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Domestic News
March 22, 1889
Shepherdstown Register
Shepherdstown, Jefferson County, West Virginia
What is this article about?
William Albright, a B&O Railroad fireman, was killed near Little Cacapon bridge west of Martinsburg when his head struck a bridge while leaning over his engine amid falling fire.
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Killed on the Railroad.
Last Monday night between eight and nine o'clock William Albright, a fireman on engine No. 472, on the second division of the B. and O. Railroad, was killed near Little Cacapon bridge, about fifty miles west of Martinsburg. It is stated that fire was falling from the grate bars, and in leaning over the side of his engine his head was caught in the side of the bridge and he was instantly killed. The deceased has been employed on the B. and O. for some years, and leaves a wife and several small children. He resided in Martinsburg.
Last Monday night between eight and nine o'clock William Albright, a fireman on engine No. 472, on the second division of the B. and O. Railroad, was killed near Little Cacapon bridge, about fifty miles west of Martinsburg. It is stated that fire was falling from the grate bars, and in leaning over the side of his engine his head was caught in the side of the bridge and he was instantly killed. The deceased has been employed on the B. and O. for some years, and leaves a wife and several small children. He resided in Martinsburg.
What sub-type of article is it?
Accident
Death Or Funeral
Transportation
What keywords are associated?
Railroad Accident
William Albright
Fireman Killed
Little Cacapon Bridge
B And O Railroad
What entities or persons were involved?
William Albright
Where did it happen?
Near Little Cacapon Bridge, About Fifty Miles West Of Martinsburg
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Near Little Cacapon Bridge, About Fifty Miles West Of Martinsburg
Event Date
Last Monday Night Between Eight And Nine O'clock
Key Persons
William Albright
Outcome
instantly killed; leaves a wife and several small children
Event Details
William Albright, a fireman on engine No. 472, on the second division of the B. and O. Railroad, was killed when fire was falling from the grate bars, and in leaning over the side of his engine his head was caught in the side of the bridge.