Train hold up and robbery near Marcus Illinois
August 5th a Burlington train at Marcus Ill was robbed by a gang. A member was killed by a partner. Pinkerton men pursued the gang. George Gordon, an escaped Leavenworth convict, identified. Estella, Gordon’s ally, and Clark captured near Memphis Town and await grand jury action in Carroll County. Estelle alleged to have killed twice in Kansas and faces life. News also notes American immigration, Russian impact, steamship Louis arrival delayed by boiler trouble, and a brewing liquor war in politics.
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Burlington
Marcus, Ill
Burlington Road
Express Company
Pinkerton Bureau
George Gordon
Leavenworth
Kansas
Estella
Gordon
Local Advertisements and Community Notices
Capper Shaffer offers cheap goods and farm supplies while Finke's Drug Store promotes perfumes, flour, and lamp shades. Elgin roller mill urges wheat trade and ground feed. Capper Shaffer doubles as Davenport Woolen Mills agent. Lewis greets a newborn. local moves and social items fill this issue with sales pitches and small town updates.
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Lota
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Max Ruattaut
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