[meteorite-list] NPA: 11-29-1875: Iowa Meteor, Bolide Report

[MARK BOSTICK]

Paper: Davenport Gazette
City: Davenport, Iowa
Date: November 29, 1875
Page: 7

     A meteor that illuminated the whole city ascended from the east at half 
past eleven o'clock last night. Its light was observed before the meteor 
itself was visible, and policemen in the central portion of the city thought 
there was a fire in East Davenport; but when the blazing wander came into 
view, the idea of a fire was dispilled, just in time to prevent ringing of 
fire bells. The meteor made its way to the southern quarter, midway to the 
zenith, and burst, throwing its parts about much as a huge sky rocket does 
when it reaches its place of expenditure.  It traveled slowly, leaving a 
brilliant trail. So bright was its light that clerks in hotels and other 
people who were up, rushed to the doors, believing there was a blase of 
lightning, while the weather was freezing cold. Four or five seconds all 
Davenport was light as if a huge fire was raging in the center of the city.

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Clear Skies,
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