Jasper County Democrat, Volume 19, Number 86, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 24 January 1917 — ATTEMPT TO DERAIL TRAIN [ARTICLE]

ATTEMPT TO DERAIL TRAIN

Bedford, January 20.—An attempt was made to" wreck the Louisville-Bloomington Monon accommodation train at a point near the north corporation line of Bedford last night. Robbery is believed to have been the motive. Several spikes were placed on the track and the block system wire also was placed on the track in such a way that an engine or car passing over it would disconnect the entire block system. Instead of wrecking the passenger train, a heavy freight struck the obstructions and the engine was derailed, running on the ties for half a mile before stopping. No serious damage was done. Three weeks ago a large angle bar was found wired on top of the rail at about the same point. Monon detectives areinvestigating.