Wann, IL Train Wreck, Jan 1893 - More Victims

Two More Deaths at Wann

Alton, Ills,. Jan 30.--Deaths from injuries at the Wann disaster are still of daily occurrence, two more being reported Sunday. LOUIS McINTOSH of Wann station of the Chicago and Alton railroad, died Sunday and his death was soon followed by that of JOHN BURKS of Fosterburg. The latter lay out in the fields all night after the explosion, and on Sunday morning, the day after, was found in an unconscious condition by Mr. Charles F. Steiner of this city, and taken to St. Joseph's hospital.

The Daily Review, Decatur, IL 31 Jan 1893

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MORE WANN VICTIMS.

The List of Dead Numbers Twenty-Nine--- More Expected to Die

Alton, Ills., Jan 31.- The death Monday of BERNARD NIENHAUS at Alton Junction makes the death list from the Alton Junction oil explosion foot [sic?] up twenty-nine.

The resports [sic] of the various physicians show that most of the injured ones are in a terrible condition. Charles Herriman, a little boy, is perhaps the worst of any. It is reported that the flesh is dropping from his body in certain places. The little fellow is bearing his misfortunes manfully, but there is but one chance in a thousand of his recovery. Thomas Philbrook will hardly survive. John Henry, Jr., is in terrible plight, and his death is expected. All the men in the hospital are in a critical condition, and but few of them can survive. Before the death-roll is closed the first estimate of thirty-five will undoubtedly be passed.

The Daily Review, Decatur, IL 1 Feb 1893