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April 28, 1913
East St. Louis Daily Journal
East Saint Louis, Saint Clair County, Illinois
What is this article about?
Unsuccessful plot to derail interurban car near East Alton by placing ties on track; passengers unharmed, car stayed on rails. Similar attempt two years ago with ongoing reward.
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Plot to Wreck Interurban
An unsuccessful attempt was made yesterday morning to wreck an interurban car loaded with passengers on the Alton, Granite and St. Louis line, just south of East Alton, where three ties were laid across the track. Motorman Will Barton could not see the ties until he rounded a sharp curve, and was about 200 feet away. The car struck the ties, knocking two off the track, and hurdled the third but remained on the rails. The passengers were shaken up, but not one was hurt.
Two years ago a similar attempt was made to wreck an interurban car and a reward is still outstanding for information that will lead to the conviction of the perpetrators.
An unsuccessful attempt was made yesterday morning to wreck an interurban car loaded with passengers on the Alton, Granite and St. Louis line, just south of East Alton, where three ties were laid across the track. Motorman Will Barton could not see the ties until he rounded a sharp curve, and was about 200 feet away. The car struck the ties, knocking two off the track, and hurdled the third but remained on the rails. The passengers were shaken up, but not one was hurt.
Two years ago a similar attempt was made to wreck an interurban car and a reward is still outstanding for information that will lead to the conviction of the perpetrators.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime
Transportation
What keywords are associated?
Interurban Wreck Attempt
East Alton
Ties On Track
Motorman Barton
Sabotage
What entities or persons were involved?
Will Barton
Where did it happen?
Just South Of East Alton
Domestic News Details
Primary Location
Just South Of East Alton
Event Date
Yesterday Morning
Key Persons
Will Barton
Outcome
passengers were shaken up but not one was hurt; car remained on the rails
Event Details
An unsuccessful attempt was made to wreck an interurban car loaded with passengers on the Alton, Granite and St. Louis line, where three ties were laid across the track. Motorman Will Barton struck the ties after rounding a sharp curve 200 feet away, knocking two off the track and hurdling the third.