Word: inquest
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Dates: during 1900-1909
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About thirty-five witnesses were examined at the inquest on the death of H. S. Bigelow, which was held yesterday morning in Station 1, Brattle Square. The testimony was all of the same general nature, but differed on minor points as the witnesses were too hurried to watch carefully. The general opinion, however, seemed to be that the driver urged his horses at a rapid rate into the crowd...
...official report made yesterday by Medical Examiner Swan to Judge Almy of the Third district Court, it was started that the death of H. S. Bigelow '04 resulted from the crushing of the lower chest by the wheels of a fire-engine. Judge Almy decided to hold an inquest next Wednesday to examine witnesses of the accident and determine the facts of the case. No warrent has been issued for the arrest of the driver...
There is conflicting testimony as to whether the horses started suddenly from fright and the driver lost control of them, or whether he started them intentionally. Witnesses of the accident support both explanations. An inquest will be held today. President Eliot wishes all members of the University who saw the accident to call on him at University 5 this morning...