When was it published?

May 31, 1844 in The Daily Madisonian

Domestic News May 31, 1844

The Daily Madisonian

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Riot Or Protest, Legal Or Court

Q: What keywords are associated?

Philadelphia Riots, Kensington, St Augustine Church, St Michael Church, Property Damage, County Claims, Litigation

Washington, District Of Columbia

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What is this article about?

Victims of Philadelphia riots in Kensington seek county reimbursement for property damage, including burned churches; suits filed, expecting prolonged litigation.

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The individuals and societies who have sustained injury to their property by reason of the Philadelphia riots, which commenced in Kensington on the 6th instant, have begun to move for the purpose of being re-imbursed by the county. Suits have already been instituted to recover damages for the burning of St. Augustine's and St. Michael's churches, and for the property destroyed therewith, belonging to the respective congregations. The claims against the county, arising from this cause, will amount to a considerable sum, and will be a source of vexatious litigation for a long time to come.

What sub-type of article is it?

Riot Or Protest Legal Or Court

What keywords are associated?

Philadelphia Riots Kensington St Augustine Church St Michael Church Property Damage County Claims Litigation

Where did it happen?

Philadelphia (Kensington)

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Philadelphia (Kensington)

Event Date

6th Instant

Outcome

property damage including burning of st. augustine's and st. michael's churches; claims against the county amounting to a considerable sum; vexatious litigation expected

Event Details

Individuals and societies injured by the Philadelphia riots commencing in Kensington on the 6th instant are seeking reimbursement from the county. Suits instituted to recover damages for the burning of St. Augustine's and St. Michael's churches and destroyed property belonging to the congregations.