J.A. R.A. Reid v. Prov. Journal Co.

This is an action of trespass on the case for libel, and is based upon the publication by the defendant of the following item or article, viz :

“ Thrice burned. The Daniels & Cornell block again visited by fire. Damage largely by water, and estimated at $70,000, covered by insurance.

At 10.15 o’clock last night, R. A. Reid, of the printer’s firm of J. A. & R. A. Reid, while working at his desk on the top floor of the tall Daniels & Cornell building on Custom House street, discovered smoke and flame issuing from the composing room in the rear of the office and which was raging near the boiler.…