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November 23, 1872
Weekly Trinity Journal
Weaverville, Trinity County, California
What is this article about?
The Wilton Troupe's mule fell off a trail into a river while traveling from Humboldt, killing the animal and soaking their baggage, which was recovered after floating two miles and lodging for 20 hours.
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UNFORTUNATE.—The Wilton Troupe arrived here last Saturday evening, coming through from Humboldt via the trail. One of the mules loaded with baggage fell from the trail into the river and was killed. The baggage, consisting principally of wardrobe belonging to Mr. and Mrs. Wilton, went down stream about two miles before it lodged, and remained on a riffle about 20 hours before it could be recovered, during which time it got pretty thoroughly soaked. Frank says he has traveled a great deal, but this was the first time he ever got his wardrobe "in soak;" he "made the riffle," however, and got it out "all right, my Lord."
What sub-type of article is it?
Journey
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Mule Accident
Baggage Loss
Travel Mishap
Wardrobe Soaked
River Recovery
What entities or persons were involved?
Wilton Troupe
Mr. And Mrs. Wilton
Frank
Where did it happen?
Trail From Humboldt
Story Details
Key Persons
Wilton Troupe
Mr. And Mrs. Wilton
Frank
Location
Trail From Humboldt
Event Date
Last Saturday Evening
Story Details
While traveling from Humboldt via trail, a mule carrying the Wilton Troupe's baggage fell into the river and was killed; the baggage floated two miles, lodged on a riffle for 20 hours, and was recovered thoroughly soaked.