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Domestic News
March 10, 1823
The Alexandria Herald
Alexandria, Virginia
What is this article about?
In Norfolk on Saturday last, a young gentleman was struck by a large box thrown from a third-story window without adequate warning, resulting in severe facial injuries likely to disfigure him for life.
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MELANCHOLY ACCIDENT.
NORFOLK, FEB. 24.—A most deplorable accident happened to a young gentleman in this place on Saturday last, about 11 o'clock, which we mention as a caution to our citizens generally. While passing a store on Main street, a large box was thrown from a window of the third story by a servant who was cleaning out one of the upper rooms. The negro either omitting to give notice to those passing by, or not speaking loud enough to be heard, the gentleman was struck to the ground, and his face so shockingly mangled as in all probability to disfigure him for life—even should no worse consequences ensue. He was almost lifeless when taken from the pavement.
NORFOLK, FEB. 24.—A most deplorable accident happened to a young gentleman in this place on Saturday last, about 11 o'clock, which we mention as a caution to our citizens generally. While passing a store on Main street, a large box was thrown from a window of the third story by a servant who was cleaning out one of the upper rooms. The negro either omitting to give notice to those passing by, or not speaking loud enough to be heard, the gentleman was struck to the ground, and his face so shockingly mangled as in all probability to disfigure him for life—even should no worse consequences ensue. He was almost lifeless when taken from the pavement.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
What keywords are associated?
Norfolk Accident
Box Thrown From Window
Facial Disfigurement
Servant Mishap
Where did it happen?
Norfolk
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Norfolk
Event Date
Saturday Last, About 11 O'clock
Outcome
face shockingly mangled, in all probability to disfigure him for life, almost lifeless
Event Details
A large box was thrown from a window of the third story by a negro servant cleaning an upper room, striking a young gentleman passing a store on Main street without sufficient notice.