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April 5, 1912
Rock Island Argus
Rock Island, Rock Island County County, Illinois
What is this article about?
Joe Stulir, a 33-year-old Bohemian worker from Pekin, nearly died trying to hop a Rock Island freight train in East Moline to save five cents for beer, suffering head gashes and a hip bruise at 1:45 yesterday afternoon.
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Saves Nickel: Life Endangered.
A desire to save five cents to spend for beer came near costing Joe Stulir, a Bohemian, his life at 1:45 yesterday afternoon, when he failed in an attempt to board a westbound Rock Island freight train in East Moline.
Stulir told a friend that he was going to Moline and that he would save his money for beer by beating his way on a freight train that was passing. He attempted to board the train near the Rock Island passenger station, but he missed his hold and was thrown to the ground. Boxes on the wheel axles of a car cut two bad gashes in his head and bruised his left hip.
Trainmen saw the man fall and the train was brought to a stop. The train proceeded on its way when it was learned that Stulir was not dangerously hurt. The injured man was given medical attention. Later he was removed to his boarding house on Fourteenth street.
Stulir is 33 years old and his home is in Pekin. He has been working for the Hardin company, contracting firm that is laying sewers in East Moline.
A desire to save five cents to spend for beer came near costing Joe Stulir, a Bohemian, his life at 1:45 yesterday afternoon, when he failed in an attempt to board a westbound Rock Island freight train in East Moline.
Stulir told a friend that he was going to Moline and that he would save his money for beer by beating his way on a freight train that was passing. He attempted to board the train near the Rock Island passenger station, but he missed his hold and was thrown to the ground. Boxes on the wheel axles of a car cut two bad gashes in his head and bruised his left hip.
Trainmen saw the man fall and the train was brought to a stop. The train proceeded on its way when it was learned that Stulir was not dangerously hurt. The injured man was given medical attention. Later he was removed to his boarding house on Fourteenth street.
Stulir is 33 years old and his home is in Pekin. He has been working for the Hardin company, contracting firm that is laying sewers in East Moline.
What sub-type of article is it?
Curiosity
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Freight Train Accident
Hobo Mishap
Injury From Hopping Train
What entities or persons were involved?
Joe Stulir
Where did it happen?
East Moline
Story Details
Key Persons
Joe Stulir
Location
East Moline
Event Date
Yesterday Afternoon
Story Details
Joe Stulir attempted to board a freight train to save money for beer, fell, and sustained head gashes and a bruised hip; he received medical attention and was taken to his boarding house.