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Death on the Fortymile Murder Trial Recalls Gold Rush Feuds
In Fairbanks Alaska Charles Brunn and Earl Russell face first degree murder charges for the Dec 22 Fortymile killings. The trial reveals a bitter claim dispute between Hajee and Bowers with threats, gunfire, and a wounded escape to Chicken before Bowers died.
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Fairbanks
Alaska
Klondike
Fortymile River
Charles Brunn
Earl D. Russell
State Superior Court
Joseph Hajee
Thomas Bowers
Hajee
Bowers
Napoleon Creek