Outwitted A Keen Crook Linked To Boss Tweed Era Tale
Veteran detectives recall a long-ago bank burglary scheme over a paroled thief who, after a cordial introduction, proposed a bold i operation. The tale, told in a market court recall, ties past criminal networks to present city sleuths and hints at a planned meeting to discuss sharing proceeds.
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New York
St. Louis
Linner
Boss Tweed
TST
Hank
Slong
Sixth Avenue
Tate
Bank Robbery Scheme Ends With Cashier’s Self-Looted Loot
A tale of an up-state bank cashier who plotted a robbery with a cracksman. The plan aimed to loosen vault security and share the proceeds, but the cashier looted the bank himself while the crew was delayed. The cracksman later learned the cashier’s treachery and the plot collapsed as authorities pursued the conspirators.
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New York
Crackaman
Ermekstian
Weetel
Auborn
Mage
Aries
Taro
West
Jefferson Market Court
Fragmentary historic note on Colne and local sale events
A garbled OCR fragment references Colne, asthma, and a long list of unclear items. It mentions a sale of something linked to a Mr Afee and names several places and terms that are unreadable. The readable parts imply a local sale or event with dates and attendees, but many words are nonsensical.
Hotel and Royal Hotel Ballarat Listed Services
An old time hotel notice advertises first class accommodation at Craig's Royal Hotel Ballarat with stables and travel services. It promises quality wines and spirits and private suites for gentlemen families and commercial travellers. Proprieter James Drinsmead invites inquiries from dealers or local chemists.
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Weegex Spectator
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Cohile Batik
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Pileria
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Hanau- Wie
Sal
Goss & Johnson
Family Bitches
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Thomas Huxley
Lars S. W. Persea
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Melbourne
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Hamilton Spectator
Casterton Racing Club
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HM Aces
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Coleraine Racing Club
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Eee & Failings
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Steamer
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Palilton Tevening
Arthur Collier
MACS
Portland
Daniel M* Laren
Craig's Royal Hotel
Lydiard Street
Coruna
Cores
Arnolf
Fou
James Drinsmead
St Kilda
Arthur Gatenby
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