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Atlanta Constitution

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Atlanta, Georgia, United States of America

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Aug 13, 1887

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Peoria Victims in Chatsworth Wreck Shock

Forest Illinois August 12 reports arrive of a devastating railway wreck at Chatsworth with 156 dead and 65 from Peoria among them. Coroner’s inquest debates possible train sabotage as officials estimate eighty plus fatalities and numerous wounded. scenes reveal mass casualties, looting by thieves, and a city in shock.

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Hanging of Puryear at Dinwiddie Virginia

In Dinwiddie Virginia Puryear, a murderer awaiting escape, attempted to cut his own throat before execution. Despite surgeons and a grim scene, the gallows proceeded at noon with a rope strangulation, Puryear fainting at the last moment amid a tense bid to escape.

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Massive Pittsburg Fire Destroys Masonic Temple and Nearby Buildings

A catastrophic blaze in Primavac Pa on August 12 destroyed the Despatch Office, Masonic Temple, and several adjacent structures in Pittsburg. Fire spread rapidly, drawing out the entire city department as flames gutted Campelli & Dick carpet wareroom, Hamilton's nine story building, Schmidt Friday, and others. By 2 00 flames were under control though extensive damage remained and total losses were difficult to gauge.

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Tragedy Over Killing Reported In McDoravan Ga

A jagged dispatch from McDoravan Georgia reports the killing of R H Tomlinson by C D Line last night in a town near J W Alexander’s residence. No full details are available. Line is in custody with the sheriff.

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KR. M. Tomlinson C. de Lin McDoravan R. H. Tomlinson C. D. Line Showa J. W. Alexander
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