Wild West life and custody of the Clinton gang tale
A veteran recounts perilous days from Illinois service to Kansas cattle towns and Arizona deserts. He details tracking the Clinton gang, a deadly shootout at Springerville, and burying Clanton, with notes on detectives, deputies, and frontier justice. He claims to have aided the Clinton crackdown and survived repeated gunfights across Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. The narrative blends personal exploits with frontier lawmen against rustlers and outlaws.
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Los Angeles Times
J. W. Brighton
Avenue 2
Los Angeles
115Th Llinois Volunteer Infantry
Pri Ae
San Ane Aunio
Texas
San Antonis
Able
Elk City
Kas
Corres
Junction City
Talbot
Continental Cattle Company
Tillnois
King Ut
Clinton Gang
Pecos Ata
Mexico
Jealera
Clinton
Slg
Wilcox
Solomonville
Clanton
Atiller
Miller
Springville
Solville
Jomonville
United States
Sherif
Tain
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Memories of Jolting Violence in Old West Saloon Stories
The account recalls brutal confrontations in frontier towns with sheriffs and judges, including armed showdowns in saloons, gun handling, and rough justice. Tales mention a Quantrell era desperado network, courtroom clashes, and incidents of intimidation, with figures like Mr. Brighton noted for aiding in bringing down outlaw groups.
Last of the Buccaneers Rediscovered Treasure Tale
A Maine dispatch reports renewed interest in Captain Kidd’s rumored treasure near Bangor. A cave or hole reportedly holds a chest and old locks are found, fueling sensational belief that Kidd hid wealth along the Atlantic coast, despite dubious evidence and widespread digger frenzy.
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Cap
Bangor
Kidd Ia
America
South Carolina
Kidd
Barger
Hiers Point
Maine
Seavant
Meer
Woodmin
Russell
Linda
Captain Kidd
Tungland
Almare Avery
Atlante
Romantic novels hint at treasure legends on Atlantic coast
The article discusses a heroic tale set along the Catoliplan coast near Virginia with pirates and romantic legends. It argues the Marine Chronicle renews interest in early American history, urging authors to craft a grand cycle that captures a romantic yet grounded maritime past.
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Wes Boundariey
Virginia
Beius Gio
Wikell
New Jersey
Long Island
Boston
Credibis
Atllentic
Mirth From Old Papers A Patchwork Of Jokes
A long jumble of quips from various papers features a chorus of humorous lines. Citizens joke about health road tests, transfers, dogs following singers, shipwreck tales, and domestic scenes with playful exchanges. The collage captures a dated, breezy humor style and city newspaper cadence.
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C. L. Scott
Kansas Ave
National Hotel
Chas. L. Wood
Hotel Oxford and Restaurant
Frank Long
Kansas Avenue
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Oxford
Topeka Mineral Wells
Harrison St
Tele
H. Kihlberg
Kansas
Tucon
Tucson
Solomongilia
Desperado
Quantreil
Lawrence
Kan
Jesse James Gunz
Springtrvide
Quantrell
Kun
Mr. Brighton
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Buccaneers
California
Johnnny
Chicago Tribune
Brooklyn
Washington Star
Philadelphia Press
Todd
Waller
Philadelphia
Dwelley
Dombey
Boston Transcript
Missionary
China
Manipols Journal
Grogun
Hogan
Boanding House
Farmer Greene
Silas
York
Brown
Joshua
Hustlin
Patel
Hell
Tarnation
Margaret
Muld
Matam
Foston
Arthur
Indianapolis Journal
Tommy
Col. Bragr
Wonder
Mr. Rhymecom
Gabbergh
Ohio State Journal
Kittie Girt
Jekins
Browne
Feas
Philadelphia Times
Tully
Eles Puck
Mica_ Pinkerty
Mr. Utter
Detroit
Jeames
Mra de Smythe
Mrs de Smythe
the Kirtley
Hall Litho. CO
Jackson Street
Lane
West
Williams Ave
Sth Street
Grand
Woodward Avenues
Heery’s
Ino. Norton
Oakland
Jonathan Thomas
van Buren St
Lea & Perrins’ Sauce
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W. W. Gavitt Printing & Publishing CO
H. Fourth Street
Atami Drivet
Kawa
Adital Hand Laundry
East Third St
the State Journal
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