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The brick walls of the building owned by the Negro Masonic Lodge were all that remained standing of the building after a fire Friday morning. The fire, which started from an overheated stove, completely destroyed the office equipment of Dr. Casebolt who occupied the lower story of the building. The lodge furniture and records were also destroyed. Only a part of the loss was covered by insurance. The Fire Department from North Kansas City was summoned to extinguish the blaze after the Parkville fire truck failed to start. The fire attracted a large group of spectators. E. G. Aker of the North Side Telephone Company said that some of the telephone cables were also destroyed but complete service was resumed by late afternoon.Date(s) of Creation
12/4/1942Other Names and Numbers
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The Landmark (Platte City, MO, 1866-1963): 12/04/1942, p. 3Copyright
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Bill Nichols 10/21/2026Create Date
October 23, 2026Update Date
October 23, 2026Name/Title
12/04/1942: Fire at Negro Masonic Lodge, Parkville, Missouri
