Topeka (KS) Daily Commonwealth, October 21, 1874, p 1.
A SAD ACCIDENT
Jeffersonville, Ind., Oct. 20-A sad accident has just occurred. In loading
the cannon that was being used at democratic jubilee, by some mismanagement
it was accidentally discharged, and Edward Tobin, one of the gunners,
received probably fatal injuries. His left hand was torn completely off
below the elbow and his right hand badly lacerated.