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September 20, 1894
Delaware Gazette And State Journal
Wilmington, New Castle County, Delaware
What is this article about?
Thomas Wright of Stanton lost both legs in a train accident at the P. W. & B. station and died the following day at Delaware Hospital. Ruled accidental by coroner's jury.
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MANGLED BY A TRAIN.
Thomas Wright, a Resident of Stanton, Has Both Legs Amputated.
Thomas Wright, a shoemaker of Stanton, came to this city Friday to purchase leather to use in his business. He went to the P. W. & B. railroad station Friday evening to take the 6:08 train for his home. The train was just pulling out when he arrived at the station and he tried to get on the front platform of the rear car. He missed his footing and fell beneath the car, both wheels passing over his legs. He was removed to the hospital room at the depot, where Drs. Ogle and Bullock amputated both legs. He was afterwards taken to the Delaware Hospital, where he died Saturday.
The coroner's jury gave a verdict of accidental death.
Thomas Wright, a Resident of Stanton, Has Both Legs Amputated.
Thomas Wright, a shoemaker of Stanton, came to this city Friday to purchase leather to use in his business. He went to the P. W. & B. railroad station Friday evening to take the 6:08 train for his home. The train was just pulling out when he arrived at the station and he tried to get on the front platform of the rear car. He missed his footing and fell beneath the car, both wheels passing over his legs. He was removed to the hospital room at the depot, where Drs. Ogle and Bullock amputated both legs. He was afterwards taken to the Delaware Hospital, where he died Saturday.
The coroner's jury gave a verdict of accidental death.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Train Accident
Amputation
Accidental Death
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas Wright
Where did it happen?
Stanton, P. W. & B. Railroad Station, Delaware Hospital
Story Details
Key Persons
Thomas Wright
Location
Stanton, P. W. & B. Railroad Station, Delaware Hospital
Event Date
Friday Evening
Story Details
Thomas Wright, a shoemaker from Stanton, fell under a train while boarding, had both legs amputated, and died the next day. Coroner's jury ruled accidental death.