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June 24, 1861
The Shreveport Weekly News
Shreveport, Caddo County, Louisiana
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Shreveport Fire company members paraded and tested their engine, which worked effectively despite minor coordination issues; boys were accidentally sprinkled, and one had a fit during the event.
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Firemen's Turnout.
The members of the Shreveport Fire company, as per notice published yesterday morning, made a grand parade, and trial of their engine. Though the machine worked hard, it is positive that in case of need, "No. 1" would do a vast amount of good, and we would suggest the using of a different "nozzle," from either that we saw. A goodly number of boys were sprinkled on the occasion. Every man at the brakes worked well, with few exceptions-- some working against the others; this we presume, was for the want of instruction. After the trial, they paraded a few streets, and returned to the engine house. The excitement among the boys was great. During all of this, a black boy fell down in the street with fits.
The members of the Shreveport Fire company, as per notice published yesterday morning, made a grand parade, and trial of their engine. Though the machine worked hard, it is positive that in case of need, "No. 1" would do a vast amount of good, and we would suggest the using of a different "nozzle," from either that we saw. A goodly number of boys were sprinkled on the occasion. Every man at the brakes worked well, with few exceptions-- some working against the others; this we presume, was for the want of instruction. After the trial, they paraded a few streets, and returned to the engine house. The excitement among the boys was great. During all of this, a black boy fell down in the street with fits.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Social Manners
What keywords are associated?
Fire Company Parade
Engine Trial
Shreveport
Boys Sprinkled
Fits
What entities or persons were involved?
Shreveport Fire Company
Where did it happen?
Shreveport
Story Details
Key Persons
Shreveport Fire Company
Location
Shreveport
Event Date
Yesterday Morning
Story Details
Members of the Shreveport Fire company paraded and trialed their engine 'No. 1', which performed well but needed better coordination and a different nozzle; boys were sprinkled, excitement was high, and a black boy had fits.