When was it published?

May 11, 1908 in The Daily Tribune

Domestic News May 11, 1908

The Daily Tribune

Q: What entities or persons were involved?

Mrs. J. W. Calhoun, Mr. Calhoun

Q: What keywords are associated?

Wagon Accident, Horse Drawn, Embankment Fall, Calhoun Injuries, Siloam Hill

Florence, Fremont County, Colorado

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What is this article about?

Mrs. J. W. Calhoun suffered injuries after a wagon accident near Siloam on Friday, falling down a ten-foot embankment; her husband Mr. Calhoun also injured but less severely and sought help.

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MET WITH AN ACCIDENT—Mrs. J. W. Calhoun is lying on her bed at her home on West Fifth street as the result of an accident near Siloam Friday. She and her husband were returning from their ranch and while driving up a steep hill, the horse walked too close to the edge of the road and the wagon and the occupants were precipitated down a ten foot embankment, striking rocks as they fell. Her back is swollen and she is bruised all over the body. Mr. Calhoun's injuries are not severe, but he is very sore. He was able to get up and walk three-fourths of a mile to the Strickland ranch to summon assistance.

What sub-type of article is it?

Accident Transportation

What keywords are associated?

Wagon Accident Horse Drawn Embankment Fall Calhoun Injuries Siloam Hill

What entities or persons were involved?

Mrs. J. W. Calhoun Mr. Calhoun

Where did it happen?

Near Siloam

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Near Siloam

Event Date

Friday

Key Persons

Mrs. J. W. Calhoun Mr. Calhoun

Outcome

mrs. calhoun's back swollen and bruised all over; mr. calhoun's injuries not severe but sore; no deaths mentioned.

Event Details

She and her husband were returning from their ranch and while driving up a steep hill, the horse walked too close to the edge of the road and the wagon and the occupants were precipitated down a ten foot embankment, striking rocks as they fell. Mr. Calhoun walked to the Strickland ranch for assistance.