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November 12, 1841
Carroll Free Press
Carrollton, Carroll County, Ohio
What is this article about?
Mr. S. Hobart and a young lady undertake a balloon ascension from St. Louis on the 9th instant. At two miles altitude, the valve cord jams; Hobart climbs the cords to disentangle it, regaining control and landing safely eight miles from the city.
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A Perilous Adventure.—A balloon ascension was made in St. Louis on the 9th instant, by Mr. S. Hobart, accompanied by a young lady. After the balloon had attained the height of two miles, Mr. H. wished to descend, but found the valve cord was bound fast in the neck of the balloon, which hung in folds, pressing on the small hoop overhead. In this difficulty, the bold adventurer climbed up the cords to the hoop, and, resting upon it, disentangled the valve cord, which was necessary to give him command of the balloon. He then descended, and made a safe landing about eight miles from the city.
What sub-type of article is it?
Adventure
Heroic Act
Survival
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Triumph
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Balloon Ascension
Perilous Adventure
Valve Cord Jam
St. Louis
Aerial Rescue
What entities or persons were involved?
Mr. S. Hobart
Young Lady
Where did it happen?
St. Louis
Story Details
Key Persons
Mr. S. Hobart
Young Lady
Location
St. Louis
Event Date
9th Instant
Story Details
During a balloon ascension from St. Louis, Mr. Hobart faces a jammed valve cord at two miles height, climbs to free it, and achieves a safe landing eight miles away.