James Gang Train Robbery & Murder Trial of Frank James, The Republican: St. Louis, August 26, 1883
Entry/Object ID
AM1992.1.150
Scope and Content
James Gang Train Robbery & Murder Trial of Frank James, The Republican: St. Louis, August 26, 1883. A = pg. 9 containing reporting on the trial of Frank James as below. B = p.15-16 and has no important news pertinent to the Museum.
Reporters description of the trial happenings of Frank James related to the July 15, 1881 Rock Island train robbery with 2 murders at Winston, MO. (A dropped charge of the murder of a Gallatin banker in 1869) James had surrendered to Missouri Gov. Crittenden after the death of his brother, Jesse.
The trial lasted from Aug. 20 to Sept. 6, 1883 and was reported by St. Joseph, Kansas City, and St. Louis newspapers. James was acquitted after 70 witnesses took the stand.
This issue details the testimony of Dick Liddell, a former gang member, who was granted immunity to testify for the prosecution and detailed the planning of the robbery by the James Gang. On this day Gov. Crittenden also testified.
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Category 08: Communication Objects
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James Gang, James, Frank, Frank James Trial at Gallatin, MO., Gallatin, MO, Winston, MO Train Robbery
