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June 27, 1922
Imperial Valley Press
El Centro, Imperial County, California
What is this article about?
Near Pohokus, N.J., on June 27, eight bootleggers unsuccessfully tried to rob a train loaded with $25,000 in liquor. Detective Edward Hamilton was seriously wounded in a shootout while repelling the attackers.
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BOOTLEGGERS HOLD UP BOOZE TRAIN
POHOKUS, N. J., June 27. Eight bootleggers were driven from a fast Erie train carrying $25,000 worth of liquor following an unsuccessful attempt at holdup today.
Detective Edward Hamilton fought off the bootleggers in a pistol battle in which he was shot down and seriously wounded.
Three of the bootleggers were on the train, and cut an air hose as the engine roared into a deep, concealed cut near Waldwick. Detective Hamilton climbed to the top of a car and the yeggmen opened fire.
Four bandits concealed near the cut dashed for the train, revolvers in hands. Members of the train crew went to Hamilton's assistance. An eighth bandit climbed a trestle over the cut and shot Hamilton from behind. He fell seriously wounded and the bandits fled.
POHOKUS, N. J., June 27. Eight bootleggers were driven from a fast Erie train carrying $25,000 worth of liquor following an unsuccessful attempt at holdup today.
Detective Edward Hamilton fought off the bootleggers in a pistol battle in which he was shot down and seriously wounded.
Three of the bootleggers were on the train, and cut an air hose as the engine roared into a deep, concealed cut near Waldwick. Detective Hamilton climbed to the top of a car and the yeggmen opened fire.
Four bandits concealed near the cut dashed for the train, revolvers in hands. Members of the train crew went to Hamilton's assistance. An eighth bandit climbed a trestle over the cut and shot Hamilton from behind. He fell seriously wounded and the bandits fled.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Heroic Act
What themes does it cover?
Bravery Heroism
Crime Punishment
What keywords are associated?
Bootlegger Holdup
Train Robbery
Pistol Battle
Detective Wounded
Liquor Train
What entities or persons were involved?
Edward Hamilton
Eight Bootleggers
Where did it happen?
Pohokus, N. J., Near Waldwick
Story Details
Key Persons
Edward Hamilton
Eight Bootleggers
Location
Pohokus, N. J., Near Waldwick
Event Date
June 27
Story Details
Eight bootleggers attempted to hold up a fast Erie train carrying $25,000 worth of liquor. Detective Edward Hamilton fought them off in a pistol battle, was seriously wounded, and the bandits fled after failing.