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Dodge City in the 1870s: A Searing Tale of Lawlessness, Vigilantes, and the Wild West
Manage episode 376026387 series 2457339
Step right up, folks, and time travel with us back to the wild and unpredictable days of Dodge City in the 1870s. Picture a lawless town desperate for order, a vigilante mob, and a tragic tale of an innocent man named William Taylor. Brace yourself as we recount the events leading up to his death, the formation of the vigilance committee, and the notorious Tom Sherman's induction into the vigilante honorarium. You will feel the tension as we explore the aftermath of Charles Burns' shocking death and the pivotal moment when Dodge City recognized its dire need for law enforcement.
Fast-forward to the explosive confrontation between William Taylor and John Scotty Scott. Hear the echoes of gunshots in the dusty streets, feel the palpable fear as Taylor narrowly escapes a deadly altercation, setting off a wave of panic across the town. The drama intensifies as we delve into the conflict between Fort Dodge and the town, the illegal bar run by Mr. Hoover, and the consequential establishment of the town's legal status. Join us on this gripping journey into the past, packed with drama, tension, and a healthy dose of Wild West lawlessness. You won't want to miss it!
Return of the Great Hunters
Cattle Drives Website
Legends of Dodge City Website
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Chapters
1. Dodge City in the 1870s: A Searing Tale of Lawlessness, Vigilantes, and the Wild West (00:00:00)
2. Dodge City (00:00:11)
3. Confrontation and Shooting in Dodge City (00:10:40)
4. Vigilante Mob in Dodge City (00:20:57)
227 episodes
Manage episode 376026387 series 2457339
Step right up, folks, and time travel with us back to the wild and unpredictable days of Dodge City in the 1870s. Picture a lawless town desperate for order, a vigilante mob, and a tragic tale of an innocent man named William Taylor. Brace yourself as we recount the events leading up to his death, the formation of the vigilance committee, and the notorious Tom Sherman's induction into the vigilante honorarium. You will feel the tension as we explore the aftermath of Charles Burns' shocking death and the pivotal moment when Dodge City recognized its dire need for law enforcement.
Fast-forward to the explosive confrontation between William Taylor and John Scotty Scott. Hear the echoes of gunshots in the dusty streets, feel the palpable fear as Taylor narrowly escapes a deadly altercation, setting off a wave of panic across the town. The drama intensifies as we delve into the conflict between Fort Dodge and the town, the illegal bar run by Mr. Hoover, and the consequential establishment of the town's legal status. Join us on this gripping journey into the past, packed with drama, tension, and a healthy dose of Wild West lawlessness. You won't want to miss it!
Return of the Great Hunters
Cattle Drives Website
Legends of Dodge City Website
Order Books
Chapters
1. Dodge City in the 1870s: A Searing Tale of Lawlessness, Vigilantes, and the Wild West (00:00:00)
2. Dodge City (00:00:11)
3. Confrontation and Shooting in Dodge City (00:10:40)
4. Vigilante Mob in Dodge City (00:20:57)
227 episodes
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