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May 3, 1853
Worcester Daily Spy
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
Two rope walks in Baltimore destroyed by arson fires on May 1: Spreckelton's on Monument street and Durand's on Gallows hill, causing heavy losses; fights among firemen.
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FIRES IN Baltimore.—Baltimore, May 1.—Spreckelton's very extensive rope walk, situated on Monument street, was burned to the ground at two o'clock this morning, and a large quantity of hemp, valuable machinery, &c., was destroyed, altogether involving a heavy loss. While the fire was still in progress, the rope walk on Gallows hill, owned by Durand, was discovered to be on fire, and entirely destroyed. Both fires were created by unknown incendiaries. During the fire several fights occurred, as usual, among the firemen.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Crime Punishment
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Baltimore Fires
Rope Walk
Arson
Incendiaries
Firemen Fights
What entities or persons were involved?
Spreckelton
Durand
Where did it happen?
Baltimore, Monument Street, Gallows Hill
Story Details
Key Persons
Spreckelton
Durand
Location
Baltimore, Monument Street, Gallows Hill
Event Date
May 1
Story Details
Spreckelton's rope walk on Monument street burned to the ground at two o'clock this morning, destroying hemp and machinery with heavy loss. Durand's rope walk on Gallows hill also destroyed by fire while the first was in progress. Both fires caused by unknown incendiaries. Fights occurred among firemen during the fire.