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July 7, 1874
The Bloomfield Times
New Bloomfield, Perry County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
During the burning of Alderman Block's house in Fredericton, N.B., his Newfoundland dog heroically enters the flames to alert the family, attempts to free the horse from the stable, and dies at his post demonstrating remarkable fidelity.
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At the burning of the house of Alderman Block of Fredericton, N. B., occurred the following incident which is worthy of record, as showing the fidelity of a Newfoundland dog, the property of Mr. Block.
The noble brute, with almost human instinct, made his way into the house by tearing out the pannels of one of the doors and aroused the family by his barking, and then ran to the stable door, which he endeavored to open, so that the horse, his almost inseparable companion, might escape. There he remained struggling, though every effort was made to entice him away, and when the fire went out he was found lying dead at his post.
The noble brute, with almost human instinct, made his way into the house by tearing out the pannels of one of the doors and aroused the family by his barking, and then ran to the stable door, which he endeavored to open, so that the horse, his almost inseparable companion, might escape. There he remained struggling, though every effort was made to entice him away, and when the fire went out he was found lying dead at his post.
What sub-type of article is it?
Animal Story
Heroic Act
Disaster
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Moral Virtue
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Newfoundland Dog
House Fire
Animal Heroism
Dog Loyalty
Fredericton
What entities or persons were involved?
Newfoundland Dog
Alderman Block
Where did it happen?
Fredericton, N. B.
Story Details
Key Persons
Newfoundland Dog
Alderman Block
Location
Fredericton, N. B.
Story Details
The Newfoundland dog tears into the burning house to alert the family by barking, then tries to open the stable door to free the horse, remains struggling despite efforts to save him, and is found dead at the stable door after the fire.