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April 7, 1810
The Delaware Gazette
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
What is this article about?
In Albany, N.Y., on Friday before March 26, carman Anthony M. Murdu died when undermined earth from a clay bank collapsed on him, despite frost suggesting safety. He left a widow and children dependent on him. His funeral drew a large crowd.
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ALBANY. N. Y. MARCH 26.
Melancholy accident.--On Friday last, Mr. Anthony M. Murdu, an industrious carman, while engaged in the removal of earth from a clay bank, came to his death by the falling of the earth which had been previously undermined, but from which on account of the frost, no danger was apprehended. He has left a widow and several children who were dependent on his earnings for support. His funeral was yesterday, attended by the largest and most respectable number of citizens we almost ever witnessed on a similar occasion. This melancholy accident, we trust, will serve as a caution to others engaged in similar employments, and prevent the too frequent and dangerous practice of undermining large bodies of earth.
Melancholy accident.--On Friday last, Mr. Anthony M. Murdu, an industrious carman, while engaged in the removal of earth from a clay bank, came to his death by the falling of the earth which had been previously undermined, but from which on account of the frost, no danger was apprehended. He has left a widow and several children who were dependent on his earnings for support. His funeral was yesterday, attended by the largest and most respectable number of citizens we almost ever witnessed on a similar occasion. This melancholy accident, we trust, will serve as a caution to others engaged in similar employments, and prevent the too frequent and dangerous practice of undermining large bodies of earth.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Albany Accident
Earth Collapse
Carman Death
Funeral
What entities or persons were involved?
Anthony M. Murdu
Where did it happen?
Albany, N.Y.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Albany, N.Y.
Event Date
Friday Last (Before March 26)
Key Persons
Anthony M. Murdu
Outcome
death of anthony m. murdu; left widow and several children dependent on his earnings; large funeral attendance
Event Details
Mr. Anthony M. Murdu, an industrious carman, died while removing earth from a clay bank when previously undermined earth collapsed, despite frost suggesting no danger.