Rensselaer Republican, Volume 26, Number 40, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 31 May 1894 — TEXAS TERRORS. [ARTICLE]

TEXAS TERRORS.

Sensational Bank Robbery at Longview, Texas. Bloody Battle Between Citizens and Robbe *—Ono On Each Side Killed. At 3 p. m„ Wednesday, two mon walked into the First National Bank, Longview, Tex, One of the men handed a note to President Clemmons, which read: “Home, May 23. “First National Bank, Longview: “This will introduce to you Charles Speckeimeyer who wants some money and is going to have it. B.& F.” The bank cashier thought it an importunate subscription to some charity and started to donate, when the robber pointed his Winchester at him and told him to hold up. The other robber rushed into the side wire door and grabbed the cash. Tom Clemmons and the other bank ofliials were ordered to hold up their hands. The robbers hurriedly emptied the vaults, securing (2,600 and seven unsigned Longview bank notes, which may lead to detection. In the meantime two of the gang became engaged in a conflict in the alley in the rear with the city marshal and his deputy. Citizens also rallied to the scene and for a time the firing was lively. The robbers in the bank gathered up their booty and joined in the fight. The bank officials all escaped unhurt. George Buckingham, a citizen, was killed and George Bennett, qne of the gang of outlaws, was left by his comrades dead on the ground. The robbers rode rapidly out of town, displaying their firearms and the money they had secured. An armed posse was soon in pursuit, and when last heard of was fifteen minutes behind them.