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The “Inoffensive, Harmless Man”: Murder of John Murphy 1904

Murder Victim John “Jack” Murphy 41-year-old Saloon Custodian and Porter Cause of Death: Gunshot Motive: Unknown 1863-1904 Murder Scene and Date N. 6th and Concert streets Keokuk, Iowa Lee County November 27, 1904 __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ By Nancy Bowers Written July 2011 … Continue reading

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