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Dodge City in the 1870s: A Searing Tale of Lawlessness, Vigilantes, and the Wild West

Dodge City in the 1870s: A Searing Tale of Lawlessness, Vigilantes, and the Wild West

FromWild West Podcast


Dodge City in the 1870s: A Searing Tale of Lawlessness, Vigilantes, and the Wild West

FromWild West Podcast

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Length:
23 minutes
Released:
Sep 3, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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!Support the showCattle Drives WebsiteLegends of Dodge City WebsiteOrder Books
Released:
Sep 3, 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.