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Domestic News
April 24, 1881
Daily Globe
Saint Paul, Ramsey County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
Officer Moriarity and John Connor extinguished an attempted arson fire at the rear shed of Connor's boarding-house on Minnesota Street between Fourth and Fifth, preventing potential destruction after hay was ignited.
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Attempted Incendiarism.
At 1:15 this morning Officer Moriarity discovered a fire against a shed at the rear of John Connor's boarding-house on Minnesota street between Fourth and Fifth streets. With the aid of Mr. Connor, the policeman put out the fire without sending in an alarm, and then found that an armful of hay had been piled against the shed and set on fire. When discovered the flames were blazing high and lighting up the whole neighborhood. The boards against which the fires were built were considerably scorched, and it is apparent if the fire had not been seen so quickly the house might have been destroyed.
At 1:15 this morning Officer Moriarity discovered a fire against a shed at the rear of John Connor's boarding-house on Minnesota street between Fourth and Fifth streets. With the aid of Mr. Connor, the policeman put out the fire without sending in an alarm, and then found that an armful of hay had been piled against the shed and set on fire. When discovered the flames were blazing high and lighting up the whole neighborhood. The boards against which the fires were built were considerably scorched, and it is apparent if the fire had not been seen so quickly the house might have been destroyed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Fire
What keywords are associated?
Attempted Incendiarism
Boarding House Fire
Arson Attempt
Officer Moriarity
What entities or persons were involved?
Officer Moriarity
John Connor
Where did it happen?
Minnesota Street Between Fourth And Fifth Streets
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Minnesota Street Between Fourth And Fifth Streets
Event Date
This Morning
Key Persons
Officer Moriarity
John Connor
Outcome
fire extinguished quickly; boards scorched but house not destroyed
Event Details
Officer Moriarity discovered a fire against a shed at the rear of John Connor's boarding-house, caused by an armful of hay piled and set on fire. With Mr. Connor's aid, the fire was put out without alarm; flames were blazing high when found.