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May 20, 1886
The Sun
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
Dr. Edson of the Health Department, after visiting Chicago, examined the anarchists' 'bombs' from recent riots and determined they were common Atlas powder blasting cartridges, easily purchasable and risky to handle, unlikely to gain popularity among anarchists.
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Dr. Edson's Opinion of the Chicago Bombs.
Dr. Edson of the Health Department, who has been visiting Chicago, said yesterday that while there he examined the implements of destruction used by the anarchists in the recent riots, and found them to be, not bombs, but Atlas powder cartridges, such as are used in blasting. These cartridges are purchasable anywhere, and were not manufactured by the Anarchists. They are of the shape and size of a giant fire cracker, and, as they are as likely to prove deadly to the handlers as to the persons against whom they are directed, Dr. Edson thinks their use will not be popular with Anarchists.
Dr. Edson of the Health Department, who has been visiting Chicago, said yesterday that while there he examined the implements of destruction used by the anarchists in the recent riots, and found them to be, not bombs, but Atlas powder cartridges, such as are used in blasting. These cartridges are purchasable anywhere, and were not manufactured by the Anarchists. They are of the shape and size of a giant fire cracker, and, as they are as likely to prove deadly to the handlers as to the persons against whom they are directed, Dr. Edson thinks their use will not be popular with Anarchists.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Chicago Riots
Anarchists
Atlas Powder
Blasting Cartridges
Dr Edson
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Edson
Anarchists
Where did it happen?
Chicago
Story Details
Key Persons
Dr. Edson
Anarchists
Location
Chicago
Event Date
Recent Riots
Story Details
Dr. Edson examines the anarchists' implements from Chicago riots, finding them to be ordinary Atlas powder cartridges used for blasting, not custom bombs, and predicts they will not be favored due to handling risks.