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A Terrible Accident
William McGovern and Miss Mary Quinlan Killed by the Cars
Dawson, Nebraska, December 14 – (Special to The Herald) –
William McGovern and Miss Mary Quinlan were struck by “the flyer” at Dawson,
seven miles southeast of here yesterday and instantly killed.
They were driving over the crossing when the train, which
does not stop there, passed through, striking the vehicle and throwing them
both on the track.
The lady was literally torn to pieces, being disemboweled
and mutilated almost beyond recognition.
The gentleman had the tope of his head cut off and was
otherwise disfigured.
The coroner’s jury rendered a verdict that the cause of the
accident was a neglect of proper signals by the trainmen.
Omaha
Herald – December 15, 1888
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