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The Savannah Morning News
Savannah, Chatham County, Georgia
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In Cincinnati on March 23, a Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern freight train struck a North Fairmount street car at Queen City avenue crossing at 7:30 p.m., killing conductor John Selfer and fatally injuring motorman Jacob Teller. Ten passengers sustained slight injuries; the car was demolished due to open crossing gates.
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Both Dead as Result of Collision of Car With Freight Train.
Cincinnati, March 23.—A Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern freight train struck a North Fairmount street car at Queen City avenue crossing at 7:30 o'clock to-night, killing Conductor John Selfer and fatally injuring Motorman Jacob Teller. The ten passengers escaped with slight injuries. The car was demolished. It is said the gates at the crossing were left open, causing the conductor to signal the motorman that the track was clear.
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Cincinnati
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March 23, 7:30 O'clock To Night
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conductor john selfer killed; motorman jacob teller fatally injured; ten passengers escaped with slight injuries; car demolished
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A Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern freight train struck a North Fairmount street car at Queen City avenue crossing. It is said the gates at the crossing were left open, causing the conductor to signal the motorman that the track was clear.