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Mystery Package Held Eight Rattlers in Station Box
In Cedar Rapids Iowa eight rattlesnakes were found inside a wooden box at the Milwaukee passenger station. Express agent Stephen Hines, Mayor Biggs, and City Marshal Kerrs assisted in handling the threat after two men left the box on a hand truck. the snakes were later disposed of.
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