Vivian, Louisiana Train Wreck
August 23, 1902
Left the Track
Shreveport, La., Aug. 23-A southbound
passenger train on the Kansas City Southern
railroad left the track near Vivian, about 36
miles from Shreveport. The tender, baggage and
mail cars and four coaches careened over. The
sleeper left the track but did not turn over.
Henry Dean, conductor, was internally injured,
and the following passengers were hurt: J. D.
Brown, Prescott, Ark.; J. Seraphino, Beaumont,
Tex.; --- Stubbs, Texarkana. A relief train was
sent from this city, but the services of the
doctors were not needed.
Sandusky Evening Star, Sandusky, OH 23 Aug
1902
Transcribed by Lori.
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