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February 13, 1904
The Providence News
Providence, Providence County, Rhode Island
What is this article about?
In Philadelphia, six-year-old Sadie Black was killed by a train at a railway crossing after becoming spellbound by the approaching engine, while her two friends escaped unharmed.
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ENTRANCED GIRL KILLED BY TRAIN.
Philadelphia, Feb. 13.-Sadie Black, six years old, of No. 1107 Parrish street, accompanied by two little girl friends, was coming home from school and the three started across the Reading railway crossing at Poplar street, between Eighth and Ninth streets, unconscious of the fast approaching outbound Frankford local.
The cries of the flagman caused the imperilled children to turn around. The train was not 50 feet away.
The sight of the big engine thundering toward her held little Sadie spellbound. While she stood her companions rushed across the tracks to safety. Before the train could be stopped little Sadie was mangled.
Philadelphia, Feb. 13.-Sadie Black, six years old, of No. 1107 Parrish street, accompanied by two little girl friends, was coming home from school and the three started across the Reading railway crossing at Poplar street, between Eighth and Ninth streets, unconscious of the fast approaching outbound Frankford local.
The cries of the flagman caused the imperilled children to turn around. The train was not 50 feet away.
The sight of the big engine thundering toward her held little Sadie spellbound. While she stood her companions rushed across the tracks to safety. Before the train could be stopped little Sadie was mangled.
What sub-type of article is it?
Tragedy
Disaster
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Train Accident
Child Killed
Railway Crossing
Philadelphia
Frankford Local
What entities or persons were involved?
Sadie Black
Where did it happen?
Reading Railway Crossing At Poplar Street, Between Eighth And Ninth Streets, Philadelphia
Story Details
Key Persons
Sadie Black
Location
Reading Railway Crossing At Poplar Street, Between Eighth And Ninth Streets, Philadelphia
Event Date
Feb. 13
Story Details
Six-year-old Sadie Black, entranced by an approaching train, stood frozen at a railway crossing while her two companions escaped to safety; she was killed by the outbound Frankford local.