Killed in Cedar Rapids-Daniel Sweeney 1902

SWEENEY

Posted By: Cheryl Locher Moonen (email)
Date: 2/15/2017 at 10:04:44

Dubuque Telegraph-Herald, Jan. 5, 1902

Killed in Cedar Rapids
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Cedar Rapids, Jan. 4. – Daniel Sweeney, one of the oldest boil makers in the employ of B., C. R. & N. Railroad, was killed early this morning while crossing the tracks of the Milwaukee Road. Sweeney was on his way from his home to the B., C. R. & N. shops to begin his days’ work when the accident happened. He was struck by an outgoing Milwaukee train and killed instantly. He was a man about 45 or 50 years of age and leaves a wife and family. He was a good workman and a man highly respected.