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Railroad Bill

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Morris Slater (died March 7, 1896) was a black American man notable for his dramatic escapes from the law in the style of Robin Hood. He acquired the name Railroad Bill, among other names. Although there was a price on his head for some years, he evaded capture through ingenuity and exceptional athletic abilities.

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