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Story April 5, 1916

The Daily Journal

East Saint Louis, Saint Clair County, Illinois

What is this article about?

15-year-old Hugo Douner was knocked unconscious when the horse he was driving for Goodman Grocery Co. ran away, throwing him from the buggy on Missouri avenue. He was treated at St. Mary's hospital and released the same day.

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RUNAWAY HORSE
INJURES DRIVER

Hugo Douner, a 15-year-old boy, driving for the Goodman Grocery Co. of 33 North Fourteenth street, was knocked unconscious this morning when the horse he was driving ran away, throwing him from the buggy.
The horse ran at a high rate of speed from Twelfth and Missouri to Sixth and Missouri avenue, where he was stopped.
Douner was thrown from the buggy at the corner of Eleventh and Missouri, where Kurrus' ambulance picked him up and took him to St. Mary's hospital. Examination proved his injuries were not serious and he was released from the hospital at noon today. Douner lives at 108 N. Fourteenth street.

What sub-type of article is it?

Curiosity Disaster

What themes does it cover?

Misfortune Recovery

What keywords are associated?

Runaway Horse Boy Injured Buggy Accident St. Mary's Hospital

What entities or persons were involved?

Hugo Douner

Where did it happen?

Twelfth And Missouri To Sixth And Missouri Avenue, St. Mary's Hospital

Story Details

Key Persons

Hugo Douner

Location

Twelfth And Missouri To Sixth And Missouri Avenue, St. Mary's Hospital

Event Date

This Morning

Story Details

Hugo Douner, a 15-year-old driving for Goodman Grocery Co., was thrown from his buggy when the horse ran away from Twelfth and Missouri to Sixth and Missouri avenue, knocking him unconscious at Eleventh and Missouri. He was taken to St. Mary's hospital and released at noon after examination showed non-serious injuries.

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