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Domestic News
July 14, 1876
Carson Daily Appeal
Carson City, Ormsby County, Carson City County, Nevada
What is this article about?
In Reno, Charley Pollard (10) and Mr. Chase's son were injured in a powder explosion while imitating log blasting on Monday afternoon. Pollard's eyesight was at risk but may be saved if inflammation subsides.
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Severe Accident.—Monday afternoon Charley Pollard, son of J. D. Pollard, and Mr. Chase's little boy were trying to imitate Mr. Beck in blasting a log. The little fellows procured a can of powder, poured out a quantity of it, and putting some wood on the top of the powder, touched it off with a candle. The powder flashed and so injured them that it was thought for a time that he would lose his sight. His physician says that he will not lose his eyesight provided that inflammation can be kept down. The boy is ten years of age, and a bright little fellow. The accident may prove a very sad one, and certainly should be a warning to parents to set cans of powder on the top shelf.—[Reno Gazette, July 12.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
What keywords are associated?
Severe Accident
Powder Explosion
Children Injured
Reno
Blasting Imitation
What entities or persons were involved?
Charley Pollard
J. D. Pollard
Mr. Chase's Little Boy
Mr. Beck
Where did it happen?
Reno
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Reno
Event Date
Monday Afternoon
Key Persons
Charley Pollard
J. D. Pollard
Mr. Chase's Little Boy
Mr. Beck
Outcome
both boys injured by powder flash; charley pollard (10) at risk of losing eyesight but physician hopeful if inflammation controlled
Event Details
Charley Pollard and Mr. Chase's son tried to imitate Mr. Beck blasting a log by pouring powder, covering with wood, and igniting with candle, causing explosion and injuries