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Train Collision In Illinois Inquest Finds Blame On Both Crews
Coroner's jury near Galena apportions blame to both crews in a fatal 1908 collision. Conductor Zeininger left Millbrig early, and Extra 521 failed to clear in time, while passenger No. 123 left Millbrig ahead of schedule. Verdict cites rule violations and timing discrepancies.
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E. E. Thompson
Gallagher
Galena
Zeininger
Millbrig
Sweet
John Zeininger
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Erastus Thompson
Jeremiah E. Gallagher
Thompson
Ginn
Benton
D. Lenihan
2Nd 127
Joplin
Fred Daly
Lancaster
James E. Sweet
Fennimore
Frank Jabuish
August Radtke
Hazel Green Switch
J. F. Sherhardt
Burr Robbins
Baraboo
Robbins
J. W. Layden
Layden
Chicago & Northwestern Railroad
Daviess County
Illinois