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March 6, 1929
Windham County Observer
Putnam, Windham County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
A Saturday night blizzard brought six inches of snow and high winds, causing multiple car accidents on Main Street and nearby areas, with one man suffering fractured ribs; services were briefly disrupted.
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YOUNG BLIZZARD
SATURDAY NIGHT
FOUR
HOURS
STORM
BEGAN
ABOUT 7 O'CLOCK
Six Inch Snowfall Accompanied by High Wind-Many Motor Accidents-One Injured
The fiercest storm of the winter raged from 7 until 11 o'clock Saturday night, during which six or seven inches of snow fell. For a few hours it was a veritable blizzard.
Traffic was greatly impeded and there were a few accidents, none serious.
An automobile of the Providence street taxi company operated by Conrad Lapalme and Jacob Baker's car crashed on Main street. Both cars were damaged but neither of the drivers hurt.
John Nimes of New Britain had a mishap near Hampton, his car overturning. He had two ribs fractured, according to reports from the Day Kimball hospital where he was taken.
More than 150 telephone stations were put out of order and the Light & Power Company felt the storm's effects, but the former reported everything all right the next day, and the Light company suffered only a slight inconvenience.
Thomas Morrow of Farrow's street could not control his car when it started to skid on Main street and went up against a fire-plug snapping it off. Workmen from the water department were called quickly in and the main closed until repairs could be made.
There were other minor accidents but Mr. Nimes is the only person who was hurt.
SATURDAY NIGHT
FOUR
HOURS
STORM
BEGAN
ABOUT 7 O'CLOCK
Six Inch Snowfall Accompanied by High Wind-Many Motor Accidents-One Injured
The fiercest storm of the winter raged from 7 until 11 o'clock Saturday night, during which six or seven inches of snow fell. For a few hours it was a veritable blizzard.
Traffic was greatly impeded and there were a few accidents, none serious.
An automobile of the Providence street taxi company operated by Conrad Lapalme and Jacob Baker's car crashed on Main street. Both cars were damaged but neither of the drivers hurt.
John Nimes of New Britain had a mishap near Hampton, his car overturning. He had two ribs fractured, according to reports from the Day Kimball hospital where he was taken.
More than 150 telephone stations were put out of order and the Light & Power Company felt the storm's effects, but the former reported everything all right the next day, and the Light company suffered only a slight inconvenience.
Thomas Morrow of Farrow's street could not control his car when it started to skid on Main street and went up against a fire-plug snapping it off. Workmen from the water department were called quickly in and the main closed until repairs could be made.
There were other minor accidents but Mr. Nimes is the only person who was hurt.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Blizzard
Snowstorm
Car Accidents
High Wind
Snowfall
Traffic Disruption
What entities or persons were involved?
Conrad Lapalme
Jacob Baker
John Nimes
Thomas Morrow
Where did it happen?
Main Street, Hampton, New Britain
Story Details
Key Persons
Conrad Lapalme
Jacob Baker
John Nimes
Thomas Morrow
Location
Main Street, Hampton, New Britain
Event Date
Saturday Night, From 7 Until 11 O'clock
Story Details
A fierce storm with six or seven inches of snow and high winds raged for four hours, impeding traffic and causing accidents including crashes and an overturning car that injured John Nimes with two fractured ribs. Telephone and power services were disrupted but quickly restored. Other minor incidents occurred, with no other injuries.