Jessup's Station, Indiana
Train Wreck
January 13, 1893
An Engineer and Fireman Roasted to Death
Under Their Locomtive.
TERRE HAUTE, Ind., Jan. 14, -- A serious
wreck occurred about fifteen miles north of this
city yesterday at noon on the Minshall coal
branch of the Vandalia railroad. An engine
hauling seven coal cars and a caboose jumped the
track at the switch connection at Jessup’s
station. The engine ran fifteen feet clear of
the rails, buried its front end in an embankment
and turned over, instantly killing GEORGE SMITH,
engineer, and WILLIAM WARREN, fireman. Both men
were imprisoned under the fire box and received
the full force of escaping steam and coal
cinders, which burned their faces beyond
recognition. The engine was thrown into such a
position as to leave her driving-wheels extended
in the air, and kept in motion until the steam
ran out. The accident was caused by the
driving-wheels striking the stub end of a switch
rail. Smith leaves a wife and three children.
Warren was unmarried.
Decatur Daily Republican, Decatur, IL 14 Jan
1893
Transcribed by
Loraine Jordan. Thank you, Loraine!
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