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November 8, 1916
Batesville Daily Guard
Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas
What is this article about?
In Princeton, W. Va., a fox hound belonging to James McPherson demonstrates remarkable intelligence by hanging from the ties of a 207-foot-high railroad bridge at Black Lick to avoid an oncoming train during a fox chase, surviving unharmed while the fox is killed.
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WISE DOG DODGES A TRAIN
Hound in Chase Across Bridge Hangs From Trestle While Quarry Is Killed.
Princeton, W. Va.—Several persons witnessed a remarkable display of canine intelligence here when a fox hound belonging to James McPherson saved himself from death under a train on the railroad bridge at Black Lick four miles west of here. The bridge is 207 feet high.
The dog was pursuing a fox across the bridge when the train came rapidly upon the chase. Witnesses thought the dog had been killed and the owner walked out on the bridge to see what had become of his pet. To his surprise he found the dog near the center of the bridge hanging by his feet between the ties and unharmed. The fox was killed.
Hound in Chase Across Bridge Hangs From Trestle While Quarry Is Killed.
Princeton, W. Va.—Several persons witnessed a remarkable display of canine intelligence here when a fox hound belonging to James McPherson saved himself from death under a train on the railroad bridge at Black Lick four miles west of here. The bridge is 207 feet high.
The dog was pursuing a fox across the bridge when the train came rapidly upon the chase. Witnesses thought the dog had been killed and the owner walked out on the bridge to see what had become of his pet. To his surprise he found the dog near the center of the bridge hanging by his feet between the ties and unharmed. The fox was killed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Animal Story
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
What themes does it cover?
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Wise Dog
Train Dodge
Fox Chase
Canine Intelligence
Railroad Bridge Survival
What entities or persons were involved?
James Mcpherson
Fox Hound
Where did it happen?
Railroad Bridge At Black Lick, Four Miles West Of Princeton, W. Va.
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Key Persons
James Mcpherson
Fox Hound
Location
Railroad Bridge At Black Lick, Four Miles West Of Princeton, W. Va.
Story Details
A fox hound pursues a fox across a 207-foot-high railroad bridge when a train approaches; the dog hangs by its feet between the ties to avoid the train and survives, while the fox is killed.