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Domestic News October 28, 1890

The News And Observer

Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina

What is this article about?

A Panhandle passenger train struck five people walking on the tracks midway between Steubenville, Ohio, and Mingo, killing Mrs. Bluebank instantly and severely injuring Mrs. Mary Wind and Joshua Wind, with two others affected.

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KILLED BY A TRAIN.
A Party of Five Persons Run Into By a Locomotive.
By Telegraph to the News and Observer.
Pittsburg, Pa., Oct. 27.-A special from Steubenville, Ohio, says: The east-bound, No. 6, Panhandle passenger train ran into a crowd of five persons walking on the track midway between here and Mingo, at 6 o'clock, last evening. Mrs. Bluebank was killed instantly. Mrs. Mary Wind suffered compound fracture of the leg, and was hurt internally and will die. Joshua Wind has his back broken. Mrs. Bluebank had two ribs and her back broken.

What sub-type of article is it?

Accident Transportation

What keywords are associated?

Train Accident Steubenville Ohio Panhandle Train Fatal Collision Pedestrian Struck

What entities or persons were involved?

Mrs. Bluebank Mrs. Mary Wind Joshua Wind

Where did it happen?

Midway Between Steubenville And Mingo, Ohio

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Midway Between Steubenville And Mingo, Ohio

Event Date

6 O'clock Last Evening

Key Persons

Mrs. Bluebank Mrs. Mary Wind Joshua Wind

Outcome

mrs. bluebank killed instantly with two ribs and back broken; mrs. mary wind suffered compound fracture of the leg, internal injuries, and expected to die; joshua wind has back broken; two other persons injured but details unspecified.

Event Details

The east-bound No. 6 Panhandle passenger train ran into a crowd of five persons walking on the track.

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