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June 24, 1915
The Mitchell Capital
Mitchell, Davison County, South Dakota
What is this article about?
In Aberdeen, S.D., the widow of W. G. Ledingham, killed under a train in the Milwaukee railroad yards last January, sues the railway for $10,000, alleging negligence in lighting, trap doors, and snow/ice accumulation.
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SUICIDE ISSUE IN $10,000 DAMAGE CASE
Aberdeen, S. D.—The widow of the late W. G. Ledingham, the veteran traveling man who lost his life under a train in the Milwaukee railroad yards here last January, has started suit against the railway company for $10,000 damages. The plaintiff's attorneys will charge that the railroad company failed to provide sufficient light on the station platform; that it failed to close the trap door on the train between the coaches, and that it permitted snow and ice to accumulate on the south side of the track, on which side the dead man had to enter the train.
Aberdeen, S. D.—The widow of the late W. G. Ledingham, the veteran traveling man who lost his life under a train in the Milwaukee railroad yards here last January, has started suit against the railway company for $10,000 damages. The plaintiff's attorneys will charge that the railroad company failed to provide sufficient light on the station platform; that it failed to close the trap door on the train between the coaches, and that it permitted snow and ice to accumulate on the south side of the track, on which side the dead man had to enter the train.
What sub-type of article is it?
Tragedy
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Justice
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Railroad Accident
Negligence Lawsuit
Train Death
Damages Claim
What entities or persons were involved?
W. G. Ledingham
Widow Of W. G. Ledingham
Where did it happen?
Aberdeen, S. D., Milwaukee Railroad Yards
Story Details
Key Persons
W. G. Ledingham
Widow Of W. G. Ledingham
Location
Aberdeen, S. D., Milwaukee Railroad Yards
Event Date
Last January
Story Details
Widow sues railway for $10,000 over husband's death under train, claiming negligence in lighting, open trap door, and snow/ice on tracks.