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New York. - Rioters Soaping The Track At Hornellsville.

Strikers greased the tracks running out of Hornellsville up Tip Top Summit, effectively preventing trains from climbing the grade.

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New York. - Rioters Soaping The Track At Hornellsville.

About this Document

  • Source: Frank Leslie's Illustrated Newspaper
  • Citation: The Newberry Library
  • Date: August 4, 1877