Sunbury American in Sunbury, Pennsylvania

Explosion on Camden to Philadelphia Train Kills Two Engineers

The Camden and Amboy line train from Philadelphia exploded its boiler near White Hill Delaware causing instant deaths of two engineers and serious injuries to other crew. The engine was thrown off the track and baggage cars damaged while passengers in other cars remained largely unharmed. A separate note names Cox Paice of Canada House Essex publishing a bold letter advocating colonial independence.