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Swept Away by the West: The Epic Tale of Squirrel Tooth Alice and Texas Billy

Swept Away by the West: The Epic Tale of Squirrel Tooth Alice and Texas Billy

FromWild West Podcast


Swept Away by the West: The Epic Tale of Squirrel Tooth Alice and Texas Billy

FromWild West Podcast

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Length:
34 minutes
Released:
Aug 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Ever wondered how a woman of privilege found herself dancing wild in a saloon of the Old West? Meet Elizabeth Haley, otherwise known as Squirrel Tooth Alice, as we traverse her thrilling journey from a life of luxury to being a dance hall girl alongside Texas Billy Thompson. As we delve into their story, we'll uncover their life on the frontier, the unexpected paths they took, and their subsequent rise to saloon owners in turbulent Abilene, Kansas.Hold onto your hats as we enter a dramatic face-off involving Billy, local law enforcement, and a fateful shotgun blast that shatters the peace of the Wild West town. As we wade through the murky waters of conflict and consequence, the death of Sheriff Chauncey B Whitney brings about a shocking turn of events that sends Billy fleeing. This captivating tale, teeming with rich history and intrigue, is bound to keep you on the edge of your saddle!Support the showCattle Drives WebsiteLegends of Dodge City WebsiteOrder Books
Released:
Aug 12, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Titles in the series (100)

Welcome to Wild West podcast where fact and legend merge. The Wild West Podcast presents the true accounts of individuals, who settled in a town built out of hunger for money, regulated by fast guns, who walked on both sides of the law, patrolling, investing in and regulating the brothels, saloons and gambling houses. These are stories of the men who made the history of the Old West come alive - bringing with them the birth of legends, brought to order by a six-gun and laid to rest with their boots on. Join us now as we take you back in history, to the legends of the Wild West.