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Four Bad Gang Captured as Detectives Nab Plotters
Lee Jones Charley Frizzell were arrested on conspiracy to rob Chicago Rock Island and Pacific track cargo. A planned but abandoned scheme aimed to blow up a loaded train. Jones, Frizzell and Callahan allegedly sought treasure in express cars. Special Agent Flynn and railroad officials traced the group to Chicago, St Joseph, and Buffalo Head saloon, with Jones described as a six foot tall violent figure.
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