When was it published?

August 1, 1792 in Gazette Of The United States

Foreign News August 1, 1792

Gazette Of The United States

Q: What sub-type of article is it?

Scientific Discovery, Invention

Q: What keywords are associated?

Sweden, Chemist Discovery, Fireproof Composition, Extinguishing Powder, Successful Experiment, Governor Attestation

New York, New York County, New York

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What is this article about?

A chemist in an inland town of Sweden discovered a fireproof composition for building materials and a powder to extinguish fires. Experiments on purpose-built houses filled with combustibles succeeded, satisfying the provincial governor and local inhabitants who publicly attested to it.

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A chemist in an inland town of Sweden, has discovered a composition, which being rubbed on the materials used in building a house, will render it fire proof; also a powder, which when sprinkled on any thing burning, will immediately extinguish the fire; an experiment has been made on some houses built on purpose, and filled with combustibles, which proved the beneficial effects of this discovery, to the satisfaction of the governor of the province, and the principal inhabitants of the neighborhood, who were present, and have attested to the success of the undertaking in the most public manner.

What sub-type of article is it?

Scientific Discovery Invention

What keywords are associated?

Sweden Chemist Discovery Fireproof Composition Extinguishing Powder Successful Experiment Governor Attestation

What entities or persons were involved?

Governor Of The Province

Where did it happen?

Inland Town Of Sweden

Foreign News Details

Primary Location

Inland Town Of Sweden

Key Persons

Governor Of The Province

Outcome

experiments proved successful, attested by governor and principal inhabitants.

Event Details

A chemist discovered a composition rubbed on building materials to render them fireproof and a powder sprinkled on burning items to extinguish fire. Experiments on houses built for the purpose and filled with combustibles demonstrated beneficial effects to the satisfaction of the governor and principal inhabitants present, who attested publicly.