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The Wheeling Daily Register
Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia
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A suspicious fire damaged a brick building in Mt. Vernon, Iowa, on July 13, with $5,000 loss fully insured; confined by firefighters. Recent fires attributed to 'fire bugs,' sparking public indignation. Gambler Robert Johnston arrested for this and prior fires including the Schaible and June 19 blazes.
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Fire Bugs.
Mt. Vernon, Iowa, July 13.-A fire occurred this morning at 9 o'clock in the third story of a brick building near the corner of Third and Washington streets. Owing to the strenuous efforts of the firemen it was confined to the building in which it originated. Loss, $5,000; fully covered with insurance. All the late fires seem to be the work of "fire bugs." Public indignation is strongly aroused. A noted gambler, Robt. Johnston, is now under arrest on suspicion of being started the Schaible fire and also the great fire of the 19th inst.
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Mt. Vernon, Iowa
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July 13
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loss $5,000; fully insured. fire confined to one building. robert johnston arrested on suspicion for this and previous fires.
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Fire started at 9 o'clock in the third story of a brick building near Third and Washington streets. Suspected work of 'fire bugs.' Public indignation aroused. Johnston suspected of starting the Schaible fire and the great fire of the 19th inst.