A Deed of Daring

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A Deed of Daring

1915

0h 12m

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Upon learning that a gang of smugglers are using freight cars to bring Chinamen across the border, the railroad officials order all employees to keep a strict watch for traffic of this nature.

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Helen Holmes

Helen

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Leo D. Maloney

Daniels - Night Operator

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George A. Williams

Norton - Chief of the Smuggling Gang

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