09 Jul 1885
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Newspaper
The Democratic Press
Location
Eaton, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jul 09, 1885
Page
1
A fragmented narrative blends sentimental letters with a bank heist plot as a narrator recounts locking a vault with a president and watchman, arranging bonds, and escaping before dawn. Interspersed are sketches of theatergoing judges, Stevens battery dismantling, wandering tales, and a counterfeit dollar scare in Scotia.
A narrator recounts a past plan to rob a country bank with a partner. They describe the bank layout, a three wheel lock and a window of opportunity created by a distracted guard. An unexpected encounter with the bank president nearly unravels the heist, forcing a quick, feigned explanation.
Philadelphia tones correspondent details rumors that General Morgan was killed after surrender. Describes the fall of his house area, Morgan sought shelter, was found and shot, and reports of a desecrated body paraded through streets. Reflects on public mourning and wartime raids, then shifts to a note on upcoming novel trends.
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