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June 28, 1943
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
In Phoenix on June 28, detectives intensify investigation into two streetcar explosions after motorman A.J. Robertson finds a full stick of dynamite on the tracks, which his car had passed over and flattened. The blasts were initially believed to be pranks.
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Dynamite Explodes Under Streetcar
PHOENIX, June 28. (UP)—Discovery of a full stick of dynamite on a Phoenix streetcar line caused detectives to intensify their investigation today into two explosions, at first believed caused by pranksters.
The dynamite was found by A. J. Robertson, whose car was jarred Friday night by an explosion under its wheels.
Last night, he said, he kept a sharp watch on the track and saw something on the rails ahead. He braked the car quickly, but was unable to stop before the front wheels passed over and flattened the dynamite.
PHOENIX, June 28. (UP)—Discovery of a full stick of dynamite on a Phoenix streetcar line caused detectives to intensify their investigation today into two explosions, at first believed caused by pranksters.
The dynamite was found by A. J. Robertson, whose car was jarred Friday night by an explosion under its wheels.
Last night, he said, he kept a sharp watch on the track and saw something on the rails ahead. He braked the car quickly, but was unable to stop before the front wheels passed over and flattened the dynamite.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Mystery
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Dynamite Explosion
Streetcar
Phoenix
Investigation
Pranksters
What entities or persons were involved?
A. J. Robertson
Where did it happen?
Phoenix
Story Details
Key Persons
A. J. Robertson
Location
Phoenix
Event Date
June 28
Story Details
Motorman A.J. Robertson's streetcar is jarred by an explosion Friday night. Last night, he spots and runs over a stick of dynamite on the tracks. Discovery prompts intensified police probe into two blasts initially seen as pranks.