Capture of Bell Starr, female bandit...
THE ADVANCE, Red Wing, Minnesota, Oct. 25, 1882 Page 2 has a somewhat inconspicuous report; "Female Bandit Caged" which reports: "...the capture in the Indian Territory of a female desperado named Belle Starr. She was wanted for horse stealing...claimed she has led a wild life...claimed that she was a member of the Younger gang of outlaws & was present when Shepard claimed to have shot & killed Jesse James..." with more.
Also an account of the gunfight on Gay Street during which 3 prominent citizens were killed.
Eight pages, very nice condition.
Item from our most recent catalog - #371 - released for October, 2026
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