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Domestic News
January 30, 1839
Vermont Telegraph
Brandon, Rutland County, Vermont
What is this article about?
A mail stage traveling on river ice from Catskill to Albany broke through the ice eight miles from Albany, precipitating the stage, horses, and ten passengers into the river, but all were rescued unharmed.
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Narrow Escape. The mail stage left Catskill for Albany at 8 o'clock, on Friday week upon the river, contrary to the advice and express wish of the passengers. The driver was repeatedly warned of its insecurity, but persisted in driving on until within eight miles of the city, when the ice gave way, and the stage, horses, and ten passengers, were precipitated into the river. By the timely aid of persons from the shore, and the courageous zeal of one or two passengers who secured an early footing upon the ice, they were all saved.--Boston Press & Post.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
Transportation
What keywords are associated?
Mail Stage
Ice Accident
River Crossing
Catskill Albany
Narrow Escape
Where did it happen?
Hudson River Near Albany
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Hudson River Near Albany
Event Date
Friday Week
Outcome
all ten passengers, horses, and stage saved; no injuries reported.
Event Details
Mail stage departed Catskill for Albany at 8 o'clock on river ice despite passenger warnings; ice broke eight miles from Albany, plunging stage, horses, and ten passengers into river; rescued by shore aid and passengers on ice.