his alias and the name under which he was buried was "John C King"
Washington Times, Jan 6, 1897, page 3, excerpts, much more of this article is not included here.
JOHN CURRAN PASSES AWAY
Was the most desperate Criminal Washington Ever Produced
HORRIBLE DEATH STRUGGLES
Tore Plastering from the Walls and Fought the Friends at His Bedside - after Wandering in the West He Came Home to Die - His Career
John Curran, probably the best known and most desperate criminal that Washington ever produced, was buried yesterday in Mount Olivet Cemetery. The man died on Saturday night last at the home of "Billy" Willams, No 420 N street southeast, where he had come to spend the last few days of his life.
Curran's death, like his life, was a violent one. As described by a man who stood at his bedside, it was horrible. ...
He died from consumption...
Curran's career was long and varied . It began in this city twenty-odd years ago, and extended over the entire country. There is not a city of any size in the United States that has not had his picture in its rogues' gallery.
In the cabinet at the police headquarters his picture appears a dozen times or more. He was the most desperate character with whom the police of this city ever had to deal...
The secrecy which surrounded the man even to the last was characteristic. The records of the health office show that John C King died at No 120 N street southeast, and that he was buried in Mount Olivet by Undertaker R S Cain, Dr O Charles Roscoe Luce, of No 215 Second street, southeast, signed the certificate of death.
King and Curran were one and the same person. The name was changed in order that the police might not have the satisfaction of knowing that their old enemy was dead. The move, however, proved unavailing, as the man was under surveillance at the time of his death, and detectives were waiting for him to recover so that they might arrest him on an old charge, which is still no the books.
Career in the West
Curran left the District several years ago, after being indicted by the grand jury for committing highway robbery. ...
Johnny Curran, as he was familiarly called, was one of four brothers. Three of them have police reputations, but Johnny outshone the others. Of the family, John and Frank are dead. Thomas has disappeared, and William, the only one of the four who bears a clean reputation, still lives in this city. ..
The man's life was a stormy one and filled with exciting incidents. He made many enemies and few friends and those who remained true to him to the last were only enough to fill one carriage, which followed a hearse to the lonely grave of "John C King" in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Evening Star, Jan 6, 1897, page 12
He was about forty years old and had served a number of years in the penitentiary. As a member of the so called "canal game" he assisted in the robbery of the paymaster of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal.. He was alleged to have been connected with the killing of the late Policeman Arnold in Alexandria. He was a fugitive from justice.. About a month ago, Curran, almost dead with consumption, returned, and because he was so near death he was not arrested.
Alexandria Gazette, Jan 6, 1897, page 3
excerpt
"He returned a physical wreck a few days ago under an assumed name and took uphill abode with his old companion, Williams, where, as stated above, he died. He, it will be remembered, was with Billy Williams when the later was arrested by Officer Slack at Ivy City in 1888 when Williams was a fugitive from justice, having escaped from jail in this city.
Curran was the youngest of several brothers, and nearly forty years ago was a neglected flaxen haired "tot" following his older brothers around "tunnel town" and the shipyard. His family lived in a small frame house on the west side of Royal street, between Wilkes and Given. Throughout Curran's life he was an outlaw of the most dangerous species, and on several occasions attempted to kill officers who endeavored to arrest him. "
Washington Times, Jan 6, 1897, page 3, excerpts, much more of this article is not included here.
JOHN CURRAN PASSES AWAY
Was the most desperate Criminal Washington Ever Produced
HORRIBLE DEATH STRUGGLES
Tore Plastering from the Walls and Fought the Friends at His Bedside - after Wandering in the West He Came Home to Die - His Career
John Curran, probably the best known and most desperate criminal that Washington ever produced, was buried yesterday in Mount Olivet Cemetery. The man died on Saturday night last at the home of "Billy" Willams, No 420 N street southeast, where he had come to spend the last few days of his life.
Curran's death, like his life, was a violent one. As described by a man who stood at his bedside, it was horrible. ...
He died from consumption...
Curran's career was long and varied . It began in this city twenty-odd years ago, and extended over the entire country. There is not a city of any size in the United States that has not had his picture in its rogues' gallery.
In the cabinet at the police headquarters his picture appears a dozen times or more. He was the most desperate character with whom the police of this city ever had to deal...
The secrecy which surrounded the man even to the last was characteristic. The records of the health office show that John C King died at No 120 N street southeast, and that he was buried in Mount Olivet by Undertaker R S Cain, Dr O Charles Roscoe Luce, of No 215 Second street, southeast, signed the certificate of death.
King and Curran were one and the same person. The name was changed in order that the police might not have the satisfaction of knowing that their old enemy was dead. The move, however, proved unavailing, as the man was under surveillance at the time of his death, and detectives were waiting for him to recover so that they might arrest him on an old charge, which is still no the books.
Career in the West
Curran left the District several years ago, after being indicted by the grand jury for committing highway robbery. ...
Johnny Curran, as he was familiarly called, was one of four brothers. Three of them have police reputations, but Johnny outshone the others. Of the family, John and Frank are dead. Thomas has disappeared, and William, the only one of the four who bears a clean reputation, still lives in this city. ..
The man's life was a stormy one and filled with exciting incidents. He made many enemies and few friends and those who remained true to him to the last were only enough to fill one carriage, which followed a hearse to the lonely grave of "John C King" in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Evening Star, Jan 6, 1897, page 12
He was about forty years old and had served a number of years in the penitentiary. As a member of the so called "canal game" he assisted in the robbery of the paymaster of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal.. He was alleged to have been connected with the killing of the late Policeman Arnold in Alexandria. He was a fugitive from justice.. About a month ago, Curran, almost dead with consumption, returned, and because he was so near death he was not arrested.
Alexandria Gazette, Jan 6, 1897, page 3
excerpt
"He returned a physical wreck a few days ago under an assumed name and took uphill abode with his old companion, Williams, where, as stated above, he died. He, it will be remembered, was with Billy Williams when the later was arrested by Officer Slack at Ivy City in 1888 when Williams was a fugitive from justice, having escaped from jail in this city.
Curran was the youngest of several brothers, and nearly forty years ago was a neglected flaxen haired "tot" following his older brothers around "tunnel town" and the shipyard. His family lived in a small frame house on the west side of Royal street, between Wilkes and Given. Throughout Curran's life he was an outlaw of the most dangerous species, and on several occasions attempted to kill officers who endeavored to arrest him. "
his alias and the name under which he was buried was "John C King"
Washington Times, Jan 6, 1897, page 3, excerpts, much more of this article is not included here.
JOHN CURRAN PASSES AWAY
Was the most desperate Criminal Washington Ever Produced
HORRIBLE DEATH STRUGGLES
Tore Plastering from the Walls and Fought the Friends at His Bedside - after Wandering in the West He Came Home to Die - His Career
John Curran, probably the best known and most desperate criminal that Washington ever produced, was buried yesterday in Mount Olivet Cemetery. The man died on Saturday night last at the home of "Billy" Willams, No 420 N street southeast, where he had come to spend the last few days of his life.
Curran's death, like his life, was a violent one. As described by a man who stood at his bedside, it was horrible. ...
He died from consumption...
Curran's career was long and varied . It began in this city twenty-odd years ago, and extended over the entire country. There is not a city of any size in the United States that has not had his picture in its rogues' gallery.
In the cabinet at the police headquarters his picture appears a dozen times or more. He was the most desperate character with whom the police of this city ever had to deal...
The secrecy which surrounded the man even to the last was characteristic. The records of the health office show that John C King died at No 120 N street southeast, and that he was buried in Mount Olivet by Undertaker R S Cain, Dr O Charles Roscoe Luce, of No 215 Second street, southeast, signed the certificate of death.
King and Curran were one and the same person. The name was changed in order that the police might not have the satisfaction of knowing that their old enemy was dead. The move, however, proved unavailing, as the man was under surveillance at the time of his death, and detectives were waiting for him to recover so that they might arrest him on an old charge, which is still no the books.
Career in the West
Curran left the District several years ago, after being indicted by the grand jury for committing highway robbery. ...
Johnny Curran, as he was familiarly called, was one of four brothers. Three of them have police reputations, but Johnny outshone the others. Of the family, John and Frank are dead. Thomas has disappeared, and William, the only one of the four who bears a clean reputation, still lives in this city. ..
The man's life was a stormy one and filled with exciting incidents. He made many enemies and few friends and those who remained true to him to the last were only enough to fill one carriage, which followed a hearse to the lonely grave of "John C King" in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Evening Star, Jan 6, 1897, page 12
He was about forty years old and had served a number of years in the penitentiary. As a member of the so called "canal game" he assisted in the robbery of the paymaster of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal.. He was alleged to have been connected with the killing of the late Policeman Arnold in Alexandria. He was a fugitive from justice.. About a month ago, Curran, almost dead with consumption, returned, and because he was so near death he was not arrested.
Alexandria Gazette, Jan 6, 1897, page 3
excerpt
"He returned a physical wreck a few days ago under an assumed name and took uphill abode with his old companion, Williams, where, as stated above, he died. He, it will be remembered, was with Billy Williams when the later was arrested by Officer Slack at Ivy City in 1888 when Williams was a fugitive from justice, having escaped from jail in this city.
Curran was the youngest of several brothers, and nearly forty years ago was a neglected flaxen haired "tot" following his older brothers around "tunnel town" and the shipyard. His family lived in a small frame house on the west side of Royal street, between Wilkes and Given. Throughout Curran's life he was an outlaw of the most dangerous species, and on several occasions attempted to kill officers who endeavored to arrest him. "
Washington Times, Jan 6, 1897, page 3, excerpts, much more of this article is not included here.
JOHN CURRAN PASSES AWAY
Was the most desperate Criminal Washington Ever Produced
HORRIBLE DEATH STRUGGLES
Tore Plastering from the Walls and Fought the Friends at His Bedside - after Wandering in the West He Came Home to Die - His Career
John Curran, probably the best known and most desperate criminal that Washington ever produced, was buried yesterday in Mount Olivet Cemetery. The man died on Saturday night last at the home of "Billy" Willams, No 420 N street southeast, where he had come to spend the last few days of his life.
Curran's death, like his life, was a violent one. As described by a man who stood at his bedside, it was horrible. ...
He died from consumption...
Curran's career was long and varied . It began in this city twenty-odd years ago, and extended over the entire country. There is not a city of any size in the United States that has not had his picture in its rogues' gallery.
In the cabinet at the police headquarters his picture appears a dozen times or more. He was the most desperate character with whom the police of this city ever had to deal...
The secrecy which surrounded the man even to the last was characteristic. The records of the health office show that John C King died at No 120 N street southeast, and that he was buried in Mount Olivet by Undertaker R S Cain, Dr O Charles Roscoe Luce, of No 215 Second street, southeast, signed the certificate of death.
King and Curran were one and the same person. The name was changed in order that the police might not have the satisfaction of knowing that their old enemy was dead. The move, however, proved unavailing, as the man was under surveillance at the time of his death, and detectives were waiting for him to recover so that they might arrest him on an old charge, which is still no the books.
Career in the West
Curran left the District several years ago, after being indicted by the grand jury for committing highway robbery. ...
Johnny Curran, as he was familiarly called, was one of four brothers. Three of them have police reputations, but Johnny outshone the others. Of the family, John and Frank are dead. Thomas has disappeared, and William, the only one of the four who bears a clean reputation, still lives in this city. ..
The man's life was a stormy one and filled with exciting incidents. He made many enemies and few friends and those who remained true to him to the last were only enough to fill one carriage, which followed a hearse to the lonely grave of "John C King" in Mount Olivet Cemetery.
Evening Star, Jan 6, 1897, page 12
He was about forty years old and had served a number of years in the penitentiary. As a member of the so called "canal game" he assisted in the robbery of the paymaster of the Chesapeake and Ohio canal.. He was alleged to have been connected with the killing of the late Policeman Arnold in Alexandria. He was a fugitive from justice.. About a month ago, Curran, almost dead with consumption, returned, and because he was so near death he was not arrested.
Alexandria Gazette, Jan 6, 1897, page 3
excerpt
"He returned a physical wreck a few days ago under an assumed name and took uphill abode with his old companion, Williams, where, as stated above, he died. He, it will be remembered, was with Billy Williams when the later was arrested by Officer Slack at Ivy City in 1888 when Williams was a fugitive from justice, having escaped from jail in this city.
Curran was the youngest of several brothers, and nearly forty years ago was a neglected flaxen haired "tot" following his older brothers around "tunnel town" and the shipyard. His family lived in a small frame house on the west side of Royal street, between Wilkes and Given. Throughout Curran's life he was an outlaw of the most dangerous species, and on several occasions attempted to kill officers who endeavored to arrest him. "
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