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Well-Dressed but Pursued by Bloodhounds

2/5/2014

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The Richmond Times-Dispatch, July 18, 1901 Authorities near Windsor pursued an unknown suspect who broke into and robbed the house of Mr. Tobe Britt near Zuni. The suspect stole three suits of clothes, one pistol and $2.50. The thief was pursued by Constable W.J. Bradshaw along with Suffolk private detective Johnny "Hurricane" Branch and his bloodhounds.

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