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Life or Death Incident Ends Rail Inspector's Life
John H. Medearis longtime railroad supervisor at 356 West Lee Street died when a freight train and a switch engine collided near Greensboro. A routine ride up to the ill fated engine led to his fatal crush as the massive locomotive toppled onto him.
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Greensboro
John H. Medearis
West Lee Street
Atlantic and Yadkin
City
Cape Fear
Yadkin Valley
Medearis
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Y. V
Atlantic Coast Line
Southern
Mount Airy
Sanford
Southern System
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