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September 4, 1910
Tombstone Epitaph
Tombstone, Cochise County, Arizona
What is this article about?
Heavy rains lead to washouts on the El Paso and South Western railroad main line, damaging tracks near Fairbank (150+ feet) and Hereford (50 feet), delaying all traffic; repairs expected by tonight. Rainfall continued in Tombstone.
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Heavy
Rains
Main Line of E. P. & S. W. Damaged
By
Washout
TRAFFIC
IS
DELAYED
Several Hundred Feet of
Track Washed Out
Near Fairbank
Another washout occurred on the main line of the El Paso and South Western today and all traffic is delayed.
A washout of a culvert and fifty feet of track occurred at Hereford while at Jastro a point near Fairbank, over 150 feet of track was carried away by the flood waters.
West bound trains were held up at Hereford and no east bound train will leave Benson until the breaks are repaired. It is thought the line will be cleared by tonight.
The rainfall in Tombstone was not heavy, but it continued almost throughout the day.
Heavy
Rains
Main Line of E. P. & S. W. Damaged
By
Washout
TRAFFIC
IS
DELAYED
Several Hundred Feet of
Track Washed Out
Near Fairbank
Another washout occurred on the main line of the El Paso and South Western today and all traffic is delayed.
A washout of a culvert and fifty feet of track occurred at Hereford while at Jastro a point near Fairbank, over 150 feet of track was carried away by the flood waters.
West bound trains were held up at Hereford and no east bound train will leave Benson until the breaks are repaired. It is thought the line will be cleared by tonight.
The rainfall in Tombstone was not heavy, but it continued almost throughout the day.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
What themes does it cover?
Catastrophe
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Railroad Washout
Heavy Rains
Track Damage
Traffic Delay
Where did it happen?
Main Line Of The El Paso And South Western, Near Fairbank And Hereford
Story Details
Location
Main Line Of The El Paso And South Western, Near Fairbank And Hereford
Event Date
Today
Story Details
Heavy rains caused washouts on the El Paso and South Western railroad, damaging over 150 feet of track near Fairbank and 50 feet at Hereford, delaying all traffic until repairs are completed by tonight.