Missouri Outlaw History (Kansas City, St. Louis, Springfield: bedroom, agents, amount)

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Columbia Evening Missourian August 3, 1921

BALSAMO ARRESTED AGAIN

John Balsamo, who was convicted last October by the federal court on a charge of operating a still and the illicit sale of intoxicating liquor at his fruit store on Broadway, was arrested again at 10 o'clock this morning by Sheriff Fred Brown, while applying for a brokerage license at the office of the Columbia city clerk.
His arrest today was on an indictment returned by the grand jury last October, charging him with a violation of the local option law. His bond was set at $500, which he furnished.
Since his conviction and subsequent fine by the federal court, Balsamo has lived in St. Louis.






The State Journal (Jefferson City) April 3, 1874 Pg2

On the night of March 22, ten strange men rode up to the house of Mr. Church, two and a half miles from Montevallo, in Vernon county, and forced him to guide them to the whereabouts of a man named Hays, whom they took out and hung. They stated they had followed Hays from St. Clair county, but gave no explanation of the cause of their conduct.

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Holt County Sentinel (Oregon Mo) March 23, 1866 Pg3

ROBBERY

On last Monday evening the peace of the town was startled by the commission of a most daring robbery.
About 8 o'clock in the evening a man called at the gate of Mr. Fraley, an old gardener and fruit grower of this place, and asked for a glass of wine.
He was invited into the cellar by Mr. Fraley, who upon lighting a candle found himself confronted by a robber, with a revolver presented and with a demand for his money.
Mr. Fraley being at the mercy of the ruffian, could do nothing but hand over what funds he happened to have, amounting to about 70 dollars. The robber then called for a half bushel of apples, and upon being supplied took his departure.
Nothing further has been developed concerning him.
It is reported on the same evening a negro was attacked and asked for greenbacks, but was no doubt mistaken for another man, for as soon as the thief discovered that he had hold of a negro, he desisted, remarking that he did not wish to rob Sam, but was after other parties.

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The News Boy (Scott Co) February 8, 1896

Down in Pemiscot county, on a Peavine train, Bob McVeigh stabbed a man named Colbert to death and knocked another man from the rear of the moving coach into the swamps of Little River and left him to die.
In the same county, Pink Burns shot and instantly killed Jack Shoemaker on Tuesday of last week. The shot took effect in the back of the neck.
In speaking of the affair, the Caruthersville Democrat very carelessly remarks, " this is the third man for Burns. "




The Evening Missourian (Columbia) August 13, 1919 Pg2

GOSLIN HELD FOR COURT'S ACTION

Lewis Goslin, who pleaded guilty before Justice John S Bicknell yesterday to a charge of forgery, failed to give $500 bond on each of the two counts against him and is held in jail to await action of the Circuit Court. He admitted forging the name of his uncle to one check for $65, and another for $40.

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The Weekly Graphic (Kirksville) August 18, 1882 Pg2

Today two masked men entered the dwelling of Mr. Hardy Claybrook, one mile north of Crawfordville and demanded money from Mrs. Claybrook, who met them with a rolling-pin, and a hand to hand encounter ensued with one of the thieves.
They were finally driven off by help arriving. Mrs. Claybrook was badly bruised from being knocked down.





Iron County Register January 21, 1915 Pg2

Ten dentists' offices in three buildings were entered by burglars at St. Louis and robbed of hundreds of dollars' worth of gold and platinum crowns, fillings, bridges and scraps of the metals. As a result of the robberies, scores of patients will be compelled for several weeks to adhere to a near-liquid diet, the dentists declared.

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Marble Hill Press November 24, 1910 Pg7

GREFFIELD CROW ACQUITTED OF MURDER

Dexter.---Greffield Crow, who shot and killed Peck Montgomery at Essex, Mo., three years ago, was acquitted by a jury. Montgomery was a lawyer and had been shot to death in his office.





The University Missourian (Columbia) April 15, 1912

PLEADS TO OLD ASSAULT CHARGE

Levy Williams, who is charged with assault on Edwin Lancaster last November, was arrested and appeared before Justice James Stockton today. He pleaded not guilty and his bond was fixed at $500, which he gave. The trial was set for Saturday.





The County Paper (Oregon Mo) January 19, 1883 Pg4

Thursday morning, Dec. 28, 1882, Mr. Almon Huff, an old gentleman living two and a half miles north of Strasburg, Cass county, was found dead in his house with four bullet holes in him.

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The Weekly Intelligencer (Lexington, Mo) March 18, 1893

SECURED $4,000

Montgomery City, Mo., Mar 15---The Farmers' and Traders bank was entered by burglars at 4 o'clock yesterday. They blew open the safe with dynamite and secured about $4,000.





Scott County Kicker (Benton Mo) June 6, 1903

Hickory Grove.---Tom Woolsey, who twice stabbed John York in the back while they were returning from church on the night of May 24, has took " leg bail."
York is improving.





In 1904, Lew Gordon robbed a farmhouse near Sheldon and was arrested in Jasper by City Marshal King.

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In August of 1898, Irwin Gamble and his nephew stole $10,000 from the Bank of Commerce in Sedalia. In 1901, the nephew, who was in an Indiana prison for another crime, confessed to the bank robbery and ratted on his uncle.






Kansas City Journal December 21, 1897 Pg6

KILLED HIMSELF IN JAIL

St. Joseph, Mo., Dec 20.---Jack McCune, a gambler, who killed William M Albin on the morning of August 6, committed suicide in the county jail this morning by taking morphine. McCune had frequently said he would never be tried for the crime, and his case was to be called soon.

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The Rich Hill Tribune September 22, 1904

NO BOND FOR J.D. TODD

On September 16 at Lamar, Mo., Judge Timmonds refused to release on bond J.D. Todd, charged with the murder of Robert T Wall at Richards, two or three weeks ago.




St. Joseph Observer September 2, 1922

South St. Joseph had a burglar night Wednesday, when a half dozen houses were entered.
Walker Smith of the Horse & Mule market was the heaviest loser, being minus a gold watch and chain and $80 in money.

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The Farmington Times December 4, 1913 Pg2

SON ON TRIAL AS SLAYER

Clinton. ---T.O. Puckett, a farmer, was placed on trial in the district court here on a charge of first degree murder in connection with the death of his mother, Mrs. Susan M Mackinson.
Puckett's home burned September 20. When the ruins were cleared away the charred body of Mrs. Mackinson was found. An autopsy showed her skull had been fractured. Two empty rifle cartridges were found near the body.
Puckett said he shot his mother after mistaking her for a burglar. A suit brought by Mrs. Mackinson to recover farm property deeded to her son was pending in court at the time of her death. In the suit, the mother alleged that the son had not fulfilled a promise to support her, made at the time the property was deeded to him.

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The Laclede Blade November 29, 1912 Pg3

MRS. KEOWN NOT WANTED

The neighbors of Mrs. Keown, the woman who was tried in Macon at the September term of the circuit court for the killing of James McCracken, a midnight intruder, are circulating a petition requesting that Mrs. Keown be compelled to leave the vicinity.






The Marble Press December 1, 1910 Pg2

ROBBER IN GIRLS' FRAT HOUSE

Columbia. --Two members of the Kappa Alpha Theta Sorority discovered a burglar in the house by means of his shadow.
Hearing a noise on the first floor the girls peered over the banister and saw a man's shadow cast by the dining room light, which he had turned on to make a search. The girls screamed and the burglar ran out the back door. Nothing of value was taken.