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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 01, 1893
Page
2
An Albany bound train derailed at a repaired bridge, with several passengers killed or injured, including Mrs. John J. Howard known as Hattie Blanchard. Survivors praised quick aid by townsfolk and doctors. investigation promised to determine the collapse cause.
At Albany depot last evening a grieving crowd awaited the special train bearing Chester wreck survivors. Relatives cried and embraced on arrival. several injured were taken to Massachusetts General Hospital and Massachusetts Homeopathic Hospital. Notable cases include Mrs. James T. Lee and Jane McClatchey.
W B Curtis of Schenectady describes a devastating bridge collapse during a train accident. He was in the fifth car and recalls the engine and first four cars passing, then the bridge spans dropping and the crash into the river. He aided the wounded, walked to Chester, then to Springfield, overwhelmed by the wreckage.
J E Palmer of Howth Ireland recounts the near fall from a tilted coach near a river bridge during the World’s Fair special. He details the crash events, injuries to two women, a boy, and his own escape through a window, noting calm train staff and delays, and rumors of unsafe bridges.
The Rev. W H G Temple of Phillips Church South Boston rode in a common coach that survived a severe train wreck. He described the moment the dining car crashed into his car and the engine tipped the bridge, with passengers crushed and rescued after an hour of effort. He remained calm amid the disaster and recalled the ruined baggage car and other cars overturned.
Miss Maggie OLeary, telegraph operator and sister of James C. OLeary of the Boston Globe, described a collision where her third car from the rear hung over the edge. She escaped with a bad fright, noting two injuries in her car, a broken leg and a hurt child, and that only a small boy in the river was seen and saved.
J B Robinson of 2093 Washington street describes a catastrophic bridge collapse when a train sank, with the engine crossing and capsizing on the right side. Buffet baggage palace cars went down, dining cars telescoped, passengers dining as shock hit, and trainmen and nearby residents aided the dead and wounded while messengers alerted Chester for support.
Two Nebraskans Mrs Panga of Cleveland and Mrs and Miss Fotte of Hebron with Professors Hitchcock of Amherst arrived on the first special train and were driven immediately to the United States Hotel. Their escape was remarkable, as they went down in the thick of the event.
Joseph P. Beecher of Troy New York survived an on rails derailment intact. He described stepping from a special train, hearing cries from the front, assisting victims and seeing torn clothing and mangled bodies as the scene unfolded. He said the accident was a terrifying experience and left him shaken and unable to eat.
Frank Andrew of Middleboro was a rear-car passenger who boarded at Dalton Mass. He described three shocks as the train sank gradually into water. He saw sixteen dead on the grass and injuries among passengers. Helpers aided the train crew as the engineer’s condition remained uncertain. He left for Brockton on the 10 o’clock train.
Harold Baker Malden recounts being in the last car and narrowly escaping harm. Several passengers describe the abrupt shock, their injuries, and the effort to help others as a terrible, unforgettable ordeal.
A fragment shows a woman turning on her heel and walking defiantly away, signaling resolve or confrontation in a tense moment. The line emphasizes attitude and a decisive exit, leaving the scene with unresolved tension.
John E DeWitt former president of United States Life Insurance and head of Union Mutual died in Chester aged about 50. Born in Pennsylvania he moved to New York, worked in a mercantile house, entered insurance and rose to presidency of several firms. A man of artistic taste he owned an eminent library and a fine collection of etchings. He helped found Portland National Bank and was active in Cumberland and Fal mouth clubs and local Democratic circles.
R S Fisher of Bath Maine described being in the dining car during a wreck. He escaped through a broken window and aided others as the car lurched forward. Fisher boarded at Smith's Landing New York and noted many were hurt or killed around him. His clothes were muddy and hat broken.
Mrs E W Hayward of Hotel Lovejoy Cumberland street Boston was injured in a special train crash. She sat in the third car with her daughters. she suffered a forehead cut a hand cut and a severe back strain. she was shaken and unable to speak much. Her two daughters were uninjured.
An unnamed young woman on a 9 o'clock special declined interview after being found on the scene. Reporters pressed for details, but she offered little information, saying she was on the train when the accident occurred and preferred not to speak further.
Mrs Tiffany wife of Rev Dr Tiffany pastor of Zion's Church Madison Avenue New York was in the rear car when the accident occurred. She was thrown forward injured and lost her watch as her earrings were torn from her ears. Conductor Morse died nearby and she was left stunned yet conscious. She traveled to Boston with her husband and was taken to the Vendome. The heavy engine 12 and bridge weight were blamed by some passengers for the disaster. Mrs Fitz and Mr Fitz in the same car escaped with minor injuries.
The Rev. A. A. Bennett of Maplewood Baptist Church describes being on a crash train as it neared a bridge break. He recalls passengers panicking, rushing to doors, and the shocking scene of bodies moved to the trackside as rescuers worked amid the wreck.
The article details the search for Fire Marshal Whitcomb at Pemberton square and Roslin street Dorchester. At Station 10 the marshal and Sergeant Curry were seen in the guard room while reports disagreed on the arrest and release. Sergeant Curry declined to discuss the incident, and Officer Burke defended the arrest as lawful.
Steinberg, passing Leverett street at :30, is stabbed in the left side after refusing a fight with Davis Kline who drew a pocketknife and fled. Steinberg rushed to hospital. Kline arrested. John Lowery is thrown from a Pitts street house, nose broken, face and lips cut, and taken to Massachusetts General Hospital.
Bar Harbor Me August 31 The Turkish minister and Frederic Thompson staged a dazzling fireworks display before Rodick's Island. Five hundred invited guests and as many uninvited witnesses watched the bay lit by water fireworks including diving devils flying fish crocodiles water volcanoes electric floaters spray fountains water illuminators and fire sea serpents. A grand flight of mammoth rockets and Japanese bombshells added to the spectacle. Bar Island was illuminated and the canoe club decorated with lanterns. Secretary Lamont left Sorrento today for Washington.
Thieves used false keys to enter John F. Rogers 129 K Street South Boston yesterday afternoon around 3 30 and stole a lace tidy pair of ladies gold hunting case watch and chain gold cross gar net ring gold sleeve buttons two photo frames and $30 from Mrs Rogers plus a gold cross belonging to Miss Josephine Faurice
Anxiety grows in New Bedford for the safety of two ships missing since last Monday's gale. The three masted schooner L. A. Plummer from Philadelphia bound for Boston with coal and the schooner Samuel C. Hart from Bass River bound to Philadelphia have not been heard from.
The House resumed rules discussion on August 31 in Washington. Amendments expanding committee membership were rejected. Kilgore secured adoption of a revenue jurisdiction for Ways and Means. Springer and Kilgore expanded reporting rights to banking, currency, coinage, weights and measures. Hooker sought to limit Speaker power over dilatory motions, facing opposition and revised wording. Debate referenced Fifty-first Congress and Speaker Reed, ending with adjournment pending action.
Cleveland Wheel Club races conclude with multiple wins by Zimmerman and E. C. Johnson. Zimmerman takes half mile open, mile open, quarter mile open, and two mile lap. E. C. Johnson wins mile 2:40 class and three minute class. Conn. Baker and Dorn also post victories.
The Montevidean, arriving from Montreal, passed Brow Head at 6:30 pm with the disabled Sarnia in tow. The Sarnia, which sailed from Montreal July 29 bound for Liverpool, had been long overdue before this rescue and tow.
Emma Goldman the anarchist was arrested in Philadelphia on a charge of inciting riot in New York City. She will likely be taken to New York tomorrow.
Division 5 officers last night arrested James Johnson on the charge of conducting a policy shop at 62 Albion Street. Also taken into custody were John Foley John Goodwin Andrew Warren and Charles Smith. A small quantity of polity materials was seized.
Mr Frye proposes a two year trade statement under flags in the foreign carrying trade. Mr Voorhees moves to consider the House Sherman act repeal. the motion passes. Wolcott and Mills address the chamber on repeal while Caf fy gives maiden speech for unconditional repeal. Peffer's bank resolution proceeds. Voorhees motion to refer is approved. Resolutions on Representative Mutchler’s death adopt, Senate adjourns.
In New Bedford on August 31 the unions executive committees met to decide on a planned reduction set to take effect September 10. They will announce their action to the public after a series of general meetings. Union leaders show no change in stance against the reduction and threaten a strike if necessary.
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