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The Carson Daily Appeal
Carson City, Ormsby County, Carson City County, Nevada
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A young man named T. Francis Lawton from San Francisco was killed and robbed near Treasure City in White Pine on February 28 after a fierce struggle. He was a picture dealer and merchandise trader on the Central Pacific Railroad line.
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A correspondent writing from Treasure City, under date of March 1, says that on the 28th of February, a young man was killed and robbed within a few miles of this place. From papers found on his person it was thought that he came from San Francisco, where it is said that he carried on business as a picture dealer. He has also been engaged as a trader in general merchandise on the line of the Central Pacific Railroad. From papers found with him, and by persons who have recognized his features, his name was ascertained to have been T. Francis Lawton. It is judged from the appearance of the ground where he was found that a most tremendous struggle must have occurred before he was finally killed, showing that he fought bravely for his life. Our correspondent does not say whether the young man was shot, stabbed or beaten to death.
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Treasure City
Event Date
February 28
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killed and robbed after a tremendous struggle
Event Details
A young man from San Francisco, identified as T. Francis Lawton, was killed and robbed within a few miles of Treasure City. He was a picture dealer and trader in general merchandise on the Central Pacific Railroad line. Evidence suggests a fierce fight before his death; method unknown.