wreck' the, Barcelona-Pari express attempt was made ttempe war Say 28
train, carrying refugees from Spain {ng slong at & speed of 80 miles an hour when a thunderous grinding else was heard, anda shower, of sparks flew up from the tracks, The {rain nevertheless continued ly iis Journey without accident.
Special police were immediately notifed and rushed to the scone of the Incident. "Upon investigation 'It to. safely'in France, but it proved Unsuccessful. 'The express was, rac-Was discovered that many heavy iron Pieces had been placed on the tracks, {ndoubtedly with the intention of derailing. the swift' moving. express Which was known to have many Te: {ges rem Spain en Board.
inquiries were instituted at once Ju tu endeavour to locate the per. petrators. twas found out thai Several men had been seen near the! pot. where the incident occurred {ew moments before the train passed.
was slated that these individuals appeared to be hunting for something along the tracks. The investigation ts
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