Open switch derails west bound Baltimore and Ohio train
The New York and Cincinnati limited and the Baltimore and Ohio westbound express derailed after an open switch at Boyd's. An eastbound train had damaged the switch, but a safety signal prevented greater loss of life. Engineer Roberts braked to a stop, with only Postal Clerk Joliffe injured. Main tracks blocked for hours. trains rerouted via the old line.
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New York and Cincinnati
Baltmen & Ohio Railroad
Boyd’s
Postal Express
Roberts
Joliffe
Baltimore
Astery
St Swithin's Day and bishop of Winchester
St Swithin's Day looms next Monday with a local tale that rain on that day foretells ten more days of rain. The text recounts the life of St Swithin, bishop of Winchester, born to noble stock, monk at Winchester, provost, and tutor to Ethelwulf, with dates noting his death on July 2, 862 and relics moved in 871.
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Abbey of
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