Birmingham Mail: Friday 4th July 1902

Shocking Lift Accident in Saltley: The full particulars attending the death of Frederick Pratt (41) manufacturer’s labourer of 134 Chester Street were elicited before Mr. Isaac Bradley, the city Coroner, at Victoria Courts this afternoon …

The inquest was attended by Mr. L. Picton Evans, one of H.M. Inspectors of Factories; Mr. Freeman (Messrs. Pincent and Co.) representing Messrs. Smith and Son Limited and Mr. Eastley (Messrs. P. Baker and Co.) for the relatives …


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