Derringers tale of Joan Duff and outlaw John Duff
Deringer writes of Joan Duff and the outlaw John Duff, linked to Cave-in-Rock and Duff’s Fort. He is described as a skilled metal worker turned counterfeiter, tying to Ford and Potts bands that robbed river travelers and operated across Illinois and Kentucky, with multiple escapes and a violent end near Saline River.
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Duff
John Saunders
George Rogers Clark
Ft. Massac
Spain
Mississippi
Clark
Massac
Kaskaskia
Bainbridge
Marion
John Duff
Kentucky
Cave-in-Rock
Harpes
Samuel
Mason
Murrell
Ford
Potts
Natchez “Trace
Llinois
Potts ‘Hill
Illinois
Fords Road
Samuel ‘Mason
Ave
Duffs Fort
Hall
E-town
U. S
John
Fords Inn
Hardin County
Rock Creek
Bixby's Cave
Heaven Hollow
Bixby’s Cave
Union County
Christian Church
Caseyville
Hammack
Ilinois
Biffle Island Ford
Saline
Equality
Shawneetown
Potts Hill-Cave-in-Rock
Potts Tavern
Nigger Springs
The Duff Family and the Illinois Ranger John Duff
This passage traces John Duff of the Duff family, a shadowy figure tied to 18th century Illinois and Kentucky, noting a possible massacre date around 1799 and his suspected death in Illinois. It highlights connections to Wallace Carro Duff and Mrs Carey Duff of Lawrenceville, with uncertain final resting places and fragmentary historical records.
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Hardin County
Boston
Duff
Clay City
Duffs
Wallace Carro) Duff
Old Mayaville
Wallace Duff
John Duff
Kentucky
Carey Duff
Lawrenceville
Illinois
John K. Duff
Ohio
Wallace and
Carro
Union County
John
Tulsan Drills For Water Hits Oil Message
In Tulsa Oklahoma an oil derrick drilled in a backyard yielded water at 200 feet while locals hoped only for a well. A resident complained I don’t want an oil well and neighbors speculated about slim oil prospects. The scene drew drillers and onlookers as the well shifted from oil to water.
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Tulsa
Okla
George Sharp
Chieftains and Col Clark Deed Under Duress Reported
Chieftains who served Col George Rogers Clark left at least one good deed to be reported, even if this deed was performed under duress, illustrating complex loyalties and implied gratitude amid colonial conflict.
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George Rogers Clark
Mynah Bird Not A Stool Pigeon
Denver AP reports a stolen mynah named Joe, who talks but won’t squeal. Found May 25 in a Denver man’s home after a purchase receipt for 35 dollars. The bird was interrogated by detective Merle Huttenhow and returned to the zoo, where it vocally mocks authorities.
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Denver
Joe
Mynah
City Park
Merle Huttenhow
Huttenhow
Fewer Heart Cases In Women Across U S
AP reports the American Heart Association finds women have lower cardiovascular disease death rates than men. South Carolina shows the highest rate at 1067 per 100000, New Mexico the lowest at 548.2. Illinois exceeds 900, 955.6, with variations across states and no adequate geographic explanation.
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Boston
American Heart Assa
South Carolina
United States
New Mexico
U.S
Association
National Heart Institute
U.S. Public Health Service
Illinois
Newsmen Gift Gifted Heifer At White House Briefing
Washington AP reports a White House news conference touched on gifts to officials. President Eisenhower recalled Gov Dennis Roberts once received a public birthday gift for 1,200 women. he noted the gift cost about 100 dollars and was shared among many reporters.
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Washington
White House
Eisenhower
Paul Douglas
Yardstick
Providence
R. I
Dennis
J. Roberts
House
Argus Helfer
Roberta
New Principal Appointed for Murphysboro High School
Murphysboro Ill AP Wayne Perry longtime Vergennes High School principal for 24 years has been named principal of Murphysboro Touma High School replacing James Blackwood who resigned to accept a district 186 superintendent post.
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Murphysboro, Ill
Wayne Perry
Vergennes High
Estate of Granitees Steel Co. chairman valued at $494265
The estate of John N. Marshall, board chairman of Granitees Steel Co., is valued at $494,265 after his death on April 15. Probate inventory lists $417,596 in stocks and $44,647 in hash and insurance. The will leaves the estate in trust to his wife Marian Deutsch Marshall and two children.
Du Quoin Superintendent Resigns After 20 Years
Dr. Oren D. McClure, longtime superintendent of Du Quoin elementary schools, resigns after twenty years of service. The AP report notes his forthcoming plans and transition, as discussions about educational leadership continue in the district.
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DU Quoin
Ill
Oren D. McClure
Department of Educa Lup
Millikin University
Deca
Morrow
Tur
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Argo
Kraft Velveeta
Ib. Cin
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Yense Des Bigot
Delisions
Town Square
Red Cross
Idee
Summer Ditch
Red Crossy
Tanty
Prom
Fryer Parts
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