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January 1, 1896
The Daily Morning Journal And Courier
New Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut
What is this article about?
In Bridgeport on Dec. 31, two boys were convicted of trying to derail a train and sent to a reform school, while a third was reprimanded and released; cases appealed.
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BOY TRAIN WRECKERS.
Two Bridgeport Boys Sent to the State School for Boys for the Attempt-Cases Appealed.
Bridgeport, Dec. 31.-Two of the youthful train wreckers, Peter Graham and Frederick Hosbach, in the city court this morning were found guilty of being genuine bad boys, and Judge Carroll ordered them confined in the School for Boys in Meriden until they reach their majority. Young William Nagle, the other offender, was released with a reprimand. The last named boy admitted being present when the other boys placed the obstructions between the rails. He said he carried the stones to the others and stood by while they fixed the thing. He did not think the train would be derailed His companions lied all through their testimony and each tried to throw all the blame on the others. The court decided they were dangerous characters to be at large and ordered their commitment. Their parents appealed to the common pleas court, and bonds in each case were fixed at $100.
Two Bridgeport Boys Sent to the State School for Boys for the Attempt-Cases Appealed.
Bridgeport, Dec. 31.-Two of the youthful train wreckers, Peter Graham and Frederick Hosbach, in the city court this morning were found guilty of being genuine bad boys, and Judge Carroll ordered them confined in the School for Boys in Meriden until they reach their majority. Young William Nagle, the other offender, was released with a reprimand. The last named boy admitted being present when the other boys placed the obstructions between the rails. He said he carried the stones to the others and stood by while they fixed the thing. He did not think the train would be derailed His companions lied all through their testimony and each tried to throw all the blame on the others. The court decided they were dangerous characters to be at large and ordered their commitment. Their parents appealed to the common pleas court, and bonds in each case were fixed at $100.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Train Wreckers
Juvenile Delinquency
Bridgeport Court
Reform School
Attempted Derailment
What entities or persons were involved?
Peter Graham
Frederick Hosbach
William Nagle
Judge Carroll
Where did it happen?
Bridgeport
Story Details
Key Persons
Peter Graham
Frederick Hosbach
William Nagle
Judge Carroll
Location
Bridgeport
Event Date
Dec. 31
Story Details
Two boys, Peter Graham and Frederick Hosbach, found guilty in Bridgeport city court of attempting to wreck a train by placing obstructions on the rails; sentenced to the School for Boys in Meriden until majority. William Nagle, who assisted but did not participate directly, released with reprimand. Cases appealed with $100 bonds each.