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Boy is electrocuted by 23000 volts near Market Street
Philadelphia boy Colfer Hilferty, 12, climbed near a Philadelphia Electric transformer battery under Market Street, touched a 23000 volt feeder, and was severely burned. A baby pigeon died as he clutched it. he survived despite burns and shock. The incident occurred while friends attempted to reach pigeon nests beneath the bridge. A separate note reports a surprise 97th birthday party for Margaret Zane in Easton, Pennsylvania.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvanix
Market Street
Thirtyfret Street
Colfer Hilferty
Locust Street
Philadelphia Electric Company
Collier
Gdie Delugeyeo Kay Dale
Freddie Rich
Easton
Margaret Zane
South Side
Zion Lutheran Church