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Danger signals

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Original author: John A. Hill

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"Danger Signals" by John A. Hill and Jasper Ewing Brady is a collection of remarkable and exciting accounts showcasing the bravery and resilience of railroad dispatchers and engineers, written in the early 20th century. This work vividly recounts tales of men who faced perilous situations with indomitable courage, emphasizing both the personal and professional stakes involved in their line of work. Through a series of engaging stories, the authors highlight the themes of heroism and teamwork in the face of adversity. The opening of "Danger Signals" introduces the character Jim Wainright, who reminisces about his experiences in the railroad industry. He recalls a poignant conversation with an old acquaintance, Jim Wainright, about a young fireman who was deeply connected to his life on the rails. As Wainright narrates his tale, he brings to life the spirit of camaraderie among crew members and the challenges they faced, including mentorship, loyalty, and unexpected tragedies. The narrative sets a gripping tone for the collection, inviting readers to delve deeper into the stories of courage that unfold throughout the book.

Danger signals, by John A. Hill. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #19007.

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34 Chapters

  1. 1.Part II: Chapter367 words
  2. 2.Part I: Jim Wainright's Kid (1)8,697 words
  3. 3.Part I: Jim Wainright's Kid (2)8,764 words
  4. 4.Part I: Jim Wainright's Kid (3)8,740 words
  5. 5.Part I: Jim Wainright's Kid (4)8,769 words
  6. 6.Part I: Jim Wainright's Kid (5)8,761 words
  7. 7.Part I: Jim Wainright's Kid (6)4,247 words
  8. 8.Chapter I: Learning the Business--My First Office2,119 words
  9. 9.Chapter II: An Encounter with Train Robbers1,758 words
  10. 10.Chapter III: In a Wreck1,321 words
  11. 11.Chapter IV: A Woman Operator Who Saved a Train1,695 words
  12. 12.Chapter V: A Night Office in Texas--A Stuttering Despatcher1,928 words
  13. 13.Chapter VI: Blue Field, Arizona, and an Indian Scrimmage2,236 words
  14. 14.Chapter VII: Taking a Whirl at Commercial Work--My First Attempt--The Galveston Fire2,135 words
  15. 15.Chapter VIII: Sending a Message Perforce--Recognizing an Old Friend by His Stuff1,192 words
  16. 16.Chapter IX: Bill Bradley, Gambler and Gentleman2,653 words
  17. 17.Chapter X: The Death of Jim Cartwright--Chased Off a Wire by a Woman1,390 words
  1. 18.Chapter XI1,727 words
  2. 19.Chapter XII: How a Smart Operator Was Squelched--The Galveston Flood1,844 words
  3. 20.Chapter XIII: Sending My First Order1,295 words
  4. 21.Chapter XIV: Running Trains by Telegraph--How It Is Done2,933 words
  5. 22.Chapter XV: An Old Despatcher's Mistake--My First Trick2,674 words
  6. 23.Chapter XVI: A General Strike--A Locomotive Engineer for a Day2,315 words
  7. 24.Chapter XVII: Chief Despatcher--An Inspection Tour--Big River Wreck2,680 words
  8. 25.Chapter XVIII: A Promotion by Favor and Its Results1,662 words
  9. 26.Chapter XIX3,698 words
  10. 27.Chapter XX: An Episode of Sentiment1,431 words
  11. 28.Chapter XXI: The Military Operator--A Fake Report That Nearly Caused Trouble2,215 words
  12. 29.Chapter XXII: Private Dennis Hogan, Hero3,899 words
  13. 30.Chapter XXIII: The Commission Won--In a General Strike3,314 words
  14. 31.Chapter XXIV: Experiences as a Government Censor of Telegraph1,824 words
  15. 32.Chapter XXV: More Censorship2,214 words
  16. 33.Chapter XXVI: Censorship Concluded2,612 words
  17. 34.Conclusion592 words