Henry Garfias was the first marshal of Phoenix, and the highest elected Mexican-American official in the region. He earn…
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Pushing His Luck Gambler Newt Boyce took on the wrong man—and paid.
Late December 1883. Gambler Newt Boyce was wreaking havoc in Caldwell, KS (photo). Boyce was on a bender and became viol…
Charlie Bassett
Charlie Bassett was a major player in early Dodge City. In late 1872, he was an original owner of the legendary Long Br…
Unsung Hero?
Deputy Jim Flynn ran unsuccessfully for city marshal of Tombstone on January 3, 1882. Two weeks later, working as a poli…