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June 3, 1916
The Broad Ax
Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County County, Utah
What is this article about?
In Bridgeville, Del., Mrs. Mollie Cordery was locked in an attic closet by a gust of wind while cleaning alone. Her screams were heard by road repairmen after nearly an hour; Harley Rickards rescued her through a window. She was nearly overcome by shock and remains seriously ill.
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WIND IMPRISONS WOMAN.
Locked In Closet and Near Collapse When Rescued.
Bridgeville, Del.—Imprisoned in a closet by the wind slamming a door fast, Mrs. Mollie Cordery, who lives near Bridgeville, had a narrow escape from death and when discovered was nearly overcome by the shock.
Mrs. Cordery was cleaning the attic, and while she was looking in an old closet a gust of wind slammed the door and locked it from the outside. There was no one but herself in the house, and it was nearly an hour before Mrs. Cordery's screams happened to be heard by a gang of men who were repairing the road. With all the doors locked downstairs, Harley Rickards climbed to the second floor and got through by a window. When Mrs. Cordery was found she was in a pitiable state. She is still seriously ill from the shock.
Locked In Closet and Near Collapse When Rescued.
Bridgeville, Del.—Imprisoned in a closet by the wind slamming a door fast, Mrs. Mollie Cordery, who lives near Bridgeville, had a narrow escape from death and when discovered was nearly overcome by the shock.
Mrs. Cordery was cleaning the attic, and while she was looking in an old closet a gust of wind slammed the door and locked it from the outside. There was no one but herself in the house, and it was nearly an hour before Mrs. Cordery's screams happened to be heard by a gang of men who were repairing the road. With all the doors locked downstairs, Harley Rickards climbed to the second floor and got through by a window. When Mrs. Cordery was found she was in a pitiable state. She is still seriously ill from the shock.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Extraordinary Event
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Bravery Heroism
Survival
What keywords are associated?
Wind Imprisonment
Narrow Escape
Closet Rescue
Shock Illness
Road Workers
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Mollie Cordery
Harley Rickards
Where did it happen?
Bridgeville, Del.
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Mollie Cordery
Harley Rickards
Location
Bridgeville, Del.
Story Details
Mrs. Mollie Cordery, alone while cleaning the attic near Bridgeville, Del., was locked in a closet by a wind-slammed door. After nearly an hour, her screams alerted road repairmen; Harley Rickards entered via a window to rescue her. She was found in distress and remains seriously ill from shock.