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July 17, 1864
The Nashville Daily Union
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee
What is this article about?
Vincent West, a government employee at Capt. Miller's Mill, was killed instantly yesterday morning when caught by a fly wheel belt, carried around, struck by a beam breaking his skull and possibly neck, and chest mashed. Inquest by P. B. Coleman confirmed the facts. He leaves a wife, child, and mother.
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Yesterday Morning between the hours of 10 and 11 a man in the Government employ, at the Saw Mill known as Capt. Miller's Mill, but under the control of Capt. Irwin, Q. M. was killed instantly by being caught by the fly wheel belt, and carried around one or two revolutions. In his course round he was struck in the head by projecting beam which broke his skull and it is also thought broke his neck at the same time. His chest was also mashed in. Any one of the three named injuries were sufficient to produce death.
His name was Vincent West, and was a citizen of this State and county. He leaves a wife and one child, also a dependent mother; an Inquest was held over his body by P. B. Coleman Esquire, who returned a verdict in accordance with the above facts.
His name was Vincent West, and was a citizen of this State and county. He leaves a wife and one child, also a dependent mother; an Inquest was held over his body by P. B. Coleman Esquire, who returned a verdict in accordance with the above facts.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Industrial Accident
Fatal Injury
Saw Mill
Fly Wheel
Inquest
What entities or persons were involved?
Vincent West
Capt. Miller
Capt. Irwin
P. B. Coleman
Where did it happen?
Capt. Miller's Mill
Story Details
Key Persons
Vincent West
Capt. Miller
Capt. Irwin
P. B. Coleman
Location
Capt. Miller's Mill
Event Date
Yesterday Morning Between The Hours Of 10 And 11
Story Details
Vincent West killed instantly at saw mill by fly wheel belt, struck by beam causing fatal injuries to head, neck, and chest; inquest confirmed accidental death.