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Domestic News
June 23, 1818
Daily National Intelligencer
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
In Philadelphia, a vicious horse allowed to roam free on the commons killed a young child named Joseph Bowyer a few days before June 20. The unnamed owner was recognized by the mayor to appear in court for the offense.
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From PHILADELPHIA, JUNE 20.
We have frequently had occasion to remark the impropriety of the conduct of some persons residing in the vicinity of this populous city, in turning at large, on the commons, their horses. One of these animals, of a vicious and dangerous character, a few days since, knocked down and killed a young child, named Joseph Bowyer. The owner of the horse has been recognized by the mayor, for his appearance at the next mayor's court, to answer for the offence of letting him go at large; and we sincerely hope, that his fate will be a warning to others, and prevent the dangerous practice above alluded to.
We have frequently had occasion to remark the impropriety of the conduct of some persons residing in the vicinity of this populous city, in turning at large, on the commons, their horses. One of these animals, of a vicious and dangerous character, a few days since, knocked down and killed a young child, named Joseph Bowyer. The owner of the horse has been recognized by the mayor, for his appearance at the next mayor's court, to answer for the offence of letting him go at large; and we sincerely hope, that his fate will be a warning to others, and prevent the dangerous practice above alluded to.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
Death Or Funeral
Legal Or Court
What keywords are associated?
Horse Attack
Child Killed
Philadelphia
Mayors Court
Animal At Large
What entities or persons were involved?
Joseph Bowyer
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
A Few Days Since (Reported June 20)
Key Persons
Joseph Bowyer
Outcome
young child joseph bowyer killed by horse; owner summoned to mayor's court.
Event Details
A vicious horse turned loose on the commons near Philadelphia knocked down and killed young Joseph Bowyer. The owner was recognized by the mayor to appear at the next mayor's court for letting the horse go at large.