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December 5, 1901
The Sauk Centre Herald
Sauk Centre, Stearns County, Minnesota
What is this article about?
Two young sons of J. L. Wilcox in the western part of the city on Third Street ignited a can of wet powder with a match on Monday, causing an explosion that severely burned their faces, arms, and legs. The injuries are not fatal, but one boy may be permanently disfigured.
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Children,
Matches,
Powder
Explosion--Usual
Result.
Two sons of J. L. Wilcox--Harry, aged 14, and a younger brother--living in the western part of the city on Third-st., held a match to a four-pound can of wet powder on Monday to see if it would ignite. It exploded, startled the neighborhood for two blocks and caught fire to the children's clothing. Before their clothing could be torn off they were horribly burned on their faces, arms and legs. Fortunately, the accident will not prove fatal in either case, though one may be disfigured for life.
Matches,
Powder
Explosion--Usual
Result.
Two sons of J. L. Wilcox--Harry, aged 14, and a younger brother--living in the western part of the city on Third-st., held a match to a four-pound can of wet powder on Monday to see if it would ignite. It exploded, startled the neighborhood for two blocks and caught fire to the children's clothing. Before their clothing could be torn off they were horribly burned on their faces, arms and legs. Fortunately, the accident will not prove fatal in either case, though one may be disfigured for life.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Tragedy
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Powder Explosion
Children Burned
Match Accident
What entities or persons were involved?
J. L. Wilcox
Harry Wilcox
Younger Brother
Where did it happen?
Western Part Of The City On Third St.
Story Details
Key Persons
J. L. Wilcox
Harry Wilcox
Younger Brother
Location
Western Part Of The City On Third St.
Event Date
Monday
Story Details
Two sons of J. L. Wilcox, Harry aged 14 and his younger brother, ignited a four-pound can of wet powder with a match, causing an explosion that burned their faces, arms, and legs. The accident is not fatal but one may be disfigured for life.