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May 21, 1881
The Daily Gazette
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
What is this article about?
A horse owned by Michael Megary plunged into the Christiana River from Warner's freight wharf, dragging a wagon of furniture. A boy escaped unharmed, and Warner's employees rescued the horse by cutting its harness and hoisting it out with a crane; the wagon was later recovered, drawing a large crowd.
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A Horse In the River.
Yesterday afternoon a horse belonging to Michael Megary, furniture dealer, No. 519 Tatnall street, while standing on Warner's freight wharf, became frightened, ran off and despite the efforts to stop him, plunged into the Christiana drawing a wagon load of furniture after him. A boy who was in the wagon jumped out just in time to escape going into the water. Warner's employes rushed to the wharf as soon as the horse went over, got a scow, and by cutting the harness released the horse from the weight of the wagon, holding its head above water, meanwhile. Ropes were then fastened around the animal, and it was hoisted out by means of a crane on the wharf. Subsequently the wagon, with its load of furniture, was fished out. The accident caused a great excitement, and drew a large crowd to the wharf.
Yesterday afternoon a horse belonging to Michael Megary, furniture dealer, No. 519 Tatnall street, while standing on Warner's freight wharf, became frightened, ran off and despite the efforts to stop him, plunged into the Christiana drawing a wagon load of furniture after him. A boy who was in the wagon jumped out just in time to escape going into the water. Warner's employes rushed to the wharf as soon as the horse went over, got a scow, and by cutting the harness released the horse from the weight of the wagon, holding its head above water, meanwhile. Ropes were then fastened around the animal, and it was hoisted out by means of a crane on the wharf. Subsequently the wagon, with its load of furniture, was fished out. The accident caused a great excitement, and drew a large crowd to the wharf.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Recovery
Bravery Heroism
What keywords are associated?
Horse Accident
River Plunge
Furniture Wagon
Rescue
Wharf Incident
Christiana River
What entities or persons were involved?
Michael Megary
A Boy
Warner's Employees
Where did it happen?
Warner's Freight Wharf, Christiana
Story Details
Key Persons
Michael Megary
A Boy
Warner's Employees
Location
Warner's Freight Wharf, Christiana
Event Date
Yesterday Afternoon
Story Details
Frightened horse belonging to Michael Megary runs off Warner's wharf into Christiana, pulling furniture wagon; boy jumps out; employees cut harness, hold horse's head above water, hoist it out with crane; wagon recovered, causing excitement and crowd.