On this Date in Minnesota History: August 30

August 30, 1886 – “Three young ladies were crossing a trestle work near [Sauk Centre, Minn.] this afternoon when the Manitoba east bound train came along. They lost their presence of mind, became frantic and started back, but the engine was too close to be reversed.

MISS ALLEN, eighteen years old, was killed and terribly mangled and MISS FAVEN severely injured. The latter's sister escaped unhurt by jumping into the water but was unconscious for several hours from fright.”

Mitchell Daily Republican South Dakota 1886-08-31
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