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November 11, 1893
The Indianapolis Journal
Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana
What is this article about?
A young boy ignited a load of hay as a prank while it was being transported by Solomon Claypool's employee at the corner of North and Illinois streets, leading to a fire department response that saved the wagon; the boy escaped.
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HIS COSTLY JOKE.
Small Boy Sets Fire to a Passing Load of Hay.
The fire department was called to the corner of North and Illinois streets, late yesterday evening, to extinguish a burning load of hay, fired by a young rascal whom the police have been unable to locate. The hay belonged to Solomon Claypool and was being hauled to his residence by his colored man. As the vehicle passed up Illinois street to North several lads were dancing about a fire of burning leaves. One young man conceived the idea of a practical joke and, picking up a burning brand from the fire. applied it to the load of hay. In an instant the startled darkey was surrounded by flames, but realized the necessity of quick action and, sliding to the ground unhitched the horses The alarm was turned in from the nearest box and the chemical engine from fire headquarters arrived in time to save the wagon. The perpetrator of the costly joke fled when he appreciated the fact that he would likely be called to account.
Small Boy Sets Fire to a Passing Load of Hay.
The fire department was called to the corner of North and Illinois streets, late yesterday evening, to extinguish a burning load of hay, fired by a young rascal whom the police have been unable to locate. The hay belonged to Solomon Claypool and was being hauled to his residence by his colored man. As the vehicle passed up Illinois street to North several lads were dancing about a fire of burning leaves. One young man conceived the idea of a practical joke and, picking up a burning brand from the fire. applied it to the load of hay. In an instant the startled darkey was surrounded by flames, but realized the necessity of quick action and, sliding to the ground unhitched the horses The alarm was turned in from the nearest box and the chemical engine from fire headquarters arrived in time to save the wagon. The perpetrator of the costly joke fled when he appreciated the fact that he would likely be called to account.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Deception
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Hay Fire
Practical Joke
Mischief
Fire Department
Arson Prank
What entities or persons were involved?
Solomon Claypool
Young Rascal
Where did it happen?
Corner Of North And Illinois Streets
Story Details
Key Persons
Solomon Claypool
Young Rascal
Location
Corner Of North And Illinois Streets
Event Date
Late Yesterday Evening
Story Details
A small boy sets fire to a load of hay being hauled to Solomon Claypool's residence as a practical joke, causing flames that surround the driver; the fire department arrives to save the wagon while the perpetrator flees.