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November 8, 1889
Bismarck Weekly Tribune
Bismarck, Burleigh County, North Dakota
What is this article about?
A Chicago, Santa Fe and California vestibule train derailed near Carrollton, Mo., due to a rail giving way from rain-softened roadbed. Several passengers injured, including fatal injuries to Thomas Beck and an express man. Damage estimated at $20,000.
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A RAIL GAVE WAY
And a Train of Coaches Was Derailed
on
the Santa Fe Road.
KANSAS CITY, Oct. 31.—At daybreak this morning the Chicago, Santa Fe and California vestibule train was derailed near Carrollton, Mo. A rail gave way near that place and all the coaches except the dining and sleeping cars were thrown from the track. Nearly every one in the smoking car was injured, and the express man on the baggage car was fatally hurt by his body being crushed under a falling safe. Thomas Beck of this city received fatal injuries. In all there was about five who were slightly injured. Colonel Sutton, an official of the Santa Fe, took charge of the injured, some of whom were transferred to a Wabash train and brought to this city and the remainder were removed to the sleeping car coaches which were not derailed. The accident was caused by the spreading of a rail, due to the softening of the roadbed by recent rains. Damage to the road is estimated at about $20,000.
And a Train of Coaches Was Derailed
on
the Santa Fe Road.
KANSAS CITY, Oct. 31.—At daybreak this morning the Chicago, Santa Fe and California vestibule train was derailed near Carrollton, Mo. A rail gave way near that place and all the coaches except the dining and sleeping cars were thrown from the track. Nearly every one in the smoking car was injured, and the express man on the baggage car was fatally hurt by his body being crushed under a falling safe. Thomas Beck of this city received fatal injuries. In all there was about five who were slightly injured. Colonel Sutton, an official of the Santa Fe, took charge of the injured, some of whom were transferred to a Wabash train and brought to this city and the remainder were removed to the sleeping car coaches which were not derailed. The accident was caused by the spreading of a rail, due to the softening of the roadbed by recent rains. Damage to the road is estimated at about $20,000.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Train Derailment
Rail Accident
Injuries
Santa Fe Train
Carrollton Mo
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas Beck
Colonel Sutton
Express Man
Where did it happen?
Near Carrollton, Mo., On The Santa Fe Road
Story Details
Key Persons
Thomas Beck
Colonel Sutton
Express Man
Location
Near Carrollton, Mo., On The Santa Fe Road
Event Date
Oct. 31
Story Details
The vestibule train derailed when a rail gave way, throwing coaches off the track except dining and sleeping cars. Injuries occurred, with fatal ones to the express man and Thomas Beck; about five slightly injured. Colonel Sutton managed the response. Caused by rain-softened roadbed; $20,000 damage.