BOYS' SCHOOL IN NEWTON, MASS., RAZED WHEN WATER SUPPLY FAILS
Firemen Also Hampered by Cold Weather and Strong Wind — Aid Rushed From Nearby Towns — Coffee Served by Salvation Army
FIRE which originated in a defective chimney, destroyed the 3-story brick mansion occupied by the Langer School for Boys in the Auburndale section of Newton, Mass., on the night of December 8. A delayed alarm, a broken hydrant, and bitterly cold weather hampered the efforts of the firemen. The building was situated on a hill and set back a considerable distance from the street.
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