SLEEPS UNDER CARS, KILLED BY THE WHEELS
James Nichols(sic), Boat Hand Off Grand Haven, Dies in Soo Yds.
James Nichols, an employe on the Grand Trunk carferry Grand Haven
which arrived here for repairs yesterday, was killed while asleep
on a switch track in the Soo line yards here early this morning.
How the accident occurred is not known as the body was not
discovered until 10 o'clock this morning although hundreds of people
had passed the spot where it happened.
The accident occurred on the switch track from the Soo jack knife
bridg (sic) to the gas plant on Chicago street. The track is in a
hollow with cinder piles on the south side of it forming a sort of
bank that obstructs the view.
The time of death is fixed at between 3 and 4 o'clock this morning
when a switch engine was in on the track to move some cars. Nichols
appears to have made his bed under one of the freight cars and when
the cars were moved he was struck in the head and shoulder by the
wheels. He probably never knew what struck him. The body was badly
mangeld. Coroner W.G. Kemper was called but after viewing the scene
decided no inquest would be necessary. The body was removed to the
Frazier and Shimek undertaking parlors.
Is Milwaukee Man
Nichols' home is said to be at Milwaukee. He was about forty years
of age and was known to his pals as "Smiling Red." Nothing is known
of his family here.
The Grand Haven is in the floating docks for repairs and Nichols
with other members of the crew was up town last night. He probably
lost his way on his return to the boat and decided to bunk under
the freight cars until morning.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, October 21, 1925 P.1
James Nichols(sic), Boat Hand Off Grand Haven, Dies in Soo Yds.
James Nichols, an employe on the Grand Trunk carferry Grand Haven
which arrived here for repairs yesterday, was killed while asleep
on a switch track in the Soo line yards here early this morning.
How the accident occurred is not known as the body was not
discovered until 10 o'clock this morning although hundreds of people
had passed the spot where it happened.
The accident occurred on the switch track from the Soo jack knife
bridg (sic) to the gas plant on Chicago street. The track is in a
hollow with cinder piles on the south side of it forming a sort of
bank that obstructs the view.
The time of death is fixed at between 3 and 4 o'clock this morning
when a switch engine was in on the track to move some cars. Nichols
appears to have made his bed under one of the freight cars and when
the cars were moved he was struck in the head and shoulder by the
wheels. He probably never knew what struck him. The body was badly
mangeld. Coroner W.G. Kemper was called but after viewing the scene
decided no inquest would be necessary. The body was removed to the
Frazier and Shimek undertaking parlors.
Is Milwaukee Man
Nichols' home is said to be at Milwaukee. He was about forty years
of age and was known to his pals as "Smiling Red." Nothing is known
of his family here.
The Grand Haven is in the floating docks for repairs and Nichols
with other members of the crew was up town last night. He probably
lost his way on his return to the boat and decided to bunk under
the freight cars until morning.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, October 21, 1925 P.1
SLEEPS UNDER CARS, KILLED BY THE WHEELS
James Nichols(sic), Boat Hand Off Grand Haven, Dies in Soo Yds.
James Nichols, an employe on the Grand Trunk carferry Grand Haven
which arrived here for repairs yesterday, was killed while asleep
on a switch track in the Soo line yards here early this morning.
How the accident occurred is not known as the body was not
discovered until 10 o'clock this morning although hundreds of people
had passed the spot where it happened.
The accident occurred on the switch track from the Soo jack knife
bridg (sic) to the gas plant on Chicago street. The track is in a
hollow with cinder piles on the south side of it forming a sort of
bank that obstructs the view.
The time of death is fixed at between 3 and 4 o'clock this morning
when a switch engine was in on the track to move some cars. Nichols
appears to have made his bed under one of the freight cars and when
the cars were moved he was struck in the head and shoulder by the
wheels. He probably never knew what struck him. The body was badly
mangeld. Coroner W.G. Kemper was called but after viewing the scene
decided no inquest would be necessary. The body was removed to the
Frazier and Shimek undertaking parlors.
Is Milwaukee Man
Nichols' home is said to be at Milwaukee. He was about forty years
of age and was known to his pals as "Smiling Red." Nothing is known
of his family here.
The Grand Haven is in the floating docks for repairs and Nichols
with other members of the crew was up town last night. He probably
lost his way on his return to the boat and decided to bunk under
the freight cars until morning.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, October 21, 1925 P.1
James Nichols(sic), Boat Hand Off Grand Haven, Dies in Soo Yds.
James Nichols, an employe on the Grand Trunk carferry Grand Haven
which arrived here for repairs yesterday, was killed while asleep
on a switch track in the Soo line yards here early this morning.
How the accident occurred is not known as the body was not
discovered until 10 o'clock this morning although hundreds of people
had passed the spot where it happened.
The accident occurred on the switch track from the Soo jack knife
bridg (sic) to the gas plant on Chicago street. The track is in a
hollow with cinder piles on the south side of it forming a sort of
bank that obstructs the view.
The time of death is fixed at between 3 and 4 o'clock this morning
when a switch engine was in on the track to move some cars. Nichols
appears to have made his bed under one of the freight cars and when
the cars were moved he was struck in the head and shoulder by the
wheels. He probably never knew what struck him. The body was badly
mangeld. Coroner W.G. Kemper was called but after viewing the scene
decided no inquest would be necessary. The body was removed to the
Frazier and Shimek undertaking parlors.
Is Milwaukee Man
Nichols' home is said to be at Milwaukee. He was about forty years
of age and was known to his pals as "Smiling Red." Nothing is known
of his family here.
The Grand Haven is in the floating docks for repairs and Nichols
with other members of the crew was up town last night. He probably
lost his way on his return to the boat and decided to bunk under
the freight cars until morning.
Manitowoc Herald News, Wednesday, October 21, 1925 P.1
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