Word: precincts
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Dates: during 1881-1881
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Roundsman O'Phlynn of the 8th Precinct was the first to notice the destruction. About 2 A.M. he saw a number of figures steal stealthily along the west side of Acropolis Avenue and turn into Marathon Street. On returning from the other end of his beat and reaching Marathon Street, corner of Omicron, he perceived, to his surprise, that nearly all the lamps in the street were extinguished, and on his stopping for a moment to view the scene he heard a crash close behind him, and saw the only remaining lamp on Marathon Street - the one in front...