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Domestic News
November 22, 1953
Atlanta Daily World
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
A 56-year-old man, Hardwick Harris, was arrested in Atlanta on suspicion of arson after starting a fire in a shack next to the Atlanta Band Mill Co to cook dinner, which spread to the mill; he was intoxicated and admitted to the act.
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Man Being Held On Arson Charge
A 56-year-old man, who police quoted as saying he sat down to cook his dinner in a shack adjoining the Atlanta Band Mill Co, late Friday, was being held on suspicion of Arson Saturday while fire department officials probed a heavy fire in the huge structure, police said.
Hardwick Harris, 56, 220 Central Ave, S. W. was arrested Friday night after the fire spread to the mill at Rockwell St., Ptl. R. J. Stephens and G. D. Adams reported.
Police said Harris was ordered held by the Fire Department officials after he was discovered near the scene in an intoxicated condition. They said he admitted starting a fire to cook his dinner.
A 56-year-old man, who police quoted as saying he sat down to cook his dinner in a shack adjoining the Atlanta Band Mill Co, late Friday, was being held on suspicion of Arson Saturday while fire department officials probed a heavy fire in the huge structure, police said.
Hardwick Harris, 56, 220 Central Ave, S. W. was arrested Friday night after the fire spread to the mill at Rockwell St., Ptl. R. J. Stephens and G. D. Adams reported.
Police said Harris was ordered held by the Fire Department officials after he was discovered near the scene in an intoxicated condition. They said he admitted starting a fire to cook his dinner.
What sub-type of article is it?
Fire
Crime
What keywords are associated?
Arson Charge
Mill Fire
Atlanta
Hardwick Harris
What entities or persons were involved?
Hardwick Harris
Ptl. R. J. Stephens
G. D. Adams
Where did it happen?
Atlanta
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Atlanta
Event Date
Late Friday
Key Persons
Hardwick Harris
Ptl. R. J. Stephens
G. D. Adams
Outcome
fire spread to the mill; harris held on suspicion of arson
Event Details
Hardwick Harris started a fire in a shack adjoining the Atlanta Band Mill Co to cook his dinner, which spread to the mill at Rockwell St.; he was arrested in an intoxicated condition and admitted starting the fire