Buffalo, NY Train Accident, Apr 1891
A Frightful Death.
BUFFALO, April 4.---Jacob Mall, a Central switchman, met a horrible death in the East Buffalo yards about 7 o'clock yesterday morning. While making a coupling he was caught under the wheels and his body literally cut in two and both arms cut off. The deceased was 38 years of age and leaves a widow.
The Olean Democrat, Olean, NY 9 Apr 1891
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