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Domestic News
October 3, 1876
The Daily Intelligencer
Seattle, King County, Washington
What is this article about?
Mischievous boys released the brakes on a train of coal cars near the repair shop at the S. C. & T. Co.'s road terminus, but a man stopped the cars before they reached the incline and potential disaster.
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NEARLY AN ACCIDENT. - The other evening after a train of coal cars were left on the track near the repair shop at the terminus of the S. C. & T. Co.'s road, a number of mischievous boys came along and put off the brakes. It was fortunate that a man happened to be standing near at the time, and succeeded in overtaking the cars and shutting down on the brakes before they reached the incline. Had it not been for this fortunate circumstance the whole train would, in all probability, have been dashed to pieces. These little gamins are becoming quite an annoyance, as they seem to take a special delight in mischief of all kinds.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
What keywords are associated?
Near Accident
Coal Cars
Mischievous Boys
Brakes Released
Train Mishap
Where did it happen?
Near The Repair Shop At The Terminus Of The S. C. & T. Co.'S Road
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Near The Repair Shop At The Terminus Of The S. C. & T. Co.'S Road
Event Date
The Other Evening
Outcome
no accident occurred due to a man stopping the cars; potential for the train to be dashed to pieces averted.
Event Details
After a train of coal cars was left on the track, mischievous boys released the brakes. A man nearby overtook the cars and reapplied the brakes before they reached the incline.