Character guide

George

major

Also known as George Dixon, Dixon, poor old George, old George, Georgie, XIV George

A central figure and narrator's close associate in the criminal underworld.

Julia

major

A significant female character involved with the narrator and George.

Sanc

supporting

A key figure in the hobo and criminal milieu, often traveling with the narrator.

Smiler

supporting

Also known as The Smiler, poor Smiler

A memorable character known for his perpetual grin and criminal exploits.

Mary

supporting

Also known as Salt Chunk Mary

A tough, resourceful woman in the underworld, often called Salt Chunk Mary.

Johnnie

supporting

Also known as Soldier Johnnie

A fellow traveler and criminal, known as Soldier Johnnie.

Irish Annie

supporting

Also known as Annie

A female character in the criminal underworld, often associated with the narrator.

Jack Black

supporting

Also known as Black

A notorious criminal and safe-cracker, a significant figure in the narrative.

Shorty

supporting

A short-statured but notable character in the hobo and criminal world.

Swede Pete

supporting

Also known as Pete, the big Swede

A large, intimidating figure among the criminal fraternity.

Cy

supporting

A recurring character in the narrator's travels and criminal activities.

Father Caraher

minor

Also known as Father

A priest who interacts with the narrator and other characters.

Gold Tooth

minor

Also known as that Gold Tooth

A criminal identified by his distinctive gold tooth.

Mr. Older

minor

Also known as Older

A newspaperman and reformer who interacts with the narrator.

Bat Masterson

minor

Also known as Masterson, Mr. Batterson Masterson, Mr. Masterson

Famous lawman and gambler who appears as a character in the narrative.

Thomas

minor

Also known as old Thomas, Tommy, Tom, Tom Dennison

A political figure and saloonkeeper in the underworld.

Miss Kate

minor

A woman of some standing in the criminal social circles.

Miss Mary Howard

minor

Also known as Miss Mary

A woman associated with the narrator's world.

Richard Murphy

minor

Also known as Murphy

A character involved in the criminal justice system.

John Corbett

minor

Also known as Corbett

A boxer and figure in the sporting underworld.

Cochrane

minor

A character encountered during the narrator's travels.

Tex

minor

A cowboy-type character in the criminal milieu.

Madam Kate Singleton

minor

Also known as Madam Singleton, Kate Singleton, Kate, Madam Kate

A madam and influential figure in the underworld.

Finnerty

minor

A character involved in criminal activities.

John L. Sullivan

minor

Also known as John

Famous heavyweight boxer who appears in the narrative.

Judge Powers

minor

Also known as Powers

A judge who presides over cases involving the narrator.

Captain Murphy

minor

Also known as Murphy

A police captain in the narrator's city.

Mr. Burr

minor

A lawyer or official encountered by the narrator.

Dick Gordon

minor

Also known as Gordon

A character in the criminal underworld.

Frank Reade

minor

Also known as Frank

A character known for his criminal exploits.

Soapy Smith

minor

Also known as Soapy

A notorious con man and gangster.

Blacky

minor

Also known as Montana Blacky, poor old Montana Blacky

A criminal known as Montana Blacky, who goes mad.

Cocky McAllister

minor

Also known as Cocky

A boastful character in the underworld.

The Sanctimonious Kid

minor

Also known as Kid

A young criminal with a pious demeanor.

Judge Frank H. Dunne

minor

Also known as Judge Dunne

A judge who appears in the narrator's legal troubles.

Spokane

minor

Also known as Mrs. Spokane

A woman known as Mrs. Spokane in the narrative.

Chew Chee

minor

A Chinese character encountered in the underworld.

Ostler Joe

minor

Also known as Jo

A character known as Ostler Joe, a stable hand.

Sam Newburgh

minor

Also known as Sam

A character involved in criminal activities.

Dr. Hall

minor

A doctor who treats characters in the narrative.

Jeff Carr

minor

Also known as Carr, the murderous Carr

A dangerous criminal known as the murderous Carr.

Eddie Graney

minor

Also known as Graney

A boxer or figure in the sporting world.

Long John Silver

minor

Also known as John

A reference to the literary pirate, appearing as a nickname.

Abe Ruef

minor

Also known as Ruef

A corrupt political figure mentioned in the narrative.

Frank James

minor

Also known as James

The famous outlaw, appearing as a historical figure in the story.

Lord Aberdeen

minor

A British nobleman mentioned in passing.

Dirty Dick

minor

A character known by the epithet Dirty Dick.

Jesse James

minor

Also known as Jesse

The famous outlaw, referenced in the narrative.

William A. Pinkerton

minor

Also known as Pinkerton

The late detective agency head, mentioned in the story.

Beverly Shannon

minor

Also known as old Beverly Shannon, Bev, old Bev

An old-timer in the criminal world.

Old Captain Lees

minor

Also known as Lees

An old sea captain encountered in the narrative.

Clancey

minor

A character in the criminal underworld.

Maxwell McNutt

minor

A character mentioned in the narrative.

Mr. B. F. Schlesinger

minor

Also known as Mr. Schlesinger

A businessman or official encountered.

Fremont Older

minor

Also known as Mr. Fremont Older

A newspaper editor and reformer.

Bob Ford

minor

Also known as Ford

The man who killed Jesse James, mentioned in the story.

Rebel George

minor

Also known as George

A character known as Rebel George.

Rochester Red

minor

Also known as Red

A character known as Rochester Red.

Mrs. Alexander

minor

A woman mentioned in the narrative.