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Domestic News
September 16, 1790
The New Hampshire Gazette And General Advertiser
Portsmouth, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
What is this article about?
In Baltimore, a child fell into the water from a wharf while playing and was rescued by an 11-year-old boy and a negro man, then revived by Dr. Elisha Hall after appearing lifeless.
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BALTIMORE, August 27.
Last Sunday afternoon, as some children were playing upon a wharf, one of them unfortunately fell into the water, and in a short time sunk to the bottom: A little boy, about eleven years of age, hearing the cries and lamentations of his companions, manfully plunged in, and brought up the child to the top of the water, when he was assisted by a negro man, who succeeded in getting him upon the wharf.
By this time the child was deprived of all signs of life; not a pulse to be felt!—not a vivid hue in the eye!—apparently doomed to a subterranean abode!—But, by the humane and benevolent exertions of Dr. Elisha Hall, in pursuing the proper method of resuscitation, the child was soon rescued from the impending jaws of death, and again restored to the fond embraces of its afflicted parents.
Last Sunday afternoon, as some children were playing upon a wharf, one of them unfortunately fell into the water, and in a short time sunk to the bottom: A little boy, about eleven years of age, hearing the cries and lamentations of his companions, manfully plunged in, and brought up the child to the top of the water, when he was assisted by a negro man, who succeeded in getting him upon the wharf.
By this time the child was deprived of all signs of life; not a pulse to be felt!—not a vivid hue in the eye!—apparently doomed to a subterranean abode!—But, by the humane and benevolent exertions of Dr. Elisha Hall, in pursuing the proper method of resuscitation, the child was soon rescued from the impending jaws of death, and again restored to the fond embraces of its afflicted parents.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
What keywords are associated?
Drowning
Rescue
Child
Wharf
Resuscitation
Baltimore
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Elisha Hall
Where did it happen?
Baltimore
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Baltimore
Event Date
Last Sunday Afternoon
Key Persons
Dr. Elisha Hall
Outcome
the child was rescued from drowning and restored to life through resuscitation.
Event Details
A child fell into the water from a wharf while playing, sank, was brought up by an 11-year-old boy and assisted by a negro man onto the wharf, appeared lifeless, but was revived by Dr. Elisha Hall.