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Sunbury American
Sunbury, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania
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Multiple arson attempts in St. Louis, including firing the steamer Whirlwind and two lumber yards in the northern part of the city, amid threats by thieves to burn the city for plunder. An extra police force is being considered.
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St. Louis, Aug. 13.
Incendiarism is again busy, and several attempts have been made to fire the city. Yesterday one was made by firing the steamer Whirlwind. The bed clothing in three different state rooms was set on fire, but it being timely discovered, the boat was saved.
The other attempts were made in the Northern part of the city, two of which were in lumber yards.
The city is overrun with thieves from all quarters, who have threatened to burn the city for the purpose of getting an opportunity to plunder.
An extra police force is talked of.
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Primary Location
St. Louis
Event Date
Aug. 13
Outcome
steamer whirlwind saved after fire in state rooms was discovered; no other outcomes reported.
Event Details
Several arson attempts to burn the city, including one yesterday on the steamer Whirlwind where bed clothing in three state rooms was set on fire but timely discovered and extinguished; other attempts in the northern part of the city, two in lumber yards; city overrun with thieves threatening to burn it for plunder; extra police force discussed.