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January 2, 1885
Wichita Daily Eagle
Wichita, Sedgwick County, Kansas
What is this article about?
A gentleman who helped capture the Northfield raiders advocates for releasing Bob Younger from prison, citing his youth, family loyalty shown by his brothers, and his self-improvement through studying medicine in Stillwater, where he demonstrates intelligence despite poor grammar.
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One of the James-Younger Gang.
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"I think Bob Younger ought to be let out," said a gentleman recently, who had quite a part in catching the Northfield raiders. He was only a boy, and had no other model in life than his older brothers. They took pride in him after their fashion. As was shown when Frank James proposed to shoot Bob who was wounded and impeded their flight they were ready to die for him, and there is little doubt that the Youngers, as well as the James boys, would have escaped had they been cowardly enough to leave Bob behind. By the way, he has spent his time in Stillwater studying medicine, and if free would probably make a doctor of himself. He is a splendid fellow physically, and is a brilliant intelligent talker. His want of early education shows in his grammar, but on essential principles of medicine and the minutest knowledge of anatomy he is well read."
[Pioneer Press "Voices."]
"I think Bob Younger ought to be let out," said a gentleman recently, who had quite a part in catching the Northfield raiders. He was only a boy, and had no other model in life than his older brothers. They took pride in him after their fashion. As was shown when Frank James proposed to shoot Bob who was wounded and impeded their flight they were ready to die for him, and there is little doubt that the Youngers, as well as the James boys, would have escaped had they been cowardly enough to leave Bob behind. By the way, he has spent his time in Stillwater studying medicine, and if free would probably make a doctor of himself. He is a splendid fellow physically, and is a brilliant intelligent talker. His want of early education shows in his grammar, but on essential principles of medicine and the minutest knowledge of anatomy he is well read."
What sub-type of article is it?
Biography
Crime Story
What themes does it cover?
Family
Justice
Moral Virtue
What keywords are associated?
Bob Younger
James Younger Gang
Northfield Raiders
Stillwater Prison
Studying Medicine
Family Loyalty
What entities or persons were involved?
Bob Younger
Frank James
James Younger Gang
Where did it happen?
Stillwater
Story Details
Key Persons
Bob Younger
Frank James
James Younger Gang
Location
Stillwater
Story Details
A gentleman advocates for Bob Younger's release from prison, noting his youth and influence from brothers in the James-Younger Gang during the Northfield raid, where family loyalty prevented escape; Bob has studied medicine in Stillwater and shows potential as a doctor.