tance] 17 B[locks] Wen 8- 415- P-M- Called to East 4[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Could Not Locate [any] Fire Respon[d]ed to [East] 4[th Street]- and [North] Mich[i]gan Ave 4 W Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 425- PM. No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 13 B[locks]

Sun 12- 1110- A-M- Called to [East] 11[th]- St [and North] Taylor [St.] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] Bu[rn]ing 4-W Grass. No Dannage [sic] Water Perssur [sic] 110- lbs No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1130- AM Dis[tance] 18 B[locks] Tu[e]s 14- 845- A-M- Called to 806- N- Joplin Ave Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] 4-W Suth [soot] B[u]rning Out In [the] Flue No Damage Water persser [sic] 110- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 905- A-M No 2- Reported to [the] Call Dis[tance] 14 Bl[oc]ks

Mon 27- 430- P-M- Called to [the] Cornne [sic] of [East] 8[th]- [St.] [and] [North] Locust St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] 4-W Boys B[ur]ning [a] Fuse in [the] Baseme[n]t of [the] Old [Methodist Episcopal] Church No Dannage [sic] No 2- Respon[d]ed to [the] No 2 Call- [The Fire] Chi[e]f [Thomas W. Howe] Respon[d]edto [the] Call [with the] Bugie [sic] And- 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Did Not Turn in Gen[eral] Alarm Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 445 pm Dis[tance] 11 Bl[oc]ks

355 Oct[ober] 1915

Wen 6- 435- P-M- Called to 924- East 10[th]- St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] 4-W Cawsed [sic] By B[u]rning Trash Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Danmage [sic] No 2 Water persseu [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 505 P-M Dis[tance] 24 B[locks] Fri 8- 115 P-M- Called to 308- West 1[st]- St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Suth [soot] 2-W In [the] Flue Catching fire No Dannge [sic] Occiped [sic] By R. W. Mackie Water perssur [sic] 110 [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 130- PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 13 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 9- 11K [11:00] AM- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of 17[th]- St [and] N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] 4-W Cawse [sic] B[u]rning Trash Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass. No Danmage [sic] Laied [sic] No 2 500- feet hose Water perssuer [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1140- A-M Dis[tance] 10 Bl[oc]ks Sat 9- 1220- P-M- Called to [the] Cornne [sic] of [West] 7[th]- St [and] [North] Chesnute [Chesnut] St. Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] 3-W Cawsed [sic] By B[u]rning Trash Setning [sic] Fire to [the] Grass. No Danmage [sic] Respon[d]ed to [the] Call- with [the] hose Wagon Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 110-P.M. No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 34 Bl[oc]ks

356 Oct[ober]- 1915

Sat 9- 345- P-M- Called to 1802 N- Olive St Alarm Over [the telephone] Caused 3-W By [a] Spark from [a] Ste[a]m Schovel [Shovel] Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass. No Damage No 2 Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 405 P-M Dis[tance] 20 B[locks]

Mon- 11- 305- P-M- Called to 807- East 7[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] 4-W [A] Spark from [a] F[r]isco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] Enigin [sic] No Damage Respon[d]ed to [the] Call- [with the] hose Wagon Water persser [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 340- P-M- No 2 Reported No 1 Dis[tance] 23 B[locks]

Thur- 14- 1K [1:00] P-M- Called to [the] Cornne [sic] of [West] 11[th St.] -[and North] Pine St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by a] Spark [from an] 3-W Enngin [sic] [from the] Mo-P-Ry [Missouri Pacific Railway Co.] No Dannage [sic] Respon[d]ed to [the] Call- [with the] hose- wagon Water perssuer [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 115 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 17 B[locks]

Thur 14- 505- PM- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 12[th]- St [and North] Grand Ave Alarrm [sic] Over [the] 4W Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[ur]ning Trash Setinng [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Damage No 2 Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 515- P-M. Dis[tance] 8 B[locks]

357 Oct[ober] 1915

Fri 15- 605- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 4[th]- St [and] [North] Tucker Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] 1-W B[ur]ning Trash Setinng [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Dannage [sic] Respon[d]ed] to [the] Call- [with the] hose Wagon. Water Perssure [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 715 PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 21-Bl[oc]ks

Sat 16- 710- PM- Called [to the] Cornner [sic] [of] [East] 4[th]- St [and North] Grand Ave Police Poulmotor [sic] But did not Use it Ira Main Respon[d]ed to [the] Call - [with a] Police Car Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 730 PM.

Wen 20 1-K- [1:00] P-M Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 8[th]- St [and] [North] Tucker Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] 4W Cawsed [sic] [by a] spark from [a] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] Egime [sic] No 2 Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Dannage [sic] Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 120 P-M. Dis[tance] 32 B[locks]

Sat 23- 1025 AM Called to 618- East 10[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark 4-W from [the] Flue Droping [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] Fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to the] Bldg $2 Incred [Insured for] 72 $40000 One Storie [sic] frame [building] Valwe [sic] $90000 SFM Owned- By John- Pierce No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $30000 No Incrance [insurance] Occiped [sic] By John Mitchal [Mitchell] Used 1-16 - 1-18-[foot] Ladder[s] 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water perssuer [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1045- AM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 27 Bl[oc]ks

358 Oct[ober] 1915-

Sat 23- 1130- A-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] Rose- Ave & [South] Elm St Alarm Over [the] 1-W Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[ur]ning Grass. No Damage Respon[d]ed to [the] Call- [with the] hose- Wagon Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1145- A-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 11-B[locks]

Sat 23- 1133- A-M- Called to 1104- N- Rouse Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] No 2- had not 4-W Got[ten] to No 1- when they rec[ei]ved [the] Alarm Caused By [a] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] E[n]gine Setnnng [sic] fire No 2 to [the] Grass. No Dannage [sic] Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1205 pm No 2- Respon[d]ed to [the] Call from No 1- Dis[tance] 40 B[locks]

Sat 23 1205- P-M- Called to 712- West 7[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused [by] Bu[r]ning 3-W Trash Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass - No Dannage [sic] Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the] hose Wagon Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1215 P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 13 B[locks] Sat 23- 1K [1:00] P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 5[th] St [and] [North] Joplin Av. Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] 4-W Boys and Matches No Damage [to the] Grass Water perssure 110 lbs Respon[d]ed to [the] Call- [with the] hose- Wagon No 2- Reported to No 1- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 120 P-M Dis[tance] 8 B[locks]

359 Oct[ober] 1915

Sat 23- 250- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] Manrow [Monroe] & [South] Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] 1-W Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] Boys and- Matches Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass- No Damage Respon[d]ed to [the] Call- [with the] hose- wagon Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 315 P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 29 B[locks]

Mon- 25- 1220 - P.M. Called to [East] 10[th]- St [and North] Fa[i]rvi[e]w Ave Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark 4W from [a] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] Egnin [sic] [and] Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass. No Dannage [sic] Used 2-3 Gal No 2 Ex[tinguishers]. Water persseu [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 105 PM Dis[tance] 29 Bl[oc]ks

Mon 25- 105- P.M. Called [to] 712- N- Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[u]rning 4-W Grass Setning [sic] fire to [a] One- Storie [sic] Frame Shed- Total Loss- No Incance [insurance] Valwe [sic] [of the shed] No 2 $2000 Owned By Mrs. Katie Rodenburg Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $1500 Total Loss. No No 1 In[suran]c[e]- Occiped [sic] By Ed Buboys Laied [sic] 73 250- feet hose Water persser [sic] 110- lbs SFM No 1- No 2- Respon[d]ed to [the] Call - No 2 Took Care of [the] Fire Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 125 PM No 2 Dis[tance] 13 Bl[oc]ks Tu[e]s- 26 355 P-M- Called to [the] Cornne [sic] of No 1 Dis[tance] 15 Bl[oc]ks [West] 8[th]- St [and North] Olive St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused [by a] 3-W Spark from [a] M-O-P Ry [Missouri Pacific Railway Co.] E[n]gine Set[t]ing fire to [the] Grass. No Dannage [sic] Water persser [sic] 110-lbs Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the] hose Wagon Ret[u]rned [to the Dept. at] 415 PM No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 15 B[locks]

360 Oct[ober] 1915

Wen 27- 1210- P.M. Called to 212 West 7[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused [by] B[ur]ning 3-W Trash Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass. No Dannage [sic] Water persseu [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1220 PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 11 Bl[oc]ks

Wen 27 1250- P-M- Called to 314- West 11[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused [by] B[ur]ning 3-W Grass- No Damage Laid 600- feet hose 1- Stream Water perssur [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 130- P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 20 B[lock]s

Fri 29- 630- P.M. Called to [the Oscar W.] Schide Store on [117] East 6[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Could 4-W Not Loacte [sic] Any Fire Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs Laied [sic] 250- feet hose But did not Thro[w] Water Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 650- P.M. No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 6 B[locks]

Sat 30- 1045- A.M. Called to 208- East 21[st]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphone [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[ur]ning 4-W Trash Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass. No Dannage [sic] Water perssuer [sic] 110- lbs No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1105 AM Dis[tance] 14 B[locks]

361 Oct[ober] 1915

Sat 30- 115- P-M- Called to 412- N- Elm- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Causeed [sic] [by] B[u]rning 4-W Trash Setinng [sic] fire to [the] Grass- No Dannage [sic] Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 125- P-M Dis[tance] 8 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 30- 310- P-M- Called to 1711- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[u]rning Grass. No Dannage [sic] 4W Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 325 PM No 2 Dis[tance] 11 Bl[oc]ks Sat 30- 830- P-M Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of Park- Ave and- [South] B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Unk[n]own Dannage [sic] $2500 to [a] Moter [sic] Owned [by] S. S. Getches 1-W No Imcrane [insurance] Value [?] Used as Power for Mixer on- [a] New- Bldg SFM Used 2-3- Gal 1-6- Gal- Ex[tinguishers] 74 Water perssue [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 850- PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 17 Bl[oc]ks

Sun 31- 1005- A-M Called to 307- East Rose- Ave Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By B[ur]ning Trash Setinng [sic] 1-W fire to [the] Grass- No Damage Water persseu [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1025- AM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 13 Bl[oc]ks Respon[d]ed to [the] Call- [with the] hose wagon

362 November 1915

Mon 1- 550- P-M- Called to 208- East 21[st]- St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] 4-W Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] Bu[r]ning Grass No Damage Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 625 P-M Dis[tance] 14 B[locks] Tu[e]s 2- 245- P-M- Called to [the] Alley Between [West] 6[th]- [and West] 7[th]- St on [North] Olive St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Spark from [a] 3-W Mo-P Ry [Missouri Pacific Railway Co.] E[n]gine Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Dannage [sic] Respon[d]ed] to [the] Call [with the] hose-wagon Water pessure [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 320 PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 8 Bl[oc]ks

Wen 3- 710- A-M- Called to 1401- N- Mich[i]gan- Ave Alarm- Over [the] Tel[e]phone 4-W Cawsed [sic]- [by] B[u]rning Soutt [soot] Out of [the] Flue No Dannage [sic] Occiped [sic] By J. [John] G. Simms Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 720 AM Dis[tance] 8 Bl[oc]ks

Wen 3 1245- PM- Called to 304- West 7[th]- St Alarm- Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] Bu[rn]ing Trash Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass- No 3-W Dannage [sic] Water perssure[sic] 110-lbs Respon[d]ed to [the] Call- [with the] hose Wagon Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1255- PM No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 10 Bl[oc]ks

363 Nov[ember] - 1915

Thur 4- 645- P-M- Called to East Monrow [Monroe] And- [South] Joplin [Streets.] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[ur]ning Grass. No Dannage [sic] Water persseu [sic] 110- lbs 1-W Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 910 P-M Respon[d]ed to [the] Call- [with the] hose Wagon Burnt Grass from [East] Monrow [Monroe] to [East] Quince [Quincy] [and] [South] Joplin Av to [South] Taylor No 2- Reported [to] No 1- Dis[tance] 3 Miles

Thur 4- 755- P-M- Called- to [South] Smelter & [East] Quincie [Quincy Streets.] Al [sic] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[ur]n[i]ng 1-W Grass. No Dannage [sic] No 2- Respon[d]ed To [the] Call from No 1- No 1- was No 2 Workeing [sic] On [the] fire and some One [sic] Turned In [a] 2-nd- Alarm No 2 - Retunned [sic] to No 1- Dept [at] 820 PM Water persser 110- lbs Dis[tance] 2½ Miles

Fri 5- 1115- A-M- Called to 605- East Monrow [Monroe] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused Unkoun [sic] [The fire] Started in [the] Rear of [the] Bldg and- there was 1-W Know [sic] One at home Discov[e]red By Nibons [neighbors] Turmed [sic]- In Alarm Damage to [the] SFM Bldg $80000 Total Loss- Incred [Insured for]- $25000 75 Owned- By Frank Burgess Dannage [sic] To - [the] Cont[ent]s $35000 No Imc [insurance]- Valwe [sic] $37500 Occiped [sic] By John Hack One-Storie [sic] frame [building] Laied [sic] 1050-feet hose But Could- not Reach fire Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the] hose - Wagon No 2 - Reported to No 1- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1245 PM Dis[tance] 3 Miles

364 Nov[ember] - 1915

Fri 5- 1245- P-M- Called to 1024- East 9[th]- St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[u]rning Trash Setinng [sic] fire to [the] Grass 4W No Dammage [sic] No 2 - Respon[d]ed to [the] Call- from No 1- No 1- Re hosimg [sic] [the] No 2 Wagon Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to No 1 - Dept at 120- PM Dis[tance] 2½ Mil[e]s Fri 5- 450- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of Eulued [Euclid] & [South] B-Way [Broadway Streets.] Alarrm [sic] Over Telphonne [sic] Caused [by] Bu[r]ning Grass 2-W No Danmage [sic] Laied [sic] 500-feet hose - Water perssere [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 5K [5:00] P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 13 B[locks]

Fri 5- 7-K- [7:00] P-M- Called to Make Arr[a]ng[e]ment[s] to Catch [the] Girard Street Car [at] 7K [7:00] P-M Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Poulmotor [sic] Explosing [sic] In [coal] Mine No 7- [Howard] Ham[i]lton [and] F. [Frank] O. Rob[e]rtson Respon[d]ed to [the] Call- Returned [to the Department at] 1035 PM

Sun 7- 210- P-M- Called [to] 106- South Elm St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] [by] B[ur]ning Trash- Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass 1-W No- Dannage [sic] Water persseur [sic] 110-[lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 245- P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 11 Bl[oc]ks

365 November- 1915

Sun 7- 1130- P-M- Called- to 901- East Quincie [Quincy] Ave Alarm- Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cawse [sic] Unkoun [sic] Danmage [sic] Total Loss- $27500 2- Storie [sic] Frame Barn & 1- Storie [sic] Frame Chicken house 1-W Incred [Insured for] $20000 1-Closet Frame Total Loss Valwe [sic] [of the buildings] $6000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Total Loss $60000 1-Carr[i]age 1- Motor Car 2-Ton Hay 8-Bu[shel] [of] Potato[e]s Garden Tools and Inplemts [sic] SFM Incred [Insured for]- $40000 [The] Bldg was- All- a fire Be[-] 76 fore [it was] Di[s]covered and [the] Alarm Turned In Owmed [sic] & Occiped [sic] By F. [Frank] A. Jones Laied 650- feet hose 1- Stream Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the] hose- Wagon Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1255 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 3-Miles

Mon 8- 245- P-M- Called to 306- East 10[th]- St Alarm- Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[ur]n[i]ng 4-W Trash Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass- No Dannage [sic] Water perssure 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 315- P-M Dis[tance] 19 Bl[oc]ks Mon 8- 540- P-M- Called to 619- West Kansas- Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] 2W Cawesd [sic] [by a] Boy and- [a] Match No Damage Water persser 85-lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 555 PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 27 Bl[oc]ks

Mon 8- 705 P-M Called to [the] Cornn [sic] of [East] 16[th]- St [and North] Locust [St.] 4-W Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[ur]ning Grass No Dannag [sic] Water perssur [sic] 110-lbs No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 755- PM Dis[tance] 6-Bl[oc]ks

366 November 1915

Wen 10- 430- A-M- Called to 311- West 5[th] St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Pulmotor F. [Frank] O. Robertson & F. [Frank] L. Howe Respon[d]ed to [the] Call But did not Used [sic] [the] Pulmotor Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 5K [5:00] A-M

Sat 13- 1110- A-M- Called to 324- South Caltopoa [Catalpa] Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Thimble hole Catching fire No Dannage [sic] 2-W To [the] Bldg No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Occiped [sic] By Albert [Elbert] Smither One Storie [sic] frame [building] Value $1000 Water persser 110-lbs Respon[d]ed to [the] Call- [with the] hose Wagon Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1125 AM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 27-B[locks]

Sat 13- 115- P-M Called to 211- West Quncile [Quincy] Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] Boys Playing [with] Matches Damage to [the] Bldgs $12500 No In[suran]c[e] Valwe [sic] $14000 1- One Storie [sic] 2-W Fram[e] Barn 1- One Storie [sic] Chicken House Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $5000 No In[suran]c[e]- $6000 SFM Owned & Occiped [sic] By T. E. Sol[o]mon 77 Laied [sic] 1000-feet hose - 1-Stream Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 245 PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 2½ Miles

367 November 1915

Fri 19- 835- A-M- Called to 706- N- Georgie [Georgia] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic]- [by a] Spark from - [the] Flue - Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] 3-W fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $5 Incred [Insured]- One Storie frame [building] Valwe [sic] $40000 Ouned [sic] by SFM Pitts[burg] Mor[tg]age [& Investment] Co[.] No Damage to [the contents] No In[suran]c[e] 78 Valwe [sic] $5000 Occiped [sic] By Dan Keller [Used] 1-10-[foot] Ladder Water perssere [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 850 A-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 25 Bl[oc]ks

Fri 19- 130- P-M- Called- to [East] 20[th]- St [and North] Rouse Ave Alarrm [sic] Over Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark from [a] Mo-P-Ry [Missouri Pacific Railway Co.] Egnine [sic] Setnng [sic] 4W fire to [the] Grass Grass fire Setning [sic] [fire] to Oil on Water No Dannage [sic] No 2 Water perssere [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 225 pm Dis[tance] 30 B[locks]

Fri 19- 2K [2:00] P-M Called to 413- West Adnns [Adams] Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Dropeing [sic] [a] Match In- [a] Waste Basket 2W Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $500 Incred [Insured]- One SFM Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $2000 Owmed [sic] By 79 Olia [Elizabeth] Briggs No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] of [the] Cont[ent]s $70000 Incered [Insured for]- $60000 Occiped [sic] By H. H. Whiteets [A. H. Whitesitt] Water perssere [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 220 pm No 2 - was Out on [a] Call Dis[tance] 29 Blks Fri 19- 355- P-M- Called to 2501- N- Pine St SFM 80 Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark from [a] 3-W Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] Egime [sic] Setnng [sic] fire to Grass & Coffir [kaffir] Corn Dannage [sic] $2000 No In[suran]c[e] Valwe [sic] $2000 Owned No 2 By W. F. Ley Got [the] Alarm [call for West] 2[nd]- & [North] Pine [Streets.] Respon[d]ed No 1 No [2] Respon[d]ed to No 1- and from No 1- to [the] Call Water persser [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 435 pm Dis[tance] 52 Bl[oc]k[s]

368 November - 1915

Fri 19- 355- P-M- Called to 2501- N- Pine Got [the] Alarm [call for West] 2[nd]- St [and North] Pine St Alarm Over 2-W Bell- Phome [sic] Taken By [?] Bennfeil [Benefiel] No 1- Respon[d]ed to [the] Call Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 358 pm Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Dis[tance] 6 Blks

Mon- 22- 1055- A-M- Called to 805- N- Pine St Alarm- Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By 3W B[ur]ning [sic] Trash Setinng [sic] [fire] to [the] Grass- No Dannage [sic] Water perssur [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1105- A-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 9 Bl[oc]ks

Mon-- 22 1105K A-M- Called- to 509- N- Locust St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[u]rning Trash Setimng [sic] [fire] to [the] Grass. No Dannage [sic] 4-W Water Perrsser [sic] 110- lbs Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the] hose - Wagon Returned to [the] Dept at 1125 am No 2 - Reported to [the] Cornner [sic] [of East] 5[th]- [and North] Locust [Streets] Dis[tance] 5 Bl[oc]ks

Mon 22 1245- P-M- Called- to 110- East 13[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] [by a] Boy 4-W Amd [sic] Matches Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Damnage [sic] Water perssue [sic] 110- lbs No 2 Retu[r]ned to No 1 - from [the] Fire Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 120- P-M- Dis[tance] 8 B[locks] Mon 22- 1250- P-M- Called to 1150- East 1[st]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark from [the] 1-W Flue Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roff [sic] [and] Setning [sic] fire [to the building] Damage [to the building] $5- Incred [Insured for] $50000 One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] SFM $120000 No Danmage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Value $20000 81 No In[suran]c[e] Owned & Occipid [sic] By S. C. Huffman [Hoffman] Water perssur [sic] 110-[lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 115 PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 3 Miles

369 November 1915

Mon 22- 555- PM- Called to 1202- East 9[th]- St Alarm- Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] [by a] Spark From [the] Flue Dropeing [sic] [the] Roff [sic] [and] Setnng [sic] 4-W Fire [to the building] Danmage [sic] to [the] Bldg [$]5- Incred [Insured for] $70000 One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $120000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $40000 No No 2 In[suran]c[e]- Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By SFM E. Roonn [Leo Rhuems] Uused [sic] 2-10-[foot] Ladders 82 Water perssuer [sic] 110-Lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 625 pm Dis[tance] 2 Miles

Tu[e]s 23 750- P-M- Called to [the] A.T.S.F. Ry Y [Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railway Yards] On East 4[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Tramps Starting [a] fire in [a Box] Car 4-W Box- ATSF Ry 20934- Damage $15000 SFM Incred [Insured] Valwe [sic] [of the boxcar] $70000 Em[p]ty Owned By 83 A.T.S.F. Ry Laied [sic] 650-feet hose 1-Stream Water perssur [sic] 110-[lbs] Uued [sic] 1-20-[foot] Ladder Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 825 P-M- No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 15 Bl[oc]ks

Wen- 24- 1230- A-M- Called to [the] ATSF Ry Y [Atchison Topeka Santa Fe Railway Yards] on East 4[th]- St Recall- Verble [sic] Alarm Box Car Caught fire In 4W Roof Respon[d]ed to [the] Call - [with the Fire Chief’s] Buggie [sic] F. [Frank] L. Howe [and] J. E. [Ernest] Sears [Used] 2- 3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Did Not Turne [sic] In Alarm Retur[n]ed to [the] Dept at 1-K [1:00] am Dis[tance] 15 B[locks]

370 November - 1915

Wen 24 220- A-M. Called- to [the] Braden- [Livery Co.] Barn [at 211-213] East 4[th]- St Alarm- Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] [?] Dannage [sic] to [the] Barn- [$]10,000 Incred [Insured for]- $350000 2- Storie [sic] Brick [building] Valwe [sic] [$]10000 Owned By W. [William] H. Braden Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]12000 Incred [Insured for]- [$]4000 Occiped [sic] By [Willard H.] Daly & Edward E.] Frazier Fire Spread to [the] Labelle [Orpheum] Theatre Damage to [the] Bldg [$]25000 Imcred [Insured for]- [$]13000 3 & 4- Storie [sic] [building] Damage [to] Cont[ent]s $10-000 [sic] Brick Bldg Valwe [sic] [of the building] [$]50000 Used- as [a] Theatre Value [$]10000 And- Roomi[n]g Howse [sic] Occiped [sic] By Charley Mur[ra]y Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]1000 Valwe [sic] [of the] Cont[ent]s [$]2000 First Floor Partly Occiped [sic] By Storers [sic] Dry 1000 [sic] Goods Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]1000 Incred [Insured for]- [$]150000 Value [$]4000 Occiped [sic]- By M[ichael] Simon [Orpheum] Theater Occiped [sic] [by] [Perry] Rhines [Rhine] & Glenn- Klock Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]3000 Imcred [Insured]- No Valwe [sic] [$]3000 Bldg Ownned [sic] By H. McMullen & M. J. [Mc]Mullen Damage to [the] Bldg [?] Incred [Insured]- Valwe [sic] [?] No 1- Laed [sic] 2000- feet of hose 5-Lines No 2- Laied [sic] 2000- feet of hose 5- Lines Uused [sic] 1- 2-Way Set 1-3 Way Set Had- All- to [sic] Fire Fighting Apprataust [sic] That the City of Pitts[burg] has [sic] in use Used 1-45 - 1-28 - 1-22 - 1-16 - 1-12 – 2-10-[foot] Ladders 4-3- Gal - 2-6- Gal Ex[tinguishers] No 1- Worked- Until 10K [10:00] am Gather[e]d Up a [sic] 1000- feet of hose Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1030 am No 2- Worked Until 12K [12:00] PM Gathered up 1000- feet hose Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1K [1:00] pm Left 2- Limes [sic] on [the] fire Until 6K [6:00] PM Gethered [sic] up all- Supplies Except 1-Line of hose Hired Man Left in Charge of Fire & Red - Lights-

371 November - 1915

Wen 24 Brand from the fire Drop[p]ed] on [the] Roof of 917 N- Locust Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] To [the] Bldg $120000 Incred [Insured for]- $130000 2-Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwee [sic] $250000 Dannage [sic] SFM To - [the] Cont[ent]s $50000 No Incurance [sic] Valwe [sic] 86 At $150000 Owned & Occiped [sic] By Frank Spangler took 250-feet hose From fire [Used] 1-18 - 1-10-[foot] Ladder[s]

Brand- Drop[p]ed on [the] Roof of the Old SFM M. E. [Methodist Episcopal] Church [at the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 8[th]- St [and North] Locust 87 Setining [sic] [the] Roof afire Dannage [sic] [to the building] $2 Imc [Insured]- No One Storie [sic] and- Basement Brick & Stone [building] Valwe [sic] [$]10000 Vacent [sic] Ownned [sic] By [the] M- E- Church Con[gregation] Uused [sic] 1-3 Gal- Ex[tinguisher] 1-18 - 1-16-[foot] Ladder[s]

Thur 25- 930- P-M- had a- recall to [the] Labell[e] [Orpheum] Theater Verble [sic]- Alarm to Put Out Smoldering Embers Laied [sic] 200 feet Hose Retur[n]ed to [the] Dept at 1030 PM Left One Line of hose Until Friday Morning [at] 9K [9:00] A-M When Dann [?] Gathered up all hose

372 November 1915

Wen 24- 120- P-M- Called to 714- West 3rd- St Alarrm[sic] Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Suth [soot] Bu[r]ning Out [the] Flue 2-W No Dannage [sic] Bldg Owned By Jim Brown Occiped By Robertmorsn [Robert Morrison] Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs Respon[d]ed to [the] Call- [with the] hose Wagon Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 140- P-M Dis[tance] 23 B[locks]

Mon 29- 1010- A-M- Called to 104- S- Olive St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By SFM B[u]rning Trash Setinng fire to [the] Grass Blo[w]ing 88 Under- [the] Grager [sic] [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg $2- Incred [Insured forc]- $20800 One Storie [sic] Frame 2-W Bldg Valwe [sic] $40000 No Damnage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Bldg Ownned [sic] & Occiped [sic] By H. C. Henderlighter [Clair G. Henderlider] Laied [sic] 350-feet hose Water persser [sic] 110-lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 1045- A-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 15 B[locks]

373 December- 1915

Wen 1- 9-K [9:00] A-M- Called [to] 114½ West 4[th]- St Verble [sic]- Alarm Pulmoter [sic] F. [Frank] O. Robertson Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 930- A-M

Wen- 1- 1120- A-M- Called to 1303- N- Grand- Ave SFM Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cauused [sic] By [an] Over 89 heated Stove pipe Bu[rn]ing [sic] to[o] Close to [the] wood 4W Celning [sic] [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg $1500 Incred [Insured for]- [$]60000 Valwe [sic] [$]90000 One Storie [sic] Frame [building] No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valewe [sic] $80000 No 2 Incred [Insured for] $60000 Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By F. A. Will[i]ams Water pesseue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1140- AM Dis[tance] 6 Bl[oc]ks

Wen- 1 250- P-M- Called to 504- N- Elm- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By B[u]rning Trash Setning [sic] [fire] to [the] Grass- One-Storie [sic] Frame 1-W Barn No- Danmage [sic] Laied [sic] 500-feet hose Barn Owned & Occiped [sic] By F. A. Scoott [Scott] Valwe [sic] $15000 No Imcnance [insurance] Respon[d]ed to [the] Call- [with the] hose-Wagon Water persseur [sic] 110-[lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 320 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 21 Bl[oc]ks

Fri 3- 1120- A-M- Called to 106- N- Elm- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [by] B[ur]ning Trash Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass- No Dannage [sic] 1-W Water perssue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1145- A-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 11 Bl[oc]ks

374 December- 1915

Fri 3- 1220- P-M- Called to 1125- East 14[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Boys And- Matches Dannage [sic] to [the] Barn Total Loss 4W $12500 Incred [Insured for] $5000 One½- Storie [sic] Frame Barn - Valwe [sic] $12500 Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s No 2 Feed & Hay $12500 No Incrance [insurance] Value $12500 SFM Owned & Occiped [sic] By J. S. Roern [Noren] 90 Out side of [the] Water Limits also City Limits Water persseur [sic] 110-[lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1K [1:00] PM Dis[tance] 23 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 4- 250- PM- Called to 2[nd]- St [and North] B-Way [Broadway] Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] [by] Bur[n]ing SFM Trash In [the] Alley Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass 91 Going [sic] In to [the] Lumber yard Damage 1-W to [the] Lumber $5 Imcred [Insuredc]- Value $7500 Owned and- Occiped [sic] By Nuttman & Lemon Lumber Co Laied [sic] 600-feet hose 1 Line Water perssue [sic] 110 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 315- PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 8 B[locks]

Sat 4- 920- P-M. Called 420- West 4[th]- St SFM Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] 92 Umkown [sic] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $500 3-W Imcred [Insured]- One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value $120000 Owned By Milton Davies Occiped [sic] By Charley Hertzeg Used 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 930- P M Water persser [sic] 110- lbs No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 8 Bl[oc]ks

375 December - 1915

Wen 8- 215- A-M- Called to 1906- N- Grand- Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Bldg Total Loss. One Storie [sic] 4W Frame [building] Damage $1000 Incred [Insured]- Valwe [sic] $1000 SFM Owned By [Robert E.] Carlton & [Otto] Greff [Greef] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s 93 Total Loss- $140000 Incred [Insured for] $90000 Valwe [sic] $140000 Occiped [sic] By D. W. Giles Restramt [Restaurant] & Storage No 2 [The] Fire Spread to 1904- N- Grand- Damage To- [the] Bldg $15000 Incred [Insured for]- [$]90000 One Storie [sic] Frame [building]- Valwe [sic] $120000 No Damage to [the] SFM Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $20000 Incred [Insured for] $10000 O[w]ned 94 & Occiped [sic] By Christen [Christian] Church [Mission]- Laied [sic] 1150-feet hose 2-Lines Water perssue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 410- A-M Dis[tance] 24 Bl[oc]ks had to Return to [the] Dept for more hose

Fri 10- 455- P M- Called to 602- West Eucld [Euclid] Ave Alarrm [sic]- Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Put[t]ing Cinders & Ashis [sic] Out of [a] Funess [sic] In[to a]- Box Ben [sic]- Catching fire No- 2-W Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Increed [Insured for]- [$]4000- 2-Storie [sic] & Basement Frame [building] Value $6000 Incre [Insurance] on- [the] Cont[ent]s $120000 Valwe [sic] $2000 Bldg Ownned [sic] & Occiped [sic] By T. [Thomas] P. Waskey Water perser [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 530 PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 23 Bl[oc]k[s]

376 December 1915

Sun 19- 1020- A.M. Called to 305- West Quince [Quincy] Ave Alarm - Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Spark from [the] Flwe [sic] Dropeing [sic]- on [the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg [$]20.00 2-W Incrance [Insured for] $90000 One-Storie [sic] Frame Bldg [$]180000 Valwe [sic] [?] Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s No[ne] Incred [Insured for] $1000 SFM Valwe [sic] $2500 Owned & Occiped [sic] By 95 G. W. Trout [Used] 1-10-[foot] Ladder 1- 3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Laied [sic] 650-feet hose Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]n[e]d to [the] Dept [at] 11K [11:00] am No 2- Reported to No 1. Dis[tance] 2½ [miles]

Wen- 15- Rec[ei]ved Chief Car

Sun 19- 620- P.M- Called to 1506 N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] Unk[n]ow[n] 4-W [The fire] Started in [the] Rear of [the] Store Close to [a] Stove Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg [$]5 No In[suran]c[e]- No One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $80000 No 2 Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $5000 Incred [Insured for] $1000 SFM Groceri [sic] Store Value [of the] Cont[ent]s $125000 96 Bldg Owned By Dr. O. N. [Oscar M.] Ow[e]nsby Occiped [sic] By Tom Helm Used 1-3- Gal - Ex[tinguisher] First Call With [the Fire] Chief[’s] Car Driver F. [Frank] L. Howe Water persser [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 640 PM Dis[tance] 7 Bl[oc]k[s]

377 December - 1915

Mon 20- 455- P-M- Called to 907- West 3rd- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Fay- Baker- Putmng [sic] K[erosene]-Oil In [a] Stove to 2-W Light [a] fire [and] Explodeing [sic] [a] 2-Gal- Can of Oil Damage to [the] Bldg [$]7500 Inc [Insured for] [$]60000 One Storie [sic] half Fram[e] [building] Valu[e] $120000 Owned- By W. M. Bro[u]g[h]ton SFM Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $5000 Incred [Insured]- No Value $15000 97 Occiped [sic] By Fred- Baker Boy was Burnt So- Bad - [He] Died at 820 PM Water perssue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 520 PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 19 Bl[oc]ks

Wen 22- 245- P-M- Called to 202- West Eculd [Euclid[ Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[ur]ning Trash Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass. No Dannage [sic] 2-W Laid 350-feet hose Water persseu [sic] 110-[lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 315 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 13 Bl[oc]ks

Wen 29- 420- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 4[th]- St [and North] Locust St G. L. Rooming house Alarm Over [the] Telphonne[sic] Cawsed [sic] By 1-W Putnng [sic] up [a] Stove on [the] first Floor [and] Connecting [the] Stove pipe to [an] Old- Lamp howse [sic] No Danmage [sic] to [the] Bldg or- Cont[ent]s Laied [sic] 200-feet hose But did not Thro[w] - Water Water persseu [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 440 P-M- No 2 - Reported to [the] Alarm Also - No1- Dept. Dis[tance] 3 Bl[oc]k[s]

378 December 1915

Wen- 29- 610- P-M- Called to 417- East 9[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Put[t]ing [a] Pan of Gresse [sic] In- [a] Stove [and] Going Off And- Leaving it Caught fire No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Value [of the] bldg $1000 [Value of the] C[onten]ts $400 Bldg Ownned [sic] & Occiped [sic] By J. T. Atkinson [The] Hose- Wagon Colli[d]ed with A. L. Scoott [Scott’s] 4-W Motor Car- [at the] Cornner [sic] of 7[th]- St [and North] B-Way [Broadway] Stop[p]ed Car so had to Turn [the] Teame [sic] to Miss Car hiteing [sic] [the] Car[’s] Fromt [sic] & Back Wheel & Damageing [sic] [the] Fender on [the] hose Wagon Damage to [the] hose-Wagon $1000 Driver Kid Young Slight[ly] hurt T. W. [William] Chapman [was] Throed [sic] from [the] Rear of [the] hose Wagon On to [the] Motor [He] hert[sic] [his] hip But was Able to Respone [sic] To [the] Call F. [Frank] O. Robertson [was sitting] on [the] Se[a]t with [the] Driver [and] Caught him as he was going over [the] Dash[board] Damage to A. L. Scoot [Scott’s] Motor [?] Water persser [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 620 P-M Dis[tance] 19 Bl[oc]k[s]

Thur 30- 1140- P-M- Called to 1807- N- Locust St 98 Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Unk[n]own SFM Danmage [sic] to [the] Bldg $5000 Incred [Insured for]- $15000 4-W One-Storie [sic] half Frame barn Value $25000 Danmage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $2500 Value [of the contents] $10000 No 2 No Imcr [insurance] Ownned [sic] & Occiped [sic] By B. D. Perry Laied [sic] 500-feet hose [Used] 1-10-[foot] Ladder Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1250 AM Dis[tance] 12 Bl[oc]ks

379 January 1916

Sat 1- 1030- A-M- Called to 1409- N- Michigan Ave Verble [sic]- Alarrm [sic] Caused Umkown [sic] [The fire] Started 4-W Out Side of [the] howse [sic] Between- [a] Joise [sic] [and a] Setnng [sic] Sill Danmage [sic] to [the] Bldg $500 Imcred [Insured for] $60000 One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg. Valwe [sic] $120000 No 2 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Value $50000 1 No Imc [insurance]- Owned & Occiped [sic] By Selso Gomez SFM Uused [sic] 1-3 Gal- Ex[tinguisher] Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned [to the department] at 1040 am Dis[tance] 5 Bl[oc]ks Sun 2- 8- K [8:00]- P-M- Called to 206- N- B-Way [Broadway] Verble [sic] Alarrm [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Gas- Jet Getnng [sic] to[o] hot No- Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg 1-W or Cont[ent]s Occiped [sic] [by] Peck - McMullen Cafe. Value [of the] Cont[ent]s $2000 Inc [Insured for]- $1000 Peck [and] McMullen Repor[t]ed to [the] Call- with [the Fire Chief’s] Car Did not Turn in Alarm Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 820 PM One Storie [sic] Brick [building] Value $3000 O[w]ned By [?] Dis[tance] 5 Bl[oc]ks

Mon 3- 215- P-M- Called to 113- East 6[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cauused [sic] By [a] Gas- Stove Setning [sic] fire to [some] Clothning [sic] In- [the] Room Occiped [sic] By Mrs. Maud Curley 4-W Dannage [sic] to [the] Clothing $10000 No Im [insurance] Valu[e] $50000 Valuue [sic] of [the] Cont[ent]s Inn Rooming house 2 $250000 Occiped [sic] By Maud Curley SFM No Danmage [sic] to [the] Bldg Imcred [Insured for] $7000 2-Storie [sic] Brick- [building] Valwe [sic] $18000 Ownned [sic] By [John H.] Beasley & [Melvin D.] Miller Laied [sic] 300-feet hose But did not Thro[w]- Water Used 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 240- PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 6 Bl[oc]ks

380 January 1916

Tuse [sic] 4- 645- A-M- Called to [East] 9[th]- St [and North] Warren St Verble [sic] Alarrm [sic] Caused [sic] By [a] Spark From-[an] E[n]gine Setning [sic] [fire to the wood] Ties on [the] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco] 3-W R. [Railway] Bridg[e] No Danmage [sic] Used 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] F. [Frank] O. Robertson [and] F. [Frank] L. Howe Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the Fire] Chief[’s] Car Did Not Turn [in] Alarm Returmed [sic] to [the] Dept at 715 am Dis[tance] 28 Bl[oc]ks

Thur 6- 845- PM- Called to 306- East 9[th] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Pulmoter [sic] Call F. [Frank] O. Robertson [and] F. [Frank] L. Howe 4-W Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the Fire] Chief[’s] Car Mrs. Charley Swallow Died Could Not Do Anny [sic] Good Dr. [William V.] Hartman Returned to [the] Dept [at] 915- PM Dis[tance] 15 B[locks]

Sun 9- 1115- A-M- Called- to 307- West Eucluud [Euclid] Ave Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic]- By Suth [soot] Catchnng [sic] Fire In [the] Basement In [the] Fluu [sic] from [the] Furnice [sic] Thimble hole was to[o] Large 2-W for [the stove] Pipe No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg or- Con[te]nts One Storie [sic] Fram[e] [building] Value $250000 Imcred [Insured]- Valuu [sic] [of the] Cont[ent]s- $2000 Incred [Insured] Occiped [sic]- [by] Robert Chapman Respond[ed] to [the] Call- [with the Fire] Chief[’s] Car T. [Thomas] W. Howe[,] F. [Frank] O. Robertson [and] F. [Frank] L. Howe Did Not Turn In Gen[era]l- Alarm Returned to [the] Dept at 1140 AM Bldg Owned By F. [Fred] C. Warnner [Werner] Dis[tance] 18 B[locks]

381 Jan[uary] 1916

Mon 10- 840- PM- Called to 208- East 14[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [an] Eletercrl [sic] Wire In [a] Tree 4W Dropeing [sic] Sparks Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the] [Fire] Chief[’s] Car Not[i]fied Power Plant [Kansas Gas & Electric Co.] [They] Sent [a] Man to take [care] of it Did not Turn In Alarm Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 850 pm Dis[tance] 25 Bl[oc]k[s] Tu[e]s 11- 9K- [9:00] A-M. Pulmoter [sic] to 707- West 7[th]- St Mrs. J. Don[o]ho Dr. [Alonzo O.] Blair & Dr. [William V.] Hartman Pulmoter [sic] Keep Pumotor [sic] Unntil [sic] We[d]n[es]day Morning 10-K- [10:00] A-M- Went After it

Tu[e]s 11- 340- P-M- Called- Pulmoter [sic] to 806- East 22[nd]- St Alarrm [sic] Over Telphonne [sic] Purmoter [sic] was Out Dr. [Alonzo O.] Blair 4-W & Dr. [William V.] Hartman on- [707] West 7[th]- St was Un Able [sic] to Locate Dr. Went After Pulmoter [sic] Pulmoter [sic] with [the Fire] Chief[’s] Car [and] took it to 806 East 22[nd]- St But they had- got[ten]- [a] Lung Motor Returned Pulmoter [sic] to 707- West 7[th]- St F. [Frank] O. Robertson & F. [Frank] L. Howe Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 420- PM

382 Jan[uary] - 1916

Wen- 12- 215- AM- Called to [the] Rear of [the] Eletrical [Electric] Theater [at] 418 N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone [The] Fire [was] Discov[e]red By Police Man Sam French In- [the] Alley [and] turned In- [the] Alarm Damage 4-W To [the] Bldg [$]200. Incred [Insured for]- $8400 - 2-Storie [sic] Brick [building] Valuu [sic] [$]28000 Owned [by] E. [Edward] H. Klock Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]50 Imcred [Insured for] $50000 Valwe [sic] $10,000 Occiped [sic]- By [Willard H.] Daly & [Glenn E.] Klock 1-st Floor Theater 2[nd]- Floor Occ[u]p[i]ed [as an] Offic[e] [and] 3 Lodg[e] Room No Dannage [sic] to [the] 2[nd]- Floor SFM Cawsed [sic]- of Fire Unk[n]own Look[ed] Like [it was] Caused- By Dropeing [sic] [a] Match or Cigar Started [in the] Mid[d]le of [the] Bldg Laied [sic] 2- Lines of hose 750-feet Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 310- A-M Left [one] Line of hose Until 6-K [6:00] AM No 2- Reported to fire and No 1- Dis[tance] 3 B[locks]

Wen 12- 935- A-M- Called to 1606- N- Locust St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Steam Coming Out from Umder [sic] [the] house No Fire No Dammage [sic] One Storie [sic] Frame [dwelling] Value 4-W $150000 Incred [Insured for]- [$]80000 Value [of the] Cont[ent]s [$]1000 Imcred [Insured for] $50000 Owned & Occiped [sic] By Mrs. C. G. Fin[n]ell Respon[d]ed to [the] Call- [with the Fire] Chief[’s] Car Did not Turn In Gen[era]l Alarm Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 950- A-M Dis[tance] 36 Bl[oc]k[s]

383 Jan[uary] - 1916

Wen 12- 550- P-M- Called to 720- East 9[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Steam Coming Out from under house No 2 T[h]ought it was fire No- Fire No Damage To- [the] Bldg One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value [$]150000 4-W Imcred [Insured for]- [$]90000 Occiped [sic] By C. Foster Value [of the] Cont[ent]s [$]120000 Incred [Insured forc]- [$]90000 Owned By Lewis Buster Water prsseur [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 605- P-M Dis[tance] 21-Bl[oc]ks

Wen- 12- 955- P-M Called to 607- N- Pine St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] Alc[o]hol Catching fire In [the] G[a]rage No- Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s One- Storie [sic] Frame [building] 3-W Valwe [sic] $30000 Incred [Insured for]- $20000 Owneed [sic] By W. [William] H. Braden No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $50000 Incred [Insured for]- $30000 Occiped [sic] R. G. Lowry Water persser [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 10K [10:00] pm- No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 8 Bl[oc]ks

Fri 14- 710- A-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 20[th]- St [and North] Grand 4 504- East 20[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] SFM Cawsed [sic] By [an] Over heated Gas- Stove Set[t]ing 4-W fire to [the] Flue Damage to [the] Bldg $1000 Increed [Insured for] $3000 Value $4000 One Storie [sic] Brick [building] No 2 Owned By [the] Barnhouse Estate No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Valuu [sic] $6000 Incred [Insured for] $3000 Occiped [sic] By Thisel [Cecil] Mould Dry Good[s] & Grocere [sic] Store Used- 2- 3- Gal- Ex[tinguishers] Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 750 AM Dis[tance] 12 B[locks]

384 Jan[uary]-1916

Sat 15 535- P-M- Called to 705- N- Grand Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Causeed [sic] By [a] Spark Fronn [sic] [the] Flwe [sic] Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] 4 W Fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $500 Incred [Insured for]- [$]80000 2- Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $2000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent] s Valwe [sic] $60000 5 Incred [Insured for]- $40000 Occiped [sic] By Mrs B. S. Miller SFM Bldg Owned By Oscar Sharp Used- 1- 16 - 1-12-[foot] Ladder[s] Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 6K [6:00] pm No 2- Reported to No 1- [Distance] 12 B[locks]

Sat 15- 1145- P-M- Called to 707- N- Locust St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Caused By [a] Gal 6 Jet Glass- Brakeing [sic] [and] falling on- [a] Bed SFM Setinng [sic] [the] Bed[d]ing on fire Dammage [sic] to [the] 4-W Cont[ent]s $2500 No Incrance [insurance] Value $180000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg 2- Storie [sic] Brick [building] Value $3000 Imcreed [Insured for]- $1000 Owmed [sic] & Occiped [sic] By J. [James] C. Vowell [Vowel] Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 12K [12:00] AM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 8 Bl[oc]ks

Tu[e]s- 18- 920- AM- Called to 202- East 11[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Defect[ive] Flwe [sic] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $7500 4-W One-Storie [sic] frame [building] Value [$]180000 Incred [Insured] SFM Ownned [sic] By E. [Edward] H. Klock No Damage to [the] 7 Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] [of the] Cont[ent]s $50000 No Incramce [insurance] Occiped [sic] By Joe Hall- Laied [sic] 200-feet hose [Used] 1- 3- Gal Ex [extinguisher] 1-18 - 1-16 - 1-12 [foot] Ladder[s] Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1005 AM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 17 Bl[oc]ks

385 Jan[uary]- 1916

Wen 19 940- A-M- Called 612- West 2-nd St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] Suth [soot] B[u]rning Out In [the] Flwe [sic] No Dannage [sic] 2-W To [the] Bldg Valwe [sic] $2000 Incred [Insured for]- [$]150000 One Storie [sic] Frame [building] No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $1000 Incred [Insured for]- [$]80000 Owned & Occiped [sic] By Gus Metzer Laied [sic] 300 feet hose But did not Thro[w] water [Used] 1- 10 [foot] Ladder Ret[u]rned to [the department at] 1005- AM- No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 18 Bl[oc]k[s]

Sun 23- 1130 - A-M- Called to 1710- N- Joplin Alarm Over Telphonn [sic] Pulmotor Pulmoter [sic] Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the Fire] Chief[’s] Car Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at1245 PM Dr. [Alva L.] Cowden

Fri 28- 430- P-M- Called to 306½- East 15[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Pulmoter [sic] Pulmoter [sic] Dr. [Harry L.] Stell[e] Child Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the] [Fire] Chief[’s] Car- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 510 pm

Sun 30- 930- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [North] Grand [and] [East] 22[nd]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Pulmoter [sic] Pulmoter [sic] Dick Mc[K]night Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the] [Fire ] Chief[’s] Car- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 950- PM

Mon 31-- 4-K- [4:00] P-M- Called to 720- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Steam 4-W Cumng [sic] Out of [a] Window Turned in Alarm J. [James] C. Vowell [Vowel] Th[o]ught this was [a] fir[e] No Damage [to the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s 2-Storie [sic] Brick [building] Owned [by] J. C. Vowell [Vowel] Water persser [sic] 110-[lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 410 PM Dis[tance] 9 Bl[oc]k[s]

386 Feb[ruary]- 1916

Tu[e]s- 1- 430- P.M- Called to 109- West 4[th]- St Verble [sic]- Alarm Respomed [sic] to [the] Call [with] 1-Pryene [extinguisher.] T. [Thomas] W. Howe[,] F. [Frank] O. Robertson [and] F. [Frank] L. How[e] 2-W Cawsed [sic] [by] Gas- Catching fire Around [a] Meter In- [the] Basement Damage to [the] Bldg $500 Imcreed [Insured for]- [$]5000 2- Storie [sic] Brick [building] Valwe [sic] [$]12000 Owned By [?] Rogers Estate Occiped [sic] By SFM Pitts[burg] Eltical Swpply [Electric Supply] No Dannage to [the] Cont[ent]s 8 Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $4000 Increed [Insured for]- $150000 Did Not Turnn [sic] In- Gen[era]l Alarrm [sic] Returned to [the] Dept at 450- P-M

Wen 2- 710- A.M. Called to 1702 - N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [an] El[ec]t[r]ic Flat Iron Wire [that] Short Circu[i]ted Catching fire No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s 4-W One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Value $250000 Imcred [Insured for] $1000- Value [of the] Cont[ent]s $80000 No 2 Imcred [Insured for]- $50000 Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By M. R. Kir[w]in Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 725- AM Dis[tance] 10 Bl[oc]ks

Fri 4- 1-K- [1:00] A.M. Called to Fromtanc [Frontenac,] Kans[as] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Pulomoter [sic] for Dr. [M. B.] Pat[t]on [and] Dr. [C. A.] Smith J. [John] G. Simms Pulomotor [sic] Respon[d]ed to [the] Call- Took Auto Uuseed [sic] about [one] half-Tank helped him Returned to [the] Dept at 4K [4:00] am

387 Feb[ruary] 1916

Sat 5- 920- A-M- Called to 414- N- Chesnute [Chestnut] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark Fronn [sic] [the] Flue Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $1000 Incred [Insured for]- [$]120000 3-W 2- Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] [$]3000 No Damage SFM to [the] Cont[ent]s Increed [Insured for] $60000 Valwe [sic] $1000 Ownned [sic] 9 And Occiped [sic] By M. L. Tewell Uused [sic]- 35 Gal- Ex[tinguishers] 1- 28 - 1- 20 [foot] Ladders Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 955- AM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 19 Bl[oc]ks

Tu[e]s- 8- 930- A.M. Called to 309- West 8[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Burning Out Soot No Dannage [sic] to [the] 3W Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned By Dr. G. W. Will[i]ams Estate- 3 Storie [sic] frame & Basement Valwe [sic] [$]8000- Incred [Insured for]- [$]4000 Occiped [sic] [by] Pitts[burg] [Associated] Charty [Charities &] Hum[a]n[e] Soc[iety]- Water persseu [sic] 110-[lbs] Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 10K [10:00] am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 14 Bl[oc]ks

Thur 10- 1150- P-M- Called to 205- East 15[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Pulmoter [sic] B. Thompson Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the Fire] Chief[’s] Plumoter [sic] Car Ira Main [and] F. [Frank] L. Howe Dr. [?] Chapman Infent [sic] Was not Able to Do Any Good Returned to [the] Dept at 1K [1:00] AM

Sat 12- 615- PM- Called to 501- N- Water Alarm Over Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Sooth [soot] Catching fire in [the] flue 4-W No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Owned & Occiped [sic] By Mrs. Mol[l]ie [Mary M.] Myers One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value $120000 Increed [Insured for] $60000 Value [of the] Cont[ent]s $70000 No Incrance[insurance] Water perssu [sic] 110-[lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 645 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 2½ Miles

388 Feb[ruary] 1916

Sun 13 1140- A-M- Called to 416- West 8[th]- St Alarm- Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawseed [sic] By [a] Gas- Stove Setnng [sic] fire to [some] Curtians [sic] 3-W Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg None - Incred [Insured]- One- Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $1100 Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $1000 Incred [Insured]- Value $600 SFM Ownned [sic] & Occiped [sic] By J. W. Tharrington 10 Water perssuer [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept 1155- A-M No 2- Did Not get [the] Alarm Dis[tance] 18 B[locks]

Mon 14- 445- P-M- Called to 724- East 20[th]- St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] SFM Spark from [the] Flwe [sic] Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] 11 Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg $500 4-W Incred [Insured for] $70000 One Storie [sic] frame [building.] Valwe [sic] $140000 Ownned [sic] By Mrs. Marry [Marie] Wolf No Dannage [sic] No 2 to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $20000 No Incr [insurance] Occiped [sic] By H. A. Runyan Used 1- 3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] 2-10 [foot] Ladder[s] Water persseu [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 510- PM Dis[tance] 16 B[locks]

Tu[e]s 15- 11-K- [11:00] A-M- Called to 712- East 10[th]- St SFM Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] 12 Spark from- [the] Flwe [sic] Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof 4W Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $2- Incred [Insured for] $50000 One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $120000 Owned No 2 By W[illia]m. Hudson No Dannage [sic] to [the] Con[te]nts Valeuu [sic] $30000 No In[suran]c[e] Occiped [sic] By R. F. Ritchey Uuseed [sic] 35- Gal Ex[tinguisher] [Took the Fire] Chief[’s] Car [Used] 1- 10- [foot] Ladder Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1120- AM Dis[tance] 18 Bl[oc]ks

389 Feb[ruary] 1916

Sat 19- 105- P-M- Called to 209- N- Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by a] Bu[r]ning Out Flue No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s 1-W Bldg Owned By W. [William] A. Swan Incred [Insured for] $30000 One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $60000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $30000 No Incrance [insurance] Occiped [sic] By Mrs. Annie [Anna] Owen Water perssuer [sic] 110-lbs First Call for [the] New Car Driver F. [Frank] O. Robertson Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 120- PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 9 Blks [The department] Put [the] Car In[to] Service [on] Thur[s]day Night- [at] 6K [6:00] PM Mon 21- 405- P-M- Called to 10[th]- St [and] N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Boys & Matches Set[t]ing fire to [the] Grass No Damage 4W Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 430- P-M No 2- Reported to [the] Alarm Ret[u]rned Dis[tance] 13 Bl[oc]ks

Thur 24- 910 - A-M- [Received a] Pulomoter [sic] Call Over [the] Tel[e]phone [from] Chicopee[, Kansas.] Dr. [Charles] Montee Ira Main Pulmoter [sic] Took [the pulmotor] Over [sic] [the Joplin & Pittsburg Railway Co.] Street Car Saved Man Made 2- Trips with Tanks [?] McPherson Retu[r]ned [the] Pulmoter [sic] [on] Friday Morn[i]ng [at] 910 AM

Sat 26 1155- AM- Called [to] 102- South Walnute [Walnut] St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Caused [by] Bu[r]ning Trash Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass & [a] Barn 2-W No Damnage [sic] to [the] Barn or Cont[ent]s Used 1- Pryene [extinguisher] 1-3 Gal Ex[tinguisher] 2-Storie [sic] Frame Barn Owned [by] F. L. Scott Valwe [sic] $20000 Incred [Insured for] $10000 Occiped [sic] [by] A. [Anna] M. Melling[er] Moter [sic] Truck Stop[p]ed Going & Ret[ur]ning from [the] fire Driver F. [Frank] O. Robertson Water persseu [sic] 110-[lbs] No 2- Did Not Get [the] Alarm Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 1240 PM Dis[tance] 15 Bl[oc]ks

390 March - 1916

Thur 2- 1030- A.M. Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 10[th] St [and] [North] Grand- Ave Pulmoter [sic] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phon[e] Dr. [Harry L.] Stell[e] [?] Whight Was Not Able to Pulmoter [sic] Do Any Good Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the Fire] Chief[’s] Car J. [John] G. Simms [and] F. [Frank] L. Howe Retu[r]n[e]d [to the department at] 1115 am Returned [the] Pulmoter [sic] at 6K [6:00] PM

Wen- 8- 1205- P-M- Called to 106- East 15[th]- St SFM Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Spark 13 Fronn [sic] [the] Flue Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] 4-W Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $500 One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value $140000 Incred [Insured for]- $60000 Owned By John Ben[n]ett No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s No 2 Occip[i]ed By J. H. Bennett Value [of the contents] $50000 No In[suran]c[e]- Uused [sic] 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Dis[tance] 6 Bl[oc]ks Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1215 PM

Fri 10- 405 P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [South] Joplin [and] [East] Lindburg Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause B[ur]ning Grass No Dannage [sic] 1-W Respon[d]ed to [the] Call- [with the Fire] Chief[’s] Car & Hose Car Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 430- PM Dis[tance] 3 Miles

Sat 11- 815- PM Called to 512- West 4[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause B[ur]ning Trash Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass. No Damage 3-W Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Laied [sic] 250-feet hose Returned to [the] Dept at 830- PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 12 Bl[oc]ks

391 March 1916

Tu[e]sday 14- 145- A.M. Called to 1104- N- Rouse Ave AlarmOver [the] Telphome [sic] Caused [by a] Defect[ive] Flue Caught Between [the] Walls Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg 4-W $15000 Incred [Insured]- One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value $140000 Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $5000 Incred [Insured]- Valwe [sic] $70000 Bldg Ownned [sic] & Occiped [sic] By J. L. Miller No 2 There was- No One In [the] house when it SFM Caught fire [The] Fire was Discov[e]red By [?] Bradshaw 14 Lveing [sic] A Cross [sic] the Street [and he] Turned- In [the] Alarm Uused [sic] [a] 35- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] 200-feet hose Laied [sic] 350-feet hose [Used] 20-feet Ladders Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 255 am Dis[tance] 25 B[locks] Wen 15- 230- P-M- Called to 1304- South Pine St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] 2-W B[u]rning Grass. No Damage Water perssur [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 250- PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 2 Miles

Wen 15- 240- PM- Called to 106- South Elm St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause B[u]rning Grass [with a] Spark Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] Damage 1-W To [the] Bldg $1000 Incred [Insured]- One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value $120000 Owned By Ott[o] Greeff [Greef] No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Value [of the contents] $30000 No In[suran]c[e]- Occiped [sic] By No 2 C. R. Heistand Used 2-3 Gal Ex[tinguishers] SFM 1-35- Gal Ex[tinguisher] [Laid] 200-feet of hose 15 [Used] 1-10- [foot] Ladder No 2- Reported to [the] Call- fronn [sic] No 1- Dept Water Perrsseu [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 310 PM Dis[tance] 13 Bl[oc]ks

392 March- 1916

Wen 15- 530- PM- Called to 105- N- Elm St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark from [the] Fluee [sic] Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Set[n]ng [sic] fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg $5 1-W Incred [Insured]- 2-Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] [of the building] $150000 Owned By [Edwin E.] Co[u]lter & [Ulysses] Ralston SFM No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $50000 16 Incred [Insured for]- [$]20000 Occiped [sic] By Thomas Will[i]ams Wsed [sic]- 1-3 Gal Ex[tinguisher]- 1-10 [foot] Ladder Water persseu [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 550- PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 11 Bl[oc]ks

Thur 16- 9-K- [9:00] AM Called to 109- N- Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused Unk[n]own Damage to [the] Barn $7500 Incred [Insured for]- [$]5000 One- Storie [sic] Frame Barn Value $15000 Ownned [sic] 1-W By Fred Flagg- Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $55000 No Imc [insurance]- - Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $80000 Occiped [sic] By SFM J. W. Hurt as Storage & Barn Loss Ford 17 Auto Also H. H. Goods Owned By W. B. White Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs Laied [sic] 600- feet hose Returned to [the] Dept at 955- A-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 13 B[locks]

Thur 16- 12- K- [12:00] PM- Called to 605- N- Grand- Ave Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark Frun [sic] [the] Flue Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] 4 W Damage to [the Building] $1000 One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valu[e] $1400 Incred [Insured for] $80000 No Damage to the Cont[ent]s SFM No In[suran]c[e]- Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $40000 Owned & Occiped [sic] By 18 Felix M[e]uter Uuseed [sic] 2-3 Gal- Ex[tinguishers] 1-14 - 1-10-[foot] Ladder[s] Water perssur [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 105- PM No 2 Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 15 Bl[oc]ks

393 March - 1916

Fri 17 355- PM- Called to 412- West Jefferson Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] Boys & Matches Dannage [sic] to [the] Barn $250000 No In[suran]c[e]- One Storie [sic] 2-W Frame [barn] Value $5000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $1000 No Incranc [insurance] Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $2500 Owned & Occiped [sic] SFM By E. R. Barntthouse [Barnthouse] Water perssu [sic] 110-lbs 19 Laied [sic] 700- feet hose 1-Stream Returned to [the] Dept at 450- PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 2 Miles

Fri 17- 540- PM- Called to 204- East 7[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Boys & Matches Setnng [sic] fire to Hay In [the] Alley Between [the] 4 W Barrns [sic] No Damnage [sic] to [the] Barn 2-Storie [sic] Frame [barn] Value $30000 Incred [Insured for]- $10000 Ownned [sic] By Leo Frolick [Frohlich] No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent][s Value $50000 Incred [Insured for]- $35000 Occiped [sic] [by] H. J. Dunn Uused [sic] 1-3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] Water persse [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 6K [6:00] pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 9 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 18- 225- PM- Called to 204- West Euclud [Euclid] Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By B[u]rning Trash Blowing in to [the] Barn 2-W No Dannage [sic] to [the] Barn Incred [Insured for]- $10000 2- Storie [sic] Frame Barn Value $30000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Incred [Insured for]- $10000 Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $30000 Owmed [sic] & Occiped [sic] By W. D. Coughenour Water perssur [sic] 110-[lbs] Laid 350- feet hose Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 250- PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 14 Bl[oc]ks

394 March- 1916

Sat 18- 245- P-M- Called to 2401- N- B.Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Mrs. J. Miller B[u]rning Trash [and] Setimg [sic] 3-W fire to [the] Grass No Dannage [sic] Laied [sic] 700- feet hose No 2- Respond[ed] No 2 To [the] Call- from No 1- Station Water perssere [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 330 P-M Dis[tance] 2½ Miles Sat 18 415- PM- Called to 1001- East 15[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] Boys 4-W & Matches Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Danmage [sic] Water persseu [sic] 110-lbs No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 445- PM Dis[tance] 18 Bl[oc]ks

Thur 21- 310- P.M. Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 2[nd]- St [and North] Miles [St.] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[u]rning 2-W Trash- Setnng [sic] fire to [a] Fence Owned By C. E. Banta No Dannage [sic] Laied [sic] 200-feet hose Water perssere [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 325 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 13 B[locks]

Wen 22 1255- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [North] Locu[s]t St And- [East] 11[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused 4-W By [a] Spark from [a] MO P Ry [Missouri Pacific Railway] E[n]gine Laied [sic] [Laid] 100-feet [of] hose Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 110- P-M No 2- Reported to [the] Call and Retur[n]ed [to the department] No Damnage [sic] Dis[tance] 17 B[locks]

395 March- 1916

Fri 24- 910- P-M- Called to 307- West Jefferson Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] By Light[n]ing Striking [and] Going In Over [sic] Wire No Damage 2-W To [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s 2-Storie [sic] & Basement Brick- [building] Valwe [sic] $9000 Incred [Insured for] $450000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $250000 Incred [Insured for]- $150000 Owned & Occiped [sic] By S. [Samuel] A. Rose No Lighting Rods on [the] house Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 930- PM No 2 Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 31 Bl[oc]ks

Fri 24 Sold Bob horse [for] $1.10- [$110] E[a]rl Stinson Paid W[illia]m. La[n]yon

Sat 25- 930- P.M. Called [to the] United Iorn [Iron] Works [at] [East] 2-[nd] St & [102-112 North] Locust St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by an] Over heated Frnice [sic] [in the] Core Room 1-W Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $5000 Imcred [Insured for] $750000 Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s No[ne] Incred [Insured for] [$]3000 No 1 One Storie [sic] Brick & Cor[re]gated Iorn [sic] [building] [Valued at] $25000 No 2 Ownned [sic] & Occiped [sic] By United Iorn [Iron] Works Co. SFM Laied [sic] 2-Lines of hose 800-feet 20 [Used] 1-24 [foot] Ladder No 2- Re[s]pond[ed] to [the] Call Valwe [sic] [of the] Bldg & Cont[ent]s [?] Water persseu [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1020 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 9 Bl[oc]ks

396 March- 1916

Mon 27- 150- P.M- Called to 614- West 2[nd]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark from [the] Flue Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] 2-W Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] Danmage [sic] to [the] Bldg $2- Increred [Insured for]- $80000 One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Valwe [sic] $160000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s SFM Value [of the contents] $50000 Incred [Insured for]- $30000 Owned 21 And Occiped [sic] By [J.] Pet[er] Sell Water perssere [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 205 pm Uused [sic]- 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] 1-10 [foot] Ladder No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 17 Bl[oc]ks

Fri 31- 705- PM- Called to 1008- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] SFM Gasloin [sic] Lamp Exploding Damage to [the building] No[ne] 22 Value $5000 No Imc [insurance] Waggon [sic] on Wheels 4-W Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $2000 No In[suran]c[e] Value [of the contents] $10000 Owned & Occiped [sic] By John Metro Water persseer[sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 615- PM No 2- Reported to [the] Alarm Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept Dis[tance] 13 B[locks]

Fri 31- 710- PM - Called to [the] Rear of 210- S- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[u]rning Trash No Dannage [sic] Used 1- 3- Gal 2-W Ex[tinguisher] Water persser [sic] 110- lbs Water persser [sic] 110- lbs Truck Respon[d]ed To [the] Call Before We Got Back We Respon[d]ed to [the] Call from No 1- Returned to [the] Dept at 625- PM Dis[tance] 11 Bl[oc]ks

397 April 1916

Sun 2- 1255- A-M- Called- [to] 209- West 18[th]- St Alarm- Over [the] Telphome [sic] Give[n] Alarm on 3-W West 11[th]- St when [the] fire was on- West 18[th]- St No 1- & No 2- Respon[d]ed to the Alarm No 2 No 1-No 2 Laied [sic] 1000-feet of hose 1-Stream No 1- Returmed [sic] to [the] Dept Cause of [the] Fire Unk[n]ow[n] Started In [the] Kitchen when fire was Disc[o]ver[e]d SFM house was all- a fire had Only [sic] time to 23 Get Wife and 3-Childern [sic] Out Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg Total Loss- One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value $70000 Incred [Insured for]- $50000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Total Loss- Valuu [sic] [of the contents] $30000 Incred [Insured for] $20000 Bldg & Cont[ent]s Owned & Occiped [sic] By Charley Mar[a]nto had Coal Stove Banked In Kitchen Water perssere [sic] 110-lbs Dis[tance] No 1 29 B[locks] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 235 A-M Dis[tance] No 2 18 B[locks]

Sun 2- Sold Dock & Buck to Girard Kare $31000

Sun 2- 535- P-M- Called to 810- West Euclud [Euclid]- Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By Smoke Coming from [an] Over heated Frnice [sic] 2-W No Fire No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s 2- Storie [sic] Frame House & Basement Valwe [sic] $350000 Incred [Insured for]- $2000 Owned By A. Schumacher Valuu [sic] [of the] Cont[ent]s $250000 Incred [Insured for] $150000 Occiped [sic] By R. J. Lance Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 605- PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 28 B[locks] Wen 5- 7K- [7:00] P-M- Called- to Mt Carmail Hosptil [Mt. Carmel Hospital] Pulmotor Pulmoter [sic] Ira Main Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [via a Joplin & Pittsburg Railway Co.] Street Car Retu[r]ned Pulmoter [sic] 6- at 3K [3:00] PM Uused [sic]- 2-Tanks

398 April 1916

Sat 8- 305- A.M. Called- to 303- East Quincie [Quincy] Ave- Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Unk[n]own] [The fire] Started In [the] Basement Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg 1-W $130000 Incred [Insured for]- [$]130000 One Storie [sic] & Basement Frame [building] Value $150000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $1000 SFM Incred [Insured for]- $80000 Value [of the contents] $1000 Bldg Owned 24 And- Occiped [sic]- By O. [Ollie] T. Jomes [Jones] Laied [sic] 850-feet hose 1- Stream [Used] 1-35 Gal Ex[tinguisher] [Took the Fire] Chief[’s] Car Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 5K [5:00] A.M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 3 Miles

Wen- 12- 905- P-M- Called to 702 & 704 N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] Unk[n]own [The fire] Started In- [the] Basement Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $120000 Imcred [Insured for]- $20000 2- Storie [sic] & Basement No 1 Brick [building] Valwe [sic] $45,000 Owmed [sic] [by] Pitts[burg] [Mortgage &] Investment Co. No 2 Dammage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s & Fixtur[e]s $4,026.24 SFM Incued [Insured for]- $7000 Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $815048 Occiped [sic] By 25 East Side Grocre [Grocery] & Meat Basement and 1[st]-Floor [occupied by] M. L. Probst 2[nd]- Floor Occiped [sic] By Offices 4-W Light howse [sic] Keeping Valwe [sic] of All Cont[ent] s & Fixtur[e]s on 2[nd]- Floor [?] Inc [Insured]- Loss There- was- No Dannage [sic] on- [the] 2[nd]- Floor By [the] Fire Dannage [sic] was- Dome [sic] By Parties Throwing Out Fire & Other Things No 1- Laied [sic] 5-Lines of hose 1750-feet No 2- Laied [sic] 2-Lines of hose 1000-feet No 1- No 2 Worked on- [the] fire Until 1K [1:00] A.M. Marrion [Marion] Robertson fell In[to a] hole [and] hurt [his] Leg had- it Dressed [He was] Laied [sic] Off Firemen all Suffer[e]d from Smoke [inhalation] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1K [1:00] A.M [Distance] No 1 18 Bl[oc]ks [Distance] No 2 24 [Blocks]

399 April 1916

Thur 13- 445- A.M. Called to [the] Rear of 206 S- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] 2-W By Leaving fire In [a] Trash Can No Damage Uused [sic]- 2- 3- Gal- Ex[tinguishers]- Water perssu [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 505- A-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 9 Bl[oc]ks

Thur 27- 505- P-M- Called to 117- West 4[th]- St Verble [sic] Alarm Cause Starting E[n]gine Gasloin [sic] Backfirring [sic] Dannage [sic] to [the] Car -$100 Imcred [Insured for]- $70000 Valwe [sic] [of the car] $70000 Owned By 2-W Dr P. E. Davis No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg 1-Storie [sic] Brick [building] Owned- [by] M. Miller SFM Valwe [sic] $4000 No Inc [insurance]- Occiped [sic] By 26 Cha[rle]s. Hargiss Garage No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] [?] Inc [sic]- Uused [sic] 2- 3 Gal- Ex[tinguishers]- 1- 40- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] 2-Pyerne [Pyrene extinguishers] Laied [sic]- 100-feet hose Water perssere [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 525 PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 1-B[lock]

Fri 28 1010- A.M. Called to 208- West For[e]st Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Pulmoter [sic] Dr. Charl[e]y Monte[e] Pulmotor Baby Lee Swift Babie [sic] Died F. [Frank] L. Howe [and] Ira Main Respond[ed] to [the] Call [with the Fire] Chief[’s car] Retu[r]ned [to the Dept. at] 1035- A-M

Fri 28- 1015- A-M- Called to 207- East 10[th] -St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause[d] [by an] Over heated Stove Pipe to[o] Close to [the] 4-W Wall - [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg [$]1000 No Incranc [insurance] SFM No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s No In[suran]c[e]- Value [of the] Con[ent]s $25000 27 2-Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value $1000 Owned & Occiped [sic] By Ed[na] Pillon Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1030- AM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 16 Bl[oc]ks

400 May 1916

Sat 6- 335- A-M- Called to 207- West Kansas Ave Alarm- Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Gas Jet Workeing [sic] Lo[o]se [and] Falling[,] Let[t]ing Gas Escape 2-W R. J. [James R.] Owens Light [sic] [a] Match to Light [the] Gas Jet fell Lighting [sic] Gas had to shut [the] Gas off at [the] Meter Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $2- Incred [Insured for]- $50000 SFM One-Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $120000 No - 28 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Valuu [sic] $30000 No In[suran]c[e] Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By R. J. [James R.] Owens Water perssuer [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 4K- [4:00] A-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 17 Bl[oc]ks

Mon 8- 1155- A-M- Called to 204- South Locust St Alarm- Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] [by] B[u]rning Trash Setnng [sic] fire to [a] Pile of Lumbe[r] 1-W No Dannage [sic] Owned & Occiped [sic] [by] M. B. Whuls [Uhles] Water perssere [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1210 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 11 Bl[oc]ks

Tu[e]s 9- 850- A-M- Called to 305- West 9[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cause[d] By [a] Spark form [sic] [a] Mo P Ry [Missouri Pacific Railway] E[n]gine Setimg [sic] 3-W fire to [the] Grass. No Danmage [sic] Water perssuer [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 920 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis 14 B[locks] Tues 9- 1K [1:00] PM- Called- to 112- West For[e]st Ave SFM Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Give[n] Alarm [for] 112- West Park 29 By Mistake Caused [by] B[u]rning Trash Set[t]ing fire to [a] 2-W One Storie [sic] Frame Barn Value $10000 Damage [to the barn] $500 Incred [Insured for]- $5000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Barn Vacent [sic] Ownned [sic] and Occiped [sic] By Augest Sissi [August Sessi] Laied [sic] 300-feet hose Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 130 PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 18 B[loc]ks

401 May 1916

Wen- 10- 925- A-M- Called to 112- N- Elm St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark from [the] Flwe [sic] Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setning [sic] 1-W Fire [to the building] Danmage [sic] to [the] Bldg $100 Incred [Insured for]- [$]366 2- Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $80000 SFM Ownned [sic] By D. J. Munn. No Damage to [the] 30 Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $10000 No Incrance [insurance] Occiped [sic] By W. R. McGonigle [McGonagle] Water perssere [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 940- A.M. No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 9 Bl[oc]ks

Thur 25- 705- P.M.- Called to 609- West Euclud [Euclid] Ave Alarm- Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [Charles S.] Smith Vulcan[i]zing Tires [and] Set[t]ing fire to [a] Bed- [and] Clothing Damage to [the] Bldg $75891 Incred [Insured for]- [$]150000 2-W 2-Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value $2,20000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $109360 Value [of the contents] $3000 Incred [Insured for]- $2000 SFM Bldg Owned and Occipid [sic] By 31 [Charles S.] Charley Smith Laied [sic] 2-Lines of hose 1000 feet [Used] 1- 3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher]- 1-25- [foot] Ladder Water persseu [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept At 8K- [8:00] PM- No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 25 B[locks]

402 June - 1916

Fri 2- 3K- [3:00] P-M- Called to 719 -West 3rd- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Parpering [sic] Over [a] Thimble Whol [sic] [and the] Paper Catching 2-W Fire Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $2- Incred [Insured for]- $1000 SFM 2- Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $180000 Owned 32 By J. D. Snyder No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s No In[suran]c[e]- Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $20000 Occiped [sic] By [Charles E.] Charley Northing[ton] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 320 PM Dis[tance] 18 B[locks] Thur 8- 815- A.M. Called to 409- East 21[st]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Spark From- [the] Flue Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] 4-W Fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg $1000 Incred [Insured for]- SFM $70000 One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value $150000 33 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s No In[suran]c[e]- No 2 Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $1000 Owned & Occiped [sic] By George Wilson [Used] 1-3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher]- 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water persser [sic] 110- [lbs.] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 850- A.M. Dis[tance] 15 Bl[oc]ks

Thur 8- 545- PM- Called to 103- West Washington Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Pulmoter [sic] Dr. [Charles] Charl[e]y Monte[e] Pulmoter [sic] [?] Miller Baby Used- 2-Tanks Retur[n]ed At 645- PM- Baby was helped

Sat 10- 945 A-M- called to 602- N- Smith St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by a] Defect[ive] Flwe [sic] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $500 No Imc [insurance] SFM One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value $50000 Value [of the] 34 Cont[ent]s $5000 No In[suran]c[e]- No Damage Uused [sic] 1- 3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] - 1-25- [foot] Ladder Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By Elin [Ellen] Thoms Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 1010 AM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 27 B[locks]

403 June - 1916

Thur 15- 1115- A-M- Called- [to] 405- S- Pine St Alarm - Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Gasloine [sic] Stove Exploding [and] Catchine fire No Dannage [sic] 2-W To [the] Bldg One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $1000 Inc [Insured for]- [$]400 Owned By [?] Ramsey SFM Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $500 Incred [Insured for]- $68000 35 Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $90000 Occiped [sic] By Blain[e] Clarkson Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1130 AM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 22 B[locks]

Mon 19- 930- A.M. Called to 70-2 West 3-rd St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause By Light[n]ing Strikeing [sic] [a] Light Wire Going in to [the] howse [sic] [and] SFM Setnng [sic] fire [to the house] Damage to [the] Bldg $2000 Incred [Insured for] 36 $80000 One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $150000 Owned By Ray E. Fras[i]er No Dannge [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $20000 No In[suran]c[e] Used 1-3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] 1-15- [foot] Ladder Water persser [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 10 K [10:00] am [The] house did not have any Light[n]ing rods No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 16 B[locks]

Mon- 19- 350 - P-M- Called to 119- East 14[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Paper 4-W Over [the] Thimble Whol [sic] Catching fire No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg One Storie [sic] Frame [building] No 2 Valwe [sic] $350000 Incred [Insured for]- $150000 Value [of the] Cont[ent]s $1000- Incred [Insured for] $50000 Owned & Occiped [sic] By John Dorsey Water Persseue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 4K [4:00] pm Dis[tance] 4 B[locks]

404 June- 1916

Tu[e]s- 20- 615- A-M- Called to 411- N- Walnute [Walnut] St Alarrm [sic]- Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Light[n]ing Strikeing [sic] [and] Goeing [sic] In[to the building] On [sic] [a] Wire [and] Setnng [sic] [a] Gas Pipe Afirer [sic] Caused By [a] Leake [sic] In- [the] Gas pipe 3-W Damage to [the] Bldg $2000 One Storie [sic] Brick Verned [veneered]- [building] Value $3000 Incured [Insured for] $2000 SFM Owned By Mrs. Routh [Ruth] Wood[s] No Damage 37 To [the] Conmts [sic] Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $90000 Incred [Insured for]- [$]50000 Occiped [sic] By Dr. V. P. Moore Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 630 am No 2- Reported to No [1] Dis[tance] 6 B[locks]

Wen- 21- 445- P-M- Called to 305- N- Pine St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] Workeing [sic] On K. Duncan[’s] [car] Moter [sic] Catching fire Dannage [sic] to [the] Car $2500 Value [$]80000 No In[suran]c[e]- Dannage [sic] to [?] Byers Car $10000 Valwe [sic] 2-W [$]150000 Incred [Insured for] $1000 Damage Soda & Acrid [sic] SFM No Dannage [sic] to Any Car No Dannage [sic] 38 To [the] Bldg Used 1- Pryene [and] 1- 3-Gal Ex[tinguishers] Bldg Owned By R. H. Chapman One Storie [sic] Brick [building] Valwe [sic] $10,000 Increed [Insured for] $250000 Occiped [sic] By Central G[a]rage Co Valewe [sic] Of [the] Cont[ent]s $12000 No In[suran]c[e] Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 440 P-M- No 2 Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 3 B[locks]

Thur 22 1130- A.M. Called to 202- N- Walnute [Walnut] St SFM Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark 39 From [a] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] E[n]gine Dannage [sic] to [the] Barn $2500 2-W One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value $15000 Incred [Insured for] $5000 Uused [sic]- 2- 3- Gal [and] 1- 40- Gal- Ex[tinguishers] 1- 25- [foot] Ladder No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Vacent [sic] Owned & Occiped [sic] By [Barbara] Marsc[h]al[l]inger Water persseu [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1150 am 7 Bl[oc]ks Dis[tance] [?]

405 June- 1916

Fri 23 1205- P.M. Called to 115- East 3rd- St Alarm Verble [sic] Not[i]fied with Car from G[a]rage No Dannage [sic] to [the] Car Cawsed [sic] By Back Fire Setnng [sic] fire to [some] Oil on- [the] Floor Value of [the] Car - $30000 No Incrance [insurance] Owned By Henri Albrts [Henry Albers] No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s of [?] 1-W Valwe [sic] $25000 Incred [Insured for]- $2000 Occiped [sic] By [J. William] Van Hoy & [John W.] Goodw[i]n G[a]rage No Damage to [the] 2-Storie [sic] Brick [building]- Valwe [sic] [$]12000 Incred [Insured for] [$]6000 Owned [by] L. J. Flack Uused [sic]- 2- 3- Gal- Ex[extinguishers] 1-Pryene [extinguisher] Laieed [sic] 250- feet hose But did [not] Thro[w]- Water Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1220 P.M. No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 5 B[locks]

406 Juuly [July] 1916

Sat 1- 950- PM- Called to 107- West Adims [Adams] St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Caused By [an] Oil Lamp Left B[u]rning up Stairs E[i]ther Got Nocked [sic] of[f] on [?] [or] 2-W Exploded Danmage [sic] to [the] Bldg $10000 Incred [Insured for]- $130000 2- Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $250000 Owned By C. & Edith Smith Damage to [the] Con[te]nts $10000 SFM Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $120000 Increed [Insured for] $70000 Occipied [sic] By 40 J. T. McAnd[r]ew Laied [sic] 550-feet hose [Used] 2- 3- Gal- Ex[tinguishers]- 1- 40- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] [Laid] 200-feet hose [Used] 1-15 – 1-25 [foot] Ladder[s] Water pessere [sic] 110-lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 1045- PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 25 B[locks]

Sun 2- 10K [10:00] P-M- Called to [the] Corne[r] of 7[th]- St [and] [North] B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] was- Not Able to 4-W Locate [any] Fire Laieed [sic] 350-feet hose But did not Thro[w] Water Water perss [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1020 PM No 2- Reported to [the] Alarm & No 1- station Dis[tance] 7 B[locks]

Fri 7- 825- A.M. Called- [to] 1029- East 9[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [an] Over 4W heated Stove B[u]rning Paper Over [the] Thimbl[e] SFM Whole [sic] up Stairs & Down Dam[a]ge to [the] 41 Bldg $5 2- Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $2000 No 2 Incred [Insured for] $50000 Owned - [by] A. Barcoft No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $30000 No In[suran]c[e] - ]Used] 1-10- [foot] Ladder - 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water persser 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 910 am Dis[tance] 28 B[locks]

407 July 1916

Fri 7- 10 K 1000 A.M. Called to 503- N- Pine St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Over heated Gas - Stove No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg Valwe [sic] [$]2000 3-W Inc [Insured]- 2- Storie [sic] Frame [building] Owned No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Value [of the contents] $40000 No In[suran]c[ce]- Occiped [sic]- By Manual Quick Water persser [sic] 110-[lbs] Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 1015 am No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 4 B[locks]

Thu[r]s 11- 1155 A.M. Called- 620- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[ur]ning Trash Setning [sic] fire to Old Lumb[e]r & [a] Coal Shed 618- N- B-W [Broadway] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg [at] 620- 4 W N- B-Way [Broadway] $2500- Fire B[u]rning Out 3- Windows Imcreed [Insured for] $9000 3-Storie [sic] Brick [building] Valwe [sic] $15000 42 Owned - [by] Oscar Sharp Occiped [sic] [by] Fred Bresee SFM Clothing No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $10,000 Incued [Insured for] $7000 2[nd]-[and] 3[rd]- Floor[s] [used as] Rooming & Offices Dannage [sic] to [the] Coal Shed $1500 No In[suran]c[e] One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value $7500 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s No In[suran]c[e]. Owned By Mrs. M. E. Rantian [Rantan] Laied [sic] 400- feet hose Water presse [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 1230 pm No 2 - Reported to [the] Fire & No 1- Dept Dis[tance] 7 B[locks] Thur 11- 605- PM- Called to 508- West 10[th]- St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark 3-W From [the] Flwe [sic] Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof Damage [to the building] $5 One Storie [sic] Brick [building] Valuu [sic] $250000 Incred [Insured for]- $60000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Valuu [sic] [of the contents] $30000 Inc [Insured for] $20000 Owned & Occiped [sic] [by] John Huffman Used 1-3 Gal- [extinguisher] 1-25 - 1-15 [foot] Ladder[s] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 620 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 22 B[locks]

408 Juuly [July] 1916

Wen 12- 1150- A.M. Called to 309- West 8[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Pease [sic] of Pipe Put In [the] Flwe [sic] With Out Being Covered Smoke Coming Out [of the flue] filling [the] 3-W Room No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bldg Ownned [sic] By Dr. G. W. William[s] Estate 3 Storie [sic] & Basement [building] Valuu [sic] $8000 Inc [Insured for]- $4000 Occiped [sic] By Pittsburg [Associated Charities &] Humane Socitey [Society] No Damage to [the] Cont[ent] s Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $250000 Incred [Insured for]- [$]1000 Laied [sic] 450-feet hose [and] 200-feet C-hose [Used] 1-15 [foot] Ladder But did not Thro[w] any Water Water Pressue [sic] 110-lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 1210 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 14 B[locks]

Wen- 12- 815- PM. Called to [the] Cornner [sic] [of West] 7[th]- St [and North] B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Short Sircet [sic] In [the] Wiring Setning [sic] fire to [a] Bull Durham Advretising [sic] Car 3-W Dammage [sic] to [the] Car $153200 Imcred [Insured for ] $6000 SFM Ownned [sic] By Aunnated Advretising Dorchester Co [sic] [The] Man In Charge [of the car was] L. C. Erenst [The car] Caught [on fire] just As [the] Car Turned- West on [West] 7[th]- St Used 4-Pyr[e]ne [and] 2- 3 Gal- Ex[tinguishers] Valuu [sic] of [the] Car $7000 Water persseu [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 840 PM No 2 Reported to [the] Fire & No 1- Dept Dis[tance] 7 B[locks]

409 July 1916

Sat 15 1015- A.M. Called to 706- West 6[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] [by a] Spontan[e]ous Combustion [in a] Pile [of] Manure Left In- [a] Barn- Damnage [sic] to 1- Barn Total Loss- $20000 Imc [Insurance]- No[ne] 2 Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value $20000 Ownned [sic] By S. P. Burns Occiped [sic] By O. A. Bandy Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $1000 No In[suran]c[e]- Dannage [sic] to Barn No 2- on - [the] Same Lot Caught [fire] from Barn [No.] 1 - Damage to Barn [No. 2] $2500 Imcred [Insured]- No Owned- By S. P. Burns 2-Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $15000 No Dannge [sic] 3-W To [the] Cont[ent]s Barn [No. 2 was] Vacent [sic] Both Barns Was [sic] Occiped [sic] By O. A. Bandy [The] fire spread a Cross [sic] [the] SFM Alley to [a] Garage [at] 707- West 7[th]- St Owned 44 And Occiped [sic] By J. G. Don[o]ho Damage To [the] Bldg $2500 No Imc [insurance] One Storie [sic] Frame [garage] Valwe [sic] $15000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] [$]90000 Increed [Insured for] By [sic] $40000 Laied [sic] 2- Lines of hose 1000- [feet] Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 1055 am No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 21-B[locks]

Mon 17- 450- P.M. Called to 607- N- Mich[i]gan Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[ur]ning Trash No Dannage [sic] Laied [sic] 450-feet hose 4 W Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] [by] S. W. Bagwell Water Persseeu [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 520 PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 19 B[locks]

410 July 1916

Wen- 26- 1105- A-M- Called to 202- East 22[nd]- St Alarm - Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By 4-W Childern [sic] Playeing [sic] [with] Matches Dannage to [sic] [the] Bldg Total Loss $1500 No In[suran]c[e]- Wash-Shed One Storie [sic] [building] Value $1500 Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s No 2 $3000 - No In[suran]c[e]- Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $3000 Bldg Owned And- Occiped [sic] By J. H. Korb SFM Laieed [sic] 300- feet hose 45 Water persseue [sic] 110-[lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1130 am Dis[tance] 18 B[locks]

Augest [August] 1916

Wen 2- 950- PM- 107- West Adams St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] Leaveing [sic] [a] Trash- fire Burning [and] Setnng [sic] 2-W Fire to [a] 2-Storie [sic] Frame Barn Dannage [sic] to [the] Barn $2.00 Incrued [Insured for] $10000 Valuue [sic] [of the barn] $20000 No Dammage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s 46 No Imc [insurance]- Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $2500 Owned By SFM C. & Edith Smith Occiped [sic] By J. T. McAndroues [McAndrew] Uused [sic]- 1-3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] Water persser [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1030 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 25 B[locks]

Thu[r]. 3 215 PM - 901 E Wash[ington] tel[ephone]. Alarm [The fire was caused by a] spark from [the] flue setting fire to [a] coal house total Loss Value $20. owned & occupied 1-W by C. A. Ash No Insurance returned SFM to [the] dept. [at] 235 P.M. distance 34 blocks 47 water pressure 115# No 2 - Did Not Report to No 1- [on] Account [of] Workeing [sic] on- [the] fire Dis[tance] 34 [Blocks]

411 Augest [August] 1916

Thu[r] 3- 210- P-M- Called to 1406- N- Elm St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Childern [sic] Playing [with] Matches [and] Set[t]ing [a] Coal Shed- & [a] Closet 4-W On fire Dannge [sic] to [the] Bldg $4000 No In[suran]c[e] Valwe [sic] of [the buildings] $5000 Owned By [Pittsburg] Mor[tg]age [&] No 2 Investment Co. Occiped [sic] By J. H. Watson SFM Laied [sic] 250-feet hose 48 Water persseu [sic] 110- lbs Ret[u]rned to [the ]Dept [at] 235 pm Dis[tance] 2-Bl[oc]ks

Sat 5- 1210- P-M- Called to East Washington [St.] 414- Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] [by] B[u]rning Trash Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass 1-W No Danmage [sic] Bldg Owned [and] Occiped [sic] [by] J. E. Pitts Water perssur [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1225 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 28 B[locks]

Sat 5- 515- P-M- Called to 209 N- Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused [by] Dropeing [sic] [a] Match In [a] Closet [and] Setning [sic] fire [to the room] No 1-W. Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Bld Owned [by] W. [William] A. Swan Occiped [sic] By M. Clark One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value $2500 No In[suran]c[e] Used- 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher]- Water perssud [sic] 110-[lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at [at] 530 PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 9 B[locks]

412

Aug[ust] 1916

Tu[e]s 8- 230- A. M. Called to 206-208 South Locust St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] Unnkown [sic] [It] Look[ed] Like some One Was Sleeping up In [the] Loft Damnage [sic] to [the] 1-W 2- Storie [sic] Frame Barn Value $25000 Damage $15000 Incred [Insured for]- $15000 Owned By Kasper [Casper] Johaningmaire [Johaningmaier] Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ents] $2000- No In[suran]c[e]- Occiped [sic]- [by] Fred Vernatti [Varnatti] [The] Fire SFM Sp[r]ead to 2- One Storie [sic] Frame Barn[s] 49 Value $7500 No Imc [insurance] Dannge [sic] [to the barns] $2000 No Dannge [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Vacent [sic] Ownned [sic] & Occiped [sic] By W[illia]m Nole [Nold] Laied 450-feet hose [Used] 1- 15-[foot] Ladder Water Pressue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 305- AM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 13 B[locks]

Wen 9- 745- A-M- Called to 1402- N- Michigan Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by an] Oil Stove [sitting] SFM To[o] Close to Wood Setning [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] 50 To [the] Bldg $1500 Imcred [Insured] - 1 Storie [sic] Frame [building] 4W Valwe [sic] $15000 No Dammage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s No In[suran]c[e]- Value $5000 Owned & Occiped [sic] By No 2 James Murr[a]y Used- 2- 3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] [Used] 1- 10- [foot] Ladder Water perssere [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 8K [8:00] am Dis[tance] 8 B[locks] Wen 9- 11 K [11:00] A.M. Called to 201-203- N- Olive St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] hose Catching Fire on [a] Welding M[a]ch[ine]- Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $500 2-W Valuu [sic] $10,000 Incrued [Insured for] $5000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg 1-Storie [sic] Brick & Iorn [sic] [building] Valuu [sic] $9000 SFM Imcred [Insured for]- $5000 Ownned [sic] & Occiped [sic] By 51 Pitts[burg] Boiler [& Machine] Works Laied [sic] 300-feet hose [Used] 1- 3 Gal- Ex[tinguisher]- [and] 1-Pyren[e] [extinguisher] Water Persseur [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to to Dept at 1150 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 9 B[locks]

413 Aug[ust] 1916

Sun 13 410- PM- Called to East Washing[ton] Pond- Boy Drouned [sic] Name [?] Rogers Pulmoter [sic] [Ira] Main & [Walter] Myers Respon[d]ed to [the] Pulmotor Call- Was- Unable to Do Any Good [Went to the call] With [the Fire] Chief[’s] Car

Mon 14- 1255 P.M- Called to 1519- S- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[u]rning Grass - No Danmage [sic] Uused [sic]- 1- 40 Gal- [extinguisher] 1- 35- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] 1-W Returned to [the] Dept at 130- PM Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 39 B[locks]

Tu[e]s 15 1105- A.M. Called to [the] Rere [sic] of Washington[’s] Cigar Store [William Washington & Son at 416] N- B-Way [Broadway] [in the] Alley [A] Pile of Lumbre [sic] Caught fire 4 W from B[u]rning Trash - No Danmage [sic] Laied [sic] 350-feet hose Water perssur [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1125 A-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 4 B[locks]

Thur 17- 235- P-M- Called to 116- East 13[th]- St 4-W Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Caused [by a] Boy Playing [with] Matches [and] Setnng fire to [the] Grass No Dannage [sic] No 2 Water perssere [sic] 110-lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept At 305- P.M. Dis[tance] 8 B[locks]

414 Aug[ust] 1916

Thur 17- 4K [4:00] P-M- Called to [the] Rear of Hoods [The A. Hood & Sons Implement Co.] In- [the] Alley [behind] 613-615] N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] 3-W Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[ur]ning Trash K[n]own Dannage [sic] Laied [sic] 400-feet hose Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 420 PM No 2- Respon[d]ed to No 1- Dis[tance] 8 B[locks]

Sun 20- 130- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [North] Locust St [and East] 5[th]- St Verble [sic] Alarrm [sic] 4 W Cawes [sic] Grass fire No Dannage [sic] Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the Fire] Chief[’s] Car [and] 4-Men Did Not Turn In [the] Alarm Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 140 PM Dis[tance] 5 B[locks]

Thur 24- 1220 AM- Called to 512- West 4[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] Left Trash Fire B[u]rning No Dannage [sic] 3-W Water Perssuee [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1230 A-M. No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 12 B[locks]

Thur 24- 1120- A-M- Called to [the] Corne[r] of [East] 5[th] St [and North] Locust St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[u]rning Trash Setinng [sic] fire 4-W To [the] Grass No Dannage [sic] Water perssere [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1130 am No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 7 B[locks]

415

Aug[ust] 1916

Sat 26- 140- A-M- Called to 108- West Euclud [Euclid] Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused Unk[n]own [The] Fire Started at 101- West 1[st]- St One Storie [sic] 52 Frame Shed - Vacent [sic] Ownned [sic]- [by] S. S. Getches SFM Valuu [sic] $2500 Total Loss- No Imcrance [insurance] 53 [The] Fire Spread to [a] 2-Storie [sic] Fram[e] Barn [at] 108 SFM West Euclud [Euclid]- Ave Owned- By Miss Luuse Galis [?] Valwe [sic] $30000 Total Loss - Imcred [Insured for] $25000 54 Cont[ent]s Ownned [sic] By Tom Billings Valuu [sic] $900 stock & Feed- Harness 6-head of horses 2- Calf [sic] Dannage [sic] $29000 Imcred [Insured for] $50000 Fireman 55 Got 4-head of horses Out Fire Spread to [a] 2-Storie [sic] Fram[e] Barn Value $70000 Incred [Insured for]- $50000 Total Loss Cawght [sic] SFM [a] 2-Storie [sic] Frame house [on fire] Value $350000 Value [of the] C[onten]ts [$]1200 56 Danmage [sic] [to the contents] $10000 Ownned [sic] By Mrs. A. B. Kirkwood howse [sic] & Barn Occiped [sic] By W[illia]m Hamlntn [Hamilton] Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s in [the] Barn $20000 No Imc [insurance] SFM [The] Fire Sp[r]ead to 103- West Rose 1-Shed - 57 1- Closet [and] 1- 2-Storie [sic] Frame Barn Valuu [sic] $27500 Incrud [Insured for] $5000 Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s SFM $2500 All- Total Loss – Bldgs Owned By 58 G. W. Beasley [The] Fire [then] Spread to 105- West Rose [to a] 2-Storie [sic] Frame Barn Owned and Occiped [sic] [by] B. D. Rankin Dannage [sic] to [the] Barn $2500 Inc [Insured] Valwe [sic] $15000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Value [of the contents] $2500 No In[suran]c[e] [The] Fire Sp[r]ead to 112- West Euclud [Euclid] [to a] 2-Storie [sic] Frame Barn Vauu [sic] $30000 Inc [Insured] - Dannage [sic] $2500 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwu [sic] $150000 Owned & Occiped [sic] [by] L. [Leo] Frolick [Frolich] Laied [sic] 2000-feet hose No1- No 2 - 4-Lines [of hose] No 2- Worked on [the] fire Until 345 am No 1- Until 445 am No 2- Waggon [sic] Called Hugh McMullen [to the] Cornner [sic] [of] 1[st]- St [and North] B-Way [Broadway] No Damage to [the] Car or [the] Waggon [sic] Brock [sic] harness Dleayed [sic] 5 Mintus [sic] Over

416 Aug[ust] 1916

Sat 26- James Collins Driver No 2- had t[w]o Sections of hose Burste [sic] On No 2 SFM Lines No 1- Retu[r]ned to [the] Station and 59 Re Loaded [sic] hose at 2K [2:00] A-M 2-W Damage to [the] Bell- Telphome [sic] Co Cabl[e] & Wire $50000 Incrued [Insured] Water persser [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 445 A-M- No 1- Made 2-Trips to Fire Dis[tance] 26 B[locks]

Sat 26- 140- P.M. Called [to] 110- West Euclud [Euclid] Ave- Alarm Over [the] Telphome Cause Over heated Stove No- Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Occiped [sic] By W[illia]m Ham[i]lton 2-W Water persseu [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 150- PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 13 B[locks]

Sat 26 1040- PM- Called- [to] 108 West Eulund [Euclid] Aav [Avenue] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phon[e] Rekindling of Fire Respon[d]ed to [the] Call- [with the Fire] Chief[’s] Car 2-W Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 11K [11:00] pm Did Not Turn In Gen[eral] Alarm Dis[tance] 13 B[locks]

Sun 27- 110- A-M- Called to 105- West Rose Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused Rekindling of Fire No Dannage [sic] 2-W Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the Fire] Chief[’s] Car Did Not Turn [in] [a] Gen[era]l Alarm Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 130- A-M Dis[tance] 13B[locks]

417 Aug[ust] 1916

Mon 28-- 215- A-M- Called to 714½- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Unk[n]ow[n] [The fire] Started In Room No 11- Occiped [sic] By C. E. Hoffman 4-W [He] had Been Drinking him and- M. J. Mahan Bed- Clothe[s] & Mattrerss [sic] [were] Afire M. J. Mahan [was] Burnt Very Badley [sic] Called Dr. [William H.] Up[de]grove] SFM Danmage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $4500 Imc [insurance]- Valwe [sic] 60 $70000 Occiped [sic] By H. P. Biggs Room[ing] howse [sic] 2-Storie [sic] Brick [building] Valwe [sic] $10,000 Imcred [Insured for] [$]6000 Dannage [sic] [$]2500 Owned By Ada J. Davis Uused- [sic] 6- 3 Gal- Ex[tinguishers] 1-40- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 3K [3:00] am No 2- Reported to fire and No 1 Dis 9 B[locks] Danmage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s of [the] Bldg [on] 1-st Floor $1500 Imcred [Insured for] $1000 Value $150000 Occiped [sic] By C. [Charles] L. Nolan Firniture [sic] & Work- Shop & Bakery

Sept[ember] 1916 Mon- 4- 12K [12:00] P-M- Called to 305- N- Elm- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused [by] Boys Playing [with] fire Sparks from [the] Fire Dropeing [sic] On [the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg 1-W $3500 2- Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value $1000 No In[suran]c[e]- Owned By Mattie Marshall SFM No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $60000 51 [61] No In[suran]c[e]- Occiped [sic] By C. A. Rogers Laied [sic] 2- Lines of hose 750-feet [Used] 1-15 - 1-25 [foot] Ladders 1-3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1250 pm No 2 - Reported to No [1]- Dis[tance] 9-Bl[oc]ks

418 Sept[ember] 1916

Tu[e]s 5- 4K [4:00] P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of Quince [Quincy] Ave & [South] B-Way [Broadway] Alarm 1-W Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cauuse [sic] B[u]rning Grass. No Dannage [sic] Water persseu [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 420 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- 1 Dis[tance] 31-B[locks]

Wen- 6- 1245- PM- Called to 405- N- Joplin Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cauused [sic] Unk[n]own Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $3500 2- Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value $1000 Owned By 4-W Jack Krager [John Kreger] Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]1000 Cawsed [sic] By Water No Imc [insurance]- Value SFM $60000 In[suran]c[e]- on- [the] Bldg $50000 Laied [sic] 650- 62 feet hose 2-Lines [Used] 1-15- [foot] Ladder 1-25- [foot] Ladder 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water persseu [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 115- PM No 2- Reported to fire and- No 1- Dis[tance] 9B[locks] Thu[r] 7- 330- A-M- Called to 310- East 10[th]- St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] Incendre [Incendiary] Damnage [sic] to [the] Bldg $5000 One Storie [sic] 4-W Frame Church- Valuu [sic] $4000 Incrud [Insured for] $1,500 Ownned [sic] and Occiped [sic] By Herbon Babtist [Mt. Hebron Baptist] Church No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Valuu [sic] SFM $10000 Incued [Insured for]- $500 Laied [sic] 350- feet hose 63 [Used] 2-3- Gal- Ex[tinguishers] - 1-15- [foot] Ladder Water Perssur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 435 am No 2- Reported to [the] Fire and- No 1- Dis[tance] 19 B[locks]

419 Sept[ember] 1916

Sat 9- 1110 PM- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 7[th]- [St. and North] B-Way [Broadway] Syndicate Bldg [706 North Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Smoke In [the] 4-W Hall- Could- not Locate any fire think they Were B[ur]ning Rags for Musquitris [musketry] No Damage to [the] Bldg or Cont[ent]s Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1130- PM- No 2- Reported to Fire & No 1- Dis[tance] 7 B[locks]

Wen 13 840- A-M- Called to 205- N- Fair View [Fairview St.] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause Unkoun [sic] [The fire] Started In- [a] Closet Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $3500 Inc [Insured for]- $80000 1-W One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valuee [sic] $110000 No Dannage [sic] To [the] Cont[ent]s Valuu [sic] $50000 No Imcance [insurance] Bldg Ownned [sic] and Occiped [sic] By Ben Shaffer SFM Laied [sic] 200- feet hose [Used] 1-3 Gal- Ex[tinguisher] 64 1-15- [foot] Ladder Water perssue [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 920 AM- Dis[tance] 30 Bl[oc]ks

Fri 15- 1105- A-M- Called to West 6[th]- St Between [North] Chesnute [Chesnut] St & [North] Warren St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[u]rning Trash 3-W Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass- No Dannage [sic] Water perssu [sic] 110- lbs Respon[d]ed to [the] Call- [with the Fire] Chief[’s] Car- No 2- Did Not Report to No 1- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1135 am Dis[tance] 20 B[locks]

Sat 16- 145- P-M- Called to 113- East 15[th]- St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] B[u]rning Trash 4-W Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass- No Damage Water persuer [sic] 110- lbs No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 155- P-M Dis[tance] 6 B[locks]

420 Sept[ember] 1916

Thur 21- 605- P-M- Called to 307- West Jefferson St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] El[ec]tric Iorn [sic] Setimg [sic] fire to [an] Iorn [sic]- Board 2-W No- Danmage [sic] to [the] Bldg or- Cont[ent]s Bldg Ownned [sic] & Occiped [sic]- [by] S. [Samuel] A. Rose 2-Storie [sic] Brick [building] Valuu [sic] $9000 Incred [Insured]- Valuu [sic] Of [the] Cont[ent]s $4000 Incred [Insured] Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 625 PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 26 B[locks]

Thur 21- 810- P-M- Called to 1020- East 8[th]- St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cause Unkoun [sic] [The fire] Started [in a] Vacent [sic] house [It] sta[r]ted on [the] Stair Way [sic] 4W Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $1000 Incred [Insured] Bldg Owned by Ed Moore No 2 Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs SFM Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 825 PM 65 One & half Storie [sic] Frame Bldg Value $90000 Dis[tance] 26 B[locks] Sun 24- 9K- [9:00] P-M Called- to 121- East 13[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic]- Unk[n]own 66 Damage to [the] Bldg Total Loss- One Storie [sic] SFM Frame Barn Value $500 No In[suran]c[e]- Owned By 4-W J. M. Carrell - Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s 1-horse Valwe [sic] $5000 No In[suran]c[e]- Cont[ent]s Value $6500 No In[suran]c[e] No 2 Occ[u]p[i]ed Barn & [sic] J. M. Carrell- Laied [sic] 500- feet hose 1-Line Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 945 PM Dis[tance] 8 B[locks]

421

Sept[ember] 1916

Wen- 27- 1115- A-M- Called to 201- East Adams St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[u]rning Trash- Setimg [sic] fire to [a] Fence No Dannage [sic] 1-W Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1135- A-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 22 B[locks]

Sat 30- 1020- A-M- Called to West of Mt. Carmael [Carmel] Hospitil [sic] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Boys Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass. Dannage [sic] to Hay 4-W Coffie [sic] Corn & Fences & Grapes $40000 No - In[suran]c[e] 67 Owned & Occiped [sic] By Mt Carmal Hospitil [Mt. Carmel Hospital] SFM Laied [sic] $1000 feet hose 2-Laines [sic] 2-Lenthes [sic] of Hose Bursted [sic] [Used] 2-3- Gal- Ex[tinguishers]- 1-35- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] No 2 200- feet of hose Frontace [Frontenac] Fire Dept Laied [sic] 2-Lines of hose- 1400 feet Water persseu [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 125- PM- Dis[tance] 2½ M[iles]

Sat 30- 310- P-M.- Called to 324- N- B-Way [Broadway[ Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Den[t]ist Workeing [sic] On Some Molding With Gasolin[e] Catchng fire SFM In Dr. G. L. Dummit[’s] Office Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s In [the] 68 Office $6500 Valwe [sic] $50000 Inc [Insured for]- $30000 Occiped [sic] By Dr. G. L. Dummit Danmage [sic] to [the] Bldg $1500 1-W Owned- [by] Harry Degen 2-Storie [sic] Brick- [building] Valwe [sic] $25000 Incred [Insured for] $20000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwuu [sic] [of the contents] $30000 Imcred [Insured for] $25000 2-Storie [sic] Brick [building] Valuue [sic] [$]35000 Incrud [Insured for]- [$]25000 Owned By Em[m]a J. Lindburg No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] [$]20000 Innc [Insured for] [$]15000 [Roll R. Lindburg] Drug Store & Clothes 2[nd]-floor Usued [sic] as Offices Drug Store Owned By Roll Lindburg Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs Uused [sic] 2-3- Gal- Ex[tinguishers]- 1-15- [foot] Ladder Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 330- PM No 2- Reported to Fire No 1- Dis[tance] 1-B[lock]

422 Oct[ober] 1916

Sun 1- 540- P-M- Called to N- B- Way [Broadway] [and] West 26[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] Boys 3-W Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass- No Danmage [sic] Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs No 2 Returned to [the] Dept at 6 K [6:00]- P-M Dis[tance] 40 B[locks]

Mon 4- 155- P-M- Called to East 4[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by a] Spark From [a] Frisco [St Louis & San Francisco Railway] E[n]gine Setning [sic] fire to [the] 4W Grass No Dannage [sic] Laied [sic] 1050-feet hose 1-Line Water persseur [sic] 110 lbs No 1 Returned to [the] Dept at 220 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 16 B[locks]

Wen 4- 240- P-M- Called to 922 East 16[th] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] 4W By [a] Spark from [a] Frisco [St Louis & San Francisco Railway] Egime [sic] No Dannage [sic] No 2- Respon[d]ed to [the] Call No 2 from No 1- Dept Water persseuer [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 305 pm Dis[tance] 30 B[locks]

Wen 4- 405- P-M- Called to East 4[th]- St Verble [sic] Alarrm [sic] O. Loyd Telphome [sic] Poll [sic] Afire Respon[d]ed to [the] Call- [with the Fire] Chief[’s] Car Used- 1-3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] Did Not Turn In [the] Alarm Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 410- PM Dis[tance] 16 B[locks] Wen 4- 430- P-M- Called to East 18[th]- St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] 4W By [a] Frisco [St Louis & San Francisco Railway] Egime [sic] Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass And Oil Coming from [the] K.C. [Kansas City Southern] Shops No 2 No Danmage [sic] Uused [sic] 1-35- Gal Ex[tinguisher] 200-feet hose - 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 525 pm Dis[tance] 24 B[locks]

423 Oct[ober] 1916

Wen 4- 430- P-M- Called to 218- West 10[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[u]rning 3-W Trash Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass. No Danmge [sic] Water perssue [sic] 110- lbs No 1 No 2- was Out on [an] Alarrm [sic] [call] Returned to [the] Dept at 440 pm Dis[tance] 17 Bl[oc]ks

Thur 5- 1035- A-M- Called to 713- East 7[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By 4W B[u]rning Trash Setnnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Dannage [sic] Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs No 1 Returned to [the] Dept at 1105 AM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 23 B[locks] Thur 5- 1150- A-M- Called to 313 - West Admns [Adams] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused [by] B[u]rning 2-W Trash- Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass- No Dannage [sic] Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs No 1 Returned to [the] Dept at 1210 PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 30 B[locks]

Thur 5- 135- P.M. Called to 1206- N- Grand- Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cauused [sic] [by] Bu[r]ning 4-W Grass- No Dammage [sic] Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs No 2 Returned to [the] Dept at 145- PM Dis[tance] 10 B[locks]

Thur 5- 710- P-M- Called to 21[st]- St [and] N- B-Way [Broadway] 4-W Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused [by] Bu[r]ning No 2 Grass No Danmage [sic] Water perssuer [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 720 pm Dis[tance] 18 B[locks] Thur 5 720- PM- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of Walnute [North Walnut] St [and West] 7[th] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[ur]ning Grass No 3–W Danmage [sic] Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 730 PM No 1 No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 10 Bl[oc]ks

424 Oct[ober] 1916

Thur 5- 745- P.M. Called to 16[th]- St [and] N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By 4-W Burning Trash Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Danmage [sic] Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs No 2 Returned to [the] Dept at 750- PM- Dis[tance] 8 B[locks]

Fri 6- 1245 P-M- Called to [East] 20[th]- St [and North] Rouse Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] MoPRy [Missouri Pacific Railway] 4W Egime [sic] Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass. No Dannage [sic] Water Perssure [sic] 110-lbs No 2 Returned to [the] Dept at 120 PM Dis[tance] 30 B[locks]

Fri 6 1K [1:00] P--. Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 8[th]- St [and North] Olive St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark fronn [sic] [a] Mo-P-Ry [Missouri Pacific Railway] Egime [sic] Setnng [sic] 3-W Fire to [the] Grass No Danmage [sic] Water perssere [sic] 110-lbs No 2- Did not Report to No 1- Was Out No 1 On- [an] Alarrm [sic] [call] Returned to [the] Dept at 120 pm Dis[tance] 13 B[locks]

Fri 6- 8- K- [8:00] PM- Called to 18[th]- St [and] N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cauuse [sic] 3-W B[u]rning Grass. No Damage Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs No 2 Returned to [the] Dept at 815 PM Dis[tance] 12 Bl[oc]ks

Fri 6 840 PM- Called to 1400- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telpohome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[ur]ning 3-W Grass - No - Dannage [sic] Water perssuer [sic] 110- lbs No 2 Used- 1-3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] Returned to [the] Dept at 9K [9:00] P-M Dis[tance] 8 B[locks]

425 Oct[ober] 1916

Sat 7- 145- PM- Called to [East] 8[th]- St [and North] Rouse- Ave Alarm- Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] Burn[i]ng 4-W Trash Setinng [sic] fire to [the] Grass- No Danmage [sic] Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs No 2 Returned to [the] Dept at 210 PM Dis[tance] 29 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 7- 345- P-M- Called to [West] 1[st]- St [and North] Walnute [Walnut] St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawseed [sic] [by] B[u]rning 2-W Trash Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Dannage [sic] Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs No 1 Returned to [the] Dept at 350 PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 9 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 7- 355- P-M- Called to 16[th]- St [and] N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] B[u]rning 3-W Grass. No Damnnage [sic] Used- 1-3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs No 2 Returned to [the] Dept at 410- PM Dis[tance] 8 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 7- 415- P-M- Called to 604- West 4[th]- St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] 2-W Spark fronm [sic] [a] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] E[n]gine Setinng [sic] Fire to [the] Grass. No Danmage [sic] No 1 Laied [sic] 150-feet hose Water pessure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 445 PM No 2 Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 13 B[locks] Sun 8- 225- P-M- Called to Li[n]co[l]n Park- [at West] 9[th]- St [and North] Caltopa [Catalpa St.] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[u]rning 3-W Grass. No Damage Used 2-3 Gal- Ex[tinguishers] Water persseu [sic] 110- lbs No 1 Returned to [the] Dept at 240 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 20 B[locks]

426 Oct[ober] 1916

Tu[e]s 10- 410- P-M- Called to [West] 6[th]- St [and North] Warren [St.] Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cauuse [sic] B[u]rning Trash Setinng [sic] fire to [the] 3-W Grass - No Dannage [sic] Laieed [sic] 550 feet hose [Used] 3-3- Gal- Ex[tinguishers] Water perssuer [sic] 110- lbs No 2 Returned to [the] Dept at 450 -PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 25 B[locks]

Wen- 11- 155- A.M. Called to 730- East 7[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cauused [sic] [by] Bu[r]ning 4-W Grass- Setnimg [sic] fire to [a] Fence No Dannage [sic] Used- 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] No 2 Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 205 am No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 21 B[locks]

Wen 11- 205- A-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 6[th] St [and North] Chesnute [Chestnut] St Verble [sic] Alarrm [sic] Notified [?] And[er]son[, the] 3-W Tenant [A] Policeman Respon[d]ed to [the] Call from No 1- Used- 2-3- Gal- Ex[tinguishers] Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 215 am No 2- Was at No 1- Dis[tance] 21 B[locks]

Fri 13- 1040- A.M. Called to 521- South Chesnute [Chesnut] St Alarm- Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Boy Playing [with] Matches 2-W Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $100 Valwe [sic] $1000 No In[suran]c[e]- Occiped [sic] By W[illia]m Thompson No Dannage [sic] to [the] Barn One Storie [sic] No 1 Franne [sic] [Barn.] Valwe [sic] $20000 Incued [Insured for]- $10000 Owned- [by] J. W. Cool[e]y Useed [sic] 1-3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 11K [11:00] A.M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 40-Bl[oc]ks

427 Oct[ober] 1916

Sat 21- 205- P-M- Called to [East] Quince [Quincy St.] & [South] Olive St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[ur]ning 2-W Grass- No Dannage [sic] Water persseu [sic] 110-[lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 3K [3:00] pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 37 B[locks]-

Sun 22- 845- A-M- Called to [East] 2[nd] St [and North] Rouse Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark 1-W From [a railway] E[n]gine Setnng fire to [the] Grass- No Dannage [sic] Used 2- 3- Gal- Ex[tinguishers]- Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs Return[e]d to [the] Dept at 855 AM- No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 29 B[locks]

Sun 22- 1040- A-M- Called to 310- East 8[th]- St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[ur]ning 4W Trash- Setmig [sic] fire to [the] Grass- No Dannage [sic] Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1055am No 1 No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 14 B[locks]

Sun 22- 105- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 13[th]- St [and North] Rowse [Rouse] Ave- Alarrm [sic] Over Telphonne [sic] 4 W Cauuse [sic] Boys B[u]rning Grass. No Dannage [sic Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 150- PM Dis[tance] 22-Bl[oc]ks

Mon- 23 1125- A.M. Called to 407- West Quince [Quincy] Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause B[ur]ning 2-W Trash- Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass. No Damage Laied [sic] 750- feet hose - 1-Line Uused [sic] 1-3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1230 P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 41 B[locks]

428 Oct[ober] 1916

Thur- 26- 955- A-M- Called to 501 N- Smelter Ave. Alarm - Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By Knocking 4-W Over [a] heating Stove No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg Owned- By F. [Frank] A. Jones Incred [Insured for]- $30000 One-Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $70000 No Damage No 1 To [the] Cont[ent]s Occiped [sic] By G. [Cadiah] Thomas Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $40000 Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1005 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 13 B[locks]

Thur- 26- 1035- A-M- Called to 1502- N. Joplin Ave 4-W Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] Bur[n]ing Trash Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass- No Dannage [sic] No 2 Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1050 A-M Dis[tance] 1-B[locks]

Fri 27- 450- P.M. Called to 720- East 9[th]- St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawseed [sic] [by] Boys & Matches Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass - [and] Setnng [sic] 4-W Coal Sheds Afire Dannage [sic] to [the] Coal Shed $3000 No Imc [insurance]- Value $5000 Owned By No 2 L. Butger Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $1000 No In[suran]c[e] Occiped [sic] By [Charles] Charley Fayster [Forrester] One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Laieed [sic] 350 - feet hose Water perssuer [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 530 PM Dis[tance] 24 B[locks]

Fri 27- 3K [3:00] PM - Called to [the] Rear of 1410- 4-W N- Joplin Ave Cause B[u]rning Grass No Dammage [sic] Verble [sic] Alarm No 2 Used 2- 3- Gal- Ex[tinguishers] Did Not Turrn [sic] In [a] Gen[era]l Alarm Dis[tance] 1 [Block]

429 Oct[ober] 1916

Sat 28- 950 A.M. Called to [the] Alley Between [North] Pine [Street] & N- B-Way [Broadway] On [West] 6[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Bu[r]ning Trash 3-W Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass- No Dannage [sic] Laieed [sic] 300-feet hose- [Used] 1-3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher]- No 1- Water perssuer [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 955 am No 2- Reported to [the] Fire and- No 1- Dis 6 Blks Sat 28- 10K- [10:00] A-M- Called to [East] 1-[st St.] & [North] Olive St 2-W Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cauuse [sic] B[ur]ning Grass- No Dannage [sic] No 2- Respon[d]ed to [the] Call from No 1- Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs No 2 Returned to No 1- Dept at 1010 AM [Distance] 14 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 28- 1005 A.M. Called to 323- W. For[e]st Ave 2-W Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cauused [sic] By Mrs. James Nolam [Nolan] Starteing [sic] [a] Trash fire [and] Setnng [sic] fire to [the] No 1 Grass. No Danmage [sic] Water perssuer [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1015 AM- Dis[tance] 22 B[locks] Sat 28- 1-K- [1:00] PM- Called on to Make [a] Run for [a] 2-W Moveing [sic] Picture Show Run from No 1-[Department] No 1- To- Olive St Turrn [sic] In Alarm Big Bell [Telephone] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 110 PM Dis[tance] 6 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 28- 145- P-M- Called to 1709- N- Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By 4-W B[ur]ning Trash Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Dannage [sic] Water perssuer [sic] 110-lbs No 2 Returned to [the] Dept at 155 PM Dis[tance] 5 B[locks] Sat 28- 435- P-M- Called to 407- East 24[th]- St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] [by] Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass [and] Setnng [sic] fire to [an] Em[p]ty Asfalt [sic] Cann [sic] No Damage Owned By E. [Edward V.] Garher [Gorrell] Laieed [sic] 400-feet hose 1-Section [of hose] Bursted [sic] Water persseu [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 455 PM Dis[tance] 19 B[locks]

430 Oct[ober] 1916

Sun 29- 245- P-M- Called to [the] Baseball Park Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] Bu[rn]ing 4-W Grass Setnng [sic] fire to [a] Fence No Damage Used 1-35- Gal- Ex[xtinguisher]- 200-feet hose No 2 4- 3- Gal- Ex[tinguishers] Water persseur [sic] 110 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 315- P-M Dis[tance] 28 B[locks]

Sun 29- Called By Telphome [sic] from [for a] Pulmotor 3- Miles East [of Pittsburg] Dr. [C. A.] Smith Ira Main Pulmotor Respon[d]ed to [the] Call with James Stoffer Got there Women [sic] Was Dead- Made- Charges to Dr. Smith

Tues- 31- 1045- A.M. Called to- [East] 6[th] St [and North] Tucker Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By B[u]rning 4-W Trarsh [sic] Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass. No Dannage [sic] Uused [sic] 1-3 Gal- Ex[xtinguisher] Water perssure 110-lbs No 2 Returned to [the] Dept at 1115 PM No 2 Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 29 B[locks]

Tuse [sic] 31 1130 A.M- Called to 116- West For[e]st Ave Alarm - Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cauused [sic] [by] B[u]rning Trash 2-W Setnng [sic] fire to [a] Pile of O[l]d Shingles No Dannage [sic] Uused [sic] 1- 3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] No Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1140 am No 2 Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 19 B[locks]

Tues 31- 1255- P.M- Called to 304- West Washington Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cauuse [sic] [by] B[u]rning 1-W Trash Setnnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass- No Danmage [sic] Water perssuue [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 110 PM No 1 No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 24 B[locks]

431 Oct[ober] 1916

Tu[e]s 31- 150- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] 6[th] St [and North] Grand Ave Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[ur]ning Grass 4-W Cawght[sic] Under Ket[t]ler F[u]rn[iture] [& Carpet] Co. Storage No Damage Uused [sic]- 1- 3- Gal- Ex[xtinguisher] Water persseure [sic] 110- lbs No 1- Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 210 PM Dis[tance] 12 Bl[oc]ks

Tues 31- 255- P-M- Called to 712- West Euclud [Euclid] Ave Alarnn [sic] Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawesed [sic] B[u]rning 2-W Grass- No Damage Water perssuer [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at No 1 320 PM- No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 26 B[locks]

Nov[ember]- 1916 Wen- 1- 1015- A-M- Called to 304- East 15[th]- St Alarm - Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cauuseed [sic] [by] B[u]rning 4-W Trash - Setinng [sic] fire to [the] Grass- No- Dannage [sic] Wused [sic] 1- 3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1030 am Dis[tance] 2-Blks Wen 1- 120- PM- Called to 504- West 4[th]- St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawuseed [sic] [by] B[ur]ning 3-W Trass [trash]- Setinng [sic] fire to [the] Grass- No Damnage [sic] Water perssuer [sic] 110- lbs No 1 Laied [sic] 250- feet hose Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 130 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 12 B[locks] Wen 1 135- PM- Called to 103- West Kansas Ave 2-W Alarnn [sic] Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[ur]ning Trash Setinng [sic] fire to [the] Grass. No Damnage [sic] No 1 Returned to [the] Dept at 140 PM Water perssuer [sic] 110- Lbs Dis[tance] 18 B[locks]

432 Nov[ember]- 1916

Wen 1- 140- PM- Called to 504- East 21[st]- St Alarnm [sic] Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] B[u]rning 4 W Trash - Setinng [sic] fire to [the] Grass- No Danmage [sic] No 2 Respon[d]ed to [the] Call- from No 1- No 2 Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 220 PM Dis[tance] 32 B[locks]

Wen 1- 145- PM- Called to [East] 20[th]- St [and North] Smelter Ave Alarnn [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[u]rning 4 W Trash Setinng [sic] fire to [the] Grass No 1 No Dannnage [sic] Water perssuer [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 225 PM Dis[tance] 43 B[locks] Wen 1- 5 K- [5:00] P-M- Called to 607- East 8[th]- St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cauused [sic] B[u]rning 4 W Telphom [sic] Polle [sic] No Damnage [sic] Uused [sic] 1- 3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs No 1 Returned to [the] Dept at 520 pm No 2 Reported to No1- Dis[tance] 18 B[locks]

Thur 2- 930- AM- Called to John Akins [residence at 806 North Woodland with a] Pulmotor Pulmoter [sic] Ira Main Respon[d]ed to [the] Call Dr. R. [Robert] B. Gibb [and] Dr. A. [Alonzo] O. Blair Useed [sic] 3-Tanks Retu[r]ned with [the] Pulmoter [sic] at 1130 am

Thur 2- 1045- A-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [East] Ewclud [Euclid St.] And- [316] S- B-Way [Broadway] Alarnn [sic] Over [the] Telphonne [sic] 2-W Elemer [Hubert] Mousney Lumber [& Cement Co.] Yard Cawsu [sic] B[u]rning Grass- No Damnage [sic] No 1 Uuseed [sic]- 4- 3- Gal- Ex[tinguishers] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1120 am No 2- Reported to [the] Alarrm [sic] amd [sic]- No 1 Dis[tance] 14 B[locks]

433 Nov[ember]- 1916

Thurs 2- 1245- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of George [Georgia Street] & [West] 7[th]- St Got [the] Call to [go to] East 7[th]- St Respon[d]ed to [the] 3-W Call from [East] 7[th]- St [and North] Tucker [Street] to [the] Alarnm [sic] [call] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark From [a] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] E[n]gine Setinng [sic] fire to [the] Grass Uused [sic]- 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water perssuer [sic] 110-lbs No 1 Returned to [the] Dept at 120 PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 46 Bl[oc]ks

Thur 2- 215- P-M- Called to 511- West 5[th]- St 3-W Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cauuse [sic] [by] B[ur]ning Trash Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass- No Dannage [sic] Water perssuer [sic] 110-lbs No 1 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 225- PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 14 Bl[oc]ks

Thur 2 220- PM- Called to East 4[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] [by a] Spark from [a] 4 W Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] E[n]gine Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass [and] Setimg [sic] fire to [a] Telphome [sic] Poll [sic] Used No 2 2-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] No 2- Respon[d]ed to [the] Call from No 1- Water persseu [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 230- PM Dis[tance] 17 Bl[oc]ks Thur 2- 445- P-M- Called to 503- East Quince [Quincy Street] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[u]rning 1-W Grass- No Dannage [sic] Uuseed [sic]- 4-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] 1- 40- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] Water Persseur [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept [at] 515- PM No 1- No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 36 Bl[oc]ks

434 Nov[ember] - 1916

Fri 3- 210- P-M- Called to 110- West Carlton Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] 2 Spark from [a] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] E[n]gine Setinng [sic] fire To [the] Grass- No Dannage [sic] Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 235 pm Punchred [sic] [a] Rear Tire on [the] Big Car Returning No 1 from [the] Fire [from a] Spik[e] [sic] In [the Joplin and Pittsburg Railway] Street Car Line No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 50 B[locks]

Sat 4- 945- A-M- Called to 603- West 5[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[u]rning Trash 3-W Setinng [sic] fire to [the] Grass- No Dannage [sic] Uused [sic]- 1-40- Gal- [extinguisher] 200-feet hose Uused [sic] 2-3- Gal- Ex [extinguishers] Laied [sic] 350-feet hose No 1 Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1010 am No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 14 B[locks]

Sat 4- 235- P-M- Called- [to] 307- South Locust St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[ur]ning 1-W Trash Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass- No Damnage [sic] Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs No 1 Returned to [the] Dept at 245- P-M No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 16 [Blocks]

Sat 4- 310- P-M- Called to 604- N- Elm- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[ur]ning 4-W Trash - Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Danmage [sic] Water perssuer [sic] 110-lbs No 1 Returned to [the] Dept at 340- PM No 2 - Reported to [the] Call Dis[tance] 10 B[locks] Nov 5 [?] Kelly Sprung [sic] [his] fist turn[ing] on Buy [?] Speedmeter [sic] 493 Miles

435

Nov[ember] - 1916

Su[n] 5- 1145- PM- Called to Sandford & Rob[in]son Lumber Yard [at408 East 3rd Street]- Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark from [a] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] E[n]gine 1-W Setinng [sic] fire to [the] Grass. No- Dannage [sic] Laied [sic] 450-feet hose Water perssue [sic] 110- lbs No 1 Returned to [the] Dept at 1205 PM No 2 - Reported to Alarm & No 1- Dis[tance] 11 B[locks]

Mon 6- 140- P-M- Called to 15[th]- St. [and] N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarnn [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] Wagon [of] 4-W Coal Cawght [sic] fire from the Bed- Setinng [sic] [the] Wagon & Coal on fire Own[e]d By Roy Martian [Martin] No 2 No Dammage [sic] Used- 1- 3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 150 pm Dis[tance] 6 B[locks] Mon 6- 145- P-M- Called to [the] Cornne [sic] of 19[th]- St [and] N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cauuse [sic] B[ur]ning Grass 3-W- Setinng [sic] fire to 3- Telphonnes Polls [sic] No Dammage [sic] Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs No 1- Returned to [the] Dept at 155- PM No 2- Was- Out on - [an] Alarmn [sic] [call] Dis[tance] 31 B[locks]

Mon- 6- 345- P-M- Called to [West] 7[th]- St [and South] Georgie [Georgia] St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cauused [sic] By [a] 3-W Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco] Eginne [sic] Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass No- Dammage [sic] No 1 Water persseuer [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 410 PM No 2 Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 25 B[locks]

436

Nov[ember] - 1916

Thu[r]s 7 [9]- 1115- P-M- Called to 1001- West 2[nd]- St 2-W Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cauuse [sic] B[u]rning Grass. No Dammage [sic] Used- 3-Gal- Ex[tinguisher] Water persseu [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1130 pm No 1- No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 25 B[locks]

Fri 10- 1130- A-M- Called to 310- East 16[th]- St Alarnn [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cauused [sic] [by] B[ur]ning 4-W Grass. No Dannage [sic] No 2 Water persseur [sic] 110-Lbs FRI- Returned to [the] Dept at 1145 am Dis[tance] 3 B[locks]

Sat 11- 255- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] [of East] 5[th]- St [and North] Locust St Alaarm [sic] Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cauuse [sic] By Back fire In [a] Car [and] Catching fire 4-W Danmage [sic] to [the] Car $25000 Imcred [Insured for]- $75000 SFM Valwe [sic] $80000 Owned- By Joe- Glades 69 Used 2-Pyr[e]ne [extinguishers] at Stan[d]ard Oil Station No 2 We Used 2 Pyr[e]ne [and] 4- 3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 325- P-M No 2 - Reported to [the] Alarrm [sic] Dis[tance] 5 B[locks]

Tu[e]s- 14- 255- P-M- Called to 103 & 105- East 5[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cauused [sic] By Putnng [sic] [a] Stove Pipe in [a] Thimble hole that 4-W Was- Blocked- No Danmage [sic] to [the] Bldg or- Cont[ent]s Bldg Ownned [sic] & Occiped [sic] Samders [W. J. Saunders] & [Robert] Cook[e] Printing [Co.] No 1 Used- 2- 3- Gal Ex [tinguishers] Owned By Saunder[s] & Cook[e]. Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 305 pm No 2 Reported to [the] Alarm and No 1- Dis[tance] 4 B[locks]

437 Nov[ember]- 1916

Thur 16- 305- P-M- Called to 407- N- Walnute [Walnut] St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[ur]ning 3-W Trash Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass- No Dannage [sic] Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 330 PM No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 4 B[locks]

Fri 17- 120- P-M- Called [to the] Cornner [sic] of Georgie Eulud [South Georgia & West Euclid] Ave[s] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[u]rning 2 W Grass No Dannage [sic] Used- 2- 3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Water perssur [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 130 pm No 1 No 2 - Reported to No [1] Dis[tance] 28 B[locks]

Sat 18- 905- A-M- Called to 706- West 2[nd]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cauused [sic] By [a] Pease [sic] of Wood Left on [a] Frmice [furnace] [and] Caught 2-W fire No Dannage [sic] to [the]Bldg or- Cont[ent]s Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By S. A. Hale No 1 Water perssuer [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 920 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 18 B[locks]

Sat 18- 205- P-M- Called to 508- N- Joplin Ave 4-W Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark froning [sic] [a] KCS Ry [Kansas City Southern Railway] E[n]gine Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $2500 Incued [Insured for] $1000 One Storie [sic] frame Bldg Value $150000 Owned By Harry No 1 Plat[t]er No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Occipid [sic] By G S Blair SFM Valwe [sic] of [the] Cont[ent]s $1000 Incrud [Insured for] $50000 70 Uused [sic] 4- 3- Gal - 1- 40- Gal- Ex[tinguishers] 40-feet Ladderrs [sic] Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 240 PM Laied [sic] 350 feet hose No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 11 B[locks]

438

Nov[ember] - 1916

Sun 19- 1205- PM. Called to 1506- N- Smelter Ave Alarm- Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark 4-W From [the] Flwe [sic] Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] Setinng [sic] fire [to the building] SFM Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $500 No Incrance [insurance] 71 One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $70000 Owned & No 2 Occiped [sic] By F W Keller Used- 1- 10- [foot] Ladder Water perssuer [sic] 110-[lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1215 pm No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Value $30000 No Incranc [insurance] Dis[tance] 2 [Blocks]

Sun- 19- 1215- P-M- Called to 116- West 4[th]- St Alarnn [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [an] Apron [that was left] on [a] 3 W Gas- Stove [that] Cawght [sic] fire Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $1000 2-Storie [sic] Brick [building] Owned By A. [Arthur] K. La[n]yon SFM Imcrued [Insured for] $3000 Valwe [sic] $10,000 No Dannage [sic] 72 To [the] Cont[ent]s Occiped [sic] [by a] Meat Market [Frisco Packing House Market] Occiped [sic] [by Alfred] Kelly & Schinn [William H. Shinn] Valwe [sic] of [the] Cont[ent]s & Fixtures No 1 $230000 Incred [Insured for]- $1000 Laied [sic] 250 - feet hose Water persseu [sic] 110-lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 1230 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 1-B[lock]

Sat 25- 245- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [North] Olive St [and East] 5[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] CauuSed: [sic] [by] B[ur]ning] Trash 3-W Setinng [sic] fire to [the] Grass- No Dannage [sic] Uused [sic]- 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs No 1 Returned to [the] Dept [at] 305- PM No 2- Reported to No 1- 200 Dis[tance] 6 B[locks]

439

Nov[ember] 1916

Sat 25- 425- P-M- Called- to 204- East 21[st]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[u]rning Trash 4-W Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass - No - Dannage [sic] Water perssere [sic] 110- lbs No 2 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 445- P-M Dis[tance] 14 B[locks]

Sun 26- 625- A-M- Called to 606- East 22[nd]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] 4-W Spark from [the] Flwe [sic] Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] SFM Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg [$]500 73 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s One Storie [sic] Frame Dwelling Valwe [sic] $1000 Incred [Insured for]- $50000 No 2 Valwe [sic] [of the] Cont[ent]s $300 No In[suran]c[e]- Owned & Occiped [sic] By Bert Lance Uused [sic]- 1- 10- [foot] Ladder Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 7K [7:00] AM Dis[tance] 18 B[locks]

Dec[ember]- 1916

Sat 2- 830- A-M- Called to 301- West 4[th]- St Alarnn [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark from [the] Flwe [sic] 2-W Danmage [sic] to [the] Bldg [$]2500 Imcred [Insured]- One Story SFM Frame [building] Valuue [sic] [$]1500 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $150000 74 Incred [Insured for] $60000 Bldg Owned By Rev[erend] J H Gibson No 1 Occiped [sic] By P. M. Smith Laied [sic] 400-feet hose 40-feet Ladders 3- 3- Gal- Ex[tinguishers] Water perssur [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 855 am No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 4 Bl[oc]ks

440

Dec[ember]- 1916

Sat 2- 1235- PM- Called to 409- West 6[th]- St 3-W Alarnn [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] [by] B[u]rning Trash- Setinng [sic] fire to [the] Grass. No Damnage [sic] Water perssuer [sic] 110-[lbs] Returned to [the] Dept at 1250 pm No 1 No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 15 B[locks]

Sat 2- 145- P-M- Called to 506- West 2[nd]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By 2W B[u]rning Trash Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Dannage [sic] Water perssuer [sic] 110-lbs No 1- Returned to [the] Dept at 150- P-M No 2- Retu[r]ned to No 1- Dis[tance] 16 B[locks]

Sun 3- 640- P-M- Called to [North] Woodland and- [West] 5[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by a] Spark from [a] 3-W Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] Egime [sic] Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Dannage [sic] Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs No 1 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 7 K [7:00] pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 16 B[locks]

Mon 4- 215- PM Called to East 14[th]- St Verble [sic] Alarm Cawseu [sic] [from] Oil Coming 4W from [Kansas City Southern] Shopes [sic] [that] Cauught [sic] fire No Danmage [sic] Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [with the Fire] Chief[’s] Car Ussed [sic]- 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] No 1- Did Not Turn In Gen[era]l Alarm Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 230 PM Dis[tance] 18 B[locks]

Mon 4- 310- PM- Called to [the] Rear of 311- N- B-Way [Broadway] Verble [sic] Alarm Cawusee [sic] B[ur]ning Grass 2W No Damnage [sic] Respon[d]ed to [the] Call [Used] 1-3 Gal Ex[tinguisher] Did Not Turnn [sic] In [a] Gen[eral]l- Alarm No 1 Returned to [the] De[p]t [at] 320- P-M Dis[tance] 1-B[lock]

441 Dec[ember]- 1916

Tu[e]s- 5- 110- P-M- Called to [East] Jac[k]son St [and South] Rouse- Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cauused [sic] By [a] KC [Kansas City Southern Railway] E[n]gine 1-W Setimg [sic] fire to [the] Grass. No Dannage [sic] Water perssere [sic] 110- lbs No 1 Returned to [the] Dept at 150- P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 68 Bl[oc]ks

Tues 5- 705 - PM- Called for [a] Pulmoter [sic] [at West] 9[th]- St [and North] Miles [Street.] [420 W. 9th Street] Ike [Isaac] Weeks F. [Frank] O. Robertson Respon[d]ed to Pulmoter [sic] [the] Call With [the Fire] Chief[’s] Car

Thur 7- 1120 - P-M- Called to [North] Water St and- [East] 11[th]- St 4W Alarm- Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] [by a] Spark fronm [sic] [a] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] E[n]gine Setning [sic] fire to No 2 [the] Grass. No Dannage [sic] Uused [sic]- 4-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1205 AM Dis[tance] 26 Bl[oc]ks

Thur 7- 1125- P-M- Called to [the] Corner of [East] 9[th]- St [and North] Rowse [Rouse] Ave Alarmn [sic] Over [the] Telphonne [sic] 4W Cawused [sic] [by a] Spark from [a] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] E[n]gine Setnng [sic] Fire to [the] Grass. No Danmage [sic] Water perssur [sic] 110 lbs No 2 Returned to [the] Dept at 1155- PM Dis[tance] 35 Bl[oc]ks Fri 8- 535- P-M- Called to 901- West 4[th]- St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphme [sic] Got [the] Alarrm [sic] [for] 101- West For[e]st T. [Thomas] W Howe 2-W K. [Kessa] Davis got [the] Alarm [for] 901- West For[e]st [T. W.] Howe got [the] Alarm SFM [for] 209- West 4[th]- St Cawseed [sic] By [a] Spark from [the] Flwe [sic] 75 Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roff [sic] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $1000 Inc [Insured for] $50000 No 1 Owned [by John] Sell- [George] Atkins [Mercantile Co.] Valwe [sic] $120000 NoDamage to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $30000 Increed [Insured for] $20000 Occiped [sic] By F. [Fred] H. Braithwa[i]te Uused [sic]- 40-feet Lad[d]ers Garden hose Water Persser 110-[lbs] Returned to [the] Dept [at] 550 PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 3 Miles

442 Dec[ember] 1916

Fri 8 545- P-M- Called to [the] City Lot Verble [sic]- Alarmm [sic] Street Sweeper Cauught [sic] 3W fire Danmage [sic] $5000 No Imc [insurance]- Value $50000 SFM 76 Ownned [sic] By [the] City of Pitts[burg] No 1- Was Out No 2 Atten[d]ed Alarm No 2- Respon[d]ed to [the] Call Used 5- 3- Gal- Ex[tinguishers] 2- 6- Gal- Ex[tinguishers] Returned to [the] Dept at 6 K [6:00] PM Dis[tance] 1-B[lock]

Fri 8- 235- PM- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [North] Chesnute [Chesnut] St [and West] 4[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cause B[ur]ning 3-W- Trash Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass. No Danmage [sic] Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Used- 1- 3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] Returned to [the] Dept at 230- P-M No 1- No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 17 B[locks][

Sat 9- 5 K [5:00]- A-M- Called to 713- Sowth [sic] B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed By [a] Spark 1-W- From [the] Flwe [sic] Dropeing [sic] [on the] Roof Dannage [sic] to [the] SFM Bldg $5 Imcred [Insured for]- $50000 2-Storie [sic] Franne [sic] [building] 77 Valuu [sic] $120000 Ownned [sic] By Tom McCune No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valuu [sic] $30000 No In[suran]c[e] Occiped [sic] By W. J. Kennedy [Used] 1-10- [foot] Ladder No 1 Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Returmed [sic] to [the] Dept at 525- A-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 19 B[locks] Sat 9- 935- A.M. Called to 809- S- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] By Putnng [sic] [a] Pan 1-W On [a] Stove and Putnng [sic] In Gasolin[e] Caught fire No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg Valeue [sic] $250000 Im [Insured for] $1000 No Danmage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valuue $30000 Bldg Ownned [sic] & Occiped [sic] By R. R. Mitchell No 1- Water perssure [sic] 110-lbs Returned to to [the] Dept at 945- A-M No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 23 B[locks]

443 Dec[ember]- 1916

Sat 9- 330- P-M- Called to 105- West Madison 2-W Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[ur]ning Trash - Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass - No Dannage [sic] No 1 Water perssuer [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 345 pm No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 28 B[locks]

Sun 10 810- A-M- Called to 1150 East 1[st]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic]- By [a] Spark 1-W From [the] Flwe [sic] Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $200 Imcred [Insured for] $50000 One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $1000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s No 2 Value [of the contents] $30000 No Imc [insurance] Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] SFM By Mrs. M. F. Hoffman Uused [sic] 1- 15- [foot] Ladder 78 1- 3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher]- Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 825 AM No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 37 B[locks]

Sun- 10- 520- P-M- Called to 520- East 9[th]- St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cauuse [sic] By [a] Spark from [the] 4-W Flwe [sic] Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] Setimg [sic] fire [to the building] SFM Dannage [sic] to [the building] $100 Inc [Insured for]- $60000 One Storie [sic] 79 Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $160000 Ownned [sic] By E. Henn[e]ssey No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $20000 No 1 No In[suran]c[e]- Occiped [sic] By C. M. Olley [Used] 1- 15 - 1- 40- [foot] Ladders Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 535- PM No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 19 B[locks] Tues- 12- 210- P M- Called to 120- West Jefferson Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[ur]ning 2W Grass - No Dannage [sic] Water perssu [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 225 pm No 1 No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 26 Bl[oc]k[s]

444 Dec[ember]- 1916

Wen 13- 740- A-M- Called to 1411- N- Smelter Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Defect[ive] Flwe [sic] 4W Danmage [sic] to [the] Bldg $1000 Imcred [Insured for] $50000 SFM Two Storie [sic] Franne [sic] [building] Valwe [sic] $1000 Owned By 80 G. W. Comstock No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Value [of the contents] $15000 Cont[ent]s No[t] Inc [insured]- Occiped [sic] By Mrs. Gilvertra Mderaning No 2 Used- 4- 3- Gal- Ex[tinguishers]- Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 815 AM Dis[tance] 4 B[locks]

Wen- 13 955- A-M- Called to 206- East Park Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cauused [sic] By [a] Spark 1-W Fronn [sic] [the] Flwe [sic] Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] Setning [sic] SFM Fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $1000 Incred [Insured for] $80000 81 One Storie [sic] Fram[e] [building] Valuu [sic] $120000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Valuu [sic] $80000 No 1 Incred [Insured for]- $50000 Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By E. [Edgar] W. Richards [Used] 1-15 - 1-30 [foot] Ladders 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water persseuer [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1025 AM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 22 B[locks]

Wen- 13- 1015- A-M- Called to 443 East 20[th]- St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By thawing 4W Out [a] Water pipe [The] Fire Cauught [sic] under [the] house No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg Inc [Insured for] $90000 One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valuu [sic] $140000 Owned By C. L. Standbury [Stansbery] No Dannage [sic] No 1 to [the] Cont[ent]s No In[suran]c[e] Valwe [sic] $1000 Occiped [sic] By R. H. McNally Useed [sic]- 1- 3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] No 2- had Just Left No 1 [Station] And No 1- took to Alarm Over taken [sic] No 2 223 Returned to No 1- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1045 am Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs [Distance] 26 B[locks]

445 Dec[ember]- 1916

Wen- 13- 620- P-M- Called to 210- West 10[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] [by a] Spark from [the] 3-W Flwe [sic] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $2- Imcred [Insured for] $30000 SFM One-Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valuu [sic] $90000 Ownned [sic] By 82 Mrs. W. [William] A. Swam [Swan] No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valuu [sic] [of the contents] No 1 $20000 Occiped [sic] By Leuis Barms [Lewis Bonds] Used- 1-15 1-30 [foot] Ladder[s] 1- 3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] Water persseu [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 635 PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 18 B[locks]

Sun 17- 920- A-M- Called to 1408- N- Smelter Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark 4 W From [the] Flwe [sic] Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof Dannage [sic] SFM To [the] Bldg $2- Incred [Insured]- One Storie [sic] Frame 83 Bldg Valwe [sic] $120000 O[w]ned By R. L. Swift No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Occiped [sic] By Clide Ivery [?] No 2 No In[suran]c[e]- Valwe [sic] [of the] Cont[ent]s $50000 Uused [sic]- 1- 3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher]- 1- 10- [foot] Ladder Water perssei [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 940 am Dis[tance] 10 Bl[oc]k[s]

Sun 17- 645- PM- Called to 117- West Lindburg Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark 2-W From [the] Flue Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $1000 Incred [Insured for] SFM [$]350000 2½-Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valuu [sic] $450000 84 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Value $80000 Increed [Insured for] [$]50000 Ownned [sic] & Occiped [sic] By Miss Adie McFeaters No 1 & Miss Rose Ralph Laied [sic] 550-feet hose [Used] 1-15 1-30- [foot] Ladders 1-3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] Came Neare [sic] hitinng [sic] [a] Joplin [& Pittsburg Railway Co.] Car [by] Slideing [sic] Side Ways [on] Account [it was] Snowing Man Get[t]ing [out] of [a] Car W. [Walter] Myers Driver Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 740 PM No 2- Reported to No [1] Dis[tance] 3 4/10 [miles]

446 Dec[ember]- 1916

Sun 17- 650- PM- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of S. B Way [Broadway] [and] For[e]st Ave- Alarrm [sic] Over [the] 2-W Telephom [sic] Unable to Locate Any fire Fals[e] Alarm Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs No 1- Was Out on- [an] Alarrm [sic] [call] No 2 No 2- Returned to No 1- [at] 7 K [7:00 p.m.] Dis[tance] 43 B[locks]

Wen- 20- 820- A-M- Called to 1405- East 14[th]- St 4-W Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark From [a] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco] Egining [sic] Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass. No Dannage [sic] Water perssuer [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 845 A-M No 2 Marion Robston [Robertson] Got [his] Ere [ear] Frost Bit[t]en Dis[tance] 25 B[locks]

Wen- 20- 830- P-M- Called to 1020- East 8[th]- St 4-W Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by a] spontan[e]ous SFM Combust[i]on In [a] Pile of Papers No Dannage [sic] 85 to [the] Bldg 2-Storie [sic] Franne [sic] [building] Value 60000 Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $1000 No Imc [insurance]- Valuu [sic] [of the contents] No 2 $15000 Ownned [sic] & Occiped [sic] By Robert Moore Uuesed [sic] 3-3- Gal- Ex[tinguishers] Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 855- PM K.C.S. [Kansas City Southern] R[ailwa]y Fr[e]ight held [the] Dept 5 Mimtes [sic] [on] [East] 7[th] St Dis[tance] 36 [Blocks]

447 Dec[ember] 1916

Thur 21 1155 A-M- Called to 204- West 11[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphom [sic] Cawse [sic] [by a] Spark from [the] 3-W Flue Dropeing [sic] [on the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg $1000 No In[suran]c[e]- 2-Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value $90000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Value $50000 No In[suran]c[e] No 1 Bldg Owned & occiped [sic] By J. T. Morgan Used- 1- 3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] Laid 100-feet hose SFM Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1210 pm 86 No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 19 B[locks]

Thu[r] 21- 115- P-M- Called [for a] Pulmotor [to go to] 428- West 5[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Dr. [William V.] Hartman Pulmotor Man Over Comme [sic] By Gas F. [Frank] L. Howe [and] Ira Main Respon[d]ed to [the] Call Left Pulmoter [sic] In [the] Car Dr. Hartman

Mon- 25- 1105- A-M- Called to 509- West 4[th]- St 2-W Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] B[ur]ning Trash Set[t]ing fire to [the] Grass. No Dannage [sic] Water perssur [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1115 am No 1- No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 12 B[locks]

Mon- 25- 630- P-M- Called to[East] 6[th]- St [and North] Tucker Ave 4W Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cauuse [sic] B[u]rning Trash Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass. No Danmage [sic] Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs No 1 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 645 PM No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 27 B[locks]

448 Dec[ember] - 1916 236 Alarms 1916

Wen 27- 720- P-M- Called to 209- West 1[st]- St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphonme [sic] Cawused [sic] By [a] Spark 2-W Fronn [sic] [the] Flwe [sic] Dropeing [sic] on - [the] Roof [and] Setinng [sic] fire [to the building] SFM Damage to [the] Bldg $100 Incred [Insured for]- $1000 87 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Imcred [Insured for] $1000 Valueu [sic] [of the contents] $150000 One Storie [sic] Frame Bldg No 1 Valuue [sic] $250000 Ownned [sic] & Occiped [sic] By W. [Walter] T. Sparks [Used] 1-15 - 1-30- [foot] Ladder[s] Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 735 pm No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 15 B[locks]

Fri 29- 120- P-M- Called to 513- East Qu[i]nc[y] Ave 1-W Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[u]rning Trash Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass. No Dannage [sic] No 1 Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 155 pm No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 3 7/10 [miles]

Sat 30 1105- A-M- Called to 110- West 19[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark from [the] 3 W- Flue Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $5- 88 One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valeue [sic] $80000 No In[sura]nc[e] Owned [by] SFM Frank Mericonell No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] [of the contents] No 2- [$]20000 No Imc [insurance]- Occiped [sic] By Ed McGuier [McGuire] [Used] 1-3 Gal Ex[tinguisher]- 1- 10-[foot] Ladder Water persser [sic] 110 lbs Retu[r]ned [to the] Dept [at] 1120 am Dis[tance] 16 B[locks]

Sat 30 315- PM Called to 313- West For[e]st Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Bu[r]ning Oil 2-W On [the] Floor Going thro[ugh] [a] hole In [the] Floor [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to a] Joise [sic] SFM Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $2- Imcered [Insured for]- $50000 One Storie [sic] Frame [building] 89 Valuu [sic] $120000 Owned By Charley Gruber No Damage No 1 To [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $40000 No Incrance [insurance] Occiped [sic] By C. E. Smedley Used 1-3 Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water perssuer [sic] 110 -lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 330 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 19 [Blocks]

449

Jan[uary] - 1917

Fri 5- 815- PM- Called [to the] Kirkwood Bldg [at the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 7[th] St [and] [617-623] N- BWay [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cawsed [sic] [by an] Over heated 3-W Stove Oil Store Room 8 - [on the] 2[nd]- Floor Occiped [sic] [by] C. O. Brudnot Damnage [sic] to [the] Bldg $2500 No 1-No 2 Incred [Insured for] $69000 3 Storie [sic] & Baseme[n]t Brick & Stone [building] Valwe [sic] $125,000 Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s None Inc [Insured for]- [$]10000 Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $15000 Bldg Owned By Mrs. A. B. Kirkwood 1[st] - Floor Stores 2[nd] & 3[rd] - Floor [occupied as] Offices & Rooms Baseme[n]t Occiped [sic] By Stores [S H] Kress [& Co.]- King-Mummey [Stores Co.] Dr. [Denton] Hog[e]boom Drug Store Did Not Valuue [sic] the Stores Ret[urned to the Dept. at] 8:30 [PM] [Distance] 6 Bl[oc]ks

Sat 6- 155 P-M- Called to 217- West Park Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark 2-W From [the] Fluu [sic] Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $200 Imcred [Insured for]- $50000 One Storie [sic] Franne [sic] [building] SFM 1 Valuue [sic] $1000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $80000 Incred [Insured for]- $30000 Ownned [sic] & Occiped [sic] By Luuis [Louis] Rall. [Used] 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water perssur [sic] No 1 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 215- PM No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 23 B[locks]

Sun 7- 6 K- PM- Called to 706- East 7[th]- St Alarrm [sic] 4-[W]- Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Lighting [a] Match [and] Setinng [sic] Clothing SFM Afire Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $5000 No In[suran]c[e]- Damage to [the] Bldg 2 $1000 Inc. [Insured for]- $50000 One Storie [sic] Fram[e] [building] Value $1000 Owned & Occiped [sic] By Tom Edwards Mr Edwards Got [his] Right hand Painfull [sic] Burned Uused [sic] 2- 3- Gal No 1 Ex[tinguishers] Water perssure [sic] 110- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept. At 615 pm No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 21 B[locks]

450 Jan[uary] - 1917

Tu[e]s- 9- 745- A-M- Called to 1709- N- Joplin Ave Alarm - Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark 4-W Fronn [sic] [the] Flue- Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setimg [sic] fire [to the building] SFM Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg [$]2- Incued [Insured]- One Storie [sic] 3 Frame Bldg Value $150000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Value [of the] Con[te]nts $50000 Incred [Insured for]- $30000 No 2 Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] [by] E. [Edward] V. Gorrnell [Gorrell]– Useed [sic]- 1- 3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] 2-10- [foot] Ladders Water perssuee [sic] 110- lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 805 am Dis[tance] 5 Bl[oc]ks

Tu[e]s- 9- 1235- PM- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 7[th]- St [and 617-623] N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm- Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] Unnkown [sic] Started In-[the] Basement they [sic] were 2- Men In- [the] Baseme[n]t 3W When [the] Fire was Discove[re]d Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg [$]652565 Imc [Insured for]- [$]150000 Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s 3-Storie [sic] Brick & Stone [building] [with a] Basement Owned By Mrs. A. B. Kirkwood Valwe [sic] [of the Kirkwood Building] $125000 Inc [Insured for]- [$]65000 No 1 Bldg Occiped [sic] One [sic] First Floor [S. H.] Kress [& Co.]- Store[,] No 2 King[-]Mummey [Stores Co., and] Dent[on] Hog[e]boom Drug Store Dammage [sic] to Kress - Stock & Fixtures $11000 Imc [Insured for]- [$]12000 Valwe [sic] [of the stock] [$]13000 Damnage [sic] to King[-]Mummey Stock $328400 Imc [Insured for]- $7,500. Valwe [of the stock] $14000 Damage to Dent[on] Hog[e]boom [Drug Store] Stock [$]22500 Inc [Insured for] [$]6000 Valwue [sic] [of the stock] $14000 No 1-2 Laied [sic] 15 Lines of hose 4,750 [feet] Ussed [sic] 1-2- Linnes [sic] [A] Set [of] 2- 2- Way [hoses] had Torned [sic] Set [Used] 1-45 - 1-28 - 1-22 1-18- [foot] Ladders Water perssuer [sic] 110 - to 75- lbs No 2 - Returned to [the] Dept [at] 5K [5:00] pm No 1- Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept [at] 6K [6:00] PM- Left 4- Men [at the fire with] 1-Line of hose Until 6- A-M- We[d]n[es]day Morning[, October 10] Bursted [sic] 3 Sect[i]ons [of] hose Dis[tance] 7 Bl[oc]ks

451 Jan[uary]- 1917

Tu[e]s- 9- 3K- [3:00] PM - Called to 1202-1204-1206 N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cause SFM Unnkown [sic] [The fire] Started Between [the wall] Plaster & Sideing [sic] 7 No 1- [and] No 2- Was [sic]- Workeing [sic] on Kirkwood Bldg [at 617-623 North Broadway] 4-W [We] had to Sened [sic] [for the Fire] Chief[’s] Car- and- No [?] Car to No 1 Station to Get [more] hose Dannage [sic] to 1202 [North Broadway] - [$]75000 Inc [Insured for]- [$]150000 Dannage [sic] [to] 1204 [North Broadway]- [ [$]40000 Imc [Insured for] [$]40000 No 1 Dannage [sic] to 1206 [North Broadway] - [$]38800 Inc [Insured for]- [$]40000 1- 2-Storie [sic] Frame Bldgs [sic] Value [$]4000 2- 1- Storie [sic] Frame Bldg[s] $80000 Value $3000. Ownned [sic] By Max[well] Leon Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $20000 Valwe [sic] [$]400.00- No In[sura]nc[e] Valwe [sic] $40000 No Dannge [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s In [the] Pool Room or Barber Shope [sic] Occ[u]p[i]ed all 3- Bldgs 1- Rooming & Rest[au]rant Occiped [sic] By W. [William] W. Calddwell [Caldwell] Water pessur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Kirkwood [Building] fire [at] 5K [5:00] PM Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 6K [6:00] PM- Dis[tance] 17 B[locks] Laied [sic] 2-Lines of hose 1-50 - 150- feet [Used] 1-40 - Gal Ex[tinguisher]-

Thur 11- 535- A-M- Called to 1406- N- Grand- Ave 4-W Alarm- Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Caused By [a] Spark from [the] SFM Flwe [sic] Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof Damage to [the] Bldg $500 9 Inc [Insured for]- [$]50000 One- Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value $120000 Ownned [sic] [by] John Pearse [Pierce] No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s No No 2 In[suran]c[e]- Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $30000 Occiped [sic] By Harry Hotmar Uused [sic]- 1-20 - 1-10 [foot] Ladder[s] 1-3- Gal Ex[tinguisher] 1-35- Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 7K [7:00] am Dis[tance] 5 B[locks]

452

Jan[uary]- 1917

Sat 13- 655- PM- Called to 405- West Jefferson Alarm- Over [the] Telphone [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [an] Over heated Fire Place No Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg - Inc [Insured for]- [$]150000 One- Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $250000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Value [of the contents] $150000 Inc [Insured for]- [$]1000 Bldg Owned & Occiped [sic] By H. [Harry] C. Hood- Used 2-3- Gal- Ex[tinguishers] - Water persseu [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 730 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 1 2/10 [miles]

Sun- 14- 520- P-M- Called to [the] Stamard [Standard] Oil [Co. at] [202] N- Joplin Alarm- Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] 1-W Back- Fire In- [the] Oil Truck- No Dannage [sic] To [the] Bld[g]. One Storie [sic] Brick [building] Valuue [sic] $3000 No In[suran]c[e]- Used as- [a] Garage & Offic[e] Bldg No 1 Dannage p[sic] to [the] Truck- $1500 No In[suran]c[e] Value [of the truck] $1000 Owned and Occiped[sic] By [the] SFM Stan[d]ard Oil Co. Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs 10 Uused [sic]- 1- Pyrine [Pyrene fire extinguisher] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 530 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 11 B[locks]

Sun 21- 410- P-M- Called to 505- South Locust St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] [Fire] Cawssed [sic] [by an] Oil Stove 1-W Danmage [sic] to [the] Bldg [$]3500 Incrued [Insured]- Valwe [sic] [$]3000 SFM 2-Storie [sic] Frame [building] Owned By Rev[erend] [?] Burch 11 [$]5 Damnage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s No In[suran]c[e]- Valuu [sic] 300000 No 1 $1000 Occiped [sic] By John Cotter Laieeed [sic] 250- feet hose [Used] 1-40- Gal [extinguisher] 4-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] 1-30- [foot] Ladder Water perssueur [sic] 110- [lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 450 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 19 B[locks]

453 Jan[uary] - 1917

Mon 22- 440- P-M- Called to 1103 - N- Tucker Ave. Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] No 1- Got [the] Alarm [for] 203- N- Chestnu[t] & 1003- N- Chestnue [Chestnut] 4-W [No. 2] Got [the]Alarm [for] 1103- N- Tuucke [Tucker] No 1- [and] No 2 SFM Respon[d]ed to [the] Call- Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark from [the] 12 Flwe [sic] Dropeing [sic] on [the roof.] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $200 No 1 Imcred [Insured for]- [$]500 One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value [$]1000 No 2 Owned By E. [Elbert] W. Alberty No Dannage [sic]to [the] Cont[ent]s No Increne [insurance] Valwe [sic] $20000 Occiped [sic] By L. W. Herron Uuseed [sic]- 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water persseu [sic] 110- lbs No 1- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 450- P-M- Dis[tance] 4 1/10 [miles] No 2- Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 5 K [5:00] pm Dis[tance] 24 B[locks] Tue 23- 730- P-M- Called to 103- N- Elm- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused- By [a] Spark from [the] Flue Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] Fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] 1-W To [the] Bldg [$]1000 Inc [Insured for]- [$]50000 2½- Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] [$]1000 SFM Owned [by] United Iron Works. No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s 13 Temmnent [sic] house Light house Keeping Mrs. Annis Carnes No 1 No In[suran]c[e]- Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $40000 Uused [sic] 1-30- [foot] Ladder 2-3- Gal- Ex[tinguishers]- Water perssue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 740 PM No 2- Reported to No 2 [No. 1]- Owned [by] Un[i]ted I[ron] Works Dis[tance] 9 Bl[oc]ks

Wen- 24- 940- A-M- Called to 704- West 8[th]- St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a car] Back firreing [sic] 3-W Dannage [sic] to [the] Car $2500 Inc [Insured for]- [$]50000 Valwe [sic] SFM $60000 [The] Buick [was] Owned By D. [David] H. Whitmur [Whitmer] 14 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Garage One Storie [sic] Brick [building] No 1 Valuu [sic] [of the building] $40000 Imc [Insured]- Owned By Jack Kursh Uused [sic]- 3- 3- Gal- Ex[tinguishers]- Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 950 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 24 B[locks]

454 Jan[uary] - 1917

Thu[r] 26 510- P-M- Called to [the] Cornnne [sic] [of West] 5[th]- St [and] [North] Woodland- Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] 3-W Cauused [sic] By [a] Spark from [a railway] Egim [engine] Fires [sic] Setinng [sic] fire to [the] Grass- No Dannage [sic] No 1 Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 520 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 15 B[locks] Sat 27- 540- A-M- Called to 606- N Locust St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] was Unable to Loc[a]te 4- W Any fire Fals[e] Alarm Water persseur [sic] 110 lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 545 A-M No 1- No 2- Reported to [the] Corner [of East] 7[th]- St [and North] Locust Dis[tance] 9 B[locks]

Sat 27- 6K- [6:00] AM- Called to 1606- S Locust St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphom [sic] [The alarm] was Turnned [sic] in From [Lisle E.] Smith [Auto Co.] G[a]rage on- [209] East 4[th]- St By [an] Unk[n]own] 1-W Man - there is No 1606- S- Locust St Fals[e] Alarrm [sic] Water perssuer [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 620 am No 1 No 2- Reported to No 1- Was Unnable [sic] to Locate [the] Man that Turnned [sic] In [the] Alarm Dis[tance] 46 B[locks]

Sat 27- 345- P-M Called –[to] 2401- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark from [the] 3-W Flwe [sic] Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] Setinng [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] SFM To [the] Bldg $1000 Incred [Insured for]- $50000 One Storie [sic] Frame [building] 15 Valwe [sic] $1000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s No In[suran]c[e] No 2 Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $35000 Owmed [sic] & Occiped [sic] [?] Uuseed [sic] 2-10- [foot] Ladders Returneed [sic] to [the] Dept at 4K [4:00] pm Water perssuer [sic] 110- lbs Dis[tance] 24 B[locks]

455 Jan[uary]-1917-

Sun 28- 125- P-M- Called to 806- East 22[nd]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By 4-W James Cottingham havin[g] [a] Black Smith [sic] Forge In- [a] Barn with No flue Popel [People] saw Smoke Comming [sic] Out of [the] Barn [and] Turrned [sic] In [the] Alarm No 2 No Damnage [sic] Water perssue [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 140-P-M Dis[tance] 26 B[locks]

Mon- 29- 320-P-M- Called to 107- West Euclud [Euclid] Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Painter Removeing [sic] 2-W Old Paint with [a] Blow Pot Damage to [the] Bldg [$]4334 SFM Incred [Insured for] $2000 2½ Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value $350000 16 No Damage [$]1100 to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $150000 Imc [Insured for]- [$]1000 Bldg Ounned [sic] & Occiped [sic] By W. [William] H. Anderson No 1 Uused [sic] 3-3- Gal- Ex[tinguishers]- 1-10- [foot] Ladder Water perssue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 345 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 13 B[locks] Tues 30- 3K- [3:00] PM - Called to [the] Cornner [sic] [of West] 4[th]- St [and North] B-Way [Broadway] Trash 3-W Can Afire Respomed [sic] to [the] Call [Used] 1-3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] No Dannage [sic] No 1- J. [John] B. Lillard [and] Walter Myers No Damage Returned [to the Dept. at] 310 pm [Distance] 2-B[locks] Did No[t] Turn [in an] Alarm Wen 31- 1015- A-M Called to 1020 - S- B-way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Cleaning Out [a] Furnice [sic] [and the] Hot Ashes Setning [sic] fire to [some] Kindling Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg SFM $3500 Incred [Insured for]- [$]3000- 2-Storie [sic] Franne [sic] [building] Valwe [sic] $5000 17 Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $1000 Incred [Insured for] $1000 Value $150000 Bldg Ounned [sic] By Dr. W. [William] A. McKelvey Occiped [sic] By H. [Hugh] A. McGuire Uused [sic]- 3-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Laied [sic] 650- feet hose Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1045 am No 2- Reported to No 1 Dis[tance] 31-B[locks]

456 Feb[ruary] - 1917

Thur 1- 745-P-M- Called to 309 West 9 [8th]- St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [a] Defective Ventilater [sic] In [a] Heating [system] Setimg [sic] fire to [a] Jois[t] 3-W Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $1500 Incred [Insured for] $4000 Valwe [sic] $8000 3-Storie [sic] & Basement [building] Owned By No 1-2 Mrs. [and] Dr. G. W. Will[i]ams No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s SFM Valwe [sic] $150000 Imc [Insured for]- $50000 Occiped [sic] [by] [Pittsburg Associated Charities &] Human[e] 18 Socetey [Society] Uused [sic] 3-3- Gal Ex[xtinguishers]- Laied [sic] 300-feet-hose But Did not Thro[w] Water Returned to [the] Dept at 815 pm No 2 - Reported to Alarm No 1- Dept Dis[tance] 17 B[locks]

Fri Wen 2- 225- P-M- Called to 711-N Walwte [Walnut] St Alarm Over [the] Telphone [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark 3-W From [the] Flue Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] Setning [sic] fire [to the building] SFM Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $2500 Incred [Insured for] $250000 19 2-Storie [sic] Franne [sic] [building] Valeue [sic] $4000 No Dannage [sic] [to the] Cont[ent]s Valeue [sic] $150000 Increed [Insured for] $1000 Ownned [sic] No 1- And- Occiped [sic] By L. J. Stephenson Uused [sic]- 4-3 Gal-Ex[tinguisher]- Laied [sic] 150-feet-hose [Used] 1-30 - 1-15- [foot] Ladders Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 245 PM No 2 Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 15 B[locks]

Fri Wen 2- 520-P-M- Called to 504- N-Locust St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawseed [sic] By [a] 4-W Spark from [the] Fluue [sic] Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] SFM Setning [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $500 Inc [Insured for] 20 $1000 2- Storie [sic] Franne [sic] Bldg Valwe [sic] $5000 No Danmage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Value $25000 No 1- No In[suran]c[e]- Bldg Ownned [sic] & Occiped [sic] By John Dunnagan [Dunagan] Uused [sic] 2-3-Gal- Ex[tinguishers] 1-30 - 1-15 [foot] Ladders Water persseur 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 545- P-M No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 6 Bl[oc]ks

457 Feb[ruary]-1917

Fri Wen- 2- 6K- [6:00] P-M- Called to 601- N-Woodland- Ave Alarm- Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cauused [sic] By [a] Defect[ive] Flwe [sic] 3-W Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $20000 Incred [Insured for] $1000 2-Storie [sic] SFM Frame [building] Value $2000 Owmed [sic] By Joe Scott 21 Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $2500 Inc [Insured for]- [$]90000 Valuu [sic] No 1 [of the contents] $150000 Occiped [sic] By John Pellegrino Uused [sic]- 2-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers]. Laied [sic] 200-feet-hose Pluug [sic] Frase [sic] Caused [a] Delay [of] 3 or 4- Min[u]tes [Used] 1-30 - 1-15- [foot] Ladder[s] Water peseur [sic] 110 [lbs] Returned to [the] Dept at 640 PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 19 B[locks]

Sun- 4- 1235-P-M- Called to 636- N- Warm [Warren] St Alarm Overe [sic] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark from [the] Flue Dropeing [sic] On- [the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg $5000 3 W Incred [Insured for] $50000 One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value $120000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s takeing [sic] them Out of [the] howse [sic] $1000 Imcred [Insured for]- $20000 Valuue [sic] [of the contents] $35000 Ounned [sic] and No 1-2 Occipid [sic] By Peter Demensey [Dempsey] Uused [sic]- 4-3- Gal- Ex[tinguishers] SFM 1-30 - 1-15- [foot ladders] Laied [sic] 600- feet hose 22 Water perssere [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1K [1:00] pm No 2- Reported to [the] Alarm and [to] No 1- They got [the] Alarm [for] N-Warrne [sic] We got [the] Alarm [for] West 8[th]- St Dis[tance] No 1- 2 5/10 [miles] Dis[tance] No 2- [?]

Mon- 5- 930- A.M. Called to 410- N- Highland Ave Alarm- Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawssed [sic] By [a] Spark from [the] 4-W Flue Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] [the] Roof Afire SFM Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $2500 Incred [Insured for]- $80000 One 23 Storie [sic] Franne [sic] [building.] Valwe [sic] $120000 No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s No 1- Valuu[sic] [of the contents] $25000 Imc [Insured for]- $20000 Bldg Ounned [sic] & Occiped [sic] By John Balanken [Blanken] Uused [sic] 1-30 - 1-15-[foot] Ladder[s] 4-3 Gal- Ex[tinguishers]- Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 955 AM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 2 7/10 Miles

458 Feb[ruary] 1917

Mon- 5- 11-K- [11:00] AM Called to 118-West 6[th]- St [to the] Masonic Temple Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Leak[y] Blow 3-W Pot Catchning [sic] fire In- [the] Plumme [Plumber’s] Shop Occiped [sic] By SFM James Tomblison [Tomlinson] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg [$]2500 Inc [Insured for]- [$]30000 24 2-Storie [sic] Brick & Stonne [sic] [building] Valwe [sic] $50000 Onuned [sic] [by the] Masionic [Masonic] Temple Danmage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s [$]1375 c[onten]ts [were] Imcred [Insured for]- [$]1000 - Valuu [sic] [of the contents] [$]1500 Occiped [sic] By No 1 James Tomblison [Tomlinson] Plum[b]ing Shop Used- 1-3 Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water persseur [sic] 110-[lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1120 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 6 B[locks]

Mon- 5- 155-P-M- Called to 708- N- Caltopa [Caltalpa] Ave 2-W Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] B[ur]ning Trash Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass. No Damnage [sic] No 1 Ussed [sic]- 4-3- Gal- Ex[tinguishers]- Water perssere [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 3K [3:00] PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 28 B[locks]

Mon- 5- 605- P-M- Called to [the] Cormner [sic] [of East] 8[th]- St [and North] Mich[i]gan Ave Rip[p]e[d] Track [on the] KCS Ry [Kansas City Southern Railway] Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] Unnkown [sic] [The fire] Started 4 W In [a] Boarding Car Owned By [the] KCS Ry Co Damage to [the] Carr [sic] [$]25 Inc [Insured]- Valuu [sic] [$]600 [The] Carr [sic] [was] Em[p]ty all had Bunck [sic] filled with straw Laied [sic] 2- Lines of hose 800-feet. No 1-2 Bursted [sic] 3-Sect[i]on[s] [of hose] Water perssur [sic] 110-lbs SFM Returnned [sic] to [the] Dept at 655 PM 25 No 2- got [the] Call [from the] KCS Ry Tickett [sic] [agent] Returned to [the] No 1- [station] Dis[tance] No 1 21 B[locks] No- Cars KCS Ry 011265-011750 Dis[tance] No 2 28 B[locks] 011073

459

Feb[ruary] 1917

Tu[e]s- 6- 455-P-M- Called to [East] 6[th]- St [and North] Tucker Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] Boys [playing with] Matches [and] 4 W Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass- No Damage Water perssue [sic] 110- lbs No 1 Returned to [the] Dept at 515 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 27 B[locks]

Wen- 7- 755- A-M- Called 1001- N- Locust St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark 4W From [the] Flwe [sic] Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] SFM Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $1500 Inc [Insured for]- $80000 26 One-Storie [sic] Franne [sic] [building] Valwe [sic] $140000 No Damage No 1 To [the] Cont[ent]s Inc [Insured for] - $10000 Valwe [sic] $25000 Owned & Occiped [sic] By Robert Carson Uused [sic]- 1-30 - 1-15 [foot] Ladder[s] [and] 3-3 Gal Ex[tinguishers] Water perssue [sic] 110- lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 820 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 15 B[locks]

Wen-- 7- 805- P-M- Called to 501- N. Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Unk[n]own 4-W Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $26600 Icmc [Insured for] $40000 One Store [sic] Frame And Cor[ro]gated Irom [sic] [building]- Value $120000 Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s $20000 No 1 No In[suran]c[e]- Value [of the contents] $150000 Owned & Occiped [sic] By SFM S. [Samuel] A. Rose Junk Yard- Laied [sic] 2- Lines of hose 27 400- feet Left One Line In- Care of [the] Employ[ee]s [at the junk yard] Water perssuer [sic] 110- lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 945 p No 2- Reported to Alarm and- No 1 Dis[tance] 9 B[locks]

460 1533 - 1911-Call Feb[ruary] 1917

Thur 8- 955- P-M- Called to 1407- South Pine St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] Unk[n]own 2-W Dannage [sic] to [a] One Storie [sic] Frame Shed- Total Loss $10000 Incred [Insured]- Value $10000 Dannage [sic] to [the] ho[u]se SFM A[d]jo[i]ning [the shed] $5000 In[suran]c[e] on Both $60000 One Storie [sic] 28 Frame [building] $1000 No Dannage to [the] Cont[ent]s In [the] howse [sic] No 1 Value $25000 Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s In [the] Shed $2500 No In[suran]c[e]- Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $2500 Ownned [sic] & Occiped [sic] By J. H. Croft Laied [sic] 650- feet hose [Used] 1-3- Gal- Ex[xtinguisher]- [and] 1-30- [foot] Ladder Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1025 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 3½ M[iles]

Fri 9- 4K- [4:00] A-M- Called to 612 West Kansas- Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] Umkown [sic] Dannage[sic] to [a] 2-Storie [sic] Frame Barn $20000 2-W Incred [Insured for]- $15000 Value $22500 Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s SFM 1- Ford- Car- and Hospitle [sic] Supplies $1000 Inc [Insured for] 29 $50000 Valwe [sic] [of the car and hospital supplies] $150000 Ounned [sic] & Occiped [sic] No 1 [by] Dr. Ugo Collelmo Laied [sic] 650-feet hose Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 505-am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 26 B[locks]

Fri 9- 8-K [8:00]- A.M. Called to 612- West Kansas Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Re Call[ed] to [the] 2-W Fire Cawse [sic] ReKindling [sic] Used 2-3 - Gal- Ex[tinguishers] Did not Turn In [the] Alarm Responned [sic] to [the] Call [with the Fire] Chief[’s] Car [and] No 1- 3- Men Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 825 am Dis[tance] 26 B[locks]

461 Feb[ruary] 1917

Mon- 12- 1115-P-M- Called to 1108- N- Rouse Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark 4-W Fronn [sic] [a] Frisco [St. Louis & San Francisco Railway] E[n]gine Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass No Dannage [sic] Used 1- 3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] Water perssue [sic] 110- lbs No 2 Returned to [the] Dept at 1135 pm Dis[tance] 22 B[locks]

Wen- 14- 1010- P-M- Called to Between 25[th]- & 26[th]- St[reets] Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Girl 4-W Dropenng [sic] [a] Match In[to] [some] Clothnng [sic] [and] Setning [sic] fire [to the building] 30 Danmage [sic] to [the] Bldg $2500 One Storie [sic] Frame [building] SFM Valuee [sic] $2500 Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $12500 Value $12500 No In[suran]c[e]- [on the] Bldg or- Con[te]nts No 2 Bldg Owmned [sic] & Occiped [sic] By T J Wort Bldg Out Side [sic] [of the City] Water Limnnts [sic] Used- 4- 3- Gal. Ex[tinguishers]- 1- 35- Gal- [extinguisher] 200 feet C- hose Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1050 PM Dis[tance] 32 B[locks]

Thur- 15- 315- P-M- Called to 504- N- Fairview Ave 4-W Alarm- Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark from [the] Fluu [sic] Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $5 No- In[suran]c[e] 2-Storie [sic] No 1 Franne [sic] [building.] Valwe [sic] $150000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s SFM Valuu [sic] [$]80000 No In[suran]c[e]- Ounned [sic] & Occiped [sic] 31 By Mrs. M. [Mathew] B. Ford- [Lucette Ford] Uued [sic]- 1- 30- [foot] Lad[d]er Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 340 PM No 2- Reported to No 1- [Distance] 2½-Miles

462 Feb[ruary]- 1917

Fri 16 1035-A-M Called to 405- West 6[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] 3-W Spark from [the] Flue Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] Setnimg [sic] fire to [the] Roof Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $15000 Incred [Insured for]- [$]1000 2-Storie [sic] Franne [sic] Bldg No 1- Value $4000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] SFM $1000 Incued [Insured for] $50000 Ownned [sic] & Occiped [sic] By 32 R. [Randall M.] Guine [Guinn] Laied [sic] 200-feet hose 200-feet C-hose [Used] 4-3- Gal- Ex[tinguishers] Water perssure 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1105 am Dis[tance] 12 B[locks] No 2- Reported to No 1-

Sat 17- 930- P-M- Called to 1906- N- Elm St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cauused [sic] Unnkown [sic] 4-W [The fire] Started Between [a] Barn & [a] Shed - Damage to [the] Barn $2000 No In[suran]c[e]- One Storie [sic] Franne [sic] [building] Valuu [sic] $20000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Vacent [sic] Bldg Ownned [sic] No 2 By J Maskrod- Laied [sic] 400- feet hose SFM [Used] 1-10-[foot] Ladder Water Persseur [sic] 110- lbs 33 Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1010-P-M Dis[tance] 11 B[locks]

Sun- 18- 1040-A-M- Called to 609- N- Joplim [Joplin] Ave 4-W Alarm- Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cauused [sic] By [a] Spark From [the] Flwe [sic] Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] Setimg [sic] fire [to the building] No 1 Danmage [sic] to [the] Bldg $2500 Incred [Insured for]- [$]140000 2-Storie [sic] Franne [sic] [building] Valueu [sic] $4000 No Danmage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s SFM Valwe [sic] [of the contents] $80000 Inc [Insured for] [$]50000 Bldg Uused [sic] [for] Light 34 house Keepinng [sic] Ownned [sic] & Partley [sic] Occiped [sic] By J. [James] H. Champion Uused [sic] 3-3 - Gal- Ex[tinguishers] 1-30- 1-15 [foot] Ladder[s] Water persseu [sic] 110-lbs Returmed [sic] to [the] Dept at 1055 am Dis[tance] 15 B[locks]

463 Feb[ruary]- 1917

Sun 18 3 K [3:00] P-M- Called to 307- East 10[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cauused [sic] By [a] Spark from [the] 4-W Fluu [sic] Dropening [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] Setning [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $1500 Incued [Insured for] - [$]30000 One No 1 Storie [sic] Frame [building.] Valuu [sic] $50000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] SFM Cont[ent]s Value $5000 No In[suran]c[e]- Ownned [sic] & Occiped [sic] 35 By C. Waldom [Charles Waldron] Wseed [sic] 1- 3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] 1- 30- [foot] Ladder 1- 15- [foot] Ladder Water perssuer [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 310 PM- No 2- Reported to Alarrm [sic] Dis[tance] 17 Bl[oc]ks

Wen- 21- 1255- P-M- Called- to 801- East 7[th]- St 4-W Alarm - Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawed [sic] By Bu[r]ning Trash Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass- No Damage No 1 Wsed [sic]- 1- 3- Gal Ex[tinguisher]- Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 125-PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 2 Miles

Thur 22- 255 - P-M- Called to 607- East 7[th]- St 4W Alarm - Over [the] Telphome [sic] Caused By [a] Spark from [the] Fluu [sic] Dropeing [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] Damage No 1 To [the] Bldg $500 Incred [Insured for]- [$]50000 One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $1000 Owned [sic] By Henney Holger No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valuu [sic] $30000 No Imc [insurance] SFM Occiped [sic] By Engle Bro[s] Barber Shope [sic] 36 Uused [sic] 1- 3- Gal- [extinguisher] 1- 30 - 1- 15- [foot] Ladders Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 315 pm Dis[tance] 1¼ M[iles]

464 Feb[ruary] 1917

Fri 23- 635- P-M- Called to 502- N- Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphonn[sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] Childerns [sic] Playeing [sic] Witch [sic] Matches [and] Setnng [sic] fire to [a] Bed- [and] Curtians [sic] 4-W Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $2000 Inc [Insured for]- [$]75 Valwe [sic] $50000 Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $200 Incred [Insured for] $80000 2-Storie [sic] No 1 Franne [sic] Bldg Valwe [sic] $150000 Ownned [sic] & Occiped [sic] SFM By John Farrris [Farris] Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs 37 Returned to [the] Dept at 645 pm Dis[tance]- 1- Mil[e]

Mon 26- 310-PM- Called to [the] Davie Santaney [David Santany] [property] 1½ Mile[s] East 4-W on 14[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Boys And Matches Setning [sic] fire to [the] Grass Endangeringer [sic] [an] No 2 Orchard- No Danmage [sic] Ownned [sic]- & Occiped [sic] By Davie Santany Uwsed [sic] 2- 3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] Water perssuu [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 3 40 pm Dis[tance] 3 Miles

Mon- 26- 610- P.M- Called to 312- West 10[th]- St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By Childern [sic] 3-W Playimg [sic] [with] Matches [and] Setnnng [sic] fire to [some] hay In- [a] Barn No Damnage [sic] to [the] Bldg One Storie [sic] Frame Barrn [sic] Value $2500 No In[suran]c[e] No 1 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valuu [sic] $500 No In[suran]c[e] Bldg Ownned [sic] & Occiped [sic] By E. [Edward] A. Johnson Water perssuu [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 615 PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 21-B[locks]

465 Feb[ruary]- 1917

Wen 28- 105-P-M- Called to [East] 10[th]- St [and North] Taylor- Ave 4-W Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Boys - [playing with] Matches [and] Set[t]ing fire to [the] Grass- No Dannage [sic] No 2 Wsed [sic]- 1- 3 - Gal Ex[tinguisher] Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 130 PM Dis[tance] 21 Bl[oc]ks

March- 1917

Thur 1- 950- A-M- Called to 101- N- Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark 1-W From [the] Flue Dropeimg [sic] on- [the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $1500 Incred [Insured for]- $440000 No 1- One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value $60000 No Danmage [sic] To [the] Cont[ent]s Valuu [sic] $10000 No Imc [insurance]- Ownned [sic] By SFM Georg[e] Heston Occ[u]p[i]ed By W. H. Jomes [Jones] 38 Water persseu [sic] 110-lbs Wsed [sic] 2-3- Gal Ex[tinguishers] 1-30- [foot] Ladder Returned to [the] Dept at 1010 am No 2- Reported to No 1 - Dis[tance] 13 B[locks]

Thur 1- 1150- A-M- Called - to East Quince [Quincy] Ave Alarrm[sic] Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] B[u]rning 1-W Grarss [sic]. No Danmage [sic] Uused [sic] 4 -3 Gal Ex[tinguishers]- Water persseur [sic] 110 lbs No 1 Returned to [the] Dept at 1230 PM No 2 - Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 3 8/10 M[iles]

466 March- 1917

Fri 2- 650 - P-M- Called to 314- West 10[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] Childerms [sic] 3-W Playinng [sic] [with] Matches Danmage [sic] to [the] Bldg $500 Incrued [Insured for] $40000 One Storie [sic] Franne [sic] [Building] Valuu [sic] $60000 Ownned [sic] By Mrs. [?] McMan[n] Damage to [the] No 1 Cont[ent]s $2500 No In[suran]c[e]- Valwe [sic] $40000 SFM Occiped [sic] By Roberts Barrns [Robert Barnes] 39 Water perssure [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 705 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 21 B[locks]

Sat 3- 750- P-M- Called to 307- East 6[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed By [a] K. [kerosene] Oil Lamp 4-W Exploding Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $10000 Incred [Insured for] $35000 One- Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value $60000 Ownned [sic] By Ed- Williams Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $5000 No In[suran]c[e] No 1 Valwe [sic] $15000 Occiped [sic]- By Walter Waring SFM There Was- Now [sic] One In [the] howse [sic] When [the] Lanp [sic] 40 Exploded- Laied [sic] 300 feet hose Water persseue [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 825 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 11B[locks]

Mon- 5- 210- P-M- Called - to 406½ - N- Joplin Ave Alarm Over [the] Tel[e]phone Cawsed [sic] By [a] Thimbl[e] hole 4W Left Open [and] Setnng [sic] fire to [some] Wood- & Paper Damage To [the] Bldg $1000 Inc [Insured for]- [$]130000 2-Storie [sic] Frame Bldg No 1 Valew [sic] [$]150000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valuu [sic] [of the contents] SMF $70000 Inc [Insured for]- [$]40000 Ownned [sic] & Occiped [sic] By Mrs 41 Ancelinnio Persette Uused [sic] - 2-3- Gal-Ex[tinguishers] 1-30- [foot]-Ladder Water perssur [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 230 PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 8 B[locks]

467 March- 1917

Wen 7- 920- P-M- Called to 712 -West 3rd- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cauused [sic] [by] B[u]rning] Trash 2-W Setning [sic] fire to [a] Post Dannage [sic] $500 No In[suran]c[e] SFM Valwe [sic] $1500 Ownned [sic] By J Jac[k]son Occiped [sic] 42 By G. W. Lasson [Lawson] Uused [sic]- 4- 3-Gal- Ex[tinguishers] 1- 40- Gal- Ex[tinguisher]- Laied [sic] 300- feet hose No 1- But did Not Thro[w] Water Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 930- PM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 19 B[locks]

Thur 8- 925-A-M- Called to 406- N- Rouse Ave Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cauused [sic] By [a] Spark From [the] Flwe [sic] Dropeinng [sic] on - [the] Roof [and] Setning [sic] 4-W Fire [to the building] Danmage [sic] to [the] Bldg $200 Inc [Insured for]- $60000 2-Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $1000 Owned Bey [sic] No 2 Harrry [Harry] Rogers No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valuu [sic] SFM $20000 No In[suran]c[e]- Occiped [sic] [by] Mrs. [?] Comes 43 Uused [sic] - 1- 30 - 1 -15 [foot] Ladder[s] Water persser 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 945 am No 2- Attemed [sic] [the] Alarm [call] From No 1- [station] Auto Beinng [sic] Repered [sic]- Dis[tance] 23 B[locks]

Thu[r]- 8- 1015- A.M- Called to 1311- N- Grand- Ave Alarm - Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark 4-W From [the] Flwe [sic] Dropeing [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] SFM Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $200 Inc [Insured for]- [$]1000- 2-Storie [sic] 44 Frame [building] Valwe [sic] [$]140000 Owned By A. L. Daggett No 1 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valwe [sic] $15000 No In[suran]c[e] Occiped [sic] By Bert House [Used] 1-30-[foot] Ladder Water perssuu [sic] 110- lbs Respon[d]ed to [the] Call From No 1- Car No 2- Was at [the] No 1- [station] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1030 am Dis[tance] 29 B[locks]

468 March- 1917

Thur- 8 530-PM- Called to 103- East 5[th]- St Alarm Over [the]Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] Boys [playing with] Matches [and] 4-W Setning [sic] fire to [some] Trash In [the] Alley [in the] Rere [sic] of [the] Bldg Danmage [sic] to [the] Bldg $600 Imc [Insured for] $450000 2-Storie [sic] Brick [building] Valuu [sic] $850000 Owned By H. [Harry] L. Rogers No 1 No Danmage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valuu [sic] [$]20000 Inc [Insured for] SFM $4000 Occiped [sic] By [W. J] Saunders & [Robert] Cook[e] Primting [sic] [Co.] 45 Uused [sic]- 6- 3- Gal- Ex[tinguishers]- Laied [sic] 200- feet hose But did Not Thro[w] Water Water persser [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 545 p[.m.] No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 4 B[locks]

Thur 8- 635-P-M- Called to 912- East Adanns [Adams] Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] By [a] Spark 1-W Fronm [sic] [the] Fluu [sic] Dropeimg[sic] on- [the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $100 Inc [Insured for]- [$]60000 2-Storie [sic] Frame [building] Value $1000 No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s No 1 Valuu [sic] [of the contents] [$]40000 Inc [Insured for]- $200- Ownned [sic] & Occiped [sic] SFM By Dr B[yrus] S Synder [Snyder] [used] 1-30 - 1-15 [foot] Ladder[s] 46 Water perssue [sic] 110- lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 655 p[.m.] No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 4 Miles

Fri 9- 805- A.M- Called to 411- N- Highlamd [Highland] Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cauused [sic] By [a] 4W Spark from [the] Flwe [sic] Dropinng [sic] on [the] Roof [and] Setning [sic] fire [to the building] Dannage [sic] to [the] Bldg $200 Incred [Insured for] No 1 $70000 One Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valuu [sic] $110000 SFM No Danmage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Valuu [sic] $40000 47 Incred [Insured for]- $20000 Bldg Ownned [sic] & Occiped [sic] By J. A. N. Campble [Campbell] Uuseed [sic]- 1-30 - 1-15- [foot] Ladder[s] Water persseue [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 825 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 28 B[locks]

469 March- 1917

Fri 9- 125-P-M- Called [to the] Cornner [sic] [at] 2206- N-Tucker Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] Boys [playing with some] Matches [when] B[u]rning Trash [and] Setinng [sic] fire to [the] Grass- Damnage [sic] [to a] 4W 1- 2-Storie [sic] Franne [sic] Barn 1- Frame Shed - 1- Box Car howse [sic] Total Loss $15000 Box Car house Occiped [sic] By C. J. Talley Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $2500 No Imc [insurance] SFM Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s In [the] Barn & Shed-$2000 48 No Imc [insurance]- Ownned [sic] & Occiped [sic] By C. B. Martin howse [sic] Cawght [sic] fire from [a tree] Branch No Dannage [sic] Occiped By C. B. Martin No Danme [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s No 2 Value $15000 One Storie [sic] Franne [sic] [building] Value $80000 No 2- Laied 700- feet [of hose] One Section [of hose] Bursted [sic] Uused [sic] 2- 6 - Gal- 8- 3 - Gal- 1- 35- [gal.] Ex[tinguishers] 1-30- [foot] Ladder Sent Alarm for No 1- No 1 No 1- Returmed [sic] to No 1- Dept at 150- PM Dis[tance] 5 3/10 [miles] Sent [the Fire] Chief[’s] Car Back to No 1- got 2-6 - 2-3-Gal Ex[tinguishers] from [the] Truck Water persse [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 245 P.M. Dis[tance] 22 Bl[oc]ks

Fri 9- 215- P.M- Called to 108- West Park Ave Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[ur]ning Trash Setning [sic] fire to [a] One Storie [sic] Fram[e] Barm [sic] Danmage [sic] SFM To [the] Barn [$]2000 In[suran]c[e]- No[ne] Valuu [sic] [$]5000 Dannage [sic] 49 To [the] Cont[ent]s No In[suran]c[e] - No[ne] Valuu [sic] [$]1000 Owned [by] J. C. Mosteller Occiped [sic] [by] Paul Bonsch Uused [sic]- 1-3- Gal - 1-40 Gal Ex[tinguishers] Laied [sic] 650- feet house [sic] Water persser [sic] 110 lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 245 pm No 2- Was Out Dis 19 B[locks] Fri 9- 245- P.M. Called to 727- West 3rd- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonn [sic] Both Depts were Out Workeing [sic] One [sic] fires [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[u]rning Trash Setning [sic] fire To [a] Pile [of] Lumnber [sic] O[w]ned By F. W. Fatt No Damage Laied [sic] 200-feet hose Water persseue [sic] 110-[lbs] Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 3 K [3:00] PM No 1- had to go to No 2- to Get [a] Ladder & Em[p]ty Ex[tinguisher] Dis[tance] 20 B[locks]

470 March- 1917

Mon 12- 245- P-M- Called to 1020-East 8[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Defect[ive] 4W Flue Damnage [sic] to [the] Bldg $25000 Increed [Insured for] $40000 2-Storie [sic] Frame [building] Valwe [sic] $80000 Dannage [sic] to [the] No 2 Cont[ent]s $2500 Valuue [sic] $15000 No In[suran]c[e]- Bldg Ownned [sic] & Occiped [sic] By R. J. Moore- SFM Laied [sic] 1000- feet hose 1-Lime [sic] 50 [Used] 1-3- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] Water persseur [sic] 110-lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 340 PM Dis[tance] 25 B[locks]

Mon- 12- 255-P-M- Called to East 7[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Respon[d]ed to [the] 4-W Call With [the Hook & Ladder] Truck Fals[e] Alarm Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs No 1 Returned to [the] Dept at 3K [3:00] PM Dis[tance] 26 B[locks]

Thur 15- 855- A.M. Called to 406- West 6[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne Cawsed [sic] [by] Bu[r]ning 3-W Trash Setinng[sic] fire to [the] Grass- No Damnag [sic] Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs No 1 Returneed [sic] to [the] Dept at 915 AM No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 13 B[locks]

Fri 16- 750- P-M- Called- to 535- East 24[th]- St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] Unnkown [sic] 4-W Dannage [sic] to [the] Barn $20000 Inc [Insured for]- [$]10000 Valuu [sic] $20000 SFM Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s $90000 1- Saxon Car 51 Valuu [sic] [$]90000 Inc [Insured for]- $60000 One Storie [sic] Fram[e] [building] No 2 Owned & Occ[u]p[i]ed By Charley Coughner [Charles E. Coughenour] Was All Away from [the] home Laied [sic] 450-feet hose 1- Section [of hose] Bursted [sic] Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 800 PM Dis[tance] 24 B[locks]

471 March - 1917

Sun 18- 1035- A-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [North] Water St & [East] 11[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] Boys 4-W Setning [sic] fire to Oil In [a] Drun [sic] Coming from [the] K. C. [Kansas City Southern] Shopes [sic] No Dannage [sic] Uused [sic] 4- 3 Gal No 2 Ex[tinguishers] Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs Retuuned [sic] to [the] Dept at 12K [12:00] P-M Dis[tance] 34 B[locks] Mon 19- 1205- P-M- Called to 309- East 8[th]- St Alarm - Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] B[u]rning 4W Trash Setnng [sic] fire to [the] Grass. No Dannage [sic] Uused [sic] 3- 3 Gal- Ex[tinguishers] Water persse [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 1245 pm No2- Did Not Get [the] Alarrm [sic] Dis[tance] 15 B[locks]

Mon 19- 730- A-M [A] State [of Kansas] Mine Inspectior [sic] Aske[d] [us] to Take him to Mine 18- Clemons [Clemens] [on] Account [of an] Explosimg [sic] Respondimg [sic] with [the Fire] Chief[’s] Care [sic] F. [Frank] L. Howe Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept [at] 830 AM-

Tu[e]s 20- 1045- A-M. Called to 118½- East 3rd- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Pulmotor Dr. [Harry L.] Stell[e] Pulmotor Ira Main Respond[ed] to [the] Stated until 6 K [6:00] pm [He] Left [the] Pulmoto[r] Used 7- Tanks got [the] Lung Tank at 745 PM Return[e]d [to the department] at 7K [7:00] am

Wen- 21- 455- P-M- Called to 1306- East 14[th]- St Alarrm [sic] Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[ur]ning 4W Grass - [that] got Behind [sic] Controll [sic] Used- 4- 3- Gal- Ex [extinguishers]- 1- 35- Gal- [extinguisher] [Laid] 200- feet [of] Ex [hose] No 2 Water perssur [sic] 110- lbs No Damnag [sic] Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 530 PM Ouuned [sic] & Occiped [sic] [by] J. [Jesse] O. Judg [Judd] Dis[tance] 24 B[locks]

472 March- 1917

Sat 24- 720- P-M- Called to 505- N- B-Way [Broadway] Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawse [sic] By 3-W Trash In- [a] Box Catchimg [sic] fire Damage to [the] Bldg $500 - Increed [Insured for] [$]6000- 2-Storie [sic] Brick [building] Valwe [sic] No 1- [$]12000- No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s or Fixtures SFM Valuu [sic] [$]18000- Incred [Insured for] $12000 Owned & Occipid [sic] 52 By Potlitzer [The Woman Outfitter] Dry Good[s] Millingnary [Millinery] Laied [sic] 400-feet hose But did Not Thro[w] Water Wsed [sic]- 3- 3- Gal- Ex[tinguishers]- Water perssue [sic] 110-lbs Retu[r]ned to [the] Dept at 815 pm Dis[tance] 5 B[locks]

Sun 25- A-M- Called to 423- East 20[th]- St 4-W Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] [by] B[u]rning Trash- Blowing Under [a] Barn Dannage [sic] to [the] No 2 Barn $500 No In[suran]c[e]- One Storie [sic] [building] Valuu [sic] $2500 Owned By Robert Wilson No Dannage [sic] to [the] SFM Cont[ent]s Occ[u]p[i]ed- [by] A. Williams Wsed [sic] 3- 3- Gal 53 Ex[tinguishers]- Laied [sic] 350- feet hose Water persseu [sic] 110-[lbs] Retur[n]ed to [the] Dept at 1058am Dis[tance] 14 B[locks]

Tu[e]s- 27- 245- P-M- Called to [the] Cornner [sic] of [West] 5[th] -St [and North] Walmute [Walnut] St Alarm- Over [the] Telphom [sic] Central School [503 North Walnut] Cawsed [sic] By Traines [sic] Letnng [sic] [a] Spark of Fire fromne [sic] [a] 3-W So[l]dering Iorn [sic] Dropenng [drop] on[to] - [the] Roof [and] Setnng [sic] fire [to the building] SFM 54 Danmage [sic] to [the] Bldg $200 Inc [Insured for]- [$]12000 Valuu [sic] [$]22000 No 1 3 Storie [sic] Brick With Basement [building]- Owned By [the] No 2 City of Pittsburg Occiped [sic] [as a] School Water persseur [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 3K P.M No 2- Reported to [Central] School & [to] No 1- Dis[tance] 5 B[locks]

473 March- 1917

Wen- 28- 720- A-M- Called to 307- West 11[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphonne [sic] Cawsed [sic] By [a] Spark 3-W from [the] Flue Drop[p]ing on [the] Roof [and] Set[t]ing fire [to the building] Damage to [the] Bldg $500 Inc [Insured for]- [$]60000 One No 1 Storie [sic] Frane [sic] [building] Valuu [sic] $120000 Ownned [sic] By SFM F. [Frank] A. Jomes [Jones] No Dannage [sic] to [the] Cont[ent]s Value [of the contents] 55 [$]30000 No In[suran]c[e]- Occeped [sic] By Robert Carin Wsed [sic]- 1- 15- [foot] Ladder 2- 3- Gal- Ex[tinguishers] Water Perssue [sic] 110- lbs Ret[u]rned to [the] Dept at 745 am No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 21 B[locks]

Thur- 29- 130- P-M- Called to 422- West 6[th]- St Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawsed [sic] By B[ur]ning 3-W Trash - [and the] Fire Blowing Under [a] Garage Dannage [sic] to [the] G[a]rage $1500 No In[suran]c[e]- Valuu [sic] $7500 No 1 One Storie [sic] [garage] No Damage to [the] Cont[ent]s Value [$]1000 SFM No Imc [insurance] Bldg Ownned [sic] & Occeped [sic] By James Tomli[n]son 56 Lauid [sic] 500- feet hose 1-Linne [sic] Water perssue [sic] 110- lbs Return[e]d to [the] Dept at 145 pm No 2- Reported to No 1- Dis[tance] 13 B[locks]

Fri 30- 1105- A-M- Called to 1706- N- Smelter Alarm Over [the] Telphome [sic] Cawse [sic] B[ur]ning 4W Trash- No Damnge [sic] [Occupied by] Lee Smallwood Uused [sic]- 1- 35- Gal- Ex[tinguisher] 300-feet hos[e] No 2 Water persser [sic] 110- lbs Returned to [the] Dept at 1120 am Dis[tance] 10 B[locks]