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July 22, 1943
Gadsden County Times
Quincy, Gadsden County, Florida
What is this article about?
Annie Mae Pringle, a Quincy resident, faces charges for illegal liquor production after her still sparks a fire that destroys her North Madison Street home; equipment confiscated.
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Liquor Still Starts Fire
Annie Mae Pringle, Quincy negro, has been placed under a $150 bond on the charge of making and selling intoxicating liquor, illegally. The charge was an outgrowth of a fire that practically destroyed her home on North Madison street at 5:30 Saturday morning. The miniature liquor still was discovered in the kitchen of the home when firemen were fighting the blaze. It was believed that operation of the still was the direct cause of the fire. Several gallons of liquor and miscellaneous equipment were confiscated by the sheriff.
The fire alarm was not turned in until the house was completely enveloped in flames but some furniture and the liquor evidence was saved.
Annie Mae Pringle, Quincy negro, has been placed under a $150 bond on the charge of making and selling intoxicating liquor, illegally. The charge was an outgrowth of a fire that practically destroyed her home on North Madison street at 5:30 Saturday morning. The miniature liquor still was discovered in the kitchen of the home when firemen were fighting the blaze. It was believed that operation of the still was the direct cause of the fire. Several gallons of liquor and miscellaneous equipment were confiscated by the sheriff.
The fire alarm was not turned in until the house was completely enveloped in flames but some furniture and the liquor evidence was saved.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Disaster
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Liquor Still
House Fire
Illegal Distilling
Quincy Arrest
Confiscation
What entities or persons were involved?
Annie Mae Pringle
Where did it happen?
Quincy, North Madison Street
Story Details
Key Persons
Annie Mae Pringle
Location
Quincy, North Madison Street
Event Date
5:30 Saturday Morning
Story Details
Annie Mae Pringle charged with illegal liquor production after her still causes fire destroying her home; still and liquor confiscated by sheriff.