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Kidnaping of Baldy Drinkwater Ends in Bold Chicago Capture
Detective John Wilson Murray and Dutch Peter corner Baldy Drinkwater in a St. Ann's saloon after tracing his forgeries. They lure him outside, seize him, and race by wagon to a Chicago-bound train, outrunning a vengeful mob as they secure the prisoner with a dramatic rescue.
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George T. Pardy
Archibald Drinkwater
John Wilson Murray
Baldy
Mr. Drinkwater
Drinkwater
Murray
Im Mithels
Chicago
St. Ann's
Windy City
United States
Peter
Bite
Pine
Dutch Peter
Tive
Mr. Baldy Drinkwater
Lam
United States Marshal
United States Court
Tee Wetettat Depot
Srien Te Res Bean