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Herald Of The Times
Newport, Newport County, Rhode Island
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An attempt to blow up the bridge between Cleveland and Ohio City using a keg of powder succeeded partially, damaging the abutment wall but leaving the structure passable. Three men were seen fleeing.
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The Cleveland (Ohio) Advertiser of the 28th ult. says—"About two o'clock this morning, another attempt was made to blow up the bridge connecting this and Ohio city, which we regret to say, was attended with more success than the former one. It seems that a hole had been made in the solid stone abutment wall, on the Ohio city side, in which was placed a keg of powder, which exploded, throwing a portion of the wall into the river; some of the stones forcing their way up through the plank flooring of the bridge. The frame work of the bridge is not materially injured, and it is still in a passable state. The shock was so violent as to awaken all those residing near the bridge. Three men were seen by a resident of Ohio city to run past his house, soon after the explosion, from the bridge toward the centre of the city, but there was not light enough to identify them."
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Cleveland (Ohio)
Event Date
28th Ult.
Outcome
portion of the wall thrown into the river; some stones through plank flooring; framework not materially injured; bridge still passable; no casualties mentioned.
Event Details
A hole was made in the solid stone abutment wall on the Ohio city side, where a keg of powder was placed and exploded around two o'clock in the morning. The shock awakened nearby residents. Three unidentified men were seen running from the bridge toward the city center.