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August 17, 1844
New Haven Daily Herald
New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
A 12-year-old orphan named Knox climbed 140 feet up the State House lightning rod to the Justice statue, swung his hat, turned around, placed a foot in the balance pan, and descended safely, astonishing spectators.
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Daring Feat.—An orphan lad by the name of Knox, about 12 years of age, this forenoon, climbed up the lightning rod of the State House, to the figure of Justice, which stands on the cupola, about 140 feet from the ground, and stood on the top—swinging his hat—turning round—put one of his feet in the north pan of Mrs. Justice's balance, and descended on the lightning rod unharmed.—Many anxious spectators looked with almost breathless astonishment on this exhibition of hardihood.—Hart. Jour. Friday.
What sub-type of article is it?
Heroic Act
Prodigy
Personal Triumph
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
What keywords are associated?
Daring Climb
Orphan Boy
Lightning Rod
State House
Justice Statue
What entities or persons were involved?
Knox
Where did it happen?
State House
Story Details
Key Persons
Knox
Location
State House
Event Date
This Forenoon
Story Details
Orphan lad Knox climbs lightning rod to Justice figure on State House cupola 140 feet up, stands on top swinging hat and turning, puts foot in balance pan, descends unharmed, astonishing spectators.