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Domestic News
July 5, 1826
The Massachusetts Spy, And Worcester County Advertiser
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
James McLane died instantly from a lightning strike in Addison, Vt., on the 10th ult., while closing a window. He was found standing upright with his clothes in flames.
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Death by Lightning.—A singular instance of the fatal effects of the electric fluid occurred in Addison Vt. on the 10th ult. The house of Mr. James McLane, was struck. At the moment the owner had proceeded to shut down the window, and while his arm was raised above his head to effect this object, the fluid entered it and descended through his breast and leg to the floor. Life was immediately extinguished. But it was a singular circumstance, that when a few minutes afterwards some of the family entered the room, he was found standing erect in the position above described and his clothes in flames.
What sub-type of article is it?
Death Or Funeral
Accident
Weather
What keywords are associated?
Lightning Strike
Death By Lightning
Addison Vt
James Mclane
Electric Fluid
What entities or persons were involved?
James Mclane
Where did it happen?
Addison Vt.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Addison Vt.
Event Date
On The 10th Ult.
Key Persons
James Mclane
Outcome
life was immediately extinguished. he was found standing erect with his clothes in flames.
Event Details
The house of Mr. James McLane was struck by lightning. At the moment the owner had proceeded to shut down the window, and while his arm was raised above his head, the fluid entered it and descended through his breast and leg to the floor.