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February 17, 1886
The Semi Weekly Miner
Butte, Silver Bow County, Montana
What is this article about?
On February 14 in Salt Lake, Marshal Ireland captures fugitive Mormon leader George O. Cannon in Nevada after nearly a year in hiding. A $500 reward was offered; his arrest is celebrated as he influenced polygamy resistance. (187 chars)
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CANNON'S CAPTURE.
SALT LAKE,
February 14.—To-day Marshal Ireland went to Nevada to receive the fugitive George O. Cannon from the Nevada sheriff at Winnemucca. The United States Marshal had offered a reward of $500 for Cannon's arrest. He has been hiding nearly a year. Cannon was secretly put on the sleeping car the "Santa Clara" which was hooked on as a dead car to a regular train and thus it was hoped to get him away from the officers. The action of the Central Pacific officers in doing this has caused a good many uncomplimentary remarks. There is great rejoicing here among the loyal men at Cannon's arrest as he is regarded as the chief mind in the Mormon Church and the one whose authoritative voice from his retreat has caused the reported orders to the faithful to stand firm and uphold polygamy.
SALT LAKE,
February 14.—To-day Marshal Ireland went to Nevada to receive the fugitive George O. Cannon from the Nevada sheriff at Winnemucca. The United States Marshal had offered a reward of $500 for Cannon's arrest. He has been hiding nearly a year. Cannon was secretly put on the sleeping car the "Santa Clara" which was hooked on as a dead car to a regular train and thus it was hoped to get him away from the officers. The action of the Central Pacific officers in doing this has caused a good many uncomplimentary remarks. There is great rejoicing here among the loyal men at Cannon's arrest as he is regarded as the chief mind in the Mormon Church and the one whose authoritative voice from his retreat has caused the reported orders to the faithful to stand firm and uphold polygamy.
What sub-type of article is it?
Crime Story
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Crime Punishment
Justice
What keywords are associated?
Cannon Capture
Mormon Fugitive
Polygamy
Arrest
Winnemucca
What entities or persons were involved?
George O. Cannon
Marshal Ireland
Where did it happen?
Salt Lake, Nevada, Winnemucca
Story Details
Key Persons
George O. Cannon
Marshal Ireland
Location
Salt Lake, Nevada, Winnemucca
Event Date
February 14
Story Details
Marshal Ireland travels to Nevada to receive fugitive George O. Cannon from the sheriff at Winnemucca after a $500 reward. Cannon, a key Mormon leader hiding nearly a year, is secretly transported on a sleeping car but arrested. His capture causes rejoicing among loyal men for upholding polygamy.