OBIT: William HALL, 1872, Allegheny County, PA

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- An accident occurred at the outer depot of the Pennsylvania railway 
yesterday morning by which William Hall, night foreman of the shops, 
was fatally injured.  Deceased had run an engine out of the round-house 
for the purpose of assisting to replace a part of the Pacific Express 
train which had jumped the track.  In attempting to couple the two 
engines it seems the driver of the express backed too hastily and 
crushed Hall.  He was carried into one of the railroad buildings, and a 
physician summoned, but before any aid could be given death resulted.  
An inquest will be held to-day.  Mr. Hall was a resident of East 
Liberty where he leaves a wife and three children. - Pittsburg Evening 
Leader, 16th.

Altoona Sun, Altoona, Pa., Friday morning, December 20, 1872