In the annals of the Wild West, few figures were as enigmatic and captivating as Annie Rogers, a woman whose life became inextricably linked with the notorious outlaw Harvey Logan, better known as Kid Curry. Her dramatic encounter with the law began on a seemingly ordinary afternoon in October 1901, when Annie Rogers found herself embroiled in a high-stakes investigation at the Fourth National Bank of Nashville, Tennessee.
This is the story of a stylish woman, a stack of stolen bank notes, and her surprising connection to one of America’s most wanted criminals, a saga that reveals the often-unseen lives intertwined with the legendary Wild Bunch.
The Nashville Bank Incident: A Lady and Stolen Larceny
The scene unfolded at the bustling Fourth National Bank where Spencer McHenry, a vigilant teller, was approached by a striking woman in expensive attire. This woman, who identified herself as Annie Rogers, presented a $500 stack of Bank of Montana notes, requesting an exchange for larger denominations. Unbeknownst to Annie, the bank was on alert for bills stolen during the Great Northern Train Robbery that July, making her an immediate person of interest.
McHenry, prioritizing his employer’s security over the charms of the beautiful woman, promptly reported his suspicions to head cashier J.T. Howell and bank president Samuel J. Keith. Annie Rogers was invited into an office, where she was informed of the notes’ illicit origin, setting the stage for her dramatic arrest.
Initial Denials and a Fictional Charley
Detectives Jack Dwyer and Austin Dickens swiftly arrived, commencing an interrogation where Annie vehemently denied any knowledge of the stolen bills. She claimed ignorance, stating she hadn’t signed them and was unaware of their history. Under persistent questioning, her story began to fracture, as she introduced a mysterious
