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Arson in the Beatrice Daily Express, 1900&1920

SLOW MATCH TO KEG OF TAR

Item

Title
SLOW MATCH TO KEG OF TAR
Date
3/11/01
page
2
Identifier
https://lccn.loc.gov/sn84020118
Crime
Arson
Subject
Arson; Firebug; Incendiary; Attempt
Location
Out of state, Beresford SD
Length of story
48
Description
SLOW MATCH TO KEG OF TAR.
Beresford, S. D)., March 11'.óAn attempted incendiarism has been discovered at Smith Co.'s lumber yard. A slow match was burning its way to a keg of tar. but was discovered in time for extinguishing. It is expected the firebug will fie apprehended.