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Body of Woman Found Along East Rail Line Inquiry Opens
A young woman, about 20 to 30, was found dead on the south side of the track between the Josiah Critch low place and the first crossing east of town. Investigators note possible drag marks and speculate she may have fallen from a train or been moved by car, with clothing largely missing. Coroner Dr. Charles Chapman convened a coroner’s jury as witnesses detailed the scene and theories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Josiah Critchlow
Hammond
Chas. Chapman
Kansas City
Shelbina
R. A. Humphrey
Frank Broughton
John Cleek
W. E. Durham
Wm. Gollebon
Thos Afflick
Frank Hammond
Section
Ezra Peter
Chas. A. Revercomb
Earl Porter
Mattie Porter
Porter
Critchlow Place
J. D. Dale
Carlyle
Brookfield
Burlington Railroad
Shelbina Democrat