"The Kansas City Times" (Missouri) Wednesday, April 4, 1900 HIS CLOTHES WERE AFIRE. George GOLDY, a cook in a restaurant at East Seventh street, was cleaning his clothes with gasoline yesterday morning when some one in the room struck a match. The gasoline exploded and the flames were communicated to GOLDY's clothing. He dashed out of the room into an alley to the side of the restaurant and ran across Seventh street. He got as far as the alley leading north from the street, when he fell, and a number of people rushed to his assistance. One man grabbed a laprobe from a buggy and wrapped it around GOLDY, putting out the fire and saving his life for the time being. His clothing had been burned nearly off of him and he was insensible when the police ambulance and Dr. MANAHAN arrived. He had breathed some of the fire into his lungs and Dr. MANAHAN thinks it doubtful if he can recover. He was removed to the city hospital. GOLDY is about 23 years old and unmarried. ====================================================== (I have no connection with this family but I'd appreciate knowing if you found this posting helpful.) johnobrien@kc.rr.com ======================================================