When was it published?

September 11, 1924 in Springfield Weekly Republican

Domestic News September 11, 1924

Springfield Weekly Republican

Q: What keywords are associated?

Train Accident, Walter Taylor, Wallingford, Skull Fracture, Meriden Hospital

Springfield, Hampden County, Massachusetts

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What is this article about?

Walter Taylor, a 63-year-old New Haven road engineer, suffered a skull fracture in Wallingford, CT, on Sept. 8 when his head hit a waterplug as his train departed. He was taken to Meriden hospital and has a chance of recovery; the New York-Springfield train was delayed 18 minutes.

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Meriden, Ct., Sept. 8—Walter Taylor, 63, of 124 Howard avenue, New Haven, New Haven road engineer, received a fracture of the skull at Wallingford this morning when, it is believed, his head struck a waterplug as his train was drawing out of Wallingford. A fellow engineer in the cab at the time brought the train to Meriden and Taylor was removed to the Meriden hospital. He has a chance for recovery. His New York to Springfield train is due here at 8:02 Standard time, and was delayed 18 minutes by the accident.

What sub-type of article is it?

Accident Transportation

What keywords are associated?

Train Accident Walter Taylor Wallingford Skull Fracture Meriden Hospital

What entities or persons were involved?

Walter Taylor

Where did it happen?

Wallingford

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Wallingford

Event Date

Sept. 8

Key Persons

Walter Taylor

Outcome

fracture of the skull; chance for recovery; train delayed 18 minutes

Event Details

Walter Taylor, 63, of 124 Howard avenue, New Haven, New Haven road engineer, received a fracture of the skull when his head struck a waterplug as his train was drawing out of Wallingford. A fellow engineer brought the train to Meriden and Taylor was removed to the Meriden hospital.