Daily Telegram (Adrian, Michigan) Page: 2 , Monday, May 29, 1916
August H. Schwarm, a section man, employed on the New York Central railroad, received fatal injuries in an accident that occurred in the Adrian yards early this morning, and died in an ambulance as he was being driven into the yard of the Bixby Hospital. The accident happened about 7 o'clock near the old car shops, across from the round house. Schwarm was standing on the edge of a coal car, unloading. There was a long string cars on the same track, with about only 10 feet of space between the car on which Schwarm was standing and the last car of the string. The yard switch engine went east on the next track to the Wabash tower, where it switched around to get to the track after the long string of cars. When it hit, the cars were pushed ahead into the car on which the workman standing and he was knock to the ground in front of a coach. He landed on his stomach and evidently tried to pull his legs in between the rails. The switch engine stopped almost immediately and workmen rushed to rescue the injured man. One leg was across the track in front of the wheel that would have severed it in another moment, and the other leg was under the wheel, cut off at the hip joint.
Pinch bars were used to jack the car wheel up and Schwarm, still conscious, was lifted out. A workman's knife was used to cut his trouser leg that was held rest by the wheel.
Dr. W.E. Jewett Jr., the New York Central physician, and Mott's ambulance were called and Mr. Schwarm was taken to Bixby Hospital. He died as the ambulance was driving in the Hospital yard.
He had just started to work when he was knocked off the car. Another workman, after the accident, said he just come from the tool house to join Schwarm, who was standing on the car. The latter spoke first saying "good morning, Matt." in less than a minute he was under the car.
Dr. Jewett said that in addition the amputation of his leg, the man undoubtedly suffered internal injuries which in addition to the shock, caused his death. The leg amputation was made so close to the body, however, that it alone might have caused death.
Mr. Schwarm was 55 years old and had lived in this city since he was 20. He has been employed by the Lake Shore and New York Central about 25 years. He is survived by a widow and five daughters, two of whom are home, two in Detroit and one in California. The arrangements for funeral services will be announced later.
ADRIAN DAILY TELEGRAM, Friday, May 26, 1916
Funeral Notice--
The funeral of August H. Schwarm will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 from his home, 34 James Street, and from St. Stephen's church at 2 o'clock.
August H. Schwarm, a section man, employed on the New York Central railroad, received fatal injuries in an accident that occurred in the Adrian yards early this morning, and died in an ambulance as he was being driven into the yard of the Bixby Hospital. The accident happened about 7 o'clock near the old car shops, across from the round house. Schwarm was standing on the edge of a coal car, unloading. There was a long string cars on the same track, with about only 10 feet of space between the car on which Schwarm was standing and the last car of the string. The yard switch engine went east on the next track to the Wabash tower, where it switched around to get to the track after the long string of cars. When it hit, the cars were pushed ahead into the car on which the workman standing and he was knock to the ground in front of a coach. He landed on his stomach and evidently tried to pull his legs in between the rails. The switch engine stopped almost immediately and workmen rushed to rescue the injured man. One leg was across the track in front of the wheel that would have severed it in another moment, and the other leg was under the wheel, cut off at the hip joint.
Pinch bars were used to jack the car wheel up and Schwarm, still conscious, was lifted out. A workman's knife was used to cut his trouser leg that was held rest by the wheel.
Dr. W.E. Jewett Jr., the New York Central physician, and Mott's ambulance were called and Mr. Schwarm was taken to Bixby Hospital. He died as the ambulance was driving in the Hospital yard.
He had just started to work when he was knocked off the car. Another workman, after the accident, said he just come from the tool house to join Schwarm, who was standing on the car. The latter spoke first saying "good morning, Matt." in less than a minute he was under the car.
Dr. Jewett said that in addition the amputation of his leg, the man undoubtedly suffered internal injuries which in addition to the shock, caused his death. The leg amputation was made so close to the body, however, that it alone might have caused death.
Mr. Schwarm was 55 years old and had lived in this city since he was 20. He has been employed by the Lake Shore and New York Central about 25 years. He is survived by a widow and five daughters, two of whom are home, two in Detroit and one in California. The arrangements for funeral services will be announced later.
ADRIAN DAILY TELEGRAM, Friday, May 26, 1916
Funeral Notice--
The funeral of August H. Schwarm will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 from his home, 34 James Street, and from St. Stephen's church at 2 o'clock.
Daily Telegram (Adrian, Michigan) Page: 2 , Monday, May 29, 1916
August H. Schwarm, a section man, employed on the New York Central railroad, received fatal injuries in an accident that occurred in the Adrian yards early this morning, and died in an ambulance as he was being driven into the yard of the Bixby Hospital. The accident happened about 7 o'clock near the old car shops, across from the round house. Schwarm was standing on the edge of a coal car, unloading. There was a long string cars on the same track, with about only 10 feet of space between the car on which Schwarm was standing and the last car of the string. The yard switch engine went east on the next track to the Wabash tower, where it switched around to get to the track after the long string of cars. When it hit, the cars were pushed ahead into the car on which the workman standing and he was knock to the ground in front of a coach. He landed on his stomach and evidently tried to pull his legs in between the rails. The switch engine stopped almost immediately and workmen rushed to rescue the injured man. One leg was across the track in front of the wheel that would have severed it in another moment, and the other leg was under the wheel, cut off at the hip joint.
Pinch bars were used to jack the car wheel up and Schwarm, still conscious, was lifted out. A workman's knife was used to cut his trouser leg that was held rest by the wheel.
Dr. W.E. Jewett Jr., the New York Central physician, and Mott's ambulance were called and Mr. Schwarm was taken to Bixby Hospital. He died as the ambulance was driving in the Hospital yard.
He had just started to work when he was knocked off the car. Another workman, after the accident, said he just come from the tool house to join Schwarm, who was standing on the car. The latter spoke first saying "good morning, Matt." in less than a minute he was under the car.
Dr. Jewett said that in addition the amputation of his leg, the man undoubtedly suffered internal injuries which in addition to the shock, caused his death. The leg amputation was made so close to the body, however, that it alone might have caused death.
Mr. Schwarm was 55 years old and had lived in this city since he was 20. He has been employed by the Lake Shore and New York Central about 25 years. He is survived by a widow and five daughters, two of whom are home, two in Detroit and one in California. The arrangements for funeral services will be announced later.
ADRIAN DAILY TELEGRAM, Friday, May 26, 1916
Funeral Notice--
The funeral of August H. Schwarm will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 from his home, 34 James Street, and from St. Stephen's church at 2 o'clock.
August H. Schwarm, a section man, employed on the New York Central railroad, received fatal injuries in an accident that occurred in the Adrian yards early this morning, and died in an ambulance as he was being driven into the yard of the Bixby Hospital. The accident happened about 7 o'clock near the old car shops, across from the round house. Schwarm was standing on the edge of a coal car, unloading. There was a long string cars on the same track, with about only 10 feet of space between the car on which Schwarm was standing and the last car of the string. The yard switch engine went east on the next track to the Wabash tower, where it switched around to get to the track after the long string of cars. When it hit, the cars were pushed ahead into the car on which the workman standing and he was knock to the ground in front of a coach. He landed on his stomach and evidently tried to pull his legs in between the rails. The switch engine stopped almost immediately and workmen rushed to rescue the injured man. One leg was across the track in front of the wheel that would have severed it in another moment, and the other leg was under the wheel, cut off at the hip joint.
Pinch bars were used to jack the car wheel up and Schwarm, still conscious, was lifted out. A workman's knife was used to cut his trouser leg that was held rest by the wheel.
Dr. W.E. Jewett Jr., the New York Central physician, and Mott's ambulance were called and Mr. Schwarm was taken to Bixby Hospital. He died as the ambulance was driving in the Hospital yard.
He had just started to work when he was knocked off the car. Another workman, after the accident, said he just come from the tool house to join Schwarm, who was standing on the car. The latter spoke first saying "good morning, Matt." in less than a minute he was under the car.
Dr. Jewett said that in addition the amputation of his leg, the man undoubtedly suffered internal injuries which in addition to the shock, caused his death. The leg amputation was made so close to the body, however, that it alone might have caused death.
Mr. Schwarm was 55 years old and had lived in this city since he was 20. He has been employed by the Lake Shore and New York Central about 25 years. He is survived by a widow and five daughters, two of whom are home, two in Detroit and one in California. The arrangements for funeral services will be announced later.
ADRIAN DAILY TELEGRAM, Friday, May 26, 1916
Funeral Notice--
The funeral of August H. Schwarm will be held Sunday afternoon at 1:30 from his home, 34 James Street, and from St. Stephen's church at 2 o'clock.
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