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Case File: 2840 Kensington Ave arson (1888)
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DID SHE FIRE HER HOUSE?
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Mrs. Hopkins Accused of Having Burned
Three Houses in Kensington
Detective Frank Geyer went to Camden yesterday and served a warrant of arrest on Mrs. Margaret Hopkins, who is lying in a hospital in that city too sick to be removed. She is wanted on this side of the river on suspicion of arson. Mrs. Hopkins formerly lived at No. 2840 Kensington avenue. Last Wednesday night a fire, of unknown origin, destroyed her dwelling and the two adjoining properties. Philip Fitzpatrick lived at No. 2838, and John Manson at No. 2842 Kensington avenue. The houses were completely burned out, and the police reported it as suspicious.
Detective Geyer was ordered to investigate. He discovered and its furniture were insured for $600 in the Queen’s Insurance Company. The house contained about $30 worth of furniture, and it was bought under an assumed name. Another name is also appended to the insurance policy. Mrs. Hopkins has been placed under police surveillance. As soon as she has sufficiently recovered she will be brought to this city for trial.
