April 18, 2024
Tag: Casey Jones
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The Story of Casey Jones and the Train Wreck That Made Him Famous
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John Luther Jones was born March 14, 1863, first worked on a railroad in Kentucky and at age 25 had enough seniority to join the Illinois Central. Opportunities for advancement were good at ICRR and records show Jones was promoted to engineer on February 23, 1891 and his name first appears on the register book…
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December 1, 2022 5 Comments
In the entertainment business there is always something new. However, what may be thought of as “new” is nothing more than “unfamiliar.” This look at an early twentieth century actor will surprise those who think different is wrong, or at best, something to be avoided.