Newport Cotton Mill Fire
The Covington Journal, Saturday, June 17, 1854, page 2
On Tuesday afternoon last the Newport Cotton Mill, owned by Thos O'Shaughnessy, was destroyed by fire. The loss on stock, machinery, etc. is estimated at $50,000 and on the building $5000 above the insurance. The fire originated from sparks from the boiler.
The Covington firemen manifested their willingness to aid their neighbors by promptly repairing to the scene of disaster.