Wreck of Great Northern Train Kills 34 in Nyack Montana
A rear collision on a Rocky Mountain grade derailed the Great Northern passenger train No. 3 at Nyack near Kallapell. Thirty four people died, all railway employees, including P. T. Downs and his son Kirk, and 31 Scandinavian laborers. Thirteen workers were injured as fire engulfed the wreckage, melting telegraph lines and halting traffic while rescuers retrieved bodies and cleared debris.
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Kallapell
Mont
Great Northern Railway
Nyack
P. T. Downs
Great Northern Lin Weat
Minot
N. D
Kirk E. Downs
Henry Blair
Mr. Down
Rocky Mountain
Supt. Downs
Kirk
Duluth
Minn
Jennings
Worst on Record Great Northern Wreck Kills 34 Near Nyack
Reports state the Great Northern wreck, 40 miles east of Kalispell Montana, is the worst in the railroad’s history. Thirty four lives lost and ten injured. Several bodies cremated. Superintendent P L Downs and his son among the dead. Fire and wreckage hinder rescue as trains drag 28 freight cars over a steep grade. News notes local business dealings tied to the railroad contract and equipment.
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Kaliepell
Mont
P. L. Downs
T. J Downs
Nyack
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