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Tripoli Leader

Location

Tripoli, Iowa, United States of America

Date

Sep 05, 1934

Page

7

Robbers Roost Siege Ends as Heeseman Outfit Flees

In a rugged cave stronghold, Jim and Smoky fend off Heeseman gang fighters led by Hays. A sharp cliffside clash drives the attackers from the ridge while Jim debates firing on Hays but stays his hand. The surviving outlaws flee toward the cove as dawn light narrows their chances.

Omethin Heeseman Mac Jeff Happy Jack Hays Jimprang Smoky Jim Helen Bridges Slocum Hank

Jim Wins the Cave Showdown and Rescues Helen

Jim confronts robber Hank Hays in the cave after a fatal battle that claims Smoky and others. He shoots Hays dead to protect Helen, then plans to flee with her while burying the slain and packing supplies for the escape. Helen, grateful and loyal, agrees to follow Jim's lead as they prepare to ride out and continue their danger-filled future.

Hays Morley Heeseman Jim Helen Jack Mac Hyar Jim Wall Shore Smoky Gawd Hank Hays Herrick Jimm Ray Star Ranch

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Fiays Hosses Orward Happy Zane Grey Hay Montana Wal Cleopatra Hm.parker WM. M. Gannon American Savings Bank Tripoli Owa P. J. Amlie Sorg Drug Store E. C. Claus C. E. Moodie Waverly Savings Bank Bldg W. H. Wehrmacher Fred Rewoldt First National Bank Waverly Iowa H. W. Krueger Main Street M. M. Kingsley Herman Kleiss
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