Ernest E. Boggess, 32, machinist, attempted to save Ray S. Utter, 20, machinist, from burning, Hood River, Oregon, May 18, 1910. Utter was working at a gasoline brazing machine in a machine shop when a stream of burning gasoline spurted from the tank. His clothing was ignited, and the building was set on fire. With his arms across his face, Utter backed into a corner and crouched to get out of the flame. Boggess ran to Utter from an adjoining room, passing through the stream of gasoline flame, which was then six inches in diameter. Utter was somewhat bewildered, and Boggess put his arm around him and assisted him toward a place of safety. They passed through the stream of fire and through flames which rose from the floor, but before Boggess could get Utter from the building, Utter expired. Boggess escaped, but he was so severely burned that he was disabled 44 days. 6095-704
6095 – 704
6095-704