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Domestic News
February 20, 1812
Alexandria Daily Gazette, Commercial & Political
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
Dr. Rousseau of Philadelphia was nearly poisoned after eating pheasants that had consumed poisonous laurel berries, prompting a public caution against pheasant consumption during deep snows and a suggestion to ban their sale.
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We learn from Dr. Chapman that on Saturday afternoon last he was called to Dr. Rousseau, whose life for several hours was in the utmost jeopardy, in consequence of his having dined on Pheasants, which were found to have fed on the poisonous berry of the laurel.
We state this fact in order to caution the public against the use of the Pheasant at the present time, and to suggest the municipal authorities of the city, the propriety of prohibiting these birds being brought to market during the existence of deep snows.
Phila. paper.
We state this fact in order to caution the public against the use of the Pheasant at the present time, and to suggest the municipal authorities of the city, the propriety of prohibiting these birds being brought to market during the existence of deep snows.
Phila. paper.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
What keywords are associated?
Pheasant Poisoning
Laurel Berry
Food Caution
Deep Snows
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. Chapman
Dr. Rousseau
Where did it happen?
Philadelphia
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Philadelphia
Event Date
Saturday Afternoon Last
Key Persons
Dr. Chapman
Dr. Rousseau
Outcome
life in utmost jeopardy for several hours, but survived
Event Details
Dr. Chapman was called to treat Dr. Rousseau after he dined on pheasants that had eaten poisonous laurel berries, putting his life at risk.