Ligonier Valley Rail Road Newspaper Articles
We have compiled over 1,400 newspaper articles that mention the Ligonier Valley Railroad, or related subjects. The articles were originally published starting in 1873 and our collection runs through 1995. Enjoy!
Latrobe Bulletin
Friday, July 26, 1912
Company Says Conductor Was Responsible
The Ligonier Valley Railroad Company, yesterday, filed with the State Railroad Commission at Harrisburg, a report concerning the wreck of July fifth, on the Wilpen branch. The company, according to the excerpts from the report made public at Harrisburg, places the responsibility on Conductor Kuhn.
"Conductor Kuhn," it states, "either forgetful or unmindful of his order, started out on
the trip to Wilpen, contrary to instructions issued him."
In another place, the company is quoted as saying: "The combination car on this occasion was run ahead of the engine, contrary to practice and contrary to orders."
Coroner McMurray is still unable to fix a time for the holding of the inquest, owing to the fact that Conductor Kuhn is still far from being able to attend it. The inquest, when it is held, will be held in Ligonier.