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Domestic News March 13, 1881

Eureka Daily Sentinel

Eureka, Eureka County, Nevada

What is this article about?

In Fort Worth, Texas, a construction train on the Dallas and Wichita Railroad derailed yesterday (March 11), seriously injuring five American Improvement Company employees, including one fatal case. Victims hospitalized.

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Another Railroad Accident.

Fort Worth (Texas), March 12.-A construction train on the Dallas and Wichita Railroad yesterday jumped the track, and was thrown down an embankment. Five employes of the American Improvement Company were seriously hurt. Mack Meader, skull fractured and fatally hurt; C. V. Walker, leg and hip fractured; John Moran, hips, back and internal injuries; Owen Donnelly, back and both legs hurt; Hugh Raker, hurt all over, and recovery doubtful. All were placed in the hospital and are being properly cared for.

What sub-type of article is it?

Accident Transportation

What keywords are associated?

Railroad Accident Train Derailment Fort Worth Injuries Construction Train

What entities or persons were involved?

Mack Meader C. V. Walker John Moran Owen Donnelly Hugh Raker

Where did it happen?

Fort Worth (Texas)

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Fort Worth (Texas)

Event Date

Yesterday (Reported March 12)

Key Persons

Mack Meader C. V. Walker John Moran Owen Donnelly Hugh Raker

Outcome

five employees seriously hurt: mack meader (skull fractured, fatally hurt); c. v. walker (leg and hip fractured); john moran (hips, back, and internal injuries); owen donnelly (back and both legs hurt); hugh raker (hurt all over, recovery doubtful). all placed in hospital and cared for.

Event Details

A construction train on the Dallas and Wichita Railroad jumped the track and was thrown down an embankment.

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