When was it published?

October 24, 1843 in Wheeling Times And Advertiser

Foreign News October 24, 1843

Wheeling Times And Advertiser

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Madrid Explosion, Powder Magazine, Bilbao Gate, Revolt Signal, Arrests, Officers

Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia

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On the 22nd ult., a powder magazine exploded at the gate of Bilbao in Madrid, shaking the city like an earthquake. The building and nearby houses were destroyed, killing at least 13 people with 25-30 total victims including wounded. The blast is suspected as a signal for revolt, leading to arrests of several individuals including notable officers.

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EXPLOSION OF A POWDER MAGAZINE AT MADRID.—On the 22d ult. the inhabitants of the Spanish Capital were awakened at a late hour of the night by the explosion of the powder magazine at the gate of Bilbao. It was tremendous. The city was shaken as by an earthquake. The building was instantly a mass of ruins, together with many neighboring houses. Every person within its walls perished. Ten mutilated bodies had been recovered at the last advices, and three others are ascertained to have been killed. The victims of this frightful catastrophe, including the wounded, are estimated at from twenty five to thirty.

The explosion is supposed to have been the signal for a revolt. Several individuals have since been arrested, among whom are officers of considerable celebrity.

What sub-type of article is it?

Disaster Rebellion Or Revolt

What keywords are associated?

Madrid Explosion Powder Magazine Bilbao Gate Revolt Signal Arrests Officers

Where did it happen?

Madrid

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Primary Location

Madrid

Event Date

22d Ult.

Outcome

ten mutilated bodies recovered, three others killed; total victims including wounded estimated at 25 to 30. several individuals arrested, including officers of considerable celebrity.

Event Details

The powder magazine at the gate of Bilbao exploded at a late hour of the night, shaking the city as by an earthquake. The building became a mass of ruins along with neighboring houses. Every person inside perished. The explosion is supposed to have been the signal for a revolt.