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June 22, 1894
The Washington Times
Washington, District Of Columbia
What is this article about?
Inquest confirms accidental death of railroad track walker George Garrison, killed in Navy Yard tunnel by train; verdict unavoidable based on crew testimony.
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Garrison Was Accidentally Killed.
Coroner Woodward yesterday morning held an inquest at Lee's undertaking establishment, over the remains of George Garrison, the Baltimore and Potomac railroad track walker, who was killed Wednesday afternoon in the Navy Yard tunnel. The Engineer, Newman, Fireman Rossiter, and Assistant Yardmaster Oliver, who was seated on the tender at the time of the accident, were the only witnesses called. The testimony showed that the accident could not be avoided, and a verdict of accidental death was given.
Coroner Woodward yesterday morning held an inquest at Lee's undertaking establishment, over the remains of George Garrison, the Baltimore and Potomac railroad track walker, who was killed Wednesday afternoon in the Navy Yard tunnel. The Engineer, Newman, Fireman Rossiter, and Assistant Yardmaster Oliver, who was seated on the tender at the time of the accident, were the only witnesses called. The testimony showed that the accident could not be avoided, and a verdict of accidental death was given.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Tragedy
What keywords are associated?
Accidental Death
Railroad Accident
Inquest
Navy Yard Tunnel
Track Walker
What entities or persons were involved?
George Garrison
Coroner Woodward
Engineer Newman
Fireman Rossiter
Assistant Yardmaster Oliver
Where did it happen?
Navy Yard Tunnel
Story Details
Key Persons
George Garrison
Coroner Woodward
Engineer Newman
Fireman Rossiter
Assistant Yardmaster Oliver
Location
Navy Yard Tunnel
Event Date
Wednesday Afternoon
Story Details
George Garrison, the Baltimore and Potomac railroad track walker, was killed in the Navy Yard tunnel. An inquest by Coroner Woodward found the accident unavoidable based on testimony from the train crew, resulting in a verdict of accidental death.