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September 14, 1846
Alexandria Gazette
Alexandria, Alexandria County, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
In Boston, a 2-year-old daughter of Mr. Patrick Milligan crawls into a tiny hole under the floor chasing a cat and kittens, getting stuck for 13 hours until rescued by her father after he hears her faint cries.
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A TOUCHING INCIDENT.
On Sabbath evening about 7 o'clock, a little daughter of Mr. Patrick Milligan, residing at No 1, North Federal Court, aged 2 years, crept into a small hole under the floor in the rear of the building, after a favorite cat, which with its litter of kittens, occupied the place. The entrance was so small as barely to admit the body of the child, and once in it was impossible for her to turn round. Not knowing enough to back out, the poor child remained in this confinement until 10 o'clock Monday morning. In the mean time the alarmed parents, assisted by the neighbors, made a diligent search for the missing child, the services of the City Crier being also called to their aid, but without effect. Almost despairing and hopeless of success, the father continued the search, mourning and calling upon his beloved child, when he heard a faint reply. Directed by the voice, the lost one was at length found, after being thirteen hours in that perilous position. When taken out the little sufferer was quite exhausted.—Boston Mail.
On Sabbath evening about 7 o'clock, a little daughter of Mr. Patrick Milligan, residing at No 1, North Federal Court, aged 2 years, crept into a small hole under the floor in the rear of the building, after a favorite cat, which with its litter of kittens, occupied the place. The entrance was so small as barely to admit the body of the child, and once in it was impossible for her to turn round. Not knowing enough to back out, the poor child remained in this confinement until 10 o'clock Monday morning. In the mean time the alarmed parents, assisted by the neighbors, made a diligent search for the missing child, the services of the City Crier being also called to their aid, but without effect. Almost despairing and hopeless of success, the father continued the search, mourning and calling upon his beloved child, when he heard a faint reply. Directed by the voice, the lost one was at length found, after being thirteen hours in that perilous position. When taken out the little sufferer was quite exhausted.—Boston Mail.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
Survival
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Recovery
Family
What keywords are associated?
Child Stuck
Cat Chase
Family Search
Rescue
Boston Incident
What entities or persons were involved?
Patrick Milligan
His Daughter
Where did it happen?
No 1, North Federal Court, Boston
Story Details
Key Persons
Patrick Milligan
His Daughter
Location
No 1, North Federal Court, Boston
Event Date
Sabbath Evening About 7 O'clock To 10 O'clock Monday Morning
Story Details
A 2-year-old girl crawls into a small hole under the floor chasing a cat and gets stuck, unable to back out. After 13 hours of searching, her father hears her faint reply and rescues the exhausted child.