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May 1, 1851
Meigs County Telegraph
Pomeroy, Meigs County, Ohio
What is this article about?
On the steamer Messenger passing Pomeroy, a powder ignition during a salute for Jenny Lind injured three young men—Josiah Pratt, Wm. M'Cain, and Valentine Inglehardt—with burns to arms, breasts, and faces, but they are now out of danger.
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Accident.--On Wednesday evening last, as the steamer Messenger was passing Pomeroy, with Jenny Lind on board, and while some of our people were engaged in firing a salute in honor of the Nightingale, a quantity of powder ignited, while passing it to the mouth of the cannon, severely injuring three young men engaged in firing-- burning their arms, breasts and faces in a shocking manner. The persons burned were JOSIAH PRATT, WM. M'CAIN, and Valentine Inglehardt. We learn however, that they are now considered out of danger.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Recovery
What keywords are associated?
Steamer Accident
Powder Ignition
Cannon Salute
Jenny Lind
Burn Injuries
What entities or persons were involved?
Josiah Pratt
Wm. M'cain
Valentine Inglehardt
Jenny Lind
Where did it happen?
On The Steamer Messenger Passing Pomeroy
Story Details
Key Persons
Josiah Pratt
Wm. M'cain
Valentine Inglehardt
Jenny Lind
Location
On The Steamer Messenger Passing Pomeroy
Event Date
Wednesday Evening Last
Story Details
Powder ignited during a cannon salute for Jenny Lind on the steamer Messenger, severely burning three young men but they are expected to recover.