Death Relieves Another Victim of the Fatal Boiler Explosion
Columbus Commercial 4-16-1905
submitted by Clare Herrick

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The Remains of Engineer Gregory Humphries Taken to Tuscaloosa for Burial--Conductor Daugherty Dies from Injuries received in Disaster.
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The second death caused by the fearful boiler explosion in Artesia Saturday afternoon, occurred about 11:45 Saturday night, at which time, the spirit of Conductor Felix Daugherty took its flight to the God who gave it.

As was stated in Sunday's issue, Mr. Daugherty was brought to Columbus for treatment and placed in the Infirmary of Drs. Davis and Crigler.  His condition was known to be critical and the end was momentarily expected from the time he reached here.

Mr. Daugherty's wife and sister accompanied by Superintendent Pigford, arrived on a special train about two hours before he died, but he was unconscious and never realized their presence.

His remains were carried to Meridian, his home, Sunday morning for interment.  

The remains of Mr. Gregory Humphries, the first victim of the explosion, were taken to Tuscaloosa on the noon train Sunday for burial, being accompanied by his bereaved relatives and several friends.

William Davis, the negro fireman, is still alive, but his condition is very critical and no hopes are entertained for his recovery.

At the request of Mr. Humphries family, Mr. A. Frederickson, Superintendent of the Columbus Machinery Company, made a careful inspection of the boiler which exploded and noted all the defects, which, according to his statement, were numerous and inexcusable.