John Thompson, colored, who was so seriously injured at Hines Bros.’ lumber mills Wednesday, by a piece of lumber flying off from one of the rip saws, died last night from the effects received.  He never regained consciousness at all, and was in such critical condition, which would not allow necessary operation.

Source: The Times [Richmond, VA] 1 Dec. 1900. Chronicling America. Library of Congress. <http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov>.