Retired hold-up man recalls early life and crimes
A former professional thief explains how a simple hold-up yielded teeth and 70 cents, then describes his descent from green horn to seasoned criminal. He details the strong arm tactic, house jobs, and a turning point after burglary, reflecting on conscience, fear of arrest, and informers in a candid reminiscence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
San Francisco
Green Horn
J. H. Brown
Jefferson Street
Maryland Senator Denies Plot Against Parker For Nomination
Senator Gorman contradicted reports of a backroom deal against Judge Parker. He said he has not joined any bloc and only seeks a truly organized convention. Maryland delegates will decide after talks in St. Louis. Victor Baughman echoed that Gorman is not seeking the presidency and Williams was chosen temporary chairman. A northern Democrat will be chosen for permanent chair, pending committee action.
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Gorman
Victor Baughman
Maryland
National Democratic Committee
St. Louis
Parker
John R. McLean
Ohio
The
Republic
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Shoreham Hotel
John Sharp Williams
National Committee
Man Arrested Here Escapes Huntsville Jail Break
Frank Dye, arrested at the M K and T depot two months ago, escaped Huntsville jail with two companions, Charles Hogan and a man named Pyle. They bound a fellow prisoner and sawed bars. Dye had forged a Clifton Hill bank check and all three faced trials next month.
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Bud Dillard
Huntsville
Charles Hogan
Pyle
Dye
Clifton Hil
No Sleep for Weeks Nervous Weak Relief Reported
A Savannah Missouri reader credits Dr Miles Restorative Nervine and Nerve Plaster with curing chronic nervousness and sleeplessness after a surgical-related spinal issue. A second testimonial from Ingraham Illinois describes decades of nervous headaches alleviated by Nervine and Liver Pills. Advertisements note first bottle guarantees and free book offers from Dr Miles Medical Co.
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Miles
C. W. Beaman
Savannah
J. . Brant
Ingrahm
Iis
Askhart
Ind
Miles Medical Ca. E
Getaway Yarn From a Rash Nighttime Robbery
A narrator recalls a late night burglary where the man slept through the commotion as his wife whispered warnings. The loot, a roll of money, was hidden and later sold to a fence after three months. The tale ends with a promise of another yarn.
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Wm. Courtney
Laughlin
Whipple
O. K
Peacock
Big Muddy
Illinois
McAlester Nut
Arkansaw
Whipple Coal Company
Montgomery
Sedalia
J. H. Crouse Mattress Factory
East
Q. C
R.C. Dolph & CO
Vaggash Groggeis
West Main St
Bell Phone
Missouri & Kansas
Telephone Company
Washington
Gor
Judge Parker
Frank Dye
Missouri
Joe Dillard
Hollister
J. E. Rector
S. Flour
Philippine
Philippine Islands
Nervine Ree
W. E. Bard Drug Co
Carl P. Werner
South Osage St. and
Gus. Werner
Henry
Styles
Paris
Mand. Price
Ree
Sedalia, Mo
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