The Chitina leader., 1913-07-01
FATAL ACCIDENT 0N ROAD
From Thursdays Cordova Alaskan

Superintendent of Bridges and Buildings l. NJ Price
 killed and General Superintendent Caleb Corse of the Copper River Northwestern Railway seriously injured early last evening Mile 192 by the oveurnng of motor speeer on which they making trip of inspection
 The accident occurred within about 300 feet of the Blackburn roadhouse, at the foot of the Kennicott m The running speed of about twelve miles hour when horse which grazing within few feet of the track became frightened and dashed the track immediately in front of the The sudden unexpected that there opportunity to stop the which struck the horse and overturned the occupants falling underneath it. Mr. Price struck on the head by of the wheels sustaining fractured skull both legs broken and other injuries from which he died about three hours later without having gained consciousness Mr. Corser escaped dangerous injuries but seriously bruised and is suffering from the shock
 Immediately after the accident Schrock was summoned from Kenncott four miles distant the resuscate Mr. Price but without avail the end coming about three hours after the accident Mr. Corsers injuries dressed and he made comfortable possible.
 In the meantime message sent to Chitina and the train which left here yesterday morning. and which had just reached that point sent to the of the accident carrying Dr. Payzant brothernaw of Mr. Price, but the latter died ten minutes after the arrival of the train The victims taken aboard the train and brought to Chtina and at 315 this morning left for Cor1ova arriving 75O after making of the quickest trips made the road
 Shortly after o'clock last evening of the accident received at the office of the company here and special train at made carry Dr. Council to Ctna but the train returned after proceeding Mile D receipt of wire that all aid had been rendered and that the victims on the way to Cordova.
 Mr. Corser at taken to his home where he is
 
 matter of comparatively short tme The remains of MT. Price were removed to Lamberts undertaking parors
 MT. Price had been connected with the Copper River Northwestern railroad almost since its inception He the locating engineers and remained with the road during the construction period Later he made bridges and buildings position he has held for some time past. At the recent city election Mr. Price was elected member of the city council and chosen mayor He leaves la wife and young Richmond residents of this city; mother Mrs. W. l.. Price, residing Zenith Wyoming to mourn the loss of devoted husband and loving son.
 Throughout the city flags are displayed at half mast as mark of the sincere esteem and respect which the memory of the deceased is held by his fellow citizens
 The remains of Alr. Price will be taken to Seattle for nenent leaving the steamer Alameda tomorrow morning pon the arrival of the steamer the will be taken from the undertaking paro to the wharf and will accompanied by body of citizens.
 As mark of respect to the deceased mayor the city has requested that all places of business close from Ii m until noon while the body of the deceased being taken to the steamer.
 Memorial services will be held the Presbyterian church on Sunday at Il Rev Koonce and Zeger particpating
 WASHINGTON, June 25.-At a meeting of the cabinat last evening the McReynods affair was discussed at length and It decided that the resignation of McNab be accepted following which the president teegraphed McNab ms decision, and the matter is considered closed
 Following his telegram of acceptance of the resenation the fresldent wrote the eXdistc attorney exonerating Attorney General McReynos of the charges made by the former Tn rendering his resignation characterng them as an neXcusabe ntmation of injustice and wrong doing on the part of the attorney general.