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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03 PC REPORT PLAQUE NOMINATION 135 SOUTH "A" STREET DocuSign Envelope ID:776F1A88-34E4-414F-AOOD-BFA25DC98230 • AGENDA REPORT ITEM #3 MEETING DATE: APRIL 13, 2021 TO: PLANNING COMMISSION ACTING AS THE HISTORIC AND CULTURAL RESOURCES ADVISOR FROM: COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT SUBJECT: TUSTIN HISTORIC REGISTER NOMINATION McGREAVY-POWELL HOUSE — 135 SOUTH A STREET RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission approve the nomination of 135 South A Street to the City's Historic Register Plaque Program and select "McGreavy-Powell House — Circa 1903" as the most appropriate historical name and date of construction of the property. w � x x a 135 South A Street 2021 DocuSign Envelope ID:776F1A88-34E4-414F-AOOD-BFA25DC98230 Planning Commission 135 South A Street Page 2 BACKGROUND AND DISCUSSION Owners of historic homes or commercial buildings in Tustin are eligible to participate in the City's plaque designation program, called the Tustin Historic Register Plaque Program. The purpose of the voluntary program is to recognize Tustin's historic properties, educate the public, increase public interest in historic properties, and promote community pride. The plaques display the construction date of the building, and the words "Tustin Historic Register." In addition, for residences, up to two (2) lines of supplemental text may consist of name of prominent owner or resident of the property. For commercial or industrial properties, the text may consist of the name of prominent business or organization associated with the property. The bronze plaques may be mounted on the residence or set on metal stakes. The program guidelines (Attachment A), approved by City Council on November 6, 2007, require nominations to be provided to the Tustin Preservation ® Conservancy (TPC) and the Tustin Area Historical Society (TAHS) for at least thirty (30) days to • collaborate and/or review the nomination, research the history of the property, and identify the most 1 15 appropriate name and date of construction. For residences, the historical property name has recognized the most prominent owner or occupant of � ' the residence or, when no prominent owner or occupant can be identified, naming the building after the owner/occupant with the longest tenure in the Plaque on display at the Tustin building is an option. This criterion distinguishes the Garage Building Camino Real/6 Sttrr Eleet residence from other residences in Old Town Tustin or when the surname could be associated with more than one (1) prominent resident. The nomination form (Attachment B) was provided to the presidents of the TPC and TAHS on September 16, 2020, per the program guidelines. The TPC and TAHS have provided information that is consistent with the recommendation to display the name "McGreavy-Powell House" and to identify the structure as constructed "Circa 1903" on the historical plaque. The building date with "Circa" indicates that the date of construction is estimated based on historical research. The current property owners and staff have conducted additional historical property research which included a review of newspaper articles, a tape-recorded interview with a tenant of the home while in Santa Ana and information provided by the County Archivist. The date of construction of the house differs from that identified in the City of Tustin 1990 and 2003 Historic Resources Surveys; however, the 2003 survey identifies the house as "McGreavy House". DocuSign Envelope ID:776F1A88-34E4-414F-AOOD-BFA25DC98230 Planning Commission 135 South A Street Page 3 The City of Tustin 1990 and 2003 Historic Resources Surveys (Attachment C), identify this Victorian Italianate home as originally constructed in circa 1885 in Santa Ana and moved to 135 South A Street in the 1920s. The actual date of construction, based on the information provided in this report, is 1903. While the 2003 survey identified the structure as "McGreavy House", McGreavy appears to have been an alias for Samuel Powell, as discussed below. Staff has discussed the date of construction and naming of the property with TPC and TAHS, and both of these organizations have provided historical information that aligns with the updated structure name and date of construction. In addition, the property name and construction date will be reflected in the historic survey update that is currently under way. Property History William and Minnie McGreavy purchased lots 4, 9 and 10 in Block F of the Santa Ana Investment Tract No. 1, Humphrey's Addition to Santa Ana (1111 East First Street, Santa Ana, California) on March 9, 1903 (Attachment C). In 1904, a building on the property was assessed at ten dollars ($10.00). The 1906 Sanborn Map, an early fire insurance map, also shows a structure, most likely a home, at 1111 East First Street, which aligns with the 1910 and 1920 United State Population Census showing Mr. and Mrs. McGreavy as residents at 1111 East First Street. In 1939, the address of 1111 East First Street is no longer on record in the City of Santa Ana. HATHAWAY 1111 r E. First Santa Ana 71 4W 0 ------------- SANTA FE dd ;t i 1906 Sanborn Map The house was likely moved to Tustin around 1939 as this was the first year that considerable improvements show up on the property at 135 South A Street in the Orange County Assessor's records. DocuSign Envelope ID:776F1A88-34E4-414F-AOOD-BFA25DC98230 Planning Commission 135 South A Street Page 4 d f a 'Sri, �i ow Photo Circa 1920s— 1111 E. First Street, Santa Ana The earliest property owners known to live in the home while still in Santa Ana were William McGreavy and his wife, Minnie. This may be confirmed by early city directories in Santa Ana as Mr. McGreavy was shown to live at 1111 East First between 1915 and 1929. Newspaper articles from the period indicate that William McGreavy, originally from Arkansas, was notorious around town for his southern charm and hospitality. He served as a local Deputy Marshall and his wife ran a boarding house in the home in Santa Ana. Newspaper articles in the Santa Ana Register and the Los Angeles Times reported suspicious activity on McGreavy's part when he unexpectedly left town in December of 1906 or 1907 (Attachment E). McGreavy's identity was assumed to be Samuel Powell, a train robber, along with his brother, Pennyweight Powell. The suggestion was that they were members of a gang that robbed the Fort Worth Express in Olyphant, Arkansas in 1893. Other members of the gang were convicted and hung for the crime; however, the Powell brothers escaped. McGreavy returned to Santa Ana in 1908 and newspapers quoted him saying "[e]verything against him in Arkansas is now cleared up." Whether this was truth or conjecture is unclear. Mr. McGreavy passed away on July 18, 1932, and the mystery remains as to his true identity. While the relationship between Mr. McGreavy and Mr. Powell cannot be completely verified, the two (2) are inextricably connected through historical conjecture and documentation provided by the property owner's research and newspaper articles. Current Property Owners and Ratings The McCausland family purchased the property in 1997 and have maintained the property and added two (2) additional units on the R3 multifamily residential property. The McCausland's are nominating the home at 135 South A Street for addition to the Tustin Historic Register Plaque Program. The nomination is being brought forward to DocuSign Envelope ID:776F1A88-34E4-414F-AOOD-BFA25DC98230 Planning Commission 135 South A Street Page 5 recognize the building as a good example of the Victorian Italianate architectural style in the City of Tustin. The McCausland family opened the home for the Old Town Tustin's Home and Garden Tour. An excerpt from the tour brochure is attached as Exhibit "F". This structure has a "C" rating in the City's 1990 Historical Resources Survey and a "5D1" rating in the 2003 Historical Resources Survey. The "C" rating categorizes a building which maintains its original style, but are not distinctive architecturally or historically. The "5D1" rating indicates that the structure is a contributor to a multi- component resource that is listed or designated locally. The 1990 survey identified several modifications to the single-story Victorian Italianate house: • Newer asbestos siding • Non-original railing, although the turned posts could be originals with the bottom third cut off to accommodate the solid railing • Wider double-hung wood sashed windows replace tall, narrow double hung windows • New front door The 2003 survey identifies the architectural character defining features of this residential building including, but are not limited to, the following: • Turned posts, resting on a solid railing, supporting the full front porch • Hipped rough with enclosed eaves, ending in a steeply pitched peak • Exterior clad in asbestos siding Although the house has been altered through the years, the property is still significant due to its age, architectural features, location in the Cultural Resources District and its association with a potentially notorious person (Samuel Powell). CONCLUSION Based on the naming criteria designated by the Planning Commission, staff recommends the Planning Commission, in their capacity as Historic and Cultural Resources Advisor, approve the plaque designation with the name "McGreavy-Powell House — Circa 1903", which is based on the date that McGreavy purchased the property in Santa Ana (March 9, 1903). The building date with "Circa" indicates that the exact date of construction is not determined, but the structure does appear to have been constructed in 1903, based on the County Assessor information and Sanborn Maps. DocuSign Envelope ID:776F1A88-34E4-414F-AOOD-BFA25DC98230 Planning Commission 135 South A Street Page 6 EDocu Signed by: DocuSigned by: ails t, Vim- a Ch ln�i�Q lc e w� 15DF594829AC4A0... ED45DA2623B54A5... Elaine Dove, AICP, RLA Justina L. Willkom Senior Planner Community Development Director Attachments: Attachment A: Planning Commission Resolution 4124 Attachment B: Nomination Form for 135 South A Street Attachment C: 1990 and 2003 Historic Resources Survey Excerpts Attachment D: McGreavy Deed (March 9, 1903) Attachment E: Newspaper Articles Attachment F: Tustin Home & Garden Brochure Excerpt ATTACHMENT A PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION 4124 RESOLUTION NO. 4124 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF TUSTIN, CALIFORNIA, ESTABLISHING CRITERIA FOR THE HISTORICAL PROPERTY NAMES PLACED ON PLAQUES OBTAINED THROUGH THE CITY OF TUSTIN HISTORIC REGISTER PLAQUE PROGRAM. The Planning Commission of the City of Tustin does hereby resolve as follows: I. The Planning Commission finds and determines: A. That on March 20, 2000, the Tustin City Council approved the implementation of the Tustin Historic Register Plaque Program and established program criteria; B. That the Tustin Historic Register Plaque Program criteria require that the plaque display the construction date, the words "Tustin Historic Register," and approved supplemental text. However, no specific criteria were established for the supplemental text; C. That 44 plaques have been approved and ordered through the program as of August 11, 2009; D. That on November 6, 2007, the Tustin City Council approved a procedure whereby the Tustin Preservation Conservancy and the Tustin Area Historical Society are given thirty (30) days to collaborate and/or review the nomination, research the history of the property, and note the most appropriate historical property name and date of construction; E. That for residences, the historical property name has recognized the most prominent occupant or the builder. For commercial and institutional buildings, the historical property name has recognized the most prominent business, organization, or church that has occupied the building; F. That on July 28, 2009, the Planning Commission discussed the establishment of criteria for historical property names, and provided direction to staff; and, G. That the purpose of the Tustin Historic Register Plaque Program is to recognize Tustin's historic properties, educate the public, increase public interest in historic properties, and promote community pride. i Resolution No. 4124 Page 2 II. The Planning Commission hereby establishes criteria for the historical property names placed on plaques obtained through the City's Historic Register Plaque Program, attached hereto as Exhibit A. PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin at a regular meeting held on the 11th day of August, 2009. CHARLES E. PUCKETT Chairperson ELIZABETH A. BINSACK Planning Commission Secretary STATE OF CALIFORNIA ) COUNTY OF ORANGE ) SS CITY OF TUSTIN ) I, ELIZABETH A. BINSACK, the undersigned, hereby certify that I am the Planning Commission Secretary of the Planning Commission of the City of Tustin, California; that Resolution No. 4124 was duly passed and adopted at the regular meeting of the Tustin Planning Commission, held on the 11th day of August, 2009. ELIZABETH A. BINSACK Planning Commission Secretary I t Exhibit A to Resolution No. 4124 Tustin Historic Register Plague Program Criteria for Historical Property Names Purpose of the Tustin Historic Register Plague Program To recognize Tustin's historic properties, educate the public, increase public interest in historic properties, and promote community pride. Naming Criteria Text 1 . In addition to the construction date and the words "Tustin Historic Register," the plaque shall display supplemental text that identifies the building, as determined by the Planning Commission according to established criteria in the order of priority described below. Criteria for Residences 2. For residences, the supplemental text shall consist of the surname of the most prominent owner or occupant of the residence, as determined by the Planning Commission. The individual's first name shall be used when necessary to distinguish the residence from another residence in Old Town Tustin or when the surname could be associated with more than one prominent Tustin resident. The name shall precede the word "House" unless another building description such as "Mansion," "Villa," "Estate," or "Manor" is determined by the Planning Commission to better describe the property, based on historical records and/or the architecture and style of the residence. When one prominent owner or occupant cannot be identified, the criteria in Sections 4, 5, and 6, as applicable, may be used. Criteria for Commercial and Institutional Buildings 3. For commercial and institutional buildings, the supplemental text shall consist of the most prominent business, organization, or church that occupied and/or occupies the building. The Planning Commission may consider descriptive names such as "First Doctor's Office in Tustin," rather than the actual name of the business. When one prominent occupant cannot be identified, the criteria in Sections 4 and 5, as applicable, may be used. Naming Options for All Buildings 4. When no prominent owner or occupant can be identified, the supplemental text shall consist of the name of the builder, the original owner of the property, or the owner/occupant with the longest tenure in the building. If no historical ownership or occupancy information is publicly available, the architectural style of the building or the name of the current owner or occupant may be used. 5. When more than one prominent owner or occupant has been identified, the supplemental text may include one name or multiple names, at the discretion of the Planning Commission. 6. The name of a current prominent owner or occupant of a residence may be used individually or in addition to the name of a past prominent owner or occupant, the builder, etc. if the Planning Commission determines that the building is strongly associated with the current owner or occupant and the current owner or occupant has made a significant contribution to Tustin history and/or to the preservation of the structure. Miscellaneous 7. The Tustin Historical Surveys and input from the Tustin Preservation Conservancy and Tustin Area Historical Society shall serve as the primary sources of historical information used in determining the most appropriate historical property name(s). 8. The Planning Commission, in its application of these criteria, shall exercise due discretion consistent with the purpose of the Tustin Historic Register Plaque Program. ATTACHMENT B NOMINATION FORM FOR 135 SOUTH A STREET Co me + i 4D v 3140ent Department•304 Centennial Way•Tustin,CA 92780 TU S T IN Tustin Historic Register Plaque Designation Program ! Nomination Form t BUILDING OUR FUTURE HONORING OUR PAST Thank you for nominating a property to the City's plaque designation program. The purpose of the plaque designation program is to recognize Tustin's historic properties, educate the public, increase public interest in historic properties, and promote community pride.AN properties listed in the Tustin Historic Resources Survey I are eligible for nomination to the program. Owners of properties that are selected by the City's Planning Commission for the program are not obligated to purchase and/or display the plaque. Participation is completely voluntary. The Planning Commission will consider the nomination in approximately six weeks. Nominated Historic Property Historic Property Address L?� A 5 >e� L�-4 f 2 6IZ4< `o Historic Structure Name (if any) Property Owner(if known) t2r,,,j-i P I-, W6n-5i,,J, Specify your reasons for the nomination (e.g. age of structure, architectural details, place in Tustin's history,for- mer resident (s)were significant to Tustin's history, etc. J,c, 4 Your Name Your Residence or Business Address ��_ J ���A � ��i tA �'Z4fO Telephone Number 1=-ma' dress U Ca S wS h�� ffeti, v 516I1�Z� Signature Date Office Use Only Case No. Date Received I Received BY Listing in Historical Survey T Historic Designation IZLocal []State El Nationai ❑None Location:. 0 Within District 0 outside Distrito POWELL HOUSE HISTORY (McGreavy) This vernacular, hipped-roof, single-family dwelling was constructed circa 1899. It was originally extant at 1111 East First Street in Santa Ana, a little more than a mile and half away. Specifically, it was constructed in Lot 7 of Block F of the Santa Ana Investment Company Tract No. 1. The house was moved to its current location in 1938 (Block A, Lot 14). It is unclear who originally constructed the house, which alludes to being constructed as an investment property. The earliest property owner who utilized the house as a primary residence is William McGreavy and his wife, Minnie. William McGreavy, originally from Arkansas, was notorious around town for his southern charm and hospitality. He served as a local Deputy, and his wife ran a boarding business at home (in this house). Per newspaper articles in the Santa Ana Register and the Los Angeles Times, locals had become suspicious of McGreavy when he left town unexpectedly in 1907. Gossip spread that McGreavy's identity was Samuel Powell, an ex-train robber. Samuel Powell and his brother Pennyweight were members of the gang that robbed the Fort Worth Express in Olyphant,Arkansas in 1893. Gang members were convicted and hung for the crime, except the Powell brothers, who had escaped. Charles Bright lived in this house with his family of 5 in the 1920s. McGreavy rented the main house and lived in another dwelling located on the property after his wife passed away. In 2000, Mr. Bright came knocking on the door and shared his memories about the house and McGreavy with the McCauslands, the current owners. Bright, as a young boy was captivated by McGreavy, his old landlord, and was very close with him. He told the McCauslands that he never found out the truth about McGreavy's identity. McGreavy's death affidavit proves that McGreavy's identity was Samuel Powell, from Arkansas. Bright spoke fondly of the little house which used to sit on a small hill next to the train tracks on 1St Street. 1St street used to flood there, and he and his family would invite people with stalled cars to come sit on the front porch and drink coffee. Bright said that lived primarily off the crops they grew in the garden, including corn and beans. The McCauslands purchased the property in the 1990s and lovingly restored the house. They also constructed two rental units in the back. ATTACHMENT C 1990 AND 2003 HISTORIC RESOURCES SURVEY EXCERPTS CU7Y OF 7UMN H137ORM.&L SURVEY ADDRESS: 135 A ST(S.) DATE: ca. 1885 STYLE: VICT.-ITALIANATi E SOURCE: RATING: E C ALTERATIONS: S _ y HISTORICAL DISTRICT: k' YES _s COMMENT: _ - Ii5 . DESCRIPTION: Turned posts, resting on a solid railing, support the full front porch of this very old single-story Italianate house. The hipped roof, with its enclosed eaves., ends in a steeply-pitched peak. The exterior is now clad in asbestos siding. The railing is not original; however, the turned posts could be the originals with the bottom third cut off to accommodate the solid railing. The wider double-hung wood-sashed windows replace tall, narrow double-hung windows. The wooden front door is new. A small flat-roofcd rear porch is attached to the back. Tho age of this house and its position in a row of other pre-1890 houses adds much to its significance, even though it has been altered through the years. SIGNIFICANCE: This single-storied cottage is one of a row of several pre-1890 houses and gains significance as part of that group. The DeLong family owned the house during the 1920's. William and Marie Deiong lived here until 1933. Mr. DeLong was a painter. The house appears to have been used as a rental for several years after that. The house contributes significantly to the historic streetscape of the Tustin Historic Resources District. 135 A STREET (S) r 'I-'JO A 19F b e ✓ b w" Y See following pages for property information State-of C-adfo-mia—The Reso�.;rce'Sr Aflency P7mxy ffi OEPALRTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREAMN HR- BUILDING, STRUCTURE, AND °OBJECT RECORD P cf I *'NTEP Status tu Code:5 B I 'Reoarce Naim Gy RWM ,l24 A SueA,'31. Bl. HLuDric Nannc'Vk3rKvvHcue B2. CammliNmov EU. 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M1n or I' bb r , f I • fit!— I � I G i(i i ta(i � f Mill M !• f � '� 1a � V h = S M • • � Sys . � � � o dtb a f I I i I eµ JI I , i Ti {t I R I tt ATTACHMENT E NEWSPAPER ARTICLES News Arkansas Democrat(Little Rock,Arkansas) 18 Dec 1901,Wed - Page 3 nom by+ancestry Printed on Mar 9, 2021 AFTER- 2 MORE her 30, 1893, and FV9brnery 7 to April Jim Wyrick,;Ileeembw 11 to Decem ber 30, 1893, February 7 to April 4 1894. Albert Manakor, alias Jack Williams Rewards of $250 Each for Bob November 26- to December s0. 1893' February 7 to April 4 1894. Chesney and Sam Howell 30 Penny 1894 weight Powell,May 13 to Jun MORE PRESIDENTIAL PLUMS OLYRHANT ROBBERS __ M. A. Otero Reappointed Gov. ernor of New Mexico. An Echo of the Historic Hold-Up in Jackson County, In Which Conduc- WASHINGTON; Dedember 1R,—The for W. P. McNally Lost His Life president today sent the following November 3. 1893. nominations to the Senate: Wm. P. Williams, assistant treasurer of the United States, Chicago; Wm. Penn Nixon collector of customs, Chicago; Miguel A. Otero, governor of New Gov. Davis today offered rewards of Mexico; Benjamin S. Baker, of Ne. $250 each for the arrest and convic- braska associate jLwtice of the su• tion of Sam Powell and Bob Chesney,I preme court, New Mexico; Mack A. who are alleged to have been impll-j Montgomery, united States attorney, sated 1n the train robbery on the Iron;northern district of Mieslesippl,_ Mountain near Olyphant, Jackson G DEATH OF MRS. BARNETT county, November 3, 1893, at which f time Conductor W. P. McNally was! shot and killed, It will be reme[p- Well Known Batesville Woman bared that Brady, Mausker and Wy. Succumbs to Pneumonia. rick were convicted of the murder and hold-up, and hanged at Newport April! - - 0, 1394. Chesney and Powell escaped BATLSVILIX, December 18.—(Spe• and were never apprehended. It Is sial.)--Mrs. James Barnett wife of reported that they have now been lo. James Barnett, one of the lending mer. cated in California, and will probably chants of this city, died this morning be brought back to Arkansas to stand at 11 o'clock. She hacl been Fick eev. trial for their crime of eight years ago.Ieral days with pneumonia. The penitentiary record of the Oly-I were train robbers ghkee that they LATE LOCM NEWS were kept hero as sate-keepers ea fol- lows: G. M. Padgett, November 10 to De- - cember 30, 1893,February 7 to June 30, Commissioner Frank Hill Is at his 1894. home in Fayetteville. Tom Brady, November 10 to Decom- Hon, F. C. Hart returned last night 18 Dec 1901 - Arkansas Democrat - Bob Chesney and Sam in Powell located in CA. Clipped By: WA& Ibnemeth Sat, Sep 10, 2016 Copyright©2021 News a ers.com.All Rights Reserved. Ne"'W", T''' p p 9 EWS The Olyphant train robbery www.arkansasonline.com 3 mins read 0 ne of the great crimes of 19th-century Arkansas was the 1893 robbery of a passenger train at Olyphant in Jackson County. Recognized as the last train robbery in Arkansas history, this crime resulted in the death of a conductor, the hanging of three accused robbers, and a great frenzy of public attention. On Friday night, Nov. 3, 1893, the southbound Iron Mountain train out of Poplar Bluff, Mo., destined for Little Rock, stopped at the tiny Olyphant depot, located about seven miles south of Newport, to allow the oncoming northbound Cannonball to pass. No sooner had the train stopped than a group of masked gunmen, all armed with Winchester rifles, boarded the train. Editorial & Opinion Updates Get award-winning commentary from our editorial page and team of local and national columnists, plus letters to the editor, political cartoons and more straight to your inbox. • Opinion The train was not a large one, containing seven cars: three day coaches, a Pullman sleeper, and bringing up the rear were baggage, mail and express cars. It was staffed with an engineer, a fireman, a conductor, a brakeman, and a porter. All were taken captive except for the 52-year-old Irish-born conductor, W.P. McNally. The conductor ran through the passenger cars warning everyone to hide their valuables. He then borrowed a revolver from a passenger and slipped out of sight. The robbers immediately turned their attention to the express car which contained various parcels as well as a locked safe. When the express agent refused to open the car, the robbers fired several shots through the car door--a fusillade sufficient to convince the agent to open the door and the safe inside. Several boxes of jewelry were taken from the express car safe. Then the robbers turned their attention to the passengers. Just as the robbers walked across the platform toward the passenger cars, conductor McNally emerged from the shadows and began shooting toward the robbers. The robbers returned fire. One of their bullets hit McNally in the lower chest. He died quickly. None of the robbers were injured, and they returned their attention to the passengers. According to an Arkansas Gazette reporter, one robber "quietly, indeed, almost modestly informed the passengers that they had better proceed to yield up their valuables." Some passengers later reported that the robbers concentrated on the more affluent passengers. When one man had only a silver dollar to surrender, it was given back with the robber saying, "Well, I guess you'll want some breakfast in the morning, so you'd better take this dollar ..." C.V. Maxwell, a passenger from Batesville, hid in the bathroom and remained undiscovered. One female passenger slipped an expensive brooch into her shawl, and more than one male passenger hid cash in shoes. After an estimated 20 minutes, the robbers mounted horses and fled into the surrounding woods. The train proceeded on to Little Rock, arriving late at night. News of the robbery spread quickly. Local authorities used modern technology to spread the word about the robbery, including the telegraph and telephone. No fewer than io sheriffs organized posses to pursue the robbers. Both the railroad and express companies offered rewards. Within 48 hours two suspects were arrested in Independence County. Over the next few weeks another six suspects were arrested, for a total of eight men: Sam and Pennyweight Powell, Bob Chesney, Jim Wyrick, Ol Truman, Alfred Mansker, and Tom Brady (all from Benton County) and George Padgett, a reputed whiskey peddler from Indian Territory. Aliases used by some of the robbers complicated matters. Brady, Wyrick, and Mansker were charged with the robbery and murder, while Padgett escaped murder charges because he agreed to testify against the other three. The murder trials were held in January 1894 at the beautiful new Jackson County Courthouse in Newport, which is still in use today. All three were found guilty, though Mansker was tried twice due to a hung jury. Their executions were set for April 6, 1894. Defense attorneys filed an unsuccessful appeal with the Arkansas Supreme Court for new trials. As was typical at that time, a large crowd attended the hangings. The condemned spent their last night visiting with relatives and praying for forgiveness. Wyrick was visited by "his good and faithful wife with their five children" in a scene the Gazette described as "heartrending in the extreme." The condemned men maintained their innocence while standing on the gallows. They announced they had forgiven the sheriff, jail keepers, the presiding judge and penitentiary authorities--even the prosecuting attorney. Anyone who missed the execution could purchase pictures of the hanging from Newport photographer W.D. Ross. ------------v------------ Tom Dillard is a historian and retired archivist living near Glen Rose in rural Hot Spring County. 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