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Foreign News
March 26, 1852
Kenosha Telegraph
Kenosha, Kenosha County, Wisconsin
What is this article about?
A tragic accident occurred on January 14 at the Theatre Malibran in Venice during a performance by rope dancers and tumblers. A human pyramid collapsed, killing one man and leaving another with severe injuries; both were fathers of large families.
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MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT—A melancholy accident occurred on the 14th of January at the Theatre Malibran in Venice, where a company of rope dancers and tumblers had been performing. A human pyramid having been formed, consisting of three men, one upon another's shoulders, the man who carried them all, began running with his load, when his foot slipping or catching somewhere, he lost his balance, in consequence of which the uppermost man fell, and had his brains dashed out upon the boards, and the second struck his breast so severely against the ground that his recovery was despaired of. The horror and consternation of the scene may be imagined. Both the victims of this accident were fathers of numerous families.
What sub-type of article is it?
Theatrical Accident
What keywords are associated?
Venice Theater Accident
Human Pyramid Collapse
Rope Dancers Tragedy
Tumblers Mishap
Where did it happen?
Venice
Foreign News Details
Primary Location
Venice
Event Date
14th Of January
Outcome
uppermost man killed with brains dashed out; second man severely injured in breast, recovery despaired; both fathers of numerous families.
Event Details
A company of rope dancers and tumblers performed a human pyramid of three men. The base man ran with the load, slipped or caught his foot, lost balance; uppermost fell and died, second struck ground severely.