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September 29, 1924
Perth Amboy Evening News
Perth Amboy, Middlesex County, New Jersey
What is this article about?
A new limousine owned by undertaker Thomas F. Burke was wrecked by a Public Service trolley during its first use for a funeral at St. Stephen Polish cemetery in Keasbey, injuring driver Joseph Nolan slightly; another vehicle was also damaged.
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TROLLEY WRECKS BURKE'S NEW FUNERAL LIMOUSINE
A new limousine owned by Thomas F. Burke, local undertaker, was taken out for the first time this morning for a funeral and wrecked when struck by a trolley of the Public Service in front of the gate of St. Stephen Polish cemetery at Crows Mill road, Keasbey, about 11 o'clock. Joseph Nolan, of Washington street, driver of the machine received slight injuries to his leg. He went to his home. Another machine was damaged when the Burke car was thrown against it after the trolley had struck it. A new auto hearse was also being used at the funeral.
A new limousine owned by Thomas F. Burke, local undertaker, was taken out for the first time this morning for a funeral and wrecked when struck by a trolley of the Public Service in front of the gate of St. Stephen Polish cemetery at Crows Mill road, Keasbey, about 11 o'clock. Joseph Nolan, of Washington street, driver of the machine received slight injuries to his leg. He went to his home. Another machine was damaged when the Burke car was thrown against it after the trolley had struck it. A new auto hearse was also being used at the funeral.
What sub-type of article is it?
Disaster
What themes does it cover?
Misfortune
Catastrophe
What keywords are associated?
Trolley Wreck
Funeral Limousine
Accident
Keasbey
Cemetery
What entities or persons were involved?
Thomas F. Burke
Joseph Nolan
Where did it happen?
In Front Of The Gate Of St. Stephen Polish Cemetery At Crows Mill Road, Keasbey
Story Details
Key Persons
Thomas F. Burke
Joseph Nolan
Location
In Front Of The Gate Of St. Stephen Polish Cemetery At Crows Mill Road, Keasbey
Event Date
This Morning About 11 O'clock
Story Details
New funeral limousine wrecked by trolley during first use at cemetery, driver slightly injured, another vehicle damaged.