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November 19, 1846
The Voice Of Freedom
Montpelier, Brandon, Washington County, Rutland County, Vermont
What is this article about?
A fatal accident at Philipsburgh, C.E., on the 17th ult., killed one young man, identified as the son of Capt. Linkley, while he and the son of Augustus Hogle were shooting ducks at Pike Creek. Young Hogle reportedly overloaded and prematurely discharged his gun, with recoil causing the fatal internal injury.
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Fatal Accident,--A sad occurrence took place at Philipsburgh, C. E., on the 17th ult., by which one young man was killed. The deceased was a son of Capt. Linkley, and the other a son of Augustus Hogle, went to the mouth of Pike creek for the purpose of shooting ducks. In the hurry and excitement of the moment it is supposed that young Hogle overloaded his gun, and discharged it before bringing it to his shoulder, the recoil causing an internal injury, sufficient to cause his death.--Liberty Gazette.
What sub-type of article is it?
Tragedy
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Fatal Accident
Gun Recoil
Duck Shooting
Internal Injury
What entities or persons were involved?
Capt. Linkley
Son Of Capt. Linkley
Augustus Hogle
Young Hogle
Where did it happen?
Philipsburgh, C. E., Mouth Of Pike Creek
Story Details
Key Persons
Capt. Linkley
Son Of Capt. Linkley
Augustus Hogle
Young Hogle
Location
Philipsburgh, C. E., Mouth Of Pike Creek
Event Date
17th Ult.
Story Details
Two young men went to shoot ducks; young Hogle overloaded his gun and discharged it prematurely, with the recoil causing fatal internal injury to the deceased, son of Capt. Linkley.