ALBERT J. SCHROEDER (d. 1925)
"AL" SCHROEDER LOSES BRAVE BATTLE TO LIVE
Death Comes to Him at Early Hour Today at His Home
Death was victor today over Albert J. Schroeder, well known railroad
man of the city who for months has been waging a brave battle for life
against inroads of an insidious ailment which baffled physicians and
which in a short time had reduced him from robust health to a mere
skeleton of his former self. Mr. Schroeder's death occurred at the
family home, 619 North Tenth street at 4 o'clock this morning, just
two weeks from the day of his return from Rochester where he had been
receiving treatments at the noted clinic in that city.
Mr. Schroeder's death, while not unexpected, it having been known that
chances were against him, came as a shock to friends and will be keenly
felt by many who know him best. Funeral services will be held Saturday
afternoon from the home, with burial at Evergreen.
Stricken Few Months Ago
Only a few months ago the picture of robust health, friends are scarcely
able to realize the death of Al. Schroeder. Stricken suddenly, his malady
made rapid inroads upon his vitality and despite everything that could be
done, doomed him to death. More than a month ago he was taken to Rochester
where blood transfusions were made in an effort to cope with his condition
but these failed and when he returned home two weeks ago it was known that
hope must be abandoned. Despite his condition Mr. Schroeder was hopeful
and patient and made a brave fight to live.
Was 49 Years of Age
Mr. Schroeder was born in this city December 3, 1875 and received his
education in the local schools. For eleven years he was employed with the
Goodrich Transportation company and twenty-three years ago entered employ
of the North Western Railway Company with which he had been associated
since, having been employed in the local yards of the company as foreman
of a switching crew. He was forced to give up his work last December,
performing his last service for the company on his birthday, December 2.
Married on December 27 to Kate Kulnick, Mr. Schroeder is survived by his
wife and one son Leland, who is a student at the University of Wisconsin
at Madison. His mother, Mrs. Mary Schroeder and one sister, Mrs. Clara
Kirsch, and two brothers, Arthur and Otto, of Chicago and one brother Emil
Schroeder, superintendent of the city utility plant, also survive.
Mr. Schroeder was a member of the local lodge of Elks and of the Railway
Men's organization. He was well liked by all who knew him and his death
will bring sorrow to a host of friends.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, March 5, 1925 P.2
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Al Schroeder Has Lucky Escape in a Train Accident Today
C & NW Yardman Escaped with Crushed Toes when He Might Have Lost Leg or Have Been Killed Outright
Al Schroeder, familiarly known as Schrimp, foreman of an engine crew in the local yards of the Chicago & Northwestern, played in great luck in escaping with slight injuries in an accident that might easily have cost him his life or loss of a foot or leg. Mr. Schroeder is at the hospital with two crushed toes.
Schroeder with his crew was engaged in switching a train of cars onto the tracks at the Western Elevator Company on Water Street. He was on the first car of the train which was being backed to the elevator and had one foot on the ladder which extends up the end of the car, while the other foot was on the lower rung of the ladder which is placed at the side of the car. One of the bolts holding the side ladder rung pulled out and Schroeder, from whose foot the support suddenly gave way, was unable to hold himself and his foot slipped onto the track directly under the wheel of the car which passed over the toes. The toes were badly crushed and it may be necessary to amputate them but physicians say that there is a chance they can be saved. Fortunately the wheel of the car did not pass over the whole foot or Schroeder would undoubtedly have been forced to undergo amputation of the foot.
Mr. Schroeder was removed to the hospital where an examination revealed that his injuries were not as serious as at first feared, it having been reported that Schroeder would lose a leg. Mrs. Schroeder was absent from the city, having departed for Milwaukee on the train which leaves here at 10:15, only a half hour before the mishap. A message was dispatched to Mrs. Schroeder at Port Washington and at Milwaukee and she will probably return this afternoon. Mr. Schroeder has been an employe of the Northwestern for many years and the accident today is the most serious which he has ever experienced.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., Nov. 29, 1913
"AL" SCHROEDER LOSES BRAVE BATTLE TO LIVE
Death Comes to Him at Early Hour Today at His Home
Death was victor today over Albert J. Schroeder, well known railroad
man of the city who for months has been waging a brave battle for life
against inroads of an insidious ailment which baffled physicians and
which in a short time had reduced him from robust health to a mere
skeleton of his former self. Mr. Schroeder's death occurred at the
family home, 619 North Tenth street at 4 o'clock this morning, just
two weeks from the day of his return from Rochester where he had been
receiving treatments at the noted clinic in that city.
Mr. Schroeder's death, while not unexpected, it having been known that
chances were against him, came as a shock to friends and will be keenly
felt by many who know him best. Funeral services will be held Saturday
afternoon from the home, with burial at Evergreen.
Stricken Few Months Ago
Only a few months ago the picture of robust health, friends are scarcely
able to realize the death of Al. Schroeder. Stricken suddenly, his malady
made rapid inroads upon his vitality and despite everything that could be
done, doomed him to death. More than a month ago he was taken to Rochester
where blood transfusions were made in an effort to cope with his condition
but these failed and when he returned home two weeks ago it was known that
hope must be abandoned. Despite his condition Mr. Schroeder was hopeful
and patient and made a brave fight to live.
Was 49 Years of Age
Mr. Schroeder was born in this city December 3, 1875 and received his
education in the local schools. For eleven years he was employed with the
Goodrich Transportation company and twenty-three years ago entered employ
of the North Western Railway Company with which he had been associated
since, having been employed in the local yards of the company as foreman
of a switching crew. He was forced to give up his work last December,
performing his last service for the company on his birthday, December 2.
Married on December 27 to Kate Kulnick, Mr. Schroeder is survived by his
wife and one son Leland, who is a student at the University of Wisconsin
at Madison. His mother, Mrs. Mary Schroeder and one sister, Mrs. Clara
Kirsch, and two brothers, Arthur and Otto, of Chicago and one brother Emil
Schroeder, superintendent of the city utility plant, also survive.
Mr. Schroeder was a member of the local lodge of Elks and of the Railway
Men's organization. He was well liked by all who knew him and his death
will bring sorrow to a host of friends.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, March 5, 1925 P.2
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Al Schroeder Has Lucky Escape in a Train Accident Today
C & NW Yardman Escaped with Crushed Toes when He Might Have Lost Leg or Have Been Killed Outright
Al Schroeder, familiarly known as Schrimp, foreman of an engine crew in the local yards of the Chicago & Northwestern, played in great luck in escaping with slight injuries in an accident that might easily have cost him his life or loss of a foot or leg. Mr. Schroeder is at the hospital with two crushed toes.
Schroeder with his crew was engaged in switching a train of cars onto the tracks at the Western Elevator Company on Water Street. He was on the first car of the train which was being backed to the elevator and had one foot on the ladder which extends up the end of the car, while the other foot was on the lower rung of the ladder which is placed at the side of the car. One of the bolts holding the side ladder rung pulled out and Schroeder, from whose foot the support suddenly gave way, was unable to hold himself and his foot slipped onto the track directly under the wheel of the car which passed over the toes. The toes were badly crushed and it may be necessary to amputate them but physicians say that there is a chance they can be saved. Fortunately the wheel of the car did not pass over the whole foot or Schroeder would undoubtedly have been forced to undergo amputation of the foot.
Mr. Schroeder was removed to the hospital where an examination revealed that his injuries were not as serious as at first feared, it having been reported that Schroeder would lose a leg. Mrs. Schroeder was absent from the city, having departed for Milwaukee on the train which leaves here at 10:15, only a half hour before the mishap. A message was dispatched to Mrs. Schroeder at Port Washington and at Milwaukee and she will probably return this afternoon. Mr. Schroeder has been an employe of the Northwestern for many years and the accident today is the most serious which he has ever experienced.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., Nov. 29, 1913
ALBERT J. SCHROEDER (d. 1925)
"AL" SCHROEDER LOSES BRAVE BATTLE TO LIVE
Death Comes to Him at Early Hour Today at His Home
Death was victor today over Albert J. Schroeder, well known railroad
man of the city who for months has been waging a brave battle for life
against inroads of an insidious ailment which baffled physicians and
which in a short time had reduced him from robust health to a mere
skeleton of his former self. Mr. Schroeder's death occurred at the
family home, 619 North Tenth street at 4 o'clock this morning, just
two weeks from the day of his return from Rochester where he had been
receiving treatments at the noted clinic in that city.
Mr. Schroeder's death, while not unexpected, it having been known that
chances were against him, came as a shock to friends and will be keenly
felt by many who know him best. Funeral services will be held Saturday
afternoon from the home, with burial at Evergreen.
Stricken Few Months Ago
Only a few months ago the picture of robust health, friends are scarcely
able to realize the death of Al. Schroeder. Stricken suddenly, his malady
made rapid inroads upon his vitality and despite everything that could be
done, doomed him to death. More than a month ago he was taken to Rochester
where blood transfusions were made in an effort to cope with his condition
but these failed and when he returned home two weeks ago it was known that
hope must be abandoned. Despite his condition Mr. Schroeder was hopeful
and patient and made a brave fight to live.
Was 49 Years of Age
Mr. Schroeder was born in this city December 3, 1875 and received his
education in the local schools. For eleven years he was employed with the
Goodrich Transportation company and twenty-three years ago entered employ
of the North Western Railway Company with which he had been associated
since, having been employed in the local yards of the company as foreman
of a switching crew. He was forced to give up his work last December,
performing his last service for the company on his birthday, December 2.
Married on December 27 to Kate Kulnick, Mr. Schroeder is survived by his
wife and one son Leland, who is a student at the University of Wisconsin
at Madison. His mother, Mrs. Mary Schroeder and one sister, Mrs. Clara
Kirsch, and two brothers, Arthur and Otto, of Chicago and one brother Emil
Schroeder, superintendent of the city utility plant, also survive.
Mr. Schroeder was a member of the local lodge of Elks and of the Railway
Men's organization. He was well liked by all who knew him and his death
will bring sorrow to a host of friends.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, March 5, 1925 P.2
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Al Schroeder Has Lucky Escape in a Train Accident Today
C & NW Yardman Escaped with Crushed Toes when He Might Have Lost Leg or Have Been Killed Outright
Al Schroeder, familiarly known as Schrimp, foreman of an engine crew in the local yards of the Chicago & Northwestern, played in great luck in escaping with slight injuries in an accident that might easily have cost him his life or loss of a foot or leg. Mr. Schroeder is at the hospital with two crushed toes.
Schroeder with his crew was engaged in switching a train of cars onto the tracks at the Western Elevator Company on Water Street. He was on the first car of the train which was being backed to the elevator and had one foot on the ladder which extends up the end of the car, while the other foot was on the lower rung of the ladder which is placed at the side of the car. One of the bolts holding the side ladder rung pulled out and Schroeder, from whose foot the support suddenly gave way, was unable to hold himself and his foot slipped onto the track directly under the wheel of the car which passed over the toes. The toes were badly crushed and it may be necessary to amputate them but physicians say that there is a chance they can be saved. Fortunately the wheel of the car did not pass over the whole foot or Schroeder would undoubtedly have been forced to undergo amputation of the foot.
Mr. Schroeder was removed to the hospital where an examination revealed that his injuries were not as serious as at first feared, it having been reported that Schroeder would lose a leg. Mrs. Schroeder was absent from the city, having departed for Milwaukee on the train which leaves here at 10:15, only a half hour before the mishap. A message was dispatched to Mrs. Schroeder at Port Washington and at Milwaukee and she will probably return this afternoon. Mr. Schroeder has been an employe of the Northwestern for many years and the accident today is the most serious which he has ever experienced.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., Nov. 29, 1913
"AL" SCHROEDER LOSES BRAVE BATTLE TO LIVE
Death Comes to Him at Early Hour Today at His Home
Death was victor today over Albert J. Schroeder, well known railroad
man of the city who for months has been waging a brave battle for life
against inroads of an insidious ailment which baffled physicians and
which in a short time had reduced him from robust health to a mere
skeleton of his former self. Mr. Schroeder's death occurred at the
family home, 619 North Tenth street at 4 o'clock this morning, just
two weeks from the day of his return from Rochester where he had been
receiving treatments at the noted clinic in that city.
Mr. Schroeder's death, while not unexpected, it having been known that
chances were against him, came as a shock to friends and will be keenly
felt by many who know him best. Funeral services will be held Saturday
afternoon from the home, with burial at Evergreen.
Stricken Few Months Ago
Only a few months ago the picture of robust health, friends are scarcely
able to realize the death of Al. Schroeder. Stricken suddenly, his malady
made rapid inroads upon his vitality and despite everything that could be
done, doomed him to death. More than a month ago he was taken to Rochester
where blood transfusions were made in an effort to cope with his condition
but these failed and when he returned home two weeks ago it was known that
hope must be abandoned. Despite his condition Mr. Schroeder was hopeful
and patient and made a brave fight to live.
Was 49 Years of Age
Mr. Schroeder was born in this city December 3, 1875 and received his
education in the local schools. For eleven years he was employed with the
Goodrich Transportation company and twenty-three years ago entered employ
of the North Western Railway Company with which he had been associated
since, having been employed in the local yards of the company as foreman
of a switching crew. He was forced to give up his work last December,
performing his last service for the company on his birthday, December 2.
Married on December 27 to Kate Kulnick, Mr. Schroeder is survived by his
wife and one son Leland, who is a student at the University of Wisconsin
at Madison. His mother, Mrs. Mary Schroeder and one sister, Mrs. Clara
Kirsch, and two brothers, Arthur and Otto, of Chicago and one brother Emil
Schroeder, superintendent of the city utility plant, also survive.
Mr. Schroeder was a member of the local lodge of Elks and of the Railway
Men's organization. He was well liked by all who knew him and his death
will bring sorrow to a host of friends.
Manitowoc Herald News, Thursday, March 5, 1925 P.2
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Al Schroeder Has Lucky Escape in a Train Accident Today
C & NW Yardman Escaped with Crushed Toes when He Might Have Lost Leg or Have Been Killed Outright
Al Schroeder, familiarly known as Schrimp, foreman of an engine crew in the local yards of the Chicago & Northwestern, played in great luck in escaping with slight injuries in an accident that might easily have cost him his life or loss of a foot or leg. Mr. Schroeder is at the hospital with two crushed toes.
Schroeder with his crew was engaged in switching a train of cars onto the tracks at the Western Elevator Company on Water Street. He was on the first car of the train which was being backed to the elevator and had one foot on the ladder which extends up the end of the car, while the other foot was on the lower rung of the ladder which is placed at the side of the car. One of the bolts holding the side ladder rung pulled out and Schroeder, from whose foot the support suddenly gave way, was unable to hold himself and his foot slipped onto the track directly under the wheel of the car which passed over the toes. The toes were badly crushed and it may be necessary to amputate them but physicians say that there is a chance they can be saved. Fortunately the wheel of the car did not pass over the whole foot or Schroeder would undoubtedly have been forced to undergo amputation of the foot.
Mr. Schroeder was removed to the hospital where an examination revealed that his injuries were not as serious as at first feared, it having been reported that Schroeder would lose a leg. Mrs. Schroeder was absent from the city, having departed for Milwaukee on the train which leaves here at 10:15, only a half hour before the mishap. A message was dispatched to Mrs. Schroeder at Port Washington and at Milwaukee and she will probably return this afternoon. Mr. Schroeder has been an employe of the Northwestern for many years and the accident today is the most serious which he has ever experienced.
Manitowoc Daily Herald, Sat., Nov. 29, 1913
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