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December 17, 1923
Daily Kennebec Journal
Augusta, Kennebec County, Maine
What is this article about?
In Gloucester, Mass., on Dec. 16, Mrs. Albert Parsons was fatally burned when her clothing caught fire from the kitchen stove. Her blind husband, Albert Parsons, groped toward her screams but couldn't reach her in time. Neighbors responded, and she died hours later in hospital.
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Blind Husband Helpless as Wife Is Fatally Burned
Gloucester, Mass., Dec. 16.--While her blind husband groped his way to within a few feet of her today, Mrs. Albert Parsons failed in her efforts to beat the fire from blazing clothing and was fatally burned. Parsons, terror-stricken, stumbled in the direction of his wife's screams, after she had caught fire from her kitchen stove. He only learned of the tragedy after neighbors responded to her cries. Mrs. Parsons died in a hospital a few hours later.
Gloucester, Mass., Dec. 16.--While her blind husband groped his way to within a few feet of her today, Mrs. Albert Parsons failed in her efforts to beat the fire from blazing clothing and was fatally burned. Parsons, terror-stricken, stumbled in the direction of his wife's screams, after she had caught fire from her kitchen stove. He only learned of the tragedy after neighbors responded to her cries. Mrs. Parsons died in a hospital a few hours later.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Tragedy
Family
What keywords are associated?
Fatal Fire
Blind Husband
Kitchen Accident
Tragic Death
What entities or persons were involved?
Mrs. Albert Parsons
Albert Parsons
Where did it happen?
Gloucester, Mass.
Story Details
Key Persons
Mrs. Albert Parsons
Albert Parsons
Location
Gloucester, Mass.
Event Date
Dec. 16
Story Details
Mrs. Albert Parsons caught fire from her kitchen stove and was fatally burned while trying to extinguish the flames. Her blind husband, Albert Parsons, heard her screams and stumbled toward her but couldn't reach her. Neighbors responded to the cries, and she died in a hospital hours later.