The Wichita daily eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1890-1906, 1900-07-29

Horrible Runaway Accident
That May Result Fatally.
OCCURRED RIVERSIDE PARK
Mrs. 7. H. Miller and Miss
G. Gilbert Injured the Most.

A runaway accident which happened II
Riverside park last evening resulted II
serious injury to two persons and posi-
bly, three They are Mrs. Blanche Chand-
Ter Miller. Miss Grace Gilbert and Miss
Ella Chandler. The doctors say that the
injuries Of Mrs. Miller and Miss Gilbert
may prove fatal The other lady, Miss
Chandler, will recover. Miss Schriyer
was also in the accident, but was not
seriously injured.
The accident occurred at the north end
Of the Greiffenstein bridge and was one
OF the most serious that has occurred In
the city for years.
The young ladies were out driving in
trap drawn by single horse at the time
of the accident. They had been driving
over the city during the early part Of
the evening. The horse and trap is
owned by the Gilbert family and Miss
Gilbert had been driving all evening.
After their ride in the city they entered
Riverside park at the Central avenue en-
trance and went through the central part
of the park. After having been around
the various drives, it was suggested that
they cross into the north part of the
park and 20 around the drive toward the
west end. The horse was going slowly at
the time and Miss Gilbert started him up,
and as she did so, struck him with the
whip AT that instant he gave sudden
lurch and commenced 10 run. He was
headed for the Greiffenstein bridge and
before reaching there all four ladies took
hold of the lines in an attempt TO check
the animal, but without avail. Officer
Wood was at the end Of the bridge at
the time, and seeing the runaway, tried
TO stop the horse but could not without
changing its course to the river, which
would have resulted disastrously. He let
the horse go and ne ran straight across
the bridge, not striking anyone, although
there were people on the bridge at the
time. The horse was running at break
neck speed while on the bridge and all
the time the young ladies were trying to
control him. When the other end of the
bridge was reached the horse started 10
turn west, but had gained such Roadway
that ii was impossible for him to make
the abrupt turn at the bridge, and on
account Of this the trap was overturned
near the large tree in the flower beds at
the end Of the bridge.
The young ladies were all thrown out
and hurled TO the ground with terrific
force, three Of them, Mrs. Miller, Miss
Gilbert and Miss Chandler, striking the
tree Miss Schriver was thrown some ten
or fifteen fee farther on than the others.
The three ladies were all lying close to-
gether surrounded by parts Of the trap,
and when taken out, were all uncon-
scious. The park was filled with people
al the time and many came to the assis-
lance Of the injured ladies. When found
Ms MlIer's head was between the rear
springs of the trap and it was with some
difficulty that she was removed. Blood
was coming from one of her ears and the
injuries on the side of her face were Sc
we're. She received other injuries which
were apparent at the time, but it could
not be ascertained at the park how seri-
Gus they were.
Miss Gilbert received a very bad cut
under her chin, is injured in the back and
also internally, one thumb broken Or dis
located.
Miss Ella Chandler was injured in the
back and badly bruised on the side of her
body. She was the first to regain con-
seriousness.
Miss Schriver, when picked up, was
found to have a bad cut under her arm
and an ugly bruise on her forehead, but
nothing further.
The injured people were quickly moved
10 their homes by the ambulance and
patrol wagon and physicians Immediately
called. Mrs. Miller was unconscious
when removed to her home, but Miss Gil
bert resained consciousness just before
the ambulance arrived on the scene. DR..
Purdue her physician, was present in
the park and gave her as much aid as
was possible at the time.
After arriving at the home a more
thorough examination of Mrs. Miuer's
wounds We're made and it was found that
there was a conclusion OF the brain, be-
sides internal injuries. Drs. Oldham and
Hoffman were called to take charge Of
Mrs. Miller and Miss Chandler DIT. Pur-
due was called to the Gilbert home on
North Waco.
After an examination Of Miss Gilbert's
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Der of ribs were broken on her right
side. also injured in her back. one hand
in bad condition with a thumb dis
located. and that at the time Of the in
jury she was bleeding internally. She
had a very severe cut on her chin. but
that was not considered as serious as her
other wounds.
Miss Chambers condition was not con
sidered as serious as the others and win /
probably recover unless internal injuries /
should develop.
Miss Schriver was able to be taken to /
her home from the Chandler residence /
on North Topeka avenue and the phvsi- 4
clans think that she will soon recover
from her injuries
Mrs. Miller is from Amarillo. Texas. /
and was visiting with her parents on 4
North Topeka avenue. She was FORM /
erly Miss Blance Chandler and is wen 4
known in the city. Her father. !. 3. I
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