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Story
March 1, 1860
The Potter Journal
Coudersport, Potter County, Pennsylvania
What is this article about?
In Cincinnati, Stephen Ismael tried to drive cats from a garret but was ferociously attacked by one, suffering severe bites and scratches to the face. He became delirious, his head swelled, and he died on the 17th ult.
Clipping
OCR Quality
98%
Excellent
Full Text
Death From The Bite Of A Cat.— One day last week, a man named Stephen Ismael, of Cincinnati endeavored to drive some cats from a garret, and struck one of them several blows with a stick. When suddenly the cat leaped upon him with the ferocity of a tiger, and, before he could free himself from its grasp, scratched and bit him about the face in a terrible manner. The next day he grew delirious, and his head swelled up to twice its natural size. In this condition he lingered till the 17th ult., when death came to his relief.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Medical Curiosity
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Cat Attack
Fatal Bite
Animal Ferocity
Cincinnati Incident
Head Swelling
What entities or persons were involved?
Stephen Ismael
Where did it happen?
Cincinnati
Story Details
Key Persons
Stephen Ismael
Location
Cincinnati
Event Date
One Day Last Week, Death On The 17th Ult.
Story Details
Stephen Ismael of Cincinnati strikes a cat while driving cats from a garret; the cat attacks him ferociously, biting and scratching his face. He becomes delirious with severe head swelling and dies on the 17th ult.