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January 13, 1885
Wheeling Register
Wheeling, Ohio County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
Thomas Carter, a countryman, was severely injured yesterday evening in the Elm Grove road motor shed when caught between a moving motor and a post, with injuries to his lower body; examined by Dr. Reed Baird, no broken bones found; he was drunk and taken home.
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Thomas Carter Caught Between a Post and Motor.
Yesterday evening Thomas Carter, a countryman, met with a very bad accident. He was standing in the motor shed of the Elm Grove road, and in attempting to get on the front of the moving motor was caught between it and a large post. Dr. Reed Baird was sent for, and on a hasty examination could not discover any broken bones. The injured man was under the influence of liquor and did not want the doctor to touch him. He was conveyed to his residence in the country in a carriage. His injuries are confined to the lower portion of the body.
Thomas Carter Caught Between a Post and Motor.
Yesterday evening Thomas Carter, a countryman, met with a very bad accident. He was standing in the motor shed of the Elm Grove road, and in attempting to get on the front of the moving motor was caught between it and a large post. Dr. Reed Baird was sent for, and on a hasty examination could not discover any broken bones. The injured man was under the influence of liquor and did not want the doctor to touch him. He was conveyed to his residence in the country in a carriage. His injuries are confined to the lower portion of the body.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
Medical Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Accident
Crushed
Motor Shed
Injury
Intoxication
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas Carter
Dr. Reed Baird
Where did it happen?
Motor Shed Of The Elm Grove Road
Story Details
Key Persons
Thomas Carter
Dr. Reed Baird
Location
Motor Shed Of The Elm Grove Road
Event Date
Yesterday Evening
Story Details
Thomas Carter was caught between a moving motor and a post, suffering injuries to the lower body; Dr. Reed Baird examined him but found no broken bones; Carter was intoxicated and conveyed home.