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Look Back: Great Cyclone of 1896
Date: 5/27/2011
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The tornado knocked the Alton & Southern Railroad's train Nov. 7 from the approach to the Eads Bridge on the East St. Louis side. Caught on the bridge heading eastbound as the tornado approached, engineer William Swoncutt opened his throttle to get away, but the storm derailed part of his train. Everyone on board survived, but teamster Adolph Guttman was blown into the river from his wagon on the bridge and drowned. (Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville)
Caption: The tornado knocked the Alton & Southern Railroad's train Nov. 7 from the approach to the Eads Bridge on the East St. Louis side. Caught on the bridge heading eastbound as the tornado approached, engineer William Swoncutt opened his throttle to get away, but the storm derailed part of his train. Everyone on board survived, but teamster Adolph Guttman was blown into the river from his wagon on the bridge and drowned. (Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville) Album ID: 1255833 Photo ID: 35961551
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