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Utterson Collision Inquest Exposes Train Orders Issue
The Bracebridge Gazette reports on the Utterson inquest into the March 9 1917 wreck that killed Albert Thornbury and Andrew Barclay. Witnesses including conductor Kenneth McLennan and agent William Litchfield described orders, transmission gaps, and a failure to display a meeting board. The jury found missteps by McLennan and Litchfield and charged them with manslaughter awaiting next assizes. Funeral details for Ezekiel Horatio Firman noted, highlighting a life of duty and service.
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Bracebridge
Utterson
Albert Thornbury
Andrew Barclay
McLeay
Gravenhurst
Thos. Johnson
Jos. Willoughby
Kenneth McLennan
E. H. Firman
Lynch
Firman
Fergusson
Litchfield
Ques
Mr. Litchfield
Utter
Son
No. 41
Reginald Bidwell
Piggott
Port Sydney
Gordon Jackson
Barclay
AlIbert Thornbury
Grand Trunk Railway
Wm. Litchfield
P. M. Wm. White
Ezekiel Horatio Firman
St. George’s Church
Burton Ave
B. of J. E
Edgar Taylor
Jesus Christ
God
Tennyson
Miss Gibson
St. Paul’s Cemetery
Innisfil
God’s Acre
Geo. Lawrence
Robi. Jack
E. A. Little
Alex. Clark
T. C. Royce
Jno. Flaherty
Allandale Lodge
L. F
Gates
I E
Pillow
L. E
Harp
North Bay Lodge
Wreath
St. George's Church
Anchor
R. H. Firman
Toronto
North Bay