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May 25, 1937
The Bismarck Tribune
Bismarck, Mandan, Burleigh County, Morton County, North Dakota
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Maurice McCusker, 24, recent bridegroom from Regina, Sask., killed in car overturn due to tire blowout on highway 5 near Columbus, N.D. Wife uninjured; another passenger bruised. (128 characters)
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BRIDEGROOM DIES IN AUTO ACCIDENT
Maurice McCusker, 24, Regina, Killed as Blowout Upsets Car Near Columbus
Columbus, N. D., May 25.-(R)- Maurice McCusker, 24, Regina, Sask., bridegroom of a month, was killed when the automobile he was driving went off the road and overturned on highway 5, two miles east of Columbus, about 10:30 p. m., Monday.
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McCusker suffered a skull fracture. He died while border patrolmen were taking him and other members of the party to the hospital at Noonan. Mrs. McCusker escaped injury.
There were six persons in the car. One of them, Mrs. Ruby Todd, remained at the Noonan hospital Tuesday, suffering from severe bruises.
Dr. G. H. Hilts of Bowbells, Burke county coroner, and Sheriff Walter Gainor attributed the accident to a blowout in the left rear tire.
The group had spent the week-end in Minot.
Maurice McCusker, 24, Regina, Killed as Blowout Upsets Car Near Columbus
Columbus, N. D., May 25.-(R)- Maurice McCusker, 24, Regina, Sask., bridegroom of a month, was killed when the automobile he was driving went off the road and overturned on highway 5, two miles east of Columbus, about 10:30 p. m., Monday.
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McCusker suffered a skull fracture. He died while border patrolmen were taking him and other members of the party to the hospital at Noonan. Mrs. McCusker escaped injury.
There were six persons in the car. One of them, Mrs. Ruby Todd, remained at the Noonan hospital Tuesday, suffering from severe bruises.
Dr. G. H. Hilts of Bowbells, Burke county coroner, and Sheriff Walter Gainor attributed the accident to a blowout in the left rear tire.
The group had spent the week-end in Minot.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
Tragedy
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Auto Accident
Tire Blowout
Fatal Crash
Bridegroom Death
Columbus N.D.
What entities or persons were involved?
Maurice Mccusker
Mrs. Mccusker
Mrs. Ruby Todd
Dr. G. H. Hilts
Sheriff Walter Gainor
Where did it happen?
Highway 5, Two Miles East Of Columbus, N. D.
Story Details
Key Persons
Maurice Mccusker
Mrs. Mccusker
Mrs. Ruby Todd
Dr. G. H. Hilts
Sheriff Walter Gainor
Location
Highway 5, Two Miles East Of Columbus, N. D.
Event Date
Monday, About 10:30 P. M.
Story Details
Maurice McCusker, 24, from Regina, Sask., bridegroom of a month, killed when tire blowout caused his car to overturn. He suffered skull fracture and died en route to hospital. Wife escaped injury; Mrs. Ruby Todd bruised. Group returning from Minot weekend.