Murder Mystery at Dotson House Involves Hidden Rifle Trap
An examination reveals a hole in a partition through which a gun muzzle could reach Dotson at his desk. A staged self inflicted death was planned by the killer using a rifle fixed to the wall. Evidence suggests Dotson was killed by a larger caliber bullet, with body dragged to its final position. A confession involving Ed Cachelin appears forged by a disputed hand. McArthur is sought with a reward. Dotson’s body is taken to Spearfish for burial.
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Dotson
Oliver Dotson
Ed Cachelin
Cgurlinane
Cachelin
Clinton Dotson
Arthur
McArthur
Spearfish
8. D
Benson
Cullinane
Persinger
American Gulch
Chase
Helena
Mysterious Murder in Washington Gulch Haunts Montana
The Dotson case unfolds as a chilling 1899 Montanan tale. Oliver Dotson is found murdered in American Gulch after a long, plotted crime spree tied to Clinton Dotson Persinger Benson and convict James McArthur. Federal and state authorities unravel a plan to misplace guilt and secure paroles with a false confession.
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American Gulch
Powell County
Montana
Oliver Doteen
Dotson
Clinton Dotson
Persinger
Deer Lodge
Cullinane
Benson
James McArthur
McArthur
Wholesale Jobbers and Manufacturers Of Butte
Wholesale jobbers and manufacturers in Butte Montana advertise LADIES TAILORS SILK gowns waists and undergarments. CARDER BROS. offer paper window glass and painting supplies. CHAPMAN MATTRESS CO.
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Great Northwest
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Owsley Blk
Carder Bros
E. Quarts Street
Chapman Mattress CO
Platinum St
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