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November 1, 1924
Atlanta Tri Weekly Journal
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia
What is this article about?
Peter Veregin, leader of the Doukhobor colony, was killed by a bomb placed under his train seat in British Columbia, Canada, due to opposition to his progressive farming methods. The explosion killed eight, including legislator John L. Mackie, and injured twelve.
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Bomb Fixed for Chief Of Farm Clan Kills Him and Eight Others
NELSON, B. C., Oct. 30.-Peter Veregin, leader of the Doukhobor colony, in Saskatchewan province, paid for his progressive methods with his life yesterday, when an enemy opposed to Veregin's use of modern appliances on farms and homes in the colony, placed a bomb under his seat in a Canadian Pacific passenger coach while the train was speeding from Nelson to Grand Forks, B. C., according to the theory advanced today by police investigators. The explosion killed eight and injured twelve passengers on the train.
Railway officials working with police on the case today believe the explosion resulted from a time bomb or the jarring of dynamite carried in a gunny sack.
Included in the list of dead was the name of John L. Mackie, member of the Columbia legislature from Grand Forks.
Veregin came to Canada from exile in Siberia in 1903, to lead the Doukhobor colony in Saskatchewan.
Hundreds of telegrams of condolence over the death of the leader were received at the Brilliant, B. C., headquarters of the Doukhobors.
The body of the dead leader was to be taken to Brilliant today aboard a special train.
NELSON, B. C., Oct. 30.-Peter Veregin, leader of the Doukhobor colony, in Saskatchewan province, paid for his progressive methods with his life yesterday, when an enemy opposed to Veregin's use of modern appliances on farms and homes in the colony, placed a bomb under his seat in a Canadian Pacific passenger coach while the train was speeding from Nelson to Grand Forks, B. C., according to the theory advanced today by police investigators. The explosion killed eight and injured twelve passengers on the train.
Railway officials working with police on the case today believe the explosion resulted from a time bomb or the jarring of dynamite carried in a gunny sack.
Included in the list of dead was the name of John L. Mackie, member of the Columbia legislature from Grand Forks.
Veregin came to Canada from exile in Siberia in 1903, to lead the Doukhobor colony in Saskatchewan.
Hundreds of telegrams of condolence over the death of the leader were received at the Brilliant, B. C., headquarters of the Doukhobors.
The body of the dead leader was to be taken to Brilliant today aboard a special train.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Extraordinary Event
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Tragedy
Catastrophe
Misfortune
What keywords are associated?
Bomb Explosion
Doukhobor Leader
Train Bombing
Peter Veregin Assassination
Progressive Methods Opposition
What entities or persons were involved?
Peter Veregin
John L. Mackie
Where did it happen?
Train From Nelson To Grand Forks, B. C.
Story Details
Key Persons
Peter Veregin
John L. Mackie
Location
Train From Nelson To Grand Forks, B. C.
Event Date
October 29
Story Details
An enemy opposed to Peter Veregin's progressive methods placed a bomb under his seat on a train, killing him and seven others, including John L. Mackie, and injuring twelve.