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December 1, 1875
The Weekly Clarion
Jackson, Meridian, Hinds County, Lauderdale County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
Peter Ratliffe, a respected former sheriff of Amite County, was killed instantly when his head struck train wreck debris while looking out a train window near Hazlehurst on the St. Louis & Iron Mountain railroad Monday night.
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HEART-RENDING CASUALTY.—While the north-bound train of the St. Louis & Iron Mountain railroad was coming up near Hazlehurst Monday night, Mr. Peter Ratliffe, an old and highly-esteemed citizen of Amite county, who was a passenger, put his head out of the window to look at a wreck of a train which was thrown off the track two days before. His head came in contact with a part of the debris, and he was instantly killed. The deceased was sheriff of Amite county immediately succeeding the war, and was universally esteemed.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Train Accident
Fatal Collision
Debris Impact
Former Sheriff
Instant Death
What entities or persons were involved?
Peter Ratliffe
Where did it happen?
Near Hazlehurst, Amite County, St. Louis & Iron Mountain Railroad
Story Details
Key Persons
Peter Ratliffe
Location
Near Hazlehurst, Amite County, St. Louis & Iron Mountain Railroad
Event Date
Monday Night
Story Details
Passenger Peter Ratliffe looked out train window at recent wreck debris near Hazlehurst, struck his head, and was instantly killed; he was a former sheriff of Amite County.