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Death sentence for Los Angeles train robber kept secret
Ralph Faris alias John Bostick faced the San Quentin death house after confessing to the Sunset Express holdup and the murder of Horace B. Montague. He hid his identity, hoping his crippled father and invalid mother would visit before Monday’s hanging. A taped confession followed when his parents were recognized from photos. He claimed two holdups netted $600 and that he became a robber for money. A separate note reports a racing event at the Holland rink and several rifle clubs in a regional listing.
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