Senator Glazier In Auto Accident

SENATOR GLAZIER IN AUTO ACCIDENT

Lost Control of His Machine In Turning Corner

MRS. MUDGE DIED

From Injuries Received - Other Occupants of Vehicle Escaped With Slight Bruises

Detroit, Mich., Oct. 7. - Rushing over the curb of the Eastern Boulevard, where it intersects with McDougall and Hendrie avenues, an automobile operated by State Senator Frank P. Glazier of Chelsea, Mich., at 7 o'clock last evening threw five occupants out and so seriously injured one, Mrs. Lucy T. Mudge of Albion, Mich., that she died a short time afterwards at Grace hospital. The others were not seriously hurt and repaired to their homes in a carriage. 

About 5 o'clock last evening a party of five left the Blodgett terrace, at 296 Jefferson avenue, for an automobile ride. It was composed of Senator Glazier, Mrs. Lucy T. Mudge, who came to Detroit Tuesday morning; Mrs, Adella A. Comstock, an aunt of the senator, and Misses Winnilee and Vera Comstock.

For nearly two hours the auto toured about the city, visiting points of interest. Along the northern section of the Boulevard the machine sped and turned southward with it on a line with McDougall avenue. It was traveling at a high rate of speed when it approached that point where the Boulevard turns abruptly eastward at Hendrie avenue. It was getting dark and there was difficulty in seeing any great distance ahead.

Suddenly Glazier saw the turn in the roadway ahead. Being a somewhat inexperienced operator, he failed to make the curve in safety. The machine became unmanageable and made a dash for the curb. Crashing up over it, the automobile ploughed ahead and finally crashed up against a tree.

All Were Thrown Out.

The five occupants were thrown high into the air. Mrs. Mudge was found in an unconscious condition a number of feet away, while the others, who were badly shake up, were distributed about the vicinity.

Dr. J. H. Neary was summoned by a pedestrian, who witnessed the accident. He found that Mrs. Mudge's skull was fractured near the base. As she was still breathing, the physician decided to send her to Grace hospital. Just after the lady had been carried into the institution she expired. a postmortem examination will be held.

Mrs. Mudge was born and raised in Albion, Mich. Her husband, an electrician, died several years ago, leaving her well-to-do. She is survived by one child, a son of 16 years of age. Relatives will be here from Albion today to take the body back to that place.

State Senator Glazier is a man with a senate record. He is also a candidate for state treasurer.