Description
"Fred Alexander Burned in Leavenworth" - - (excerpt from longer article) “Lived Here Once” - - When a pickaninny (Fred) Alexander’s home was in Platte City. He was a nephew of Bill Tish, who once burglarized Nick Beery’s saloon, because of which his address has long been: Penitentiary, Jefferson City, Missouri. Alexander’s father is reported as blaming Missouri white caps and Leavenworth ruffians with the burning. The truth is the best men of Leavenworth did it to emphasize their determination that their wives and daughters shall be safe on the streets until 7 or 8 o’clock at night - young ladies who work for a living among the number.Date(s) of Creation
1/17/1901