I would like to know how male homosexuals were treated in the Old West. Were there whorehouses where men could go for male sex? And, are there any...
The other day I was watching the movie, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and they talked about an Indian tracker by the name of Lord Baltimore. Was there any such person?
The other day I was watching the movie, Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid and they talked about an Indian tracker by the name of Lord Baltimore....
An Eye For an Eye
Hiding out in the bootheel of Southwestern New Mexico, stage robber Bill Leonard and three cowboys—“rustlers”—are eating dinner in a store with...
In the April 2003 True West, the Blazer’s Mill shoot-out claimed to have 13 Regulators, however the list gives only 12 names. Who was the 13th man? Also, I’m familiar with all the names on the list except for “Dirty Steve” Stephens. Can you tell me anythi
In the April 2003 True West, the Blazer’s Mill shoot-out claimed to have 13 Regulators, however the list gives only 12 names. Who was the 13th...
Are there any books or articles that examine the “shootist” personality? Was Clay Allison bipolar, schizophrenic, antisocial or some combination of psychoses? Or was he just overly sensitive?
Are there any books or articles that examine the “shootist” personality? Was Clay Allison bipolar, schizophrenic, antisocial or some combination...
When was the first train robbery in America?
When was the first train robbery in America? John Martinez Tucson, Arizona About a dozen members of the Reno Gang—headed up by brothers John,...
What happened to the killer of Pat Garrett?
What happened to the killer of Pat Garrett? Nick Nixon St. Peters, Missouri Around 1908, Sheriff Pat Garrett, “The Man Who Shot Billy the Kid,”...
In the basement photo gallery of Tombstone’s Bird Cage Theatre there is a photograph claiming to be “the only known photo of Curly Bill.” Indeed, the man does have curly hair. Do you have any thoughts on the matter?
In the basement photo gallery of Tombstone’s Bird Cage Theatre there is a photograph claiming to be “the only known photo of Curly Bill.” Indeed,...
My father used to tell us about a fight between the Everetts and Tutts in Yellville, Arkansas. Was there a feud?
My father used to tell us about a fight between the Everetts and Tutts in Yellville, Arkansas. Was there a feud? D.W. Everett Freeland, Wyoming...
Something we never see in the movies is how people dealt with the delicate subject of wiping their bottoms. What can you tell us about the subject?
Something we never see in the movies is how people dealt with the delicate subject of wiping their bottoms. What can you tell us about the...
The photo in the Feb/March 2003 Ask the Marshall is well-known. I could never understand the “cap” the bartender is wearing. Any ideas on this?
The photo in the Feb/March 2003 Ask the Marshall is well-known. I could never understand the “cap” the bartender is wearing. Any ideas on this?...
During Wyatt Earp’s later years, while he was living in Hollywood, were there any silent films or voice recordings made of him?
Lon Butherous Via the Internet As far as anyone knows, Wyatt was never recorded on cinematic film. The Illustrated Life and Times of Wyatt Earp...