This was a remarkably accurate bit of reporting considering how soon it was posted after the explosion, the next day.
Eight of the women were badly injured and taken to the hospital. Parents of the girls rushed to the scene to see what had happened to their loved ones.
"The nineteen dead bodies taken out were so terribly charred as to be almost beyond identification." Three more were mortally injured and 13-20 had severe contusions.
Nearby magazines held several tons of powder and it would have been much worse had the fire gotten to them. Fortunately, the fire was put out before that happened.
The first two bodies identified were those of Iona Connor and Margaret Horan. Four badly injured were Mr. Moulton Clark, Miss McElfresh, Elizabeth Hunt and Anna Bache.
--Old Secesh
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