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Palestine Daily Herald
Palestine, Anderson County, Texas
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In Red Rock, Okla., on Nov. 6, 29 Italian section laborers on the Santa Fe railroad attacked roadmaster Hugh McNeal with stilettos and shovels after he discharged one of them, critically wounding him. Deputy Sheriff Eldredge intervened, leading to a battle and the arrest of the 29 for rioting and attempted murder at Perry.
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These Figured in Deadly Attack Upon a Roadmaster.
Red Rock, Okla., Nov. 6. - Twenty-nine Italian laborers, employed as section men on the Santa Fe, were arrested and jailed at Perry, charged with rioting and attempting to kill Hugh McNeal, the roadmaster. Because McNeal discharged one of the number, others struck and attacked McNeal with stilettos and shovels. McNeal was critically wounded. Only the prompt arrival of Deputy Sheriff Eldredge with a corps of assistants saved McNeal's life. The Italians defied the officers and a general battle ensued, finally ending in the arrest of twenty-nine.
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Red Rock, Okla.
Event Date
Nov. 6
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mcneal critically wounded; twenty-nine italians arrested and jailed at perry, charged with rioting and attempting to kill mcneal.
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Twenty-nine Italian laborers employed as section men on the Santa Fe attacked roadmaster Hugh McNeal with stilettos and shovels after he discharged one of them. Deputy Sheriff Eldredge arrived with assistants, leading to a battle with the defiant Italians, ending in their arrest.