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Domestic News
November 13, 1854
The Daily Dispatch
Richmond, Virginia
What is this article about?
Aftermath of a train accident on the Southside Railroad: damage estimated at $1,000, injured persons recovering well. Dr. J. Banister of Amelia, who was bruised, provided aid during the incident. A witness described the terrifying experience.
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The Southside Railroad.-We learn from the Petersburg Express that the damage to the train on the Southside Railroad, by the late accident, amounts to about $1,000. The injured persons are doing well, and all are thankful that the matter was no worse. In alluding to the after effects of the accident, the same paper says:
We yesterday met a gentleman who was on the Southside train at the time of the accident. He describes the sensation as most awful; and he in vain tried for rest. Every few moments, during the night since he would start up in alarm, with the vision of the whole scene dominant in his imaginations. This gentleman, (Dr. J. Banister, of Amelia,) although he received a severe bruise on the side of the head, rendered his professional skill and manly care most serviceable during the confusion and anxiety of such a moment. We have heard gratitude expressed to him from various quarters.
We yesterday met a gentleman who was on the Southside train at the time of the accident. He describes the sensation as most awful; and he in vain tried for rest. Every few moments, during the night since he would start up in alarm, with the vision of the whole scene dominant in his imaginations. This gentleman, (Dr. J. Banister, of Amelia,) although he received a severe bruise on the side of the head, rendered his professional skill and manly care most serviceable during the confusion and anxiety of such a moment. We have heard gratitude expressed to him from various quarters.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
Transportation
What keywords are associated?
Southside Railroad
Train Accident
Damage
Injured Passengers
Dr J Banister
Petersburg Express
What entities or persons were involved?
Dr. J. Banister
Where did it happen?
Petersburg
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Petersburg
Key Persons
Dr. J. Banister
Outcome
damage to train about $1,000; injured persons doing well; dr. j. banister received severe bruise on head; all thankful matter was no worse
Event Details
Damage from late accident on Southside Railroad train; witness (Dr. J. Banister of Amelia) described awful sensation and ongoing alarm; he provided professional skill and care during confusion