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Accident Report

Peter White Public Library

Railroads

Railroad accidents

Trespassing

AB01a170

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An accident occurred on the Duluth South Shore and Atlantic Railway at Negaunee Station on the 17th of September 1887 at 530 o'clock. P.m. caused by: Boy named James Scanlan jumping on train of ore cars while passing slowly through Negaunee. Missed footing on the board that runs across the bottom of the frame between the pedestals foot went inside and wheel passed over his toes. Foot was dressed by surgeon and ten days after on the 27th it was healing up and not likely to be a permanent injury. Casualties resulting from the above accident 1 trespasser injured.