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August 31, 1832
Rhode Island American And Gazette
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
An explosion at Dupont's powder mill in Wilmington on August 25, 1832, destroyed part of the lower works, killing two men and injuring one, with shocks felt like an earthquake.
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Explosion. - The editors of the Journal of Commerce have been favored with the following extract of a letter, dated Wilmington, August 25, 1832.
This morning a great explosion, shaking the houses almost like an earthquake, announced the destruction of part of Dupont's powder mill. The first shock was succeeded by two slighter ones. Many persons were soon seen galloping out of the scene of destruction. J. G. will no doubt learn the particulars while he is out, and will give them.
P. S. It was one of the buildings of the lower works that was destroyed. Two men were killed and one other hurt.
This morning a great explosion, shaking the houses almost like an earthquake, announced the destruction of part of Dupont's powder mill. The first shock was succeeded by two slighter ones. Many persons were soon seen galloping out of the scene of destruction. J. G. will no doubt learn the particulars while he is out, and will give them.
P. S. It was one of the buildings of the lower works that was destroyed. Two men were killed and one other hurt.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Accident
What keywords are associated?
Dupont Powder Mill
Explosion
Wilmington
Deaths
Injury
Where did it happen?
Wilmington
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Wilmington
Event Date
August 25, 1832
Outcome
two men killed and one other hurt.
Event Details
A great explosion destroyed part of Dupont's powder mill, shaking houses like an earthquake, followed by two slighter shocks. Many persons galloped away from the scene.