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Sisseton Weekly Standard in Sisseton, South Dakota

22 Oct 1920

Page 4

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Sisseton Weekly Standard

Location

Sisseton, South Dakota, United States of America

Date

Oct 22, 1920

Page

4

The Capture of Wess Watts by a Railroad Detective

The Allen County detective Thomas Furlong recounts tracking Wess Watts through Brookville Shawneetown Paducah and beyond. Watts, a feared outlaw, is captured after a dramatic gunpoint seizure in Shawneetown and later confesses essential gang details and family killings.

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Thomas Furlong W. G. Chapman Wess Watts Pennsylvania Geryman Allegheny Valley Railroad Brookville Watts Jefferson Clarion Forest Eik Sode Buch Allegheny City Horace Horace Hdwards Paducah Wesg Oliver Brooks Shawneetown Ill Ohio River Wattd Catholicsburg Parkers Landing James Watts Charles Peach J. W. Watts Sarah M. Watts Myrta Watts Ironton Ohio Fanny Rose Maysville State Brooks Onell Peach Alston Oliver Etter J. T
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When Dewey Met Bancroft in Washington's Past

In the late 1800s Admiral Dewey, then naval secretary, recalls meeting historian and former Secretary of the Navy George Bancroft at the Soldiers' Home gate. Dewey describes Bancroft’s Germanic bearing, retirement manners, and a dinner moment where Bancroft struggled with a signature. A valet remarks on Porter’s courtesy as Bancroft bows.

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Admiral Dewey Caundéer Dewey Washington Mfile Lighthouse Board Gontlomi Bimcroft Berlin Thnt Navy Germany Naval Academy Hall General Sherman Wuese General Slit Iin Bunerott Hincroft Sherr Binncroft Gay Admiral Porter Bitroft Bancroft Porter
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Modesty and a Tiny Payment for a Humble Anecdote

An editor and a near-humorist discuss a short anecdote. The editor contemplates rest from prior pieces, while the humorist agrees and suggests running the piece while paying 50 conta and crediting it to a state. The dialogue centers on fame and modest compensation.

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Divided Support Reveals Defeated Candidate’s Reflections

In a telling exchange, a defeated candidate admits some supporters urged his run, including his wife and a few relatives who claimed they anticipated party returns and would benefit from his campaign efforts. The dialogue highlights mixed backing and personal expectations surrounding the race.

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