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December 25, 1872

THE EVANSVILLE JOURNAL, Indiana, December 25, 1872

* Christmas Eve train wreck
* Cross Cut Railroad disaster - Portland, New York


The front page has a one column headings: "The Most Terrible Slaughter of the Year" "Horrible Railroad Casualties" "Two Trains Thrown Over Steep Embankments" and more. 1st report coverage on the Cross-Cut Railroad train disaster near Portland, New York.
Other news of the day. Complete in 4 pages, a little spine wear, generally nice.

Category: Post-Civil War