Oxford, Oct. 27. – June DANIEL, a colored man, of Henderson, while working on the telephone wires here, was killed this afternoon at 4:30 o’clock. He attempted to arrange the telephone wire when it came in contact with the electric wire, the shock killing him instantly. The accident occurred in front of Oxford Female Seminary. A white operator named W.G. FINCH, was also at work on the wires, but having on heavy rubber shoes, his life was saved.

Source: Kinston Free Press, October 28, 1905