The Northfield Tragedy; or, the Robber's Raid: A Thrilling Narrative; A history of the remarkable attempt to rob the bank at Northfield, Minnesota; the Cold-Blooded Murder of the Brave Cashier and an Inoffensive Citizen. The Slaying of Two of the Brigands. The Wonderful Robber Hunt and Capture Graphically Described. Biographies of the Victims, the Captors & the Notorious Younger and James Gang of Desperadoes — John Shaqi
The Northfield Tragedy; or, the Robber's Raid: A Thrilling Narrative; A history of the remarkable attempt to rob the bank at Northfield, Minnesota; the Cold-Blooded Murder of the Brave Cashier and an Inoffensive Citizen. The Slaying of Two of the Brigands. The Wonderful Robber Hunt and Capture Graphically Described. Biographies of the Victims, the Captors & the Notorious Younger and James Gang of DesperadoesHanson, J. H. (Joseph Have)
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The Northfield Tragedy; or, the Robber's Raid: A Thrilling Narrative; A history of the remarkable attempt to rob the bank at Northfield, Minnesota; the Cold-Blooded Murder of the Brave Cashier and an Inoffensive Citizen. The Slaying of Two of the Brigands. The Wonderful Robber Hunt and Capture Graphically Described. Biographies of the Victims, the Captors & the Notorious Younger and James Gang of Desperadoes
Hanson, J. H. (Joseph Have)
Bank robberies -- Minnesota -- Northfield -- History -- 19th century
After the robbers had gone, Davis and Hayes leisurely wended their way to
Millersburg where they awaited the coming of the other pursuers, two men
standing but little chance against six such desperadoes.
It is true that Davis and Hayes had the advantage of the bandits in arms,
but it is doubtful after all, if there are many men to be found who would
have done differently, confronted as they were by six stalwart fierce
knights of the road well armed and unscrupulous in shedding human blood,
as they had shown at Northfield.
After the departure of Davis and Hayes, about thirty citizens organized
into a pursuing party, some mounted on horses, others were carried in
wagons and buggies, and all set out in full speed along the road the
robbers had taken.
Meantime the
TELEGRAPH WAS SET AT WORK,
and messages were sent to all points. Unfortunately the operator at Dundas
was not in his office, and although the call was repeated for an hour no
response was made. Had this gentleman been at his post, the people of
Dundas would have been prepared to receive the bandits on their arrival.
It has been expressed as a wonder by many that the gang, before making the
raid, did not cut the telegraph wires, but it appears from the confession
of one of them, that their plan was a much better one. They intended to
have destroyed the telegraph instruments before leaving, only the
unexpectedly hot attack which was made upon them by the plucky boys of
Northfield, completely demoralized them.
The first indication received at St. Paul of the daring raid, was from the
following telegram to Mayor Maxfield:
“Eight armed men attacked the bank at two o’clock. Fight on street between
robbers and citizens. Cashier killed and teller wounded. Send us arms and
men to chase robbers.”
JOHN T. AMES.
This telegram reached St. Paul at about 3 p. m. The first train leaving
the city for the scene of hostilities at 4 p. m., was the Owatonna
Accommodation, on the Milwaukee & St. Paul road. From St. Paul were
dispatched, Chief of Police King, detective Brissette, officers Brosseau
and Clark, and Deputy Sheriff Harrison. At Mendota Junction, the party was
joined by Mr. Brackett and posse of police, consisting of Capt. Hoy, A. S.
Munger, F. C. Shepherd, J. W. Hankinson and J. West, of Minneapolis, all
well armed with seven shooters and rifles. At Rosemount, Farmington and
Castle Rock, the excitement was immense, many persons at these points
getting on the cars and proceeding to Northfield.
The train arrived at the scene of the most daring crime ever perpetrated
in the State at 6:20, the whole platform being crowded with an excited
populace.
THE DEAD BANDITS.
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