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September 17, 1910
The Bridgeport Evening Farmer
Bridgeport, Fairfield County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
In Stamford on Sept. 17, a runaway delivery automobile crashed into a funeral procession after its chauffeur left it unattended, knocking down horses and causing panic. Lawyer George P. Rowell pursued and halted the vehicle safely.
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AUTOMOBILE RAMS
FUNERAL CARRIAGE.
Driver Absent, Machine Runs Away,
But is Stopped By Lawyer
After Lively Chase
Stamford.
Sept. 17.-George P. Rowell, a young
Stamford lawyer, stopped a runaway automobile here
yesterday.
Percy Rathbourne, a
chauffeur, left his automobile delivery wagon
in Atlantic street. Some one threw
the brake off and the machine darted
across the street, running into a
funeral procession. The car hit a
team of horses and knocked them
down. Four women in the funeral
carriage jumped out, screaming.
Several men rushed to the scene,
but the automobile was on its way
before they arrived. Mr. Rowell, who
was some distance down the street,
ran out from the sidewalk and after
a short chase jumped into the auto-
mobile. He quickly got control of
the machine and stopped it.
FUNERAL CARRIAGE.
Driver Absent, Machine Runs Away,
But is Stopped By Lawyer
After Lively Chase
Stamford.
Sept. 17.-George P. Rowell, a young
Stamford lawyer, stopped a runaway automobile here
yesterday.
Percy Rathbourne, a
chauffeur, left his automobile delivery wagon
in Atlantic street. Some one threw
the brake off and the machine darted
across the street, running into a
funeral procession. The car hit a
team of horses and knocked them
down. Four women in the funeral
carriage jumped out, screaming.
Several men rushed to the scene,
but the automobile was on its way
before they arrived. Mr. Rowell, who
was some distance down the street,
ran out from the sidewalk and after
a short chase jumped into the auto-
mobile. He quickly got control of
the machine and stopped it.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Runaway Automobile
Funeral Carriage
Lawyer Chase
Stamford Accident
Horse Team Knockdown
What entities or persons were involved?
George P. Rowell
Percy Rathbourne
Where did it happen?
Stamford
Story Details
Key Persons
George P. Rowell
Percy Rathbourne
Location
Stamford
Event Date
Sept. 17
Story Details
A chauffeur left his automobile unattended on Atlantic street; someone released the brake, causing it to run into a funeral procession, knocking down horses and prompting women to jump out screaming. Lawyer George P. Rowell chased and stopped the runaway vehicle.