This actually was an attempted robbery on a private bank that occurred 2:30 pm. March 2, 1867 in Savannah, east of St. Joseph, Missouri in Andrew County. There were five men in the gang, four men dismounted and entered the bank. Judge Mc Clain refused to be robbed and put up an admirable defence. During the attempt Judge John Mc Clain was shot but lived. No money was stolen.
Trains, Banks, Stagecoaches. . .
The Desparados.
The Victims.
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