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Chehalis, WA Train Wreck, May 1916
Posted December 12th, 2009 by lori hedges
Shasta Hits Big Tractor
Draft Engine Is Whirled Against Telephone Pole and Wrecked.
Chehalis, Wash., May 30. – (Special.) – The Shasta Limited train of the O. – W. R. & N. Company narrowly escaped a wreck when N. RICKER drove a big traction engine down onto the double track railroad crossing in the north end of the city and had failed to notice that a train was in sight. The Shasta Limited tore out the whole front end of the tractor, landing it head end against a nearby telegraph pole.
RICKER was unhurt and the train is said to have gone speeding on its way without hesitation.
Oregonian, Portland, OR 31 May 1916
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Transcribed by Lori Hedges. Thank you, Lori!
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