Notorious Bank Robbers of Elmira and Northampton Case
The Northampton bank robbery of 1878 led by Dunlap and Scott, aided by Evans, used air pumps and Yale locks to loot Elmira, Quincy, and other banks. Pinkerton detectives traced the gang from Louisville to New York, capturing Evans, Leary, Conroy, and others. Scott and Dunlap were convicted. several co conspirators reformed. Leary died in an offbeat accident.
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John Whittelsey
Northampton
Massachusetts
Whittelsey
Northampton National Bank
Mr. Whittelsey
Cutler
New York
Uch
Pinkertons
J. G. Evans
Mr. Pinkerton
First National Bank
Flttston
Pennsylvania
Pinkerton
All Pup
Evans
George H. Bangs
Hinkerton Agency
Dunlap
Scott Fang
Scott
Robert Tinkerton
James Dunlap
James Barton
Chicago, Alton & St. Louis
Chicago
Johnny" Lamb
Perry
Robert C. Scott
Iustling
Bob
Thomas Dory
William Conroy
Moldie” Goody
John Perry
James Green
Canada
John Leary
Red” Leary
Fallsity Bank
Louisville
Kentucky
Scot
Second National Bank of
Elmira
Young Men's Christian Association
Yale
Lifmself
South
New York City
Ryan
Crook
Ele
Ferry
Yuinlap
Edmira
Rathbone House
Evins
Young Men's Christan Association
Biome
Opera House
Bank
Pratt
Auburn
Pang
Quincy
Islanoia
Baltimore
America
Saratoga
Nantucket
Covington
Rockville
Connecticut
Covington Bank
Rockville Bank
Printip
Triniayy
Marvin Spherical
Founlap
Conroy
Lehigh
Robert Pinkerton
Danta
Herald
Prospect Park
Bangs
Mme
Diadsap
Bei
Netern
Velo Pinkerton
Pate
Avine
Oneton Square
Gmoon Pebraney
Philindulphin
Jatta Awit
Sroneh
Danlap
Red
Leary
Sixth Avenue
Thirty-Third Street
Byrnes
Manhattan
Ludlow Street
Wendell
Europe
Brooklyn
Twentyseventh Street
Fourth Avenue
Ludlow Street Juil
Philadelphia
Thomas Dots
Scott and Dunlap
Securiddes
Northampton Bank
Wace
Ned" Leary
Twenty-seventh
Twenty-eighth Streets
Billy” Train
Bunko
Billy
Mask Guards Painter From Lead Poisoning
Summary notes a New York World report on a new respirator that protects painters from lead exposure. It describes a compact mask that filters lead fumes, straps behind the head, and leaves the eyes uncovered for clear vision, used with rubber gloves to reduce skin irritation and disease risk.
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New York World
Human Decoy Used to Lure Wolf in Russia
Francesca M Wilson recalls a Russian hunter teaching a decoy tactic to trap a wolf. A man in a heavy sheepskin pretends to be a second wolf, drawing the animal near before a shot ends the pursuit. The tale reflects traditional hunting methods shared from the Manchester Guardian.
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Russia
Idba
Francesca M. Wilson
Manchester Guardian
Inmate's Insight Sparks Sermon Joke
A Cambridge clergyman preached to insane hospital inmates. One patient paid keen attention, then told the superintendent, who relayed the remark: “Just think, he's out and I'm in.”
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Cambridge
Mass
the Christian Register
Boston
Runs Submerged Power Wheel for Mountain Streams
A Salt Lake inventor unveiled an inexpensive undershot power wheel that can operate fully submerged. The metal wheel uses blade design to create greater lever arm on the lower blades, enabling operation in water of any depth. It is enclosed in a heavy mesh screen to prevent debris, and can be made in various diameters and widths.
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Salt Lake
Egg-Ample A boastful traveler at the inn
A boastful traveler at the yfl ize Inn tells a chicken joke about his father s old hen who hatched hot water from a chunk of ice. An audience member recalls a folk tale of a mother fed sawdust resulting in ten eyes laid and nine hatches with wooden legs, ending with a woodpecker chicken.
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Yflize
Concentration Awakens a Young Admirer to Bennett
A brisk exchange follows a young admirer praising Arnold Bennett for a book. The admirer says the work teaches him to concentrate and lists "lots and sets of things" as what he is concentrating on. Bennett mildly asks for clarification, noting the odd response.
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Nadmirer
Arnold Bennett
Mr. Bennett
Dbostom
Restive Son After College Causes Family Conversation
In a rural exchange, Talltimber notes his son has done nothing but rest since graduating from college, prompting a discussion on his unsettled state and future plans. The dialogue reflects common concerns about post college direction.
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Nexdore
Talltimber
We Know Uncle Life Cheek on Sam Black Honest
Uncle Life Cheek remarks on Sam Black's honesty with cautious phrasing. He suggests Sam might be honest or not, saying he could be highly spoken against yet could be honest if certain conditions hold.
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Life Cheek
Sam Black
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