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Story
February 8, 1854
Worcester Daily Spy
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
A watch dog fifteen miles east of the city alerts its master to a fire in Worcester's Flagg's block by growling and pointing toward it, despite no issues on the premises.
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OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
A Faithful Watch Dog—On the night of the recent fire in Flagg's block, a large watch-dog fifteen miles east of this city awoke his master by continued growling. Supposing something wrong about the premises, he got up and went out, but found every thing right, but when about to return to the house, he said to the dog (who had kept close to him,) what is the matter? the dog immediately turned his head in the direction of Worcester, and his master then discovered the fire. After looking at it a few moments he returned to the house and the dog became quiet.
What sub-type of article is it?
Animal Story
Curiosity
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Watch Dog
Fire Alert
Dog Loyalty
Worcester Fire
Flagg's Block
What entities or persons were involved?
Watch Dog
Master
Where did it happen?
Fifteen Miles East Of This City, Direction Of Worcester
Story Details
Key Persons
Watch Dog
Master
Location
Fifteen Miles East Of This City, Direction Of Worcester
Event Date
Night Of The Recent Fire In Flagg's Block
Story Details
Watch-dog growls to wake master, who checks premises and finds nothing amiss; dog points toward Worcester, revealing distant fire in Flagg's block; master observes then returns, dog quiets.