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November 2, 1881
Eureka Daily Sentinel
Eureka, Eureka County, Nevada
What is this article about?
Tom Moore escapes custody by jumping from a moving train near Colfax while handcuffed and en route from Truckee to Nevada City under Constable Greely's watch for a burglary arrest.
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A PRISONER ESCAPES.
A Handcuffed Prisoner Jumps Off the Cars.
Tom Moore, under arrest for burglary, was being taken by rail from Truckee to Nevada City, in charge of Constable Greely. On the train, after leaving Colfax, the officer and his handcuffed prisoner enjoyed their cigars in the smoking car, and when they had got through that soothing exercise, started to go back into the passenger coach, the officer leading the way. His man did not follow, but jumped off the train, which was going down grade at the time at the rate of 20 miles an hour. The Constable went through to Nevada City and reported the escape, and then went back to hunt up the lost individual. The Constable thinks that he almost has the man tied, on account of the handcuffs, near the place of the escape.
A Handcuffed Prisoner Jumps Off the Cars.
Tom Moore, under arrest for burglary, was being taken by rail from Truckee to Nevada City, in charge of Constable Greely. On the train, after leaving Colfax, the officer and his handcuffed prisoner enjoyed their cigars in the smoking car, and when they had got through that soothing exercise, started to go back into the passenger coach, the officer leading the way. His man did not follow, but jumped off the train, which was going down grade at the time at the rate of 20 miles an hour. The Constable went through to Nevada City and reported the escape, and then went back to hunt up the lost individual. The Constable thinks that he almost has the man tied, on account of the handcuffs, near the place of the escape.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Adventure
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Deception
What keywords are associated?
Prisoner Escape
Train Jump
Burglary Arrest
Handcuffed Fugitive
Constable Pursuit
What entities or persons were involved?
Tom Moore
Constable Greely
Where did it happen?
From Truckee To Nevada City, After Leaving Colfax
Story Details
Key Persons
Tom Moore
Constable Greely
Location
From Truckee To Nevada City, After Leaving Colfax
Story Details
Tom Moore, under arrest for burglary and handcuffed, jumps off a moving train at 20 miles per hour while being transported by Constable Greely from Truckee to Nevada City after leaving Colfax. The constable reports the escape and returns to search for him, believing the handcuffs will aid in recapture.