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Burning saloon rescue ends in tragedy and heroism
A chaotic fire at the Spur tip saloon traps Injin Mary and her child. Joe Dockery saves the infant but dies from burns as bystanders witness a dramatic rescue. The crowd honors his sacrifice while the owners and crowd reflect on faith, loyalty, and community values in a late nineteenth century urban blaze.
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Seo Hacksey
Supton
Opporite
Jim
Jim Slipson
Mary
Maury
Jim Stipson
Pang
Spurtip
Reventeener
Joe Tucksey
Joe
Thames
Willis
Dene von
Joe Dockery
Liutless
Kleokie
Joestaee
Jim Slipwon
Juickledge Company
Lia
Jou