Grizzled gambler exposes river boat poker hustle
A New York Sun reminiscence recalls a 1870s riverboat poker game on the Ohio bound for Louisville. McMurtrie and Dupont ran a slick see saw scheme with two props, baiting Smith and others into a high stakes table, ending when Smith pulls a weapon on McMurtrie amid accusations of cheating.
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New York Sun
Nashville
Louisville
Emile
Captain Dupont
Dupont
McMurtrie
Cep Coun
Smith
Bolton
McMurtie
McMutrie
Bank Heist Involves Dupont and Confidants Turns Violent
A narrator recalls a bank robbery where a Westerner twisted Dupont’s arm, throwing him face down. Smith and Jake divide the stolen money after an intimidation display, then depart. The two injured men are left behind and disappear from the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMurtrie
Dupont
Smith
McMurtries
Mr. Murthe
Soa McMurtrie
Jake
Disease at Cape Town and the call for sanitation
The Sanitary Record warns that Cape Town's growth lacks healthful housing and adequate water and drainage. It recalls Sir Bartle Frere's urging workers to help build model lodging and influence legislation to prevent epidemics. Despite past neglect, efforts to improve sanitation are underway but will require destruction of old structures to achieve real gains.
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Cape Town
South Africa
Sir Bartle Frere
Sir Bartle
McLaughlin
Fred Graves
Ellensburg
Wash
A. Crawford
Pokegsma, Jr
Pioneer Miner John Reed of Virginia City Historic Claim
John Reed, longtime alder gulch miner in Virginia City, discovered a rich claim two weeks after Fairweather district formed. Born June 29, 1824 in Columbia County Pennsylvania, Reed built wealth with Holland Fluming & Mining Co. and now owns over two miles of Alder gulch ground.
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Aldergulch
Virginia City
Fairweather District
W. L. Steele
James Fergus Recorder
Bannack
Fairweather Bar
John Reed
Charles Newcomb
Philip M. Smith
William Mills
Butcher Gulch
Reed
Highland
Holland Fluming & Mining Company
Columbia County
Felix Reed
Belfast
Ireland
America
Elizabeth Clark
New Jersey
Philadelphia
Mercer County
Til
la Crosse
Wis
Mississippi River
Fort Riley
Kaw
Denver
Russell Gulch
Colorado
Florence
Idaho
Alder Gulch
Clara I. Hathaway
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the Sanitary Record
Virginia Cit
Man
Len
Dr. McLaughlin
McLaughlin Belt
MM. G McLaughlin
Columbia Street
Seattle
Ravallii
Hamilton
Mont
Ravalli
Bitter Root
Montana
E. Underwood
Mont Uas
Northern Pacific Railroad
Butte
Anaconda
Helena
Silver Bow Foundry and Machine Company
County Road
South Butte
P. O
Butte, Nom
A.augendr
Aris
France
Menbro Drug Co
Ont
Isa Molio Onii
Guvaonvis
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