Rensselaer Journal, Volume 11, Number 8, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 1 August 1901 — Thugs Try to Wreck Train. [ARTICLE]

Thugs Try to Wreck Train.

A gang of desperadoes attempted to wreck a train on the Gale branch of the Illinois Central railroad near Texas Junction, 111., by placing two tie rails across the tracks Jußt by the side of a ravine, and on a curve of the road. A passer-by detected the obstruction, and in attempting to remove the same was attacked by the men, but escaped and reached the station in time to save the train. Sheriffs Griffin and Peak arrested Holla Atkins as a suspect.