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Story August 7, 1871

The Wheeling Daily Intelligencer

Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia

What is this article about?

In a 24.5-minute desperate physical struggle, parties carrying Allison reach a room door but collapse from exhaustion. Mr. Turk faints, the colored man vomits, and Allison is speechless and bedridden. All recover physically, but mental resolution is unknown.

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At the end of twenty-four and a half minutes of this extraordinary and desperate struggle, the parties had reached the door of the room into which Allison was to be taken. But physical endurance could hold out no longer, and here the contest ended. The parties were all completely exhausted, their health, and even their lives, being imperiled by the long continued strain upon their muscular organizations. Mr. Turk fainted, and the services of a physician were required to restore him. The colored man became sick, and vomited profusely. Allison was reduced so that he was unable to speak, and went immediately to bed.

We understand, however, that rest and attention have restored all parties to their wonted strength and vigor. But whether their minds are satisfied upon the point at issue we are not informed.

What sub-type of article is it?

Curiosity Extraordinary Event

What themes does it cover?

Survival Misfortune

What keywords are associated?

Physical Struggle Exhaustion Recovery Contest Endurance

What entities or persons were involved?

Allison Mr. Turk The Colored Man

Story Details

Key Persons

Allison Mr. Turk The Colored Man

Story Details

Parties engage in a 24.5-minute physical contest carrying Allison to a room, ending in total exhaustion; Mr. Turk faints, colored man vomits, Allison speechless; all physically recover but mental issue unresolved.

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