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Domestic News
April 23, 1874
The Jeffersonian
Stroudsburg, Monroe County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
In a New Jersey town one night last week, a cat stuck in a can caused a family to mistake it for a burglar, leading to fainting, wild gunfire from windows, and uncomplimentary remarks from responding police and fire department.
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A cat which stuck its head too far into a can, in a New Jersey town, one night last week, was the innocent cause of a lively excitement. The family supposed a burglar must be in the kitchen, and while the ladies were properly fainted, the gentlemen armed themselves, and began firing wildly out of the windows, to let the supposed marauders know there were fire arms in the house. The police and members of the fire department were anything but complimentary in their remarks as they journeyed homeward.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
What keywords are associated?
Cat Mishap
False Alarm
Burglar Scare
New Jersey
Gunfire
Police Response
Where did it happen?
A New Jersey Town
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
A New Jersey Town
Event Date
One Night Last Week
Outcome
no injuries; police and fire department made uncomplimentary remarks as they journeyed homeward.
Event Details
A cat stuck its head too far into a can, causing the family to suppose a burglar was in the kitchen. Ladies fainted, gentlemen armed themselves and fired wildly out of the windows to deter supposed marauders. Police and fire department responded.