puck

Caption: Discrimination The Selfish Millionaire -- How He is Taken Care of and How He Takes Care of His Patrons.

Source/Date: Puck, October 4, 1882

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Creator: Friedrick Graetz

Remarks: At the left Vanderbilt is hiring boys as signal men ant at the top left passengers are waiting for a late train. Off to the right are the Accident at Spuyten Duyvil, NY (January 13, 1882; eight killed). The bottom right has a smoky tunnel with women passengers who have fainted from the bad air. Meanwhile Vanderbilt parades about in his coach.

Keywords: Accidents, train, Travel, fares and schedules; Smoke and noise; New York Central Railroad.