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August 13, 1932
The Gary American
Gary, Lake County, Indiana
What is this article about?
In Hebron, southwest of Lexington, Ky., 12-year-old Clara Lee Stevens was killed instantly by a lightning bolt striking down the chimney while reaching for snuff for her mother, Frances Stevens, who was shocked but survived. Three other children were unharmed except for fright; a dog and chicken also died.
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12 Year Old Girl Killed by Lightning
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- (CNS) - A 12-year-old girl, Clara Lee Stevens, was killed by lightning in Hebron, southwest of this city last week. Her mother, Frances Stevens received only a severe shock from the bolt while three other small children received no injury other than a scare. A dog and a chicken were also killed having been driven under the house by the rain. The little girl was reaching for a box of snuff off the mantelpiece for her mother when the flash came down the chimney.
Death resulted instantaneously leaving no perceptible traces either to the chimney or her body.
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- (CNS) - A 12-year-old girl, Clara Lee Stevens, was killed by lightning in Hebron, southwest of this city last week. Her mother, Frances Stevens received only a severe shock from the bolt while three other small children received no injury other than a scare. A dog and a chicken were also killed having been driven under the house by the rain. The little girl was reaching for a box of snuff off the mantelpiece for her mother when the flash came down the chimney.
Death resulted instantaneously leaving no perceptible traces either to the chimney or her body.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Tragedy
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Tragedy
Catastrophe
What keywords are associated?
Lightning Strike
Child Death
Family Incident
Instant Death
Animal Deaths
What entities or persons were involved?
Clara Lee Stevens
Frances Stevens
Where did it happen?
Hebron, Southwest Of Lexington, Ky.
Story Details
Key Persons
Clara Lee Stevens
Frances Stevens
Location
Hebron, Southwest Of Lexington, Ky.
Event Date
Last Week
Story Details
A 12-year-old girl was killed instantly by lightning striking down the chimney while reaching for snuff for her mother, who received a severe shock; three other children were scared but unharmed; a dog and chicken were also killed.