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March 6, 1910
Laredo Weekly Times
Laredo, Webb County, Texas
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Customs Inspector J. R. Barnard heroically stops Dr. Sauvignet's runaway horse near the Federal Building, preventing accidents and earning crowd applause; only a wheel is damaged.
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Customs Inspector J. R. Barnard Brings Runaway Horse To Standstill-Applauded By Onlookers.
"Nice work, clever stop" were the words of commendation spoken of Customs Inspector J. Barnard this morning after he had brought Dr. Sauvignet's big sorrel horse to a standstill at the risk of injuring himself and the horse which he was riding.
The words of commendation came from the crowd of onlookers who saw the performance. Between eleven and twelve o'clock this morning a number of guests of the Hamilton hotel and business men in the vicinity found themselves in the location of considerable excitement caused primarily by a runaway.
The big sorrel horse of Dr. Sauvignet dragging an empty phaeton was seen coming up street a rapid trot, when it reached the northeast corner of Jarvis plaza it turned to the left and started on a run past the Federal Building, Customs Inspector Barnard was sitting on his horse in front of Federal building talking to J. J. Haynes when he noticed the horse coming by him on a run. He spurred up his horse and started in pursuit. After a dash he reached the head of the runaway horse, and brought the horse to a standstill against the wall at the rear of the Mercy Hospital. In gaining control of the horse Mr. Barnard barely escaped a collision with a telegraph pole and second time in steering the horse into the wall narrowly escaped being dashed against the wall himself.
The only damage done to the vehicle was to a rear wheel, which was badly sprung.
Customs Inspector J. R. Barnard Brings Runaway Horse To Standstill-Applauded By Onlookers.
"Nice work, clever stop" were the words of commendation spoken of Customs Inspector J. Barnard this morning after he had brought Dr. Sauvignet's big sorrel horse to a standstill at the risk of injuring himself and the horse which he was riding.
The words of commendation came from the crowd of onlookers who saw the performance. Between eleven and twelve o'clock this morning a number of guests of the Hamilton hotel and business men in the vicinity found themselves in the location of considerable excitement caused primarily by a runaway.
The big sorrel horse of Dr. Sauvignet dragging an empty phaeton was seen coming up street a rapid trot, when it reached the northeast corner of Jarvis plaza it turned to the left and started on a run past the Federal Building, Customs Inspector Barnard was sitting on his horse in front of Federal building talking to J. J. Haynes when he noticed the horse coming by him on a run. He spurred up his horse and started in pursuit. After a dash he reached the head of the runaway horse, and brought the horse to a standstill against the wall at the rear of the Mercy Hospital. In gaining control of the horse Mr. Barnard barely escaped a collision with a telegraph pole and second time in steering the horse into the wall narrowly escaped being dashed against the wall himself.
The only damage done to the vehicle was to a rear wheel, which was badly sprung.
What sub-type of article is it?
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Runaway Horse
Heroic Stop
Customs Inspector
Federal Building
Mercy Hospital
What entities or persons were involved?
J. R. Barnard
Dr. Sauvignet
J. J. Haynes
Where did it happen?
Vicinity Of Hamilton Hotel, Jarvis Plaza, Federal Building, Rear Of Mercy Hospital
Story Details
Key Persons
J. R. Barnard
Dr. Sauvignet
J. J. Haynes
Location
Vicinity Of Hamilton Hotel, Jarvis Plaza, Federal Building, Rear Of Mercy Hospital
Event Date
Between Eleven And Twelve O'clock This Morning
Story Details
Customs Inspector J. R. Barnard pursues and stops Dr. Sauvignet's runaway sorrel horse pulling an empty phaeton, avoiding collisions with a telegraph pole and wall, limiting damage to a sprung rear wheel, and earning applause from onlookers.