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Domestic News
June 20, 1839
The Charlotte Journal
Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
What is this article about?
Dr. Hungerford of Troy was instantly killed by a falling rock at Niagara Falls on the American side, while with guide Landsley, who suffered a severe arm contusion.
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Melancholy Accident at Niagara Falls.—We learn from the Buffalo Courier of Monday, that Dr. Hungerford, of Troy, was instantly killed that morning at the Falls of Niagara. In company with Landsley, the guide, he had descended the Biddle stair case on the American side, and was standing near the water, when a mass of rock weighing several tons, fell from the bank above, a height of some 100 feet, direct upon him. Landsley suffered a severe contusion on his left arm, but was not otherwise injured.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Niagara Falls Accident
Rock Fall
Dr Hungerford Killed
Guide Landsley Injured
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Hungerford
Landsley
Where did it happen?
Niagara Falls (American Side)
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Niagara Falls (American Side)
Event Date
That Monday Morning
Key Persons
Dr. Hungerford
Landsley
Outcome
dr. hungerford instantly killed; landsley severe contusion on left arm
Event Details
Dr. Hungerford and guide Landsley descended the Biddle staircase and were standing near the water when a mass of rock weighing several tons fell from the bank above, a height of some 100 feet, directly upon Hungerford.