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Domestic News
June 22, 1931
Seward Daily Gateway
Seward, Seward County, Alaska
What is this article about?
Multiple accidents marred 'Founders' Day of the West' pageant in Santa Monica, Calif., on June 22: four wounded by ricocheting bullets from a deputy sheriff's pistol, parade delayed by fire, and a horse wrecking orchestra equipment.
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FOUNDERS DAY OF THE WEST" PROVES DAY OF ACCIDENTS
SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 22. (AP)--Four persons were shot and wounded during a pageant. "Founders' Day of the West." A deputy sheriff aimed at giving authentic Westerners and others a true idea of old times in pioneer days, and to add to the noise of the celebration, discharged his pistol at the sidewalk and the bullets ricocheted.
The parade was delayed while firemen, much to the amusement of the crowd, which thought it part of the program, endeavored reach a fire. As a climax to a day of accidents a cowboy's horse leaped among an orchestra and wrecked noise making devices.
SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 22. (AP)--Four persons were shot and wounded during a pageant. "Founders' Day of the West." A deputy sheriff aimed at giving authentic Westerners and others a true idea of old times in pioneer days, and to add to the noise of the celebration, discharged his pistol at the sidewalk and the bullets ricocheted.
The parade was delayed while firemen, much to the amusement of the crowd, which thought it part of the program, endeavored reach a fire. As a climax to a day of accidents a cowboy's horse leaped among an orchestra and wrecked noise making devices.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
Celebration
What keywords are associated?
Founders Day
West Celebration
Shooting Accident
Parade Delay
Fire
Horse Incident
Where did it happen?
Santa Monica, Calif.
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Santa Monica, Calif.
Event Date
June 22
Outcome
four persons were shot and wounded
Event Details
During a pageant 'Founders' Day of the West,' a deputy sheriff discharged his pistol at the sidewalk, bullets ricocheted, and four persons were shot and wounded. The parade was delayed while firemen endeavored to reach a fire. A cowboy's horse leaped among an orchestra and wrecked noise making devices.