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May 12, 1856
Worcester Daily Spy
Worcester, Worcester County, Massachusetts
What is this article about?
A train derailment on the Mississippi Railroad, 20 miles west of Davenport, Iowa, killed 10-12 people and destroyed the locomotive, baggage car, and four passenger cars.
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Railroad Accident. Ten or Twelve Killed.
The Rock Island Advertiser reports a grand smash-up on the Mississippi Railroad, just beyond the junction of the Muscatine branch, about 20 miles west of Davenport.
The express train of Wednesday evening, for Iowa City, had run off the track at that point, and it is said that ten or twelve persons were killed. The entire train, consisting of locomotive, baggage and four passenger cars, is said to have run off while under full headway, causing also a great destruction of property.
The Rock Island Advertiser reports a grand smash-up on the Mississippi Railroad, just beyond the junction of the Muscatine branch, about 20 miles west of Davenport.
The express train of Wednesday evening, for Iowa City, had run off the track at that point, and it is said that ten or twelve persons were killed. The entire train, consisting of locomotive, baggage and four passenger cars, is said to have run off while under full headway, causing also a great destruction of property.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
Transportation
Death Or Funeral
What keywords are associated?
Railroad Accident
Train Derailment
Mississippi Railroad
Davenport
Iowa City
Where did it happen?
About 20 Miles West Of Davenport
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
About 20 Miles West Of Davenport
Event Date
Wednesday Evening
Outcome
ten or twelve persons were killed; great destruction of property
Event Details
The express train for Iowa City on the Mississippi Railroad ran off the track just beyond the junction of the Muscatine branch, with the entire train consisting of locomotive, baggage and four passenger cars derailing while under full headway.