Millsboro, DE Train Accident, Dec 1917
Business Man Killed by Train
Special to The Inquirer.
MILLSBORO, Del., Dec. 5. -- Peter S. Shockley, former County Comptroller was instantly killed today when he attempted to cross ahead of the passenger train at Millsboro. He was about 55 years old and was a prominent businessman. He turned his car directly in front of the train and attempted to beat it across the track.
The Philadelphia Inquirer, Philadelphia, PA 6 Dec 1917
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