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Domestic News June 2, 1897

Marietta Daily Leader

Marietta, Washington County, Ohio

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In Marietta on Monday afternoon, June 1, 1897, well-known insurance man C. P. Cochran was struck by a bicycle during a race meet, suffering a broken collar bone and brain concussion but showing improvement by Tuesday.

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MARIETTA DAILY LEADER
TUESDAY, JUNE 2, 1897

DANGEROUSLY HURT.

Mr. C. P. Cochran Meets With a Distressing Accident Monday Afternoon.

The pleasure of the bicycle race meet Monday afternoon was somewhat marred by the occurrence of a deplorable accident to Mr. C. P. Cochran, the well known insurance man. Mr. Cochran attempted to cross the track in front of a bunch of riders who were warming up and riding very fast. He was struck by one of the wheels and hurled headlong to the ground. Prompt medical attention was given him and he was taken to his home on Fourth street. It was found that he had received a broken collar bone and was suffering from concussion of the brain. He bled profusely from the ears and for a time it was feared that he was fatally injured. Tuesday afternoon, however, his condition showed decided improvement and the chances for his recovery are considered good. No blame attaches to anyone for the accident, which was entirely unavoidable.

What sub-type of article is it?

Accident

What keywords are associated?

Bicycle Accident Cochran Injury Marietta Race Track Collision

What entities or persons were involved?

C. P. Cochran

Where did it happen?

Marietta

Domestic News Details

Primary Location

Marietta

Event Date

Monday Afternoon

Key Persons

C. P. Cochran

Outcome

broken collar bone, concussion of the brain, bled profusely from the ears, initially feared fatal, but condition improved tuesday afternoon with good chances for recovery

Event Details

Mr. C. P. Cochran attempted to cross the track in front of fast-riding bicycle racers, was struck by a wheel, and hurled to the ground during the bicycle race meet.

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