Fatal Bradford wreck in Rhode Island claims multiple lives
The New Haven Bradford wreck killed and injured many as a local train stalled for signals and fogged rails. State Rep Albert Langworthy fled flames after seeing the express engine push into the rear car. Victims include Thomas Boardman and Jeanette Clark among Westerly residents and Bradford Dye Association staff.
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Providence
Kingston
Bradford
New London
Thomas Boardman
Westerly
Bradford Dye Association
Jeanette Clark
William Clark
American Thread Company
Margaret Bliss
F. Barbour
Signals Set At Danger In New Haven Express Wreck
Vice-President A. R. Whaley said the engineer of the New York express ran by signals set at danger. The home signal was red. the distance signal showed green. The crash near Bradford killed several and injured dozens as flames and wreckage delayed rescue efforts.
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A. R. Whaley
New Haven Railroad
Whaley
New York Express
Coombs
Mansfield
Providence
New London
Mintyre In Wreck Charlestown Salesman Injured
Charlestown salesman John J. McIntyre aged 22 of 9 Adams Street sustained cuts and bruises in a wreck. He is a well known figure in the Market District. Further details not in readable text.
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Charlestown
John J. MclIntyre
Adams Street
Hood's Sarsaparilla Featured as Spring Remedy
Advertisement touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a year round medicine that purifies blood and restores vitality to combat spring loss of appetite. It claims to enrich blood and improve digestive function and vigor, recommending purchase from druggists today.
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Hood
Bradford Wreck In New Haven Road Incident
A traveling salesman for H. Hosmer & Co. was injured in a wreck on the New Haven road last night while on a regular trip. He is the son of Mrs. Elizabeth McIntyre and brother to three sisters. He is active in Bunker Hill Council Knights of Columbus and known in Charlestown. Mrs. McIntyre was informed late last night. railroad officials say he sustained cuts and bruises but no serious injuries.
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New Haven
H. Hosmer & Co
Market
Elizabeth McIntyre
Patrick McIntyre
Bunker Hill
Engine Taken Away After Westerly Wreck
Medical Examiner Michael H. Scanlon and Rhode Island officials rushed to the scene of the wreck. They learned the locomotive had been removed from the local train and was moving toward New London despite orders to keep it in Rhode Island. The engine reportedly started back toward Westerly after passing New London.
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R. I
Michael H. S&eanlon
Rhode Island
New Tondon
Mansfield
Towerman McManus
Towerhouse
New London
Bradford
Signal clash at Bradford station delays express collision scare
Westfield Rhode Island April 17 Towerman H F McManus claims he set two signals against the fast express that crashed into the stalled local 633. Bradford day towerman John E McCluskey testified he warned to sideline 633 and transfer passengers to the express to avert disaster.
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John E. McCluskey
Bradford
Signals and fate of Bradford collision unfold in testimony
Mansfield the engineer and McManus the towerman confront claims over a late night wreck. McCluskey backs McManus while the flagman says the express passed a danger signal despite warnings. Officials review hazy signals, late arrival, and brake responses as Mansfield recovers from burns and faces questions.
Crews Escape After Bradford R I Train Wreck
Six employees of the New Haven road aboard trains 633 and 25 escaped injury after a collision at Bradford Rhode Island. Conductor George H. French of Dorchester led local 633 with engineer D N Wetherbee of Milford Conn. Fireman Arthur Ross of New London aided by Charles H Mansfield of New Haven. Conductor W R Reed of Providence led the crashing train 25 with fireman T King of Teck Street New Haven.
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R. I
George H. French
Grampian Way
Dorchester
French
Boston
D. N. Wetherbee
Thames Street
Troton
Arthur Ross
Lincoln Avenue
New London
Conn
W. R. Reed
Dora Street
Providence
Charles H. Mansfield
Upward Avenue
New Haven
T. King
Teck Street
Makeup of Trains in Westerly Wreck
The two trains involved were, on Train 633, one combination car and three coaches. Train 25 Gilt Edge Express carried a storage mail car, a working mail car, a combination car, a parlor car, a dining car, several coaches, and one smoker.
List of Victims From Westerly and Nearby Reels With Injuries
A partial roster shows names from Westerly and surrounding areas reporting various injuries including cuts bruises and shaken up states. Notable entries include Representative Albert H Langworthy Westerly and Edward P Barber Westerly among others with facial cuts scalp wounds and leg injuries.
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Albert H. Langworthy
Westerly
Francis Haswell
Walter S. Price
C. Davidson
J. J. Freedman
Lamartine Street
Worcester
Mass
J. Brax
New London
Conn
J. J. McIntyre
Adams Street
Cambridge
James Martin
New Haven
Margaret Cottrell
Edward D. Jordan
Pullman Porter
Express
George W. Dawkins
W. H. Bliss
New York
Mary O’toole
Mrs. H. Maney
Edward P. Barber
President Issues Drastic Note to Germany Demanding High Seas Rights
The President delivers a stark warning to Germany, urging compliance with demands to protect lives on the high seas. The note, prepared in five hours and to bear Secretary Lansing’s signature, signals possible severance of diplomatic relations within two weeks.
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Germany
United States
High Seas
Senator Stone
Lansing
How to Have Firm Teeth And Healthy Gums
Advertisement touts Ginginol as a cure for pyorrhoea or Riggs disease claiming it destroys the germ, tightens loose teeth, and stops disease progression. A two ounce bottle, easy to use at home, with a 10 cent trial sample offered by Moone Chemical Co. Rochester NY.
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Moone Chemical Co
Rochester
N. Y
O Sullivan's Heels Promise Shock Absorption for City Walks
An advertisement touts O Sullivan's Heels of New Live Rubber that absorb sidewalk shocks to protect nerves and reduce fatigue. The product claims immediate vitality gains and offers black white and tan styles for men women and children at 50 cents with dealers carrying ready made versions.
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O’sullivan
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