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Domestic News January 18, 1878

Worcester Daily Press

Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts

What is this article about?

The Tariffville railroad disaster has claimed 19 lives, including Austin Adams who died on Jan. 19 from injuries. Four or more bodies remain trapped in the wreck.

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THE TARIFFVILLE DISASTER.

The Total Dead Nineteen-Bodies Still in the Wreck.

Special Dispatch to the Press.

Hartford, Ct., Jan. 19.-Austin Adams of Cangan, Ct., died this noon from injuries received at the railroad accident at Tariffville. No more bodies have been taken out today, but there are four that are believed to be still in the wreck. The hand of one of the bodies can be seen grasping something. This would make the total dead nineteen. A dispatch from Tariffville says it is thought there are more than four bodies still in the wreck.

What sub-type of article is it?

Accident Disaster Transportation

What keywords are associated?

Tariffville Disaster Railroad Accident Bodies In Wreck Austin Adams Death

What entities or persons were involved?

Austin Adams

Where did it happen?

Tariffville

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Tariffville

Event Date

Jan. 19

Key Persons

Austin Adams

Outcome

total dead nineteen; four or more bodies still in the wreck

Event Details

Austin Adams of Cangan, Ct., died this noon from injuries received at the railroad accident at Tariffville. No more bodies have been taken out today, but there are four that are believed to be still in the wreck. The hand of one of the bodies can be seen grasping something. A dispatch from Tariffville says it is thought there are more than four bodies still in the wreck.

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