Life and Adventures of Ben Thompson
Billy Thompson was arrested in Texas on a Kansas requisition for murder of Sheriff Whitney. The extradition case split state lines, with Captain Sparks guarding the prisoner to Ellsworth amid fears of a mob. Ben Thompson financed the defense and extradition, ending with the prisoner delivered to Kansas authorities.
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Billy Thompson
Texas
Kansas
Whitney
Thompson
Ben
Sparks
Ellsworth
Dallas
Commercial
Captain Sparks
Texas State Police
William Thomson
Billy
Justice Peak
Moon
Lamar
Austin
Indian Territory
Wild Bill
Wild Billian
Dad Pierce
Pierce
Ben Thompson and the Kansas City escape amid vigilante rule
Thompson fled Ellsworth after Sheriff Whitney’s killing and warned Cad Pierce to leave. Vigilantes raided the Grand Central Hotel, disarming Texans. Pierce was murdered by Crawford after a red affidavit was read. Hogue fled, Crawford perished, and Happy Jack was gunned down. Thompson later returned to aid Billy’s trial and drifted between Leadville and Texas.
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Pierce
Ben
Grand Central Hotel
Kansas
Thompson
Kansas City
Dad Pierce
Ed. Hogue
Hogue
Crawford
James D. Reid
Fort Worth
Texas
Ben Thompson
Ellsworth
Happy Jack
Happy Jack Thompson
St. Louis
Cairo
New Orleans
Billy
Whitney
Leadville
Austin
Gam
Supper Served at Courthouse with Fireboys Music
Supper will be served at the Courthouse by the Fireboys team after the election return. Music provided by the Fredericksburg Concert Band as part of the evening events starting at five o'clock.
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Fredericksburg
Are You a Nervous Irritable Woman in San Antonio
An advertisement from San Antonio promotes Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for feminine trouble. A customer Mrs. J. D. Scott claims relief from headaches and nervous irritability after use, noting weight gain and general improvement. The ad offers trial tablets and free medical advice from Dr. Pierce in Buffalo New York.
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San Antonio
Texas
Dr. Pierce
Buffalo
N. Oe
Fireboys Election Returns Campaign Push
Help the Fireboys achieve a successful election by calling the Ladies Committee to announce a donation plan. Request support, outline the proposed contribution, and confirm they will aid in the fundraising effort.
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Fireboys
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